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Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS# 15-03086
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
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Product name
: Surfactant.
Material Uses In Case of Emergency
AKZO NOBEL SURFACE CHEMISTRY LLC CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Supplier/
525 West Van Buren CANUTEC: 613-996-6666
Manufacturer
Chicago, IL 60607-3823 Medical/Handling: 914-693-6946
www.surfactants.akzonobel.com Product/Technical: 800-906-9977
AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS LTD.
1 City Centre Drive, Suite 318
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1M2
Canada
Section 2. Hazards Identification
Liquid.
Physical State
Amber. (Light.)
Color
Solvent.
Odor
WARNING!
Emergency Overview
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
CONTAINS NAPHTHALENE-A POSSIBLE HUMAN CARCINOGENIC BASED ON ANIMAL TESTING.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED.
HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS.
MAY BE HARMFUL TO ENVIRONMENT IF RELEASED IN LARGE AMOUNTS.
Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Routes of Entry
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 3. Composition/ Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight
Surfactant blend Proprietary 78-79
distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic 64742-55-8 13-14
solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom. 64742-94-5 7
Naphthalene 91-20-3 <0.8
propylene oxide 75-56-9 <0.001
ethylene oxide 75-21-8 <0.001
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
Eye Contact
water for at least 30 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 30 minutes while removing
Skin Contact
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
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If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
Inhalation
oxygen. Get medical attention.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
Ingestion
mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get
medical attention if symptoms appear.
Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an
Medical Conditions
accumulation in one or many human organs.
Aggravated by
Overexposure:
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammability of the
Product
The lowest known value is 496癈 (924.8癋) (solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom.).
Auto-ignition
Temperature
Closed cup: >94癈 (201.2癋). (Setaflash.)
Flash Points
The greatest known range is LOWER: 1.8% UPPER: 11.7% (solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy
Flammable Limits
arom.)
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products of Combustion
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Protective Clothing (Fire)
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal.
Small Spill and Leak
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal.
Large Spill and Leak
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Keep container
Handling
closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact of spilled
material and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
propylene oxide: This product contains trace amounts of propylene oxide, a condition which creates the
Other Special
potential for accumulation of propylene oxide in the headspace of shipping and storage containers and in
Considerations
enclosed areas where the product is being handled or used. If this product is handled according to the
recommendations in the MSDS, the presence of these trace amounts of propylene oxide is not expected
to result in any short term or long term hazard.
ethylene oxide: This product contains trace amounts of ethylene oxide, a condition which creates the
potential for accumulation of ethylene oxide in the headspace of shipping and storage containers and in
enclosed areas where the product is being handled or used. If this product is handled according to the
recommendations in the MSDS, the presence of these trace amounts of ethylene oxide is not expected
to result in any short term or long term hazard.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of
Engineering Controls
vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are proximal to the work-station location.
Personal Protection
Splash goggles.
Eyes
Lab coat.
Body
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Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate
Respiratory
respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Gloves.
Hands
Suitable protective footwear.
Feet
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus
Personal Protection in
should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient;
Case of a Large Spill
consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Ingredient Name Exposure Limits United States
Surfactant blend Not available.
distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light Not available.
paraffinic
solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom. Not available.
Naphthalene ACGIH TLV (United States, 2006). Notes: 1996 Adoption Refers to Appendix A --
Carcinogens.
STEL: 79 mg/m3 15 minute(s).
STEL: 15 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 52 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 2001).
STEL: 75 mg/m3 15 minute(s).
STEL: 15 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 50 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
TWA: 10 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 1997).
TWA: 50 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 1989).
STEL: 75 mg/m3 15 minute(s).
STEL: 15 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 50 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
propylene oxide ACGIH TLV (United States, 2006). Notes: Substance identified by other sources
as a suspected or confirmed human carcinogen. 1996 Adoption Substances for
which the TLV is higher than the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) and/or
the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit (REL). See CFR 58(124) :36338-33351,
June 30, 1993, for revised OSHA PEL. Refers to Appendix A -- Carcinogens.
TWA: 2 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 1997).
TWA: 240 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 1989).
TWA: 50 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
TWA: 20 ppm 8 hour(s).
ethylene oxide ACGIH TLV (United States, 2006). Notes: Substance identified by other sources
as a suspected or confirmed human carcinogen. Refers to Appendix A --
Carcinogens.
TWA: 1.8 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 2001). Notes: Value is for minutes per day. See
Appendix A - NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
CEIL: 9 mg/m3 10 minute(s).
CEIL: 5 ppm
TWA: 0.18 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
TWA: 0.1 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 1997).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
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TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 1989). Notes: Sec. 1910.1047 Ethylene oxide.
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid.
Physical State
Amber. (Light.)
Color
Solvent.
Odor
5 to 7 (Conc. (% w/w): 5) [Acidic.]
pH
Not determined.
Boiling/Condensation
Point
<-7癈 (19.4癋)
Melting/Freezing Point
0.98 g/cm3 (20癈 / 68癋)
Density
Not determined.
Vapor Pressure
Not determined.
Vapor Density
The highest known value is 0.07 (solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom.) Weighted average:
Evaporation Rate
0.01compared to Butyl acetate.
Very slightly soluble in cold water.
Solubility
Dispersed in cold water.
Dispersion Properties
Viscosity = 230 mPas (cP) @ 10C; 180 mPas (cP) @ 20C; 125 mPas (cP) @ 30C; 75 mPas (cP) @
Physical Chemical
40C. (Proprietary surfactant blend component)
Comments
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Slightly reactive to reactive with OXIDIZING AGENTS, acids.
Incompatibility with
Various Substances
Will not occur.
Hazardous
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals
Ingredient Name or Product Test Result Route Species
name
solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy LD50 >2000 mg/kg Oral Rat
arom. LD50 >2000 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
LC50 >580 ppm (4 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
Naphthalene LD50 490 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 533 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 1200 mg/kg Oral Guinea pig
LD50 >2500 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
LDLo 100 mg/kg Oral child
LDLo 400 mg/kg Oral Dog
propylene oxide LD50 380 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 440 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 440 mg/kg Oral Mammal
LD50 500 to 1000 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
ethylene oxide LD50 72 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 270 mg/kg Oral Guinea pig
Harmful effects are not expected from short periods of contact.
Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals
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CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 2 (Suspected for human.) by European Union [distillates
Chronic Effects on
(petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic]. Classified 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC [Naphthalene].
Humans
Classified 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP [Naphthalene]. Classified
None. by NIOSH [Naphthalene]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH
[Naphthalene].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Non-mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [solvent naphtha (petroleum),
heavy arom.].
Severely irritating to the skin. Practically non-toxic in contact with skin.
Acute Effects Skin
Severely irritating to the eyes.
Acute Effects Eyes
:
Special Remarks on
Other Toxic Effects on
Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Ingredient Name or Product name Species Period Result
Naphthalene Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 1.6 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 2.194 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 2.55 mg/l
Daphnia pulex (LC50) 96 hour(s) 1 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 1.6 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 1.8 mg/l
propylene oxide Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 215 mg/l
ethylene oxide Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 84 mg/l
Biodegradability and This product is expected to be moderately toxic to aquatic organisms.
Ecotoxicity Remarks
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and water.
Products of Degradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
Waste Information
regulations.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Regulatory UN Proper shipping name Class Packing Label Additional information
Information number Group
NA 3082 OTHER REGULATED 9 III
DOT Remarks
SUBSTANCES, LIQUID,
Classification Not regulated for ground or
N.O.S. (Naphthalene) - rail transport when shipped in
9
containers at contain less
than 100 pounds of
naphthalene.
Not - - - -
TDG
Classification regulated.
-
- -
Not - -
IMDG Class
regulated.
-
Not -
- - -
IATA-DGR
regulated.
Class
-
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Section 15. Regulatory Information
Toxic
HCS Classification
Irritating material
TSCA: All intentionally present components are listed on the TSCA inventory.
U.S. Federal Regulations
DSL: All intentionally present components are listed on the DSL.
TSCA 5(a)2 final significant rules: No products were found.
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Naphthalene: 100 lbs. (45.36 kg); propylene oxide: 100 lbs. (45.36
kg); ethylene oxide: 10 lbs. (4.536 kg); Glycol ether: No RQ is being assigned to the generic or broad
class.;
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: ADSEE?176-0
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: ADSEE?176-0:
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SARA 313 Form R Reporting Requirements
Glycol ether <2.5
Naphthalene <0.8
SARA 313 Supplier Notification
Glycol ether <2.5
Naphthalene <0.8
Pennsylvania RTK: Naphthalene: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); propylene
State Regulations
oxide: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); ethylene oxide: (special
hazard, environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic; Naphthalene; propylene
oxide; ethylene oxide
New Jersey: Naphthalene; propylene oxide; ethylene oxide
New Jersey RTK Trade Secret #s: 136411-5026P, 136411-5092P, 136411-5208P: ADSEE?176-0
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California
has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning
under the statute: Naphthalene; propylene oxide; ethylene oxide
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California
has found to cause reproductive harm (female) which would require a warning under the statute:
ethylene oxide
California prop. 65 (no significant risk level): Naphthalene; ethylene oxide
California prop. 65 (acceptable daily intake level): ethylene oxide
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California
has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: Naphthalene; propylene
oxide; ethylene oxide
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
WHMIS (Canada)
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
CEPA DSL: Proprietary surfactant blend component; Proprietary surfactant blend component;
Proprietary surfactant blend component; distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic; solvent
naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom.; Naphthalene; propylene oxide; ethylene oxide
Component EC Number EC Status EC Annex
Surfactant blend Proprietary Not available. Not available.
European Union
distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated 265-158-7 Not available. 649-468-00-3
light paraffinic
solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy 265-198-5 Not available. 649-424-00-3
arom.
Naphthalene 202-049-5 Not available. Not available.
propylene oxide 200-879-2 Not available. 603-055-00-4
ethylene oxide 200-849-9 Not available. 603-023-00-X
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Australia (NICNAS): Proprietary surfactant blend component; Proprietary surfactant blend component;
Other International Lists
Proprietary surfactant blend component; distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic; solvent
naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom.; Naphthalene; propylene oxide; ethylene oxide
China: Proprietary surfactant blend component; Proprietary surfactant blend component; distillates
(petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic; solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom.; Naphthalene;
propylene oxide; ethylene oxide
Germany water class: Proprietary surfactant blend component; solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy
arom.; ethylene oxide
Japan (MITI): Proprietary surfactant blend component; Naphthalene; propylene oxide; ethylene oxide
Japan (MOL): ethylene oxide
Korea (TCCL): Proprietary surfactant blend component; Proprietary surfactant blend component;
Proprietary surfactant blend component; distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic; solvent
naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom.; Naphthalene; propylene oxide; ethylene oxide
Philippines (RA6969): Proprietary surfactant blend component; Proprietary surfactant blend
component; distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic; solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy
arom.; Naphthalene; propylene oxide; ethylene oxide
Section 16. Other Information
Hazardous Material 2 National Fire
Health
Fire Hazard
1
Protection
Information System 1
Fire Hazard
2 0
Health Reactivity
Association
(U.S.A.) 0
Physical Hazards
(U.S.A.) Specific Hazard
Personal Protection
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countries including the United States.
Validation Date 5/20/2010. Validated by Product Safety Specialist
5/14/2007. 5/20/2010.
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