Material Safety Data Sheet
20024D
Revision Date: 08/05/2004
Issued: 08/05/2004
OPTIPHEN
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Responsible Party: International Specialty Products
1361 Alps Rd.
Wayne, N.J. 07470
U.S.A.
Telephone: (973) 628-4000
Emergency Telephone Number: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 (Spill Related Emergencies)
PROSAR: 1-800-241-7439 (Health Related Emergencies)
Prepared By: Product Stewardship
Product Id: 20024D
Product Name: OPTIPHEN
CAS Registry Number: 1117-86-8; 122-99-6
CAS Name: 1,2 Octanediol ; 2-Phenoxyethanol
Synonyms: Phenoxyethanol ; Caprylyl Glycol (INCI NAMES)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Components: Weight % ACGIH Threshold Limit OSHA Specifically
Values Data - Time Regulated Substances Data
Weighted Average (TWA): - Time Weighted Average
(TWA):
1,2-Octanediol 20-80 No TLV/TWA Established No TLV/TWA Established
1117-86-8
2-PHENOXYETHANOL 20-80 No TLV/TWA Established No TLV/TWA Established
122-99-6
Statement of Hazardous Nature: May be harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES MODERATE EYE IRRITATION.
Hazard Overview
Target Organs: Eyes
Primary Entry Routes: Eyes.
Acute Health Hazards: Causes moderate eye irritation.
Chronic Health Hazards: None known
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure
Eye Contact: Causes moderate eye irritation.
Skin Contact: Not a hazard under normal use conditions.
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Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: Not a hazard under normal use conditions.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Slowly dilute with 1-2 glasses of water or milk and seek
medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: No specific treatment is necessary since material is not likely to be hazardous by
inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels of dust or fumes, remove to fresh air and
get medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop.
Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and get medical attention if irritation persists.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
NFPA Rating: HEALTH 2, FLAMMABILITY 1 , REACTIVITY 0
Flash Point (癋): 261 - 262
Extinguishing Media: All standard firefighting media
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards: Unknown
Special Protective Equipment: Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing
equipment.
HMIS RATING:
HEALTH 2
FLAMMABILITY 1
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautionary Use appropriate protective equipment.
Measures:
Procedure for Contain spill with sand or other inert materials.
Cleaning/Absorption:
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry place, out of
direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Use in a well ventilated area.
Respiratory Protection: Use in a well ventilated area.
Hand Protection: Use gloves as a standard industrial handling procedure.
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Not determined
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Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Not determined
Specific Gravity: 1.03 (water=1)
Boiling Point (癋): Not determined
Melting Point/Freezing Point(癋): Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Solubility: Not determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of handling, use and transportation.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Test:
Acute Oral LD50 (mg/kg): 1,260 (Phenoxyethanol)
2,200 (approx) (rat) (1,2 Octanediol)
Acute Dermal LD50 (mg/kg): 14,422 (rabbit) (Phenoxyethanol)
Sensitization: Human RIPT: Not a sensitizer (Phenoxyethanol) Human RIPT: Non-sensitizing (1,2
Octanediol)
Mutagenicity: Nonmutagenic Ames assay with and without metabolic activation. (Phenoxyethanol)
Negative in Ames Test. (1,2 Octanediol)
Skin Irritation: Mildly irritating to rabbit skin. (Phenoxyethanol)
Non-irritating to rabbit skin. (1,2 Octanediol)
Eye Irritation: Moderately irritating to rabbit eye. (Phenoxyethanol)
Irritating to rabbit eye. (1,2 Octanediol)
Other Information: Photosensitization: Non-photosensitizing (Phenoxyethanol).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradability: Easily biodegradable. (1,2 Octanediol)
Aquatic Toxicity: No data is available on the adverse effects of this material on the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of Waste Method: Federal, state and local disposal laws and regulations will determine the proper
waste disposal/recycling/reclamation procedure. Disposal requirements are
dependent on the hazard classification and will vary by location and the type of
disposal selected.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land Transportation:
DOT (Non-Bulk):
DOT Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
UN/NA Number: NONE
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Hazard Class: NONE
DOT (Bulk):
DOT Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
UN/NA Number: NONE
Air Transportation (IATA):
Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
UN Number: NONE
Hazard Classification: NONE
Sea Transportation (IMO):
Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
UN/ID Number: NONE
Hazard Classification: NONE
TDG (Canada):
Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
Hazard Class: NONE
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Inventory List: This product and/or its components is listed on TSCA.
California Proposition 65 None of the components of this product is listed on CALPROP.
Carcinogens & Reproductive
Toxicity (CRT) List:
WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure One or more components of this product is listed on the WHMIS Ingredient
List: Disclosure list.
Canada DSL Inventory List: This product and/or its components is listed on DSL.
Canada NDSL Inventory List: This product and/or its components is not listed on NDSL.
Japan Inventory of Existing & This product and/or its components is listed on ENCS.
New Chemical Substances
(ENCS):
Australia Inventory of Chemical This product and/or its components is listed on AICS.
Substances (AICS) List:
EU EINECS List: This product and/or its components is listed on EINECS.
ELINCS: This product and/or its components is not listed on ELINCS.
Components: 2-PHENOXYETHANOL
122-99-6
EPCRA (SARA Title III) Section Listed.
313 Toxic Chemical -
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared By: Product Stewardship
Legend: N.Av.= Not Available; N.Ap.= Not Applicable
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Important Note: For purposes of this MSDS, International Specialty Products, as responsible party,
provides the information herein which is intended for use by persons who have or
should obtain professional knowledge and experience in the subjects discussed.
ISP's industrial products are used as materials in the production of products by
industrial customers. ISP usually has only limited information about the products of
its customers and their composition, methods of manufacture and use. Accordingly,
ISP MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE ACCURACY,
COMPLETENESS OR RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION HEREIN EXCEPT THAT
SUCH INFORMATION IS, TO THE BEST OF ISP'S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF,
ACCURATE AS OF THE DATE INDICATED. ISP recommends that customers
independently test and evaluate its products and their products and processes in
which ISP products are used in order to decide their safety and effectiveness.
***END OF MSDS***
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