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Material Safety Data Sheet 15-03036can
MSDS#
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
ETHYLANTM 1206
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
Yellow. (Light.)
Color
Bland.
Odor
WARNING!
Emergency Overview
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Absorbed through skin. Eye contact.
Routes of Entry
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 3. Composition/ Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight
alcohols, c10-12, ethoxylated propoxylated 68154-97-2 100
propylene oxide 75-56-9 <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.
Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Cold water may be used.
Skin Contact
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. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician
immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by
Overexposure
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ETHYLANTM 1206
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammability of the
Product
Closed cup: >93癈 (199.4癋). (Pensky-Martens.)
Flash Points
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Some metallic oxides.
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
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste
Small Spill and Leak
disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of
according to local and regional authority requirements.
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish
Large Spill and Leak
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary
system.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Handling
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.
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
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Respiratory
Not applicable.
Hands
Suitable protective footwear.
Feet
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult
Personal Protection in
a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Case of a Large Spill
Ingredient Name Exposure Limits United States Exposure Limits Canada
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ETHYLANTM 1206
alcohols, c10-12, ethoxylated Not available. Not available.
propoxylated
propylene oxide ACGIH TLV (United States, 2006). Notes: Not available.
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).
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid.
Physical State
Yellow. (Light.)
Color
Bland.
Odor
6 to 8 (Conc. (% w/w): 100) [Neutral.]
pH
<-12癈 (10.4癋)
Melting/Freezing Point
Not available.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Soluble in cold water.
Solubility
See solubility in water.
Dispersion Properties
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Reactive with OXIDIZING AGENTS.
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
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
Short-term harmful health effects are not expected from vapor generated at ambient temperature.
Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals
Slightly irritating to the skin.
Acute Effects Skin
Severely irritating to the eyes.
Acute Effects Eyes
:
Special Remarks on
Prolonged contact may cause irritation.
Other Toxic Effects on
Humans
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ETHYLANTM 1206
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Ingredient Name or Product name Species Period Result
propylene oxide Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 215 mg/l
Biodegradability and This product is expected to be moderately toxic to aquatic organisms.
Ecotoxicity Remarks
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Some metallic oxides.
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
Not - - - -
DOT
Classification regulated.
-
Not - - - -
TDG
Classification regulated.
-
- -
Not - -
IMDG Class
regulated.
-
Not -
- - -
IATA-DGR
regulated.
Class
-
Section 15. Regulatory Information
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.
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
WHMIS (Canada)
CEPA DSL: alcohols, c10-12, ethoxylated propoxylated; propylene oxide
Component EC Number EC Status EC Annex
alcohols, c10-12, ethoxylated Not available. Not available. Not available.
European Union
propoxylated
propylene oxide 200-879-2 Not available. 603-055-00-4
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ETHYLANTM 1206
Australia (NICNAS): alcohols, c10-12, ethoxylated propoxylated; propylene oxide
Other International Lists
China: alcohols, c10-12, ethoxylated propoxylated; propylene oxide
Japan (MITI): alcohols, c10-12, ethoxylated propoxylated; propylene oxide
Korea (TCCL): alcohols, c10-12, ethoxylated propoxylated; propylene oxide
Philippines (RA6969): alcohols, c10-12, ethoxylated propoxylated; propylene 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
Other Information EthylanTM is a trademark of Akzo Nobel or affiliated companies.
Validation Date 5/25/2010. Validated by Product Safety Specialist
5/25/2010.
Previous Validation Date 5/16/2007. Print Date
Phone Number 312-544-7038
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Buyer must determine for himself, by preliminary tests or otherwise, the suitability of this product for his purposes, including mixing
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