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BASF Safety data sheet according to 91/155/EEC
Date / Revised: 03.06.2004 Version: 1.0
Product: Hydroxycitronellal
(30035054/SDS_COS_EU/EN)
Date of print 04.02.2008
1. Substance/preparation and company identification
Hydroxycitronellal
Use: Chemical
Company:
BASF SE
67056 Ludwigshafen
GERMANY
Care Chemicals
Telephone: +49 621 60-28444
Telefax number: +49 621 60-28189
E-mail address: EM-Masterdata@basf.com
7-hydroxycitronellal
CAS Number: 107-75-5
EC-Number: 203-518-7
3. Hazard identification
Irritating to eyes.
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
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4. First-aid measures
General advice:
Remove contaminated clothing.
If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.
On skin contact:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
On contact with eyes:
Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,
consult an eye specialist.
On ingestion:
Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, seek medical attention.
Note to physician:
Treatment: Symptomatic treatment (decontamination, vital functions).
Special protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.
Further information:
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions:
Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning up or taking up:
For small amounts: Pick up with suitable absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose
binder, kieselguhr).
For large amounts: Dike spillage. Vacuum up spilled product.
For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material.
Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
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7. Handling and storage
Handling
Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas.
Protection against fire and explosion:
Prevent electrostatic charge - sources of ignition should be kept well clear - fire extinguishers should
be kept handy.
Storage
Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated
place. Protect from the effects of light.
8. Exposure controls and personal protection
Components with workplace control parameters
none
Personal protective equipment
Hand protection:
Suitable chemical resistant safety gloves (EN 374) also with prolonged, direct contact
(Recommended: Protective index 6, corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to
EN 374): E.g. nitrile rubber (0.4 mm), chloroprene rubber (0.5 mm), polyvinylchloride (0.7 mm) and
other
Supplementary note: The specifications are based on own tests, literature data and information of
glove manufacturers or are derived from similar substances by analogy. Due to many conditions
(e.g. temperature) it must be considered, that the practical usage of a chemical-protective glove in
practice may be much shorter than the permeation time determined in accordance with EN 374.
Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (EN 166)
General safety and hygiene measures:
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour: flowery
pH value: approx. 7
Boiling point: 102 - 103 癈
(3 mbar)
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Primary irritations of the mucous membrane/rabbit: Irritant. (BASF-Test)
Caused sensitization in animal studies.
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Further information:
No mutagenic effect was found in various tests with microorganisms and mammals.
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Toxicity to fish:
DIN 38412 Part 15 static
Leuciscus idus/LC50 (96 h): > 22 - 46 mg/l
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.
Aquatic invertebrates:
Directive 79/831/EEC static
Daphnia magna/LC50 (48 h): 410 mg/l
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.
Aquatic plants:
DIN 38412 Part 9 static
Scenedesmus subspicatus/EC50 (72 h): 68 mg/l
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.
Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge:
DIN 38412 Part 8 aerobic
Pseudomonas putida/EC10 (17 h): 625 mg/l
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.
DIN/EN/ISO 8192-OECD 209-88/302/EEC,P. C aerobic
activated sludge/EC20 (30 min): > 1,000 mg/l
Assessment of aquatic toxicity:
Acutely harmful for aquatic organisms.
The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to
biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.
Persistence and degradability
Elimination information
Test method: OECD Guideline 301 F (aerobic), activated sludge
Method of analysis: BOD of the ThOD
Degree of elimination: 80 - 90 % (28 d)
Assessment: Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).
13. Disposal considerations
Observe national and local legal requirements.
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14. Transport information
Not classified as hazardous under transport regulations ( ADR RID ADNR IMDG/GGVSee
ICAO/IATA )
15. Regulatory information
Regulations of the European union (Labelling) / National legislation/Regulations
EC-Number: 203-518-7
Hazard symbol(s)
Xi Irritant.
R-phrase(s)
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
S-phrase(s)
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
Hazard determinant component(s) for labelling: 7-hydroxycitronellal
Other regulations
16. Other information
Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and does not therefore
guarantee certain properties. Recipients of our product must take responsibility for observing existing
laws and regulations.