Emergency Telephone: HUNTSMAN CORPORATION CANADA INC.
1-409 727-0831 or 1-800 328-8501 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET The Woodlands, Texas 77380 USA
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
SURFONIC L24-2
CHEMICAL TRADE NAME
Alcohols, C12-16, ethoxylated
NAME
Not available. L242
CODE
SYNONYM
Intermediate.
USE
Ethoxylated alcohol. (Surfactant.)
CHEMICAL
FAMILY
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CAS
% (W)
CHEMICAL NAME LC50/LD50 OF MATERIAL SPECIES AND ROUTE
NUMBER
1) Alcohols, C12-16, ethoxylated 100 68551-12-2 Oral-rat LD50 : 2000 - 5000 mg/kg
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
pH IN WATER ODOUR AND APPEARANCE ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Characteristic. (Slight.) Colorless to light yellow.
6 [Acidic.] Not available. 0.903 (Water = 1)
(Light.)
VAPOUR PRESSURE BOILING POINT (C)
VAPOUR DENSITY PHYSICAL STATE FREEZING POINT (C)
Liquid. (Clear to slightly hazy
Not available. 9 (Air = 1) Not available. 10掳C (50掳F)
liquid.)
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME WATER/OIL DIST. COEFF.
EVAPORATION RATE WATER SOLUBILITY (20 C)
Not available. Not available. Not available. Insoluble in cold water.
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
CLOSED CUP: 149掳C (300.2掳F).
Non-flammable.
FLAMMABILITY - FLASH POINT
(Pensky-Martens.)
IF YES UNDER WHAT
Not available.
CONDITIONS
Not available.
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Not applicable.
PROCEDURES
AUTOIGNITION Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
EXPLOSION
Not available.
TEMPERATURE (C) SENSITIVITY Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
TO IMPACT DATA
HAZARDOUS Carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SECTION 5 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.
TDG
WHMIS
effects . (alcohol, C12-C16, poly(1-6) ethoxylate) Class 9 UN 3082
CLASSIFICATION
Packing Group III
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SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY The product is stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Not available
Not available.
INCOMPATIBILITY
(MATERIALS TO AVOID)
HAZARDOUS Not available.
DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS
SECTION 7 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Very slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
EFFECTS OF
ACUTE
EXPOSURE
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not
EFFECTS OF
available.MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not
CHRONIC
available.
EXPOSURE
Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
SENSITIZATION
IRRITANCY
EXPOSURE Not available.
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Not available.
ROUTES SYNERGISTIC
LIMIT (TLV)
OF ENTRY MATERIALS
SECTION 8 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are near the
GLOVES: Plastic
PROTECTIVE ENGINEERING CONTROLS
work-station location. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
RESPIRATOR: Normally not
CLOTHING (ventilation etc.)
control airborne levels.
required.
Recycle to process, if possible. Absorb with an inert
LEAK OR SPILL
EYE: Safety goggles
material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste
PROCEDURE
FOOTWEAR: Safety shoes
disposal. If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute
CLOTHING: Normally not required.
solution of acetic acid. Consult your local or regional
OTHER: Eye bath and safety
authorities.
shower.
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapor or spray. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. After handling,
HANDLING PROCEDURES
always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
AND EQUIPMENT
Do not freeze.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Do not freeze
SPECIAL SHIPPING
INFORMATION
SECTION 9 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Have
INGESTION
conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
SKIN Wash contaminated skin with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before
reusing.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen Get medical
INHALATION
attention.
EYES Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention.
SECTION 10 - PREPARATION DATA
4 September 22, 2003
REVISION
Health and Safety Department.
PREPARED BY DATE
PHILLIP VALKOVICH (281) 719-4825
CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE
L242
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