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GENAPOL UD 050
Substance key: SXR023973 Revision Date: 11/30/2004
Version : 1 - 3 / USA Date of printing :02/24/2005
Section 01 - Product Information
Identification of the Clariant Corporation
company: 4000 Monroe Road
Charlotte, 28205
Telephone No.: +1 704 331 7000
Information of the substance/preparation:
Product Safety 1-704-331-7710
Emergency tel. number: +1 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Trade name: GENAPOL UD 050
CAS number: 127036-24-2
Synonyms: Product Has No Synonyms
Primary product use: Raw material for detergents
Chemical family: A fatty alcohol polyglycol ether.
Section 02 - Composition information on hazardous ingredients
Hazardous ingredients:
Component CAS-no. (Trade secret Concentration
no.)
Genapol UD-050 100 %
Section 03 - Hazards identification
Expected Route of entry:
Inhalation: no
Skin contact: no
Eye contact: yes
Ingestion: no
Skin absorption: no
Health effects of exposure:
Genapol UD 050
Based on animal studies, this product causes no irritation to skin and severe irritation to eyes;
prolonged contact may result in eye damage.
Known effects on other illnesses: Pre-existing eye conditions may be aggravated by
exposure to this product.
Listed carcinogen: IARC: No
NTP: No
OSHA: No
Other: No
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Substance key: SXR023973 Revision Date: 11/30/2004
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HMIS:
Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Personal protection: D
Section 04 - First aid measures
After inhalation:
Get victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration or oxygen if breathing has stopped. Get prompt
medical attention. Do not give fluids if victim is unconscious.
After contact with skin:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water while removing contaminated clothing. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse. If redness or irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
After contact with eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, holding lids apart to
ensure flushing of the entire surface. Washing eyes within 1 minute is essential to achieve
maximum effectiveness. Seek medical attention immediately.
After ingestion:
If ingested, seek medical assistance immediately.
Advice to doctor / Treatment:
None known.
Section 05 - Fire fighting measures
Flashpoint: approx. 356 掳F
Method: DIN/ISO 2592 (open cup)
Lower explosion limit: not determined
Upper explosion limit: not determined
Self ignition: Not applicable
Ignition temperature: not determined
Hazardous combustion products:
In the event of fire the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Combustion gases of organic materials must in principle be graded as inhalation poisons.
Extinguishing media: water spray jet
alcohol-resistant foam
carbon dioxide
dry powder
Special fire fighting procedure:
Apply alcohol-type or all purpose-type foams by manufacturers' recommended techniques for
large fires. Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical media for small fires. Do not direct a solid
stream of water or foam into hot burning pools; this may cause frothing and increase fire
intensity. Use self- contained breathing apparatus and protective equipment.
Unusual fire and explosion Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Product floats on water
hazards: creating a potential floating fire hazard..
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GENAPOL UD 050
Substance key: SXR023973 Revision Date: 11/30/2004
Version : 1 - 3 / USA Date of printing :02/24/2005
Section 06 - Accidental release measures
Steps to be taken in case of spill or leak:
Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, contain spill, collect into suitable
container. For large spills, contain spills with dikes of soil or commercially available diking
material and collect into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid washing spills into sewers and
waterways. This product is toxic to fish in concentrations of 1 to 10 mg/l.
Section 07 - Handling and storage
Advice on safe handling:
Avoid getting on skin or in eyes when handling product.
Further info on storage conditions:
Keep containers closed.
Section 08 - Exposure controls / personal protection
Respiratory protection: If airborne concentrations pose a health hazard, become irritating
or exceed recommended limits, use a NIOSH approved respirator
in accordance with OSHA respiratory protection requirements
under 29 CFR 1910.134
Hand protection: Butyl Rubber, PVC Or Neoprene.
Eye protection: Chemical splash goggles.
Other protective equipment: Protective clothing to minimize skin contact should be worn.
Chemically resistant safety shoes. Wash contaminated clothing
with soap and water and dry before reuse. Safety showers and
eyewash stations should be provided in all areas where this
material is handled.
Advice on system design: Local ventilation recommended - mechanical ventilation may be
used.
IDLH:
None
Section 09 - Physical and chemical properties
Form: Liquid
Color: whitish, cloudy
Odor: slight, original odour
pH: 6 - 8 (20 掳C, 50 g/l)
Method: DIN 53996
Ethanol/Water 1:1
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Substance key: SXR023973 Revision Date: 11/30/2004
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Solubility in water: (20 掳C)
soluble, turbid
Soluble in ... : fat
not determined
Density: 0.93 g/cm3 (50 掳C)
Method: DIN 51757
Pourpoint : approx. 50 掳F
Method: DIN/ISO 3016
: not determined
Vapor pressure: not determined
Bulk density: Not applicable
Relative vapor density: not determined
Partitioning coef. Not applicable
octanol/water:
Viscosity / (dynamic): approx. 20 mPa.s (50 掳C)
Method: DIN 53015
Viscosity / (kinematic): not determined
Section 10 - Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition: > 300 掳C
Method: DSC
Source: Analogy
No decomposition if used as prescribed.
Chemical stability: Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: None known.
Conditions to avoid: Strong acids, oxidizers, and strong bases.
Section 11 - Toxicological information
Product information:
Acute oral toxicity: LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (rat)
Method: OECD 401
Acute inhalation toxicity: not determined
Acute dermal toxicity: not determined
Skin irritation: Non-irritating (rabbit)
Eye irritation: Severe irritant (rabbit)
Section 12 - Ecological information
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Substance key: SXR023973 Revision Date: 11/30/2004
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Product information:
Biodegradation: > 80 %
Method: OECD 302 B
Biodegradation: 91 % (28 d)
good degradability
Method: OECD 301 E
Fish toxicity: LC50 1 - 10 mg/l (96 h, zebra fish)
Method: OECD 203
Bacteria toxicity: EC50 100 - 500 mg/l (3 h, activated sludge)
Method: OECD 209
Dissolved organic carbon 500 mg/g
(DOC):
Chemical oxygen demand 2,180 mg/g
(COD):
Remarks:
Do not allow to enter soil, waterways or waste water
Section 13 - Disposal considerations
Waste disposal information:
Recommended disposal is by incineration in approved facilities.
RCRA hazardous waste:
No -- Not as sold.
RCRA number: NONE
Section 14 - Transport information
DOT not restricted
IATA not restricted
IMDG not restricted
Section 15 - Regulatory information
TSCA Status:
All components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA (section 311/312):
Reactive hazard: no
Pressure hazard: no
Fire hazard: no
Immediate/acute: yes
Delayed/chronic: no
SARA 313 information:
This product does not contain any toxic chemical listed under Section 313 of the Emergency
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GENAPOL UD 050
Substance key: SXR023973 Revision Date: 11/30/2004
Version : 1 - 3 / USA Date of printing :02/24/2005
Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986.
Clean Water Act:
Contains no known priority pollutants at concentrations greater than 0.1%.
Volatile organic compounds VOC:
Remarks: Not Available
FDA:
This product is not registered with the FDA.
Section 16 - Other information
Other precautions:
This product may contain trace amounts of Ethylene Oxide (75-21-8) which may accumulate in
the headspace of shipping and storage containers and in enclosed areas where the product is
handled or used and as such may be regulated by OSHA's Ethylene Oxide standard (29 CFR
1910.1047). Ethylene Oxide is listed as a human carcinogen by OSHA; and a potential human
carcinogen by NTP and IARC. At excess levels, Ethylene Oxide may present reproductive,
mutagenic, genotoxic, neurologic, and sensitization hazards in humans. Users should monitor
personnel to determine levels of exposure and take appropriate action to protect employees
and to comply with the OSHA standard. OSHA Ethylene Oxide exposure limit: OSHA Action
level: 0.5 ppm for 8-hr twa. OSHA Permissible Exposure limit: 1 ppm for 8-hr twa. OSHA
Excursion limit: 5 ppm for 15 minutes. ACGIH Threshold Limit value for Ethylene Oxide: 1 ppm
for 8-hr twa.
Label information:
WARNING!
CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION MAY CAUSE EYE DAMAGE
Avoid breathing fumes, vapors, mists or spray. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use
with adequate ventilation and/or respiratory protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container closed when not in use.
Eye contact: flush with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Seek
immediate medical attention.
This information is supplied under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
1910.1200, and is offered in good faith based on data available to us that we believe to be
true and accurate. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are
believed to be generally applicable to the material. However, each user should review these
recommendations in the specific context of the intended use and determine whether they are
appropriate for that use. No warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the accuracy of
this data, the hazards connected with the use of the material, or the results to be obtained
from the use thereof. We assume no responsibility for damage or injury from the use of the
product described herein. Data provided here are typical and not intended for use as product
specifications. (R) and TM indicate trademarks of Clariant AG, its business partners or
suppliers.
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