Material Safety Data Sheet
IGEPAL CA-630
Date Prepared: 4/18/01 Supersedes Date: 5/02/97
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY DESCRIPTION
RHODIA INC.
HOME, PERSONAL CARE & INDUSTRIAL INGREDIENTS
CN 7500
Prospect Plains Road
Cranbury NJ 08512-7500
Emergency Phone Numbers:
FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING A SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT CONTACT:
CHEMTREC (800-424-9300 within the United States or 703-527-3887 for international collect calls) or
Rhodia CAERS (Communication and Emergency Response System) at 800-916-3232.
For Product Information:
(800) 973-7873
Chemical Name or Synonym:
OCTYLPHENOXY POLY(ETHYLENEOXY)ETHANOL, BRANCHED
Molecular Formula:
.C H O, n=9-10
(C2 H4O)n 14 22
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA Percenta
Component CAS Reg Number
Hazard ge
ETHOXYLATED OCTYLPHENOL, BRANCHED 68987-90-6 Y > 99.5
WATER 7732-18-5 N < 0.5
ETHYLENE OXIDE 75-21-8 Y < 0.0025
DIOXANE 123-91-1 Y < 0.0020
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
A. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Physical Appearance and Odor:
pale yellow viscous liquid, aromatic odor.
Warning Statements:
WARNING!! SEVERE EYE IRRITANT.
B. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Acute Eye:
Severe irritant. Can cause redness, irritation, tearing, pain.
Acute Skin:
Slightly irritating. May cause redness, irritation, on prolonged contact.
Acute Inhalation:
Inhalation not likely. Mists may cause upper respiratory tract irritation.
Acute Ingestion:
Harmful if ingested. Can cause nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps.
Chronic Effects:
This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable or
suspected human carcinogens.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID MEASURES FOR ACCIDENTAL:
Eye Exposure:
Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention.
Skin Exposure:
In case of contact, immediately wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Seek medical
attention if irritation develops or persists. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Clean contaminated
clothing and shoes before re-use.
Inhalation:
Inhalation is not an expected route of exposure. If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to
fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation or distress continues.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 1-2 glasses of water to drink. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Seek medical attention. Do not leave victim unattended.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS POSSIBLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Consideration
should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have
occurred.
Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote available.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE HAZARD DATA:
Flash Point:
> 93 C (200 F). Flammability Class: WILL BURN.
Method Used:
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
Flammability Limits (vol/vol%): Lower: Upper:
No Data No Data
Extinguishing Media:
Recommended: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Product will burn under fire conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions):
smoke
oxides of carbon
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Evacuation Procedures and Safety:
Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. See Personal Protection information in Section 8.
Containment of Spill:
Follow procedure described below under Cleanup and Disposal of Spill.
Cleanup and Disposal of Spill:
Absorb with an inert absorbent. Shovel up into an appropriate closed container (see Section 7: Handling
and Storage).
Environmental and Regulatory Reporting:
Do not flush to drain. Spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and to
state and/or local agencies.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Minimum/Maximum Storage Temperatures:
15 to 49 C (59 to 120 F)
Handling:
Avoid breathing vapors and mists. Avoid direct or prolonged contact with skin and eyes. Use nonsparking
tools and grounded/bonded equipment and containers when transferring. In cold weather, this product
may stratify and freeze. This does not damage the product. If freezing occurs, thaw and remix before
using. Frozen material may be thawed in a warm room. Avoid localized overheating. Vent drums while
heating. Mix thoroughly to assure homogeneity.
Ethylene oxide may collect in container head space. Although concentrations are expected to remain
below established exposure limits, provide adequate ventilation when accessing or working with open
containers and tanks.
Storage:
Store in tightly closed containers. Store in an area that is dry, well-ventilated, away from ignition sources,
away from incompatible materials (see Section 10. Stability and Reactivity).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Introductory Remarks:
These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this product. Because specific work
environments and material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each
intended application. While developing safe handling procedures, do not overlook the need to clean
equipment and piping systems for maintenance and repairs. Waste resulting from these procedures
should be handled in accordance with Section 13: Disposal Considerations.
Assistance with selection, use and maintenance of worker protection equipment is generally available
from equipment manufacturers.
Exposure Guidelines:
No exposure limits were found for this product or any of its ingredients.
Engineering Controls:
Where engineering controls are indicated by use conditions or a potential for excessive exposure exists,
the following traditional exposure control techniques may be used to effectively minimize employee
exposures: general area dilution/exhaust ventilation.
Respiratory Protection:
When respirators are required, select NIOSH/MSHA approved equipment based on actual or potential
airborne concentrations and in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards and/or industrial
recommendations.
For reasonably foreseeable industrial end uses of this material, respiratory protection should not be
necessary.
Eye/Face Protection:
Eye and face protection requirements will vary dependent upon work environment conditions and material
handling practices. Appropriate ANSI Z87 approved equipment should be selected for the particular use
intended for this material.
Eye contact should be prevented through use of chemical safety glasses with side shields or splash proof
goggles. An emergency eye wash must be readily accessible to the work area.
Skin Protection:
Skin contact should be minimized through use of gloves and suitable long-sleeved clothing (i.e., shirts
and pants). Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation resistance.
Work Practice Controls:
Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure and the following general
measures should be taken when working with or handling this material:
(1) Do not store, use, and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in areas
where this material is stored.
(2) Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics, or
using the toilet.
(3) Wash exposed skin promptly to remove accidental splashes or contact with this material.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and Chemical properties here represent typical properties of this product. Contact the business
area using the Product Information phone number in Section 1 for its exact specifications.
Physical Appearance:
pale yellow viscous liquid.
Odor:
aromatic odor.
pH:
6 to 8 at 10 wt/wt%.
Specific Gravity:
1.06 at 25 C (77 F).
Water Solubility:
soluble
Melting Point Range:
Not Available
Freezing Point Range:
4 C (39 F)
Boiling Point Range:
> 200 C (392 F) at 760 mmHg
Vapor Pressure:
< 0.01 mmHg at 0 C (32 F)
Vapor Density:
Not Available
Percent Volatiles by Volume:
< 0.5
Viscosity:
viscosity (centipoises) : > 14 cps at 100 C (212 F). viscosity (centipoises) : > 260 cps at 25 C (77 F).
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions described in Section 7.
Conditions To Be Avoided:
heat
open flame
spark
Materials/Chemicals To Be Avoided:
strong oxidizing agents
strong reducing agents
The Following Hazardous Decomposition Products Might Be Expected:
Decomposition Type: thermal
smoke
oxides of carbon
Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur.
Avoid The Following To Inhibit Hazardous Polymerization:
not applicable
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Eye Irritation:
The following data are for similar or related products.
Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
eye - eye irritation, rabbit. Severely irritating. Data for a similar product.
Acute Skin Irritation:
The following data is for similar or related products.
Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
skin - skin irritation, rabbit. Slightly irritating. Data for a similar product.
skin - sensitization, 100 %, human. (At 48 hours.) Non-irritating. Not sensitizing.
Acute Dermal Toxicity:
No test data found for product.
Acute Respiratory Irritation:
No test data found for product.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity:
No test data found for product.
Acute Oral Toxicity:
Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
LD50 - lethal dose 50% of test species, 985 mg/kg, rat. Data for a similar product.
Chronic Toxicity:
This product does not contain any substances that are considered by OSHA, NTP, IARC or ACGIH to be
"probable" or "suspected" human carcinogens.
No additional test data found for product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information:
No data found for product.
Chemical Fate Information:
No data found for product.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this material may make the waste management
information presented in this MSDS incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate. Please be advised
that state and local requirements for waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different from
federal laws and regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding the proper disposal of this
material.
Container Handling and Disposal:
Any containers or equipment used should be decontaminated immediately after use.
EPA Hazardous Waste - NO
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Transportation Status: IMPORTANT! Statements below provide additional data on listed DOT
classification.
The listed Transportation Classification does not address regulatory variations due to changes in package
size, mode of shipment or other regulatory descriptors.
US Department of Transportation
Shipping Name:
NOT REGULATED
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventory Status
Inventory Status
UNITED STATES (TSCA) Y
CANADA (DSL) Y
EUROPE (EINECS/ELINCS) P
AUSTRALIA (AICS) Y
JAPAN (MITI) Y
SOUTH KOREA (KECL) Y
Y = All ingredients are on the inventory.
E = All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing.
P = One or more ingredients fall under the polymer exemption or are on the no longer polymer list. All
other ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing.
N = Not determined or one or more ingredients are not on the inventory and are not exempt from listing.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Inventory Issues:
All functional components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Title III Hazard Classes:
Fire Hazard - NO
Reactive Hazard - NO
Release of Pressure - NO
Acute Health Hazard - YES
Chronic Health Hazard - NO
OTHER FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
FDA Status:
This product meets the compositional requirements of:
21 CFR 175.105 ADHESIVES
21 CFR 178.3120 ANIMAL GLUE
21 CFR 178.3400 EMULSIFIERS AND/OR SURFACE ACTIVE AGENTS
STATE REGULATIONS:
This product contains the following components that are regulated under California Proposition 65:
Ingredient Name Cancer Reprod. No Sign. Risk Lvl (ug/day)
List List California RPI
ETHYLENE OXIDE Y Y 2 ND
DIOXANE Y N 30 ND
16. OTHER INFORMATION
National Fire Protection Association Hazard Ratings--NFPA(R):
2 Health Hazard Rating--Moderate
1 Flammability Rating--Slight
0 Instability Rating--Minimal
National Paint & Coating Hazardous Materials Identification System--HMIS(R):
2 Health Hazard Rating--Moderate
1 Flammability Rating--Slight
0 Reactivity Rating--Minimal
Reason for Revisions:
Change and/or addition made to Section 3, HMIS Ratings in Section 16, NFPA Ratings in Section 16,
Regulatory Review and Update.
Key Legend Information:
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV - Threshold Limit Value
PEL - Permissable Exposure Limit
TWA - Time Weighted Average
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit
NTP - National Toxicology Program
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
ND - Not determined
RPI - Rhodia Established Exposure Limits
Disclaimer:
The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
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