MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
PETRO BA POWDER
Product (material) name
Chemical Surfactant
description/Recommended use
Supplier AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS PTY LTD
Suite 4B, 37 -39 Smith Street
Parramatta
NSW 2124 Australia
Tel: +61 2 9687 7150
Fax: +61 2 9635 7982
Emergency telephone +61 2 9638 6052
1800 644 688
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Risk phrase(s) R-36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety phrase(s) S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S-39 Wear eye/face protection.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product is to be considered as a preparation according to EU-legislation.
Concentration
CAS number
Substance name
Alkylnaphthalene sulfonate, sodium salt 30-60 %
Alkylnaphthalene sulfonate, sodium salt 45-60 %
C8 Alcohol sulfate, sodium salt 142-31-4 1-5 %
Water 7732-18-5 1-5 %
Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 1-5 %
Other information All components are registered in EINECS. For explanation of riskphrases, see section 16.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms appears.
Skin Rinse with water.
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Eyes Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Hold eyelids apart. Obtain medical
attention.
Ingestion Only when conscious, rinse mouth, give plenty of water to drink (approx. 500 ml). Contact
physician if larger quantity has been swallowed (show this Safety Data Sheet).
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Water spray, fog or mist, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
Unusual fire hazards Non-flammable. If involved in a fire it will support combustion. Do not breathe fumes.
Hazardous combustion products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide.
Hazchem code NA
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions For personal protection see Section 8.
Environmental precautions Prevent discharge of larger quantities to drain or water courses. Dispose of this material
and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point.
Methods for cleaning up Larger spill: Contain spill with inert material. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth.
Place in container for disposal according to local regulations. Small quantities may be
flushed to drains with plenty of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. Keep away from heat, sparks and open
flame. No smoking. No sparking tools should be used.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures. For further information see
product information sheet.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limits
Engineering controls Provide eyewash station.
Personal protection
Respiratory Wear dust masks in dusty areas. Dust filter P2 (for fine dust).
Hand Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or repeated contact. Use protective
gloves made of: Neoprene or nitrile.
Eyes Wear tightly fitting safety goggles.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Powder.
Colour Tan.
Flash point (潞C) > 94 Method PM Closed cup.
Autoignition temperature (潞C) > 100
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pH value diluted solution 7,5 - 10 Conc. (%) 5
Solubility in water Soluble.
(These data are typical for the product and not a specification)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Normally stable.
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide.
products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data
Health effects
Respiratory Inhalation of large quantity of dust may cause irritation of nose, throat and airway.
Skin Prolonged or frequent contact may give transient redness and skin cracking.
Eyes Irritating. May cause transient redness and swelling.
Ingestion Low acute toxicity.
Alkylnaphthalene sulfonate, sodium salt
Component
Toxicological data
Acute toxicity. LD50. oral Rat. 5620 mg/kg
Acute toxicity. LD50. dermal Rabbit. > 2000 mg/kg
C8 Alcohol sulfate, sodium salt
Component
Toxicological data
Acute toxicity. LD50. oral > 2000 mg/kg
Genotoxicity Not mutagenic.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological data
Ecotoxicity The product does not contain any substance(s) considered as harmful or toxic to aquatic
organisms.
Persistenence and The product is not classified as dangerous for the environment, but contains not readily
Degradability biodegradable substances.
Alkylnaphthalene sulfonate, sodium salt
Component
Ecotoxicological data
EC50 72 hours algae > 100 mg/l
Degradation Not readily biodegradable.
C8 Alcohol sulfate, sodium salt
Component
Ecotoxicological data
LC50 fish > 100 mg/l
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Degradation Readily biodegradable. >60% CO2, 28 days, CO2 Evolution Test (OECD 301B).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods Incineration is recommended. Dispose of in accordance with local authority requirements.
Waste category Hazardous waste in accordance with the Council Directive 91/689/EEC of 12 December
1991 on hazardous waste.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land transport
Sea transport
Air transport
Other information Not dangerous goods according to international transport regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventory (AICS)
Ingredient name
Alkylnaphthalene sulfonate, sodium salt Yes
C8 Alcohol sulfate, sodium salt Yes
Sodium sulfate Yes
Poisons schedule None
National regulations National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets,
NOHSC:2011 (2003)
Regulatory references Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008 (1999)]
Symbols (EU)
Risk phrases (EU) R-36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety phrases (EU) S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S-39 Wear eye/face protection.
EU directive Safety Data Sheet according to EC-directive 2001/58/EC
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This information only concerns the above mentioned product as supplied and may not be valid if used with other product(s) or in any process. It
remains the user麓s own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete for his special use of this product.
Composed by Kristina Sterky
Eva Cassel
Date of printing 2007-05-28
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