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Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS# 15-06009
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
ALCOGUM?L 520
Product name
: Rheology modifiers
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
White.
Color
Slight
Odor
CAUTION!
Emergency Overview
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep
container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 3. Composition/ Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight
Proprietary component 1 proprietary 10-30
Proprietary Solvent(s) proprietary 60-90
Proprietary component 2 proprietary 1-5
propylene glycol 57-55-6 1.15
ethyl acrylate 140-88-5 0.01-0.1
sodium 7440-23-5 0.01-0.1
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.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
Skin Contact
shoes. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Get medical attention.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
Inhalation
oxygen. Get medical attention.
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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:
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammability of the
Product
The lowest known value is 371.11癈 (700癋) (propylene glycol).
Auto-ignition
Temperature
Closed cup: >93.3癈 (199.9癋).
Flash Points
The greatest known range is LOWER: 2.6% UPPER: 12.5% (propylene glycol)
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products of Combustion
Non-flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge, of shocks.
Fire Hazards in Presence
of Various Substances
Because of the large amount of water contained in the product, the product might be combustible only
after partial or complete evaporation.
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
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, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Keep
Handling
container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
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
Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Respiratory
Gloves.
Hands
Suitable protective footwear.
Feet
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Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
Personal Protection in
equivalent. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of
Case of a Large Spill
the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling
this product.
Ingredient Name Exposure Limits United States
Proprietary component 1 Not available.
Proprietary Solvent(s) Not available.
Proprietary component 2 Not available.
propylene glycol AIHA WEEL (United States, 2005). Notes: 2004 Revised Document
TWA: 10 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
ethyl acrylate ACGIH TLV (United States, 2006). Notes: Substance identified by other sources
as a suspected or confirmed human carcinogen. Refers to Appendix A --
Carcinogens.
STEL: 61 mg/m3 65534 times per shift, 15 minute(s).
STEL: 15 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15 minute(s).
TWA: 20 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8 hour(s).
TWA: 5 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 2006). Skin
TWA: 100 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8 hour(s).
TWA: 25 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 1989). Skin
STEL: 100 mg/m3 65534 times per shift, 15 minute(s).
STEL: 25 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15 minute(s).
TWA: 20 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8 hour(s).
TWA: 5 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour(s).
sodium Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid.
Physical State
White.
Color
Slight
Odor
8 to 9 (Conc. (% w/w): 100) [Basic.]
pH
>100癈 (212癋)
Boiling/Condensation
Point
0癈 (32癋)
Melting/Freezing Point
Weighted average: 1 g/cm 3
Density
The highest known value is 2.3 kPa (17.5 mmHg) (at 20癈) (Proprietary Solvent(s)). Weighted
Vapor Pressure
average: 2.27 kPa (17.03 mmHg) (at 20癈)
The highest known value is 2.62 (Air = 1) (propylene glycol).
Vapor Density
The highest known value is 0.36 (Proprietary Solvent(s)) Weighted average: 0.35compared to Butyl
Evaporation Rate
acetate.
Partially soluble in cold water.
Solubility
See solubility in water.
Dispersion Properties
Viscosity = 0.581 P @ 25C. (propylene glycol)
Physical Chemical
Comments
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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Will not occur.
Hazardous
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals
Ingredient Name or Product Test Result Route Species
name
ALCOGUM?L 520 LD50 2000 mg/kg Oral Rat
propylene glycol LD50 18500 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LD50 >2080 mg/kg Oral quail
LD50 18350 mg/kg Oral Guinea pig
LD50 20800 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
LDLo 20000 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
ethyl acrylate LD50 800 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 370 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LD50 1799 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 2997 mg/kg Dermal Mouse
LDLo 1800 mg/kg Dermal Rat
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. by OSHA, None. by NIOSH [propylene glycol].
Chronic Effects on
Classified None. by NIOSH [triethanolamine]. Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC
Humans
[triethanolamine].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Non-mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [propylene glycol].
Moderately irritating to the skin. Practically non-toxic in contact with skin.
Acute Effects Skin
Moderately 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
Proprietary component 2 Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 7.5 mg/l
propylene glycol Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) >10000 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 710 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 55770 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) >62000 mg/l
ethyl acrylate Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 2.5 mg/l
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.
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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
Not controlled under the HCS (United States).
HCS Classification
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.: ethyl acrylate: 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg); sodium: 10 lbs. (4.536 kg);
acrylic acid: 5000 lbs. (2268 kg); acetic acid: 5000 lbs. (2268 kg); sodium bisulfite: 5000 lbs. (2268
kg);
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: propylene glycol
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: propylene glycol:
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
SARA 313 Form R Reporting Requirements
No products were found.
SARA 313 Supplier Notification
No products were found.
Not applicable.
Other Regulations
Pennsylvania RTK: propylene glycol: (generic environmental hazard); ethyl acrylate: (special hazard,
State Regulations
environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); triethanolamine: (generic environmental
hazard); 2-dimethylaminoethanol: (generic environmental hazard); sodium: (environmental hazard,
generic environmental hazard); acrylic acid: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard);
methacrylic acid: (generic environmental hazard); 2-phenoxyethanol: (environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard); mequinol: (generic environmental hazard); 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate:
(generic environmental hazard); acetic acid: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard);
sodium bisulfite: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: ethyl acrylate; triethanolamine; 2-dimethylaminoethanol; sodium; acrylic acid;
methacrylic acid; mequinol; 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; acetic acid; sodium bisulfite
New Jersey: ethyl acrylate; 2-dimethylaminoethanol; sodium; acrylic acid; methacrylic acid;
2-phenoxyethanol; mequinol; 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; acetic acid; sodium bisulfite; sodium
persulfate
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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: ethyl acrylate
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
WHMIS (Canada)
CEPA DSL: Proprietary Solvent(s); Proprietary component 2; propylene glycol; ethyl acrylate;
triethanolamine; 2-dimethylaminoethanol; sodium; acrylic acid; methacrylic acid; 2-phenoxyethanol;
mequinol; 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; acetic acid; sodium bisulfite; sodium persulfate
Component EC Number EC Status EC Annex
Proprietary component 1 proprietary proprietary proprietary
European Union
Proprietary Solvent(s) proprietary proprietary proprietary
Proprietary component 2 proprietary proprietary proprietary
propylene glycol 200-338-0 Not available. Not available.
ethyl acrylate 205-438-8 Not available. Not available.
sodium 231-132-9 Not available. Not available.
Australia (NICNAS): Proprietary Solvent(s); Proprietary component 2; propylene glycol; ethyl acrylate;
Other International Lists
triethanolamine; 2-dimethylaminoethanol; sodium; acrylic acid; methacrylic acid; 2-phenoxyethanol;
mequinol; 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; acetic acid; sodium bisulfite; sodium persulfate
China: Proprietary Solvent(s); Proprietary component 2; propylene glycol; ethyl acrylate;
triethanolamine; 2-dimethylaminoethanol; sodium; acrylic acid; methacrylic acid; 2-phenoxyethanol;
mequinol; 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; acetic acid; sodium bisulfite; sodium persulfate
Germany water class: Proprietary component 2; propylene glycol; ethyl acrylate; triethanolamine;
2-dimethylaminoethanol; acrylic acid; methacrylic acid; 2-phenoxyethanol; mequinol;
2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; acetic acid; sodium persulfate
Japan (MITI): Proprietary Solvent(s); propylene glycol; ethyl acrylate; triethanolamine;
2-dimethylaminoethanol; acrylic acid; methacrylic acid; 2-phenoxyethanol; mequinol;
2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; acetic acid; sodium bisulfite
Japan (MOL): propylene glycol
Korea (TCCL): Proprietary Solvent(s); Proprietary component 2; propylene glycol; ethyl acrylate;
triethanolamine; 2-dimethylaminoethanol; sodium; acrylic acid; methacrylic acid; 2-phenoxyethanol;
mequinol; 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; acetic acid; sodium bisulfite; sodium persulfate
Philippines (RA6969): Proprietary Solvent(s); Proprietary component 2; propylene glycol; ethyl
acrylate; triethanolamine; 2-dimethylaminoethanol; sodium; acrylic acid; methacrylic acid;
2-phenoxyethanol; mequinol; 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; acetic acid; sodium bisulfite; sodium
persulfate
Section 16. Other Information
Hazardous Material 1 National Fire
Health
Fire Hazard
0
Protection
Information System 0
Fire Hazard
1 0
Health Reactivity
Association
(U.S.A.) 0
Reactivity
(U.S.A.) Specific Hazard
Personal Protection
Other Information Alcogum?is a registered trademark of Akzo Nobel or affiliated companies and is registered in one or more
countries including the United States.
Validation Date 3/24/2010. Validated by Product Safety Specialist
4/3/2009. 3/24/2010.
Previous Validation Date Print Date
Phone Number 312-544-7038
Notice to Reader
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The information in the material safety data sheet should be provided to all who will use, handle, store, transport or otherwise be exposed
to this product. All information concerning this product and/or suggestions for handling and use contained herein are offered in good
faith and are believed to be reliable as of the date of publication. However, no warranty is made as to the accuracy of and/or sufficiency
of such information and/or suggestions or as to the product's merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, or that any suggested
use will not infringe any patent. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as granting or extending any license under any patent.
Buyer must determine for himself, by preliminary tests or otherwise, the suitability of this product for his purposes, including mixing
with other products. The information contained herein supersedes all previously issued bulletins on the subject matter covered. If the
date on this document is more than three years old, call to make certain that this sheet is current.
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