Material Safety Data Sheet
20026D
Revision Date: 08/12/2009
Issuing Date: 08/12/2009
OPTIPHEN PLUS
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Company/Undertaking International Specialty Products
Identification: 1361 Alps Rd.
Wayne, N.J. 07470
U.S.A.
Telephone: (973) 628-4000
Emergency Telephone: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (Outside of the USA)
(Spill Related Emergencies)
PROSAR: 1-800-241-7439 (Health Related Emergencies)
Prepared By: Product Stewardship
Product Code: 20026D
Product Name: OPTIPHEN PLUS
INCI Name(s): Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid
Product Use Description: Preservative
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
CAUTION!
MODERATE EYE IRRITANT
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Clear Liquid
Hazard Summary
Target Organs: Eyes
Primary Routes of Entry: Eyes. Skin.
Acute Health Hazard: Moderate eye irritant
Chronic Health Hazard: None known
Symptoms of Overexposure
Eye Contact: Moderate eye irritant
Skin Contact: Not hazardous
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: Not hazardous
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components: Weight %
2-Phenoxyethanol 50.5-54.5
122-99-6
1,2-Octanediol 40-44
1117-86-8
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components: Weight %
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid 5-7.5
110-44-1
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and water.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 2 glasses of water. Get immediate medical
attention.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration. Get medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media: All types
Combustion/Explosion Hazards: None Known
Special Protective Equipment For Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Fire-Fighters:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable protective equipment.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Soak up with inert absorbent material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage: This material may solidify when stored below 25癈. If solidification occurs, gently heat
at 40-50癈 and stir before use to ensure homogeneity. Keep container tightly closed.
Keep in a dry, cool place. Keep away from direct sunlight. Mix well before using.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures: Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Respiratory Protection: Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Hand Protection: Wear protective gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical resistant goggles must be worn. Face-shield
Exposure Limits:
Components: ACGIH - Threshold Limit Values - Time U.S. - OSHA - Final PELs - Time Weighted
Weighted Averages (TLV-TWA) Averages (TWAs)
2-Phenoxyethanol No TLV/TWA Established No TLV/TWA Established
122-99-6 (50.5-54.5 )
1,2-Octanediol No TLV/TWA Established No TLV/TWA Established
1117-86-8 (40-44 )
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid No TLV/TWA Established No TLV/TWA Established
110-44-1 (5-7.5 )
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Colorless
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Odor: Not determined
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Not determined
Specific Gravity: 1.0140 - 1.0240 (water=1)
Boiling Point (癋): Not determined
Melting/Freezing Point (癋): Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Solubility: Not determined
Flash Point (癋): 255/124癈
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Test:
Acute Oral Toxicity: 1260 mg/kg (Phenoxyethanol)
~2200 mg/kg (1,2 Octanediol)
Eye Irritation: Moderately irritating to rabbit eye. (Phenoxyethanol)
Severe eye irritation (Rabbit) (1,2 Octanediol)
Skin Irritation: Non-irritating to rabbit skin.
Sensitization: Based on its composition, not expected to be a skin sensitizer.
Mutagenicity: Not genotoxic in Ames Assay. (Phenoxyethanol) (1,2 Octanediol)
Carcinogenicity: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable. (Phenoxyethanol). (1,2 Octanediol)
Ecotoxicity: No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land Transport:
DOT (Non-Bulk):
Not regulated DOT
DOT (Bulk):
Air Transport (IATA):
Not regulated IATA
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Sea Transport (IMO):
Not regulated IMDG
TDG (Canada):
Not regulated TDG
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Inventory List: This product and/or its components are listed or exempt from the TSCA Inventory
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause
Carcinogens & Reproductive cancer, birth, or any other reproductive defects.
Toxicity (CRT) List:
WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List: One or more components of this product is listed on the WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure
list.
Canada DSL Inventory List: This product and/or its components are listed or exempt from the DSL Inventory
Canada NDSL Inventory List: This product and/or its components does not comply with NDSL
Japan Inventory of Existing & This product and/or its components does not comply with ENCS
New Chemical Substances
(ENCS):
Australia Inventory of Chemical This product and/or its components are listed or exempt from the AICS Inventory
Substances (AICS) List:
European Inventory of Existing This product and/or its components are listed or exempt from the EINECS Inventory
Commercial Chemical
Substances (EINECS):
EU List of Notified Chemical This product and/or its components does not comply with ELINCS
Substances (ELINCS)
EPCRA (SARA Title III): Not applicable
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0.
HMIS RATING:
HEALTH 2
FLAMMABILITY 1
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
Prepared By: Product Stewardship
MSDS sections updated: This data sheet contains changes from the previous version in section(s)
1,2,4,9,11,13,16
Legend: N.Av.= Not Available; N.A.= Not Applicable
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Disclaimer: 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 Safety Data Sheet***
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