Hazard information is provided for compliance with both the UK Chemicals
(Hazard Information and Packaging) (CHIP) Regulations and the US Hazard
Communication Standard (HCS)
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT NAME: PRODUCT CODE: EEC NUMBER:
SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION Tween 40 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monopalmitate) 20606 None
AND COMPANY
SUPPLIER: Emergency Contact:
USB Corporation, 26111 Miles Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44128 Phone: (216) 765-5000 Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
Please visit our website at www.usbweb.com for contact information on USB Outside USA & Canada 703 527 3887
product distributors within your area.
COMPOSITION/
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS HAZARD CAS NO. %WT TLV CHIP R & S Phrases
Not applicable -------- ----- --- No applicable information
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHIP
No applicable information
HCS
No applicable information
FIRST-AID MEASURES EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
SKIN: Flush with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove the victim from exposure and move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep victim quiet and warm. Seek immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Drink water and seek immediate medical attention. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
FIRE-FIGHTING INFORMATION Use media suitable to extinguish the supporting or surrounding fire. Wear NIOSH (or equivalent) approved self
contained breathing apparatus. For small fires only: use carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam. Emits toxic fumes
under fire conditions.
Flash Point = 235掳F (113掳C) (Closed Cup).
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and NIOSH-
approved (or equivalent) respirator and appropriate to the hazard. Contain the spill with an inert absorbent and
place in a suitable waste container. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequate ventilation.
HANDLING AND STORAGE Wear suitable protective clothing including lab coat, chemical resistant safety glasses, gloves and NIOSH-approved
(or equivalent) respirator and gloves. A qualified industrial hygienist should evaluate the need for respiratory
protection. Store ambient away from incompatible material. Use adequate ventilation.
PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and NIOSH-
approved respirator. A qualified industrial hygienist should evaluate the need for respiratory protection. Use
respiratory protection approved by NIOSH (or equivalent) and appropriate to the hazard. Avoid contact of material
with skin or eyes. Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust as needed to control exposure to dust, vapors or mists.
Access to a safety shower and eye-wash.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL Appearance: Yellow to amber liquid Boiling Point: No data available
PROPERTIES Vapor Pressure: No data available Vapor Density: No data available
Solubility (Water): Soluble Specific Gravity: 1.19 g/cm3
Percent Volatile: No data available Evaporation Rate: No data available
Chemical Formula: C62-H122-O26 CAS Number: 9005-66-7
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Product is stable. Hazardous decomposition products include oxides of carbon. Incompatible with strong oxidizing
agents, bases and heavy metal salts. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
MSDS information may be continued on back of page.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly
investigated.
EYES: Contact may cause mild eye irritation.
SKIN: Contact may cause irritation. This product will probably not be absorbed through the skin.
INHALATION: May cause irritation to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. No toxic effects are
known to be associated with inhalation of vapors from this material.
INGESTION: Chronic ingestion or excessive dosage may cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea. Relative to other materials, this product is classified as relatively harmless by ingestion.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
May cause adverse reproductive effects based upon animal evidence. Reproductive effects, irritation, and toxicity
data listed in RTECS under WG29330000.
Toxicity Data: Oral Rat LD50: >38400 mg/Kg (1974). Details of toxic effects not reported other than
lethal dose value.
Definition(s): RTECS = Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information available.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of material in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT / IATA: No applicable information.
REGULATORY INFORMATION RCRA - No applicable information.
SARA 302 - This material does not have an RQ or TPQ.
SARA 313 - This material is not reportable under 313.
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) - Chemical Inventory.
Exposure Limits - Not established.
California Proposition 65 - No applicable information.
This data sheet is based upon information believed to be reliable. The Company makes no statement or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of
the information contained herein which is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Any use of the information contained in this data
sheet must be determined by the user to be in accordance with appropriate applicable regulations.
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