GLUCAMTM P20 HUMECTANT
Material Safety Data Sheet
GLUCAMTM P-20 HUMECTANT
Prepared according to 29CFR 1910.1200.
1 Chemical Product and Company Identification
The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
Tel: (440) 943-4200
Product Trade Name GLUCAMTM P-20 HUMECTANT
CAS Number 61849-72-7
Synonyms PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Generic Chemical Name Propoxylated alcohol
Product Type Methyl Glucosides
Preparation/Revision Date 15 October 2009
Transportation Emergency Phone FOR TRANSPORT EMERGENCY call CHEMTREC: (+1) 703-527-3887 (outside the U.S.), 1-800-424-9300 (in the
No. U.S.)
MSDS No. 29108209-1211330-512940-102103
2 Hazards Identification
Appearance Yellow liquid.
Odor Mild
Principal Hazards
This material has no known health hazards.
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See Section 11 for complete health hazard information.
3 Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients This material has no known hazards under applicable laws.
4 First Aid Measures
Eyes Flush with water at least 30 minutes. Get medical attention if eye irritation develops or persists.
Skin Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
Inhalation Remove exposed person to fresh air if adverse effects are observed.
Oral DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Get immediate medical attention.
Additional Information Note to physician: Treat symptomatically.
5 Fire Fighting Measures
263 癈, 505.4 癋 COC (Typical)
Flash Point
Extinguishing Media CO2, dry chemical, or foam. Water can be used to cool and protect exposed material.
Firefighting Procedures Wear full protective firegear including self-containing breathing apparatus operated in the positive pressure mode with full
facepiece, coat, pants, gloves and boots. A solid stream of water will spread the burning material.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards Not determined.
6 Accidental Release Measures
Spill Procedures Personal Protective Equipment must be worn, see Personal Protection Section for PPE recommendations. Ventilate area if
spilled in confined space or other poorly ventilated areas. Prevent entry into sewers and waterways. Pick up free liquid for
recycle and/or disposal. Residual liquid can be absorbed on inert material.
7 Handling and Storage
Pumping Temperature Not determined.
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Maximum Handling Temperature Not determined.
Handling Procedures Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat and air. Mix well before using. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Empty container contains product residue which may exhibit hazards of product.
Maximum Storage Temperature Not determined.
Storage Procedures No special storage precautions required.
Loading Temperature Not determined.
8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Limits None established
Other Exposure Limits None known.
Engineering Controls Use with adequate ventilation.
Gloves Procedures Use nitrile or neoprene gloves.
Eye Protection Safety Glasses.
Respiratory Protection Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with a combination organic vapor and high efficiency filter cartridge if
recommended exposure limit is exceeded. Use self-contained breathing apparatus for entry into confined space, for other
poorly ventilated areas and for large spill clean-up sites.
Clothing Recommendation Long sleeve shirt is recommended. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
9 Physical and Chemical Properties
263 癈, 505.4 癋 COC (Typical)
Flash Point
Upper Flammable Limit Not determined.
Lower Flammable Limit Not determined.
Autoignition Point Not determined.
Explosion Data Material does not have explosive properties. High temperatures can cause containers to rupture due to a build up of internal
pressure.
Vapor Pressure Not determined.
pH 5-8
1.1 (20 癈)
Specific Gravity
Bulk Density Not determined.
Water Solubility Soluble.
Percent Solid Not determined.
Percent Volatile Not determined.
Volatile Organic Compound Not determined.
Vapor Density Not determined.
Evaporation Rate Not determined.
Odor Mild
Appearance Yellow liquid.
Viscosity Not determined.
Odor Threshold Not determined.
> 316 癈, > 600.8 癋(Initial)
Boiling Point
Pour Point Temperature Not determined.
Melting / Freezing Point Not determined.
The above data are typical values and do not constitute a specification. Vapor pressure data are calculated
unless otherwise noted.
10 Stability and Reactivity
Stability Material is normally stable at moderately elevated temperatures and pressures. Product can oxidize at elevated temperatures.
300 癈, 572 癋
Decomposition Temperature
Incompatibility Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents.
Polymerization Will not occur.
Thermal Decomposition Smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes and other products of incomplete combustion.
Conditions to Avoid Not determined.
11 Toxicological Information
-- ACUTE EXPOSURE --
Eye Irritation Not expected to cause eye irritation. Based on data from components or similar materials.
Skin Irritation Not expected to be a primary skin irritant. Based on data from components or similar materials.
Respiratory Irritation No data available to indicate product or components may cause respiratory irritation under normal workplace conditions and
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good industrial hygiene practices.
Dermal Toxicity The LD50 in rabbits is > 2000 mg/Kg. Based on data from similar materials.
Inhalation Toxicity No data available to indicate product or components may be a toxic inhalation hazard.
Oral Toxicity The LD50 in rats is > 5000 mg/Kg. Based on data from similar materials.
Dermal Sensitization Not expected to cause skin sensitization. Based on data from components or similar materials.
Inhalation Sensitization No data available to indicate product or components may be respiratory sensitizers.
-- CHRONIC EXPOSURE --
Chronic Toxicity No data available to indicate product or components present at greater than 1% are chronic health hazards.
Carcinogenicity No data available to indicate any components present at greater than 0.1% may present a carcinogenic hazard.
Mutagenicity No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic.
Reproductive Toxicity No data available to indicate either product or components present at greater than 0.1% that may cause reproductive
toxicity.
Teratogenicity No data available to indicate product or any components contained at greater than 0.1% may cause birth defects.
-- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION --
Other No other health hazards known.
12 Ecological Information
-- ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY --
Freshwater Fish Toxicity The acute LC50 is > 1000 mg/L based on actual data..
Freshwater Invertebrates Toxicity The acute EC50 is > 1000 mg/L based on actual data..
Algal Inhibition Not determined.
Saltwater Fish Toxicity Not determined.
Saltwater Invertebrates Toxicity Not determined.
Bacteria Toxicity The acute EC50 is > 1000 ppm based on actual data.
Miscellaneous Toxicity Not determined.
-- ENVIRONMENTAL FATE --
Biodegradation This product will biodegrade moderately based on OECD 302-type test data for similar products.
Bioaccumulation There is no data available to evaluate this material for bioconcentration.
Soil Mobility Not determined.
13 Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal This material, if discarded, is not a hazardous waste under RCRA Regulation 40 CFR 261. Treatment, storage,
transportation, and disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and Local regulations.
14 Transport Information
ICAO/IATA I Not regulated.
ICAO/IATA II Not regulated.
IMDG Not regulated.
IMDG EMS Fire Not applicable.
IMDG EMS Spill Not applicable.
IMDG MFAG Not applicable.
MARPOL Annex II Not determined.
USCG Compatibility Not determined.
U.S. DOT Bulk Not regulated.
DOT NAERG Not applicable.
U.S. DOT (Intermediate) Not regulated.
U.S. DOT Intermediate NAERG Not applicable.
U.S. DOT Non-Bulk Not regulated.
U.S. DOT Non-Bulk NAERG Not applicable.
Canada Not regulated.
Mexico Not regulated.
Bulk Quantity 85000 KG, 187391 lbs.
Intermediate Quantity 11000 KG, 24251 lbs.
Non-Bulk Quantity 400 KG, 882 lbs.
Review classification requirements before shipping materials at elevated temperatures.
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15 Regulatory Information
-- Global Chemical Inventories --
USA All components of this material are on the US TSCA Inventory or are exempt.
Other TSCA Reg. None known.
EU All components are in compliance with the EC Seventh amendment Directive 92 /32/EEC.
Japan All components are in compliance with the Chemical Substances Control Law of Japan.
Australia All components are in compliance with chemical notification requirements in Australia.
New Zealand All components are in compliance with chemical notification requirements in New Zealand.
Canada All components are in compliance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and are present on the Domestic
Substances List.
Switzerland All components are in compliance with the Environmentally Hazardous Substances Ordinance in Switzerland.
Korea All components are in compliance in Korea.
Philippines All components are in compliance with the Philippines Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of
1990 (R.A. 6969).
China All components of this product are listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China.
-- Other U.S. Federal Regulations --
SARA Ext. Haz. Subst. This product does not contain greater than 1.0% of any chemical substance on the SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances
list.
SARA Section 313 This product does not contain greater than 1.0% (greater than 0.1% for carcinogenic substance) of any chemical substances
listed under SARA Section 313.
SARA 311 Classifications Acute Hazard No
Chronic Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Reactivity Hazard No
CERCLA Hazardous Substances None known.
FDA Approval Not applicable.
-- State Regulations --
Cal. Prop. 65 This product contains the following chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects based
on maximum impurity levels of components: < 1 ppm Propylene oxide, CAS no. 75-56-9
-- Product Registrations --
U.S. Fuel Registration Not applicable.
U.S. Dept of Agriculture This product has not been filed with the USDA to support H2 approvals.
NSF Nonfood Compounds
This product has not been filed with the NSF to support H1 or H2 approvals.
Registration
Finnish Registration Number Not Registered
Swedish Registration Number Not Registered
Norwegian Registration Number Not Registered
Danish Registration Number Not Registered
Swiss Registration Number Not Registered
Italian Registration Number Not Registered
Korean Registration Number This product is registered in Korea with the Ministry of the Environment.
-- Other / International --
16 Other Information
US NFPA Codes Health Fire Reactivity Special
0 1 0 N/E
(N/E) - None established
HMIS Codes Health Fire Reactivity
0 1 0
Precautionary Labels
This material has no known health hazards.
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Revision Indicators Section: 2 Target organs. Changed: 30 March 2009
Section: 8 Respiratory protection. Changed: 30 March 2009
Section: 14 U.S. DOT Intermediate shipping description. Changed: 15 October 2009
Section: 15 NSF Nonfood Compounds Registration Changed: 15 October 2009
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As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information
contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the
hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations remains the
responsibility of the user.
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