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Date of Issue : Apr 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : 12-HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, ETHOXYLATED Other Names : UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : C.2 Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Non-ionic solubiliser for injection solutions.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White to yellowish paste with almost no odour. Formula : (CH18H36O3.(C2H4O)nH2O)x Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.03 (water = 1) Flash Point : Test Unknown 272 pH : 6 - 7 (@ 100g/l @ 20 deg C) Solubility in water : Solub g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Solubility in water = 50 g/L @ 30 deg C Solubility in solvents : soluble in many organic solvents Solidification temperature = 25 - 30 deg C Viscosity @ 60 deg C = 73 mPa.s Autoignition temperature = 360 deg C 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Adverse effects are not expected. Eye
Eye contact with product is not expected to cause irritation. Skin
Skin contact with product is not expected to cause irritation. Inhaled
Inhalation overexposure is not expected at ambient temperatures. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Chronic effects are not known.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Eye
Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Inhaled
Keep patient calm and remove to fresh air.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower is readily available.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat according to symptoms.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50= > 20000 mg/kg (rat) I.P LD50 = 8.5 mg/kg (mouse) I.V LD50 = ca. 3160 mg/kg (mouse) = > 1000 < 1470 mg/kg (rat) = > 1000 < 1470 mg/kg (rabbit) = > 3160 mg/kg (dog)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this product.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure workplace is well ventilated.
3.3 Personal Protection
Eye protection - wear protective glasses with side shields. Skin protection - wear protective gloves and overalls. Hands and face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. The usual precautions for handling of chemicals must be observed.
3.4 Flammability
Product is combustible. Flash point = 272 deg C. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Not classified as a Dangerous Good for storage or transport. Containers should be stored tightly sealed in a cool and dry place.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class C.2 Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name 12-HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, ETHOXYLATED Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Do not allow product to enter drinas or water courses. Clean up personnel should wear protective overalls with glasses and gloves.
Contain all spills and pump/shovel out into containers; soak up remainder with absorbent material. Place waste in labelled containers for disposal.
Disposal
Waste must be disposed to approved landfill or incinerated in accordance with local regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Product is combustible.
Extinguishing Media
Use water, foam or powder to extinguish. Fire fighters should wear self- contained breathing apparatus. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with local regulations. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Inhibition of degradation activity in activated sludge is not to be anticipated during correct introduction of low concentrations. Do not discharge product to water courses without effluent treatment. The product is biodegradable. Degree of elimination : > 70% DOC reduction (OECD 302B) Dissolved organic carbon : 543 mg/g Chemical oxygen demand : 2000 mg/g Biochemical oxygen demand : 160 mg/g (BOD5)
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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