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                                           ETHOXYLATES
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION


PRODUCT NAME
ETHOXYLATES

SYNONYMS



PROPER SHIPPING NAME
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(contains alcohols C10- 16 ethoxylated)

PRODUCT USE
Raw material for surfactant manufacture. Emulsifying agent.

SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Quantum Industrial Park
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia
Telephone: 1300 782 688
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 1300 782 699


HAZARD RATINGS

Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic

SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4


Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION


STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC,
and the ADG Code.
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POISONS SCHEDULE
None

RISK SAFETY
Irritating to eyes and skin. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Wear eye/face protection.
Ingestion may produce health damage*. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material, use water and detergent.
Vapours potentially cause drowsiness and This material and its container must be disposed
dizziness*. of in a safe way.
* (limited evidence). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty
of water and contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre.
If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre. (show this container
or label).
Use appropriate container to avoid environment
contamination.
Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/Safety data sheets.
This material and its container must be disposed
of as hazardous waste.


Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

NAME CAS RN %
alcohols C10- 16 ethoxylated 68002-97-1 >60


Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES


SWALLOWED
路 If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
路 If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if
possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
路 Observe the patient carefully.
路 Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness;
i.e. becoming unconscious.
路 Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can
comfortably drink.
路 Seek medical advice.

EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
路 Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
路 Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
路 If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
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personnel.

SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
路 Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

INHALED
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Other measures are usually unnecessary.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.


Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES


EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
路 Foam.
路 Dry chemical powder.
路 BCF (where regulations permit).
路 Carbon dioxide.
路 Water spray or fog - Large fires only.

FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
路 Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
路 DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
路 Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
路 If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Combustible.
路 Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
路 Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
路 On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
路 May emit acrid smoke.
路 Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
Combustion products include: carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), other
pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.

HAZCHEM: 2X

Personal Protective Equipment
Breathing apparatus.
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set30 mins.
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

MINOR SPILLS
Environmental hazard - contain spillage.
Slippery when spilt.
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
路 Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
路 Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
路 Wipe up.
路 Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.

MAJOR SPILLS
Environmental hazard - contain spillage.
Chemical Class: alcohols and glycols

For release onto land: recommended sorbents listed in order of priority.



SORBENT TYPE RANK APPLICATION COLLECTION LIMITATIONS

LAND SPILL - SMALL

cross- linked 1 shovel shovel R, W, SS
polymer -
particulate
cross- linked 1 throw pitchfork R, DGC, RT
polymer - pillow
sorbent clay - 2 shovel shovel R, I, P
particulate
wood fiber - 3 throw pitchfork R, P, DGC, RT
pillow
treated wood 3 throw pitchfork DGC, RT
fiber - pillow
foamed glass - 4 throw pichfork R, P, DGC, RT
pillow

LAND SPILL - MEDIUM

cross- linked 1 blower skiploader R, W, SS
polymer -
particulate
polypropylene - 2 blower skiploader W, SS, DGC
particulate
sorbent clay - 2 blower skiploader R, I, W, P, DGC
particulate
polypropylene - 3 throw skiploader DGC, RT
mat
expanded mineral 3 blower skiploader R, I, W, P, DGC
- particulate
polyurethane - 4 throw skiploader DGC, RT
mat


Legend
DGC: Not effective where ground cover is dense
R; Not reusable
I: Not incinerable
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P: Effectiveness reduced when rainy
RT:Not effective where terrain is rugged
SS: Not for use within environmentally sensitive sites
W: Effectiveness reduced when windy

Reference: Sorbents for Liquid Hazardous Substance Cleanup and Control;
R.W Melvold et al: Pollution Technology Review No. 150: Noyes Data Corporation 1988.
Slippery when spilt.
Moderate hazard.
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
路 Increase ventilation.
路 Stop leak if safe to do so.
路 Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
路 Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
路 Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
路 Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
路 Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR SPILL
PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE

half
evacuation
downwind
direction
distance
down wind distance
wind isolation
distance
direction
half
evacuation downwind
INITIAL direction distance
ISOLATION
ZONE

From IERG (Canada/Australia)
Isolation Distance -
Downwind Protection Distance 10 metres
IERG Number 47

FOOTNOTES
1 PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE is defined as the area in which people are at risk of harmful exposure. This zone
assumes that random changes in wind direction confines the vapour plume to an area within 30 degrees on
either side of the predominant wind direction, resulting in a crosswind protective action distance equal
to the downwind protective action distance.
2 PROTECTIVE ACTIONS should be initiated to the extent possible, beginning with those closest to the spill
and working away from the site in the downwind direction. Within the protective action zone a level of
vapour concentration may exist resulting in nearly all unprotected persons becoming incapacitated and
unable to take protective action and/or incurring serious or irreversible health effects.
3 INITIAL ISOLATION ZONE is determined as an area, including upwind of the incident, within which a high
probability of localised wind reversal may expose nearly all persons without appropriate protection to
life-threatening concentrations of the material.
4 SMALL SPILLS involve a leaking package of 200 litres (55 US gallons) or less, such as a drum (jerrican or
box with inner containers). Larger packages leaking less than 200 litres and compressed gas leaking from
a small cylinder are also considered "small spills".
LARGE SPILLS involve many small leaking packages or a leaking package of greater than 200 litres, such as
a cargo tank, portable tank or a "one-tonne" compressed gas cylinder.
5 Guide 171 is taken from the US DOT emergency response guide book.
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6 IERG information is derived from CANUTEC - Transport Canada.

SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
___________________________________________



+ X + X 0 +
___________________________________________
+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together


Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.


Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE


PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
路 Overheating of ethoxylates in air should be avoided. When some ethoxylates are heated
vigorously in the presence of air or oxygen, at temperatures exceeding 160 C, they may
undergo exothermic oxidative degeneration resulting in self-heating and autoignition.
路 Nitrogen blanketing will minimise the potential for ethoxylate oxidation.
路 Trace quantities of ethylene oxide may be present in the material. Although these may
accumulate in the headspace of storage and transport vessels, concentrations are not
expected to exceed levels which might produce a flammability or worker exposure hazard.
路 Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
路 Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
路 Use in a well-ventilated area.
路 Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
路 DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
路 Avoid smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
路 Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
路 When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
路 Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Work clothes should be laundered separately.
路 Use good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
路 Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to
ensure safe working conditions.
DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.

SUITABLE CONTAINER
路 Metal can or drum
路 Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
路 Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed.
路 Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
路 Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
路 Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION


EXPOSURE CONTROLS
The following materials had no OELs on our records
鈥? alcohols C10-16 ethoxylated: CAS:68002-97-1



MATERIAL DATA
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.

INGREDIENT DATA
ALCOHOLS C10-16 ETHOXYLATED:
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.

PERSONAL PROTECTION




EYE
路 Safety glasses with side shields.
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].

HANDS/FEET
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Factors such as:
路 frequency and duration of contact,
路 chemical resistance of glove material,
路 glove thickness and
路 dexterity,
are important in the selection of gloves.
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.

OTHER
路 Overalls.
路 P.V.C. apron.
路 Barrier cream.
路 Skin cleansing cream.
路 Eye wash unit.

RESPIRATOR
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of breathing
zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant. Protection Factors (defined
as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the mask) may also be important.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Breathing Zone Level Maximum Protection Half- face Respirator Full- Face Respirator
ppm (volume) Factor
1000 10 A- AUS P -
1000 50 - A- AUS P
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - A- 2 P
10000 100 - A- 3 P
100+ Airline**

* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand.

The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Local exhaust ventilation
may be required in specific circumstances. If risk of overexposure exists, wear approved
respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate
ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas. Air contaminants generated in the
workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture
velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the contaminant.

Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating 0.25- 0.5 m/s (50- 100 f/min)
from tank (in still air).
aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, 0.5- 1 m/s (100- 200 f/min.)
intermittent container filling, low speed
conveyer transfers, welding, spray drift,
plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low
velocity into zone of active generation)
direct spray, spray painting in shallow 1- 2.5 m/s (200- 500 f/min.)
booths, drum filling, conveyer loading,
crusher dusts, gas discharge (active
generation into zone of rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high 2.5- 10 m/s (500- 2000 f/min.)
speed wheel generated dusts (released at high
initial velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).

Within each range the appropriate value depends on:

Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to 1: Disturbing room air currents
capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
value only.
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood- local control only

Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2
m/s (200-400 f/min) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters distant from
the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits
within the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


APPEARANCE
Family of products which vary in their physical properties as a result of variations in
production. Data presented here is for typical family member. Clear to turbid pale straw
liquid with a fatty alcohol odour; not miscible with water.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Floats on water.

Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (掳C): >100
Melting Range (掳C): 0- 10 Specific Gravity (water=1): 0.920
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not Available
pH (1% solution): 6.0- 7.0 (5% dispersion) Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Available
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Available Flash Point (掳C): 150 approx
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Available Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Available
Autoignition Temp (掳C): >150 Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not Available
State: Liquid Viscosity: 25.000 cSt@40掳C


Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION


CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.


Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED
Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual.
Nonionic surfactants may produce localised irritation of the oral or gastrointestinal
lining and induce vomiting and mild diarrhoea.

EYE
This material may produce eye irritation in some persons and produce eye damage 24 hours
or more after instillation. Moderate inflammation may be expected with redness;
conjunctivitis may occur with prolonged exposure.
Non-ionic surfactants can cause numbing of the cornea, which masks discomfort normally
caused by other agents and leads to corneal injury. Irritation varies depending on the
duration of contact, the nature and concentration of the surfactant.

SKIN
The material may cause moderate inflammation of the skin either following direct contact
or after a delay of some time. Repeated exposure can cause contact dermatitis which is
characterised by redness, swelling and blistering.
Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects (as classified under EC
Directives); the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds,
lesions or abrasions.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may
produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the
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material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.

INHALED
The material is not thought to produce either adverse health effects or irritation of the
respiratory tract following inhalation (as classified by EC Directives using animal
models). Nevertheless, adverse systemic effects have been produced following exposure of
animals by at least one other route and good hygiene practice requires that exposure be
kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.
Inhalation of vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This may be accompanied by
sleepiness, reduced alertness, loss of reflexes, lack of co-ordination, and vertigo.

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Long-term exposure to the product is not thought to produce chronic effects adverse to
the health (as classified by EC Directives using animal models); nevertheless exposure by
all routes should be minimised as a matter of course.

TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may
produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and
thickening of the skin.

ALCOHOLS C10-16 ETHOXYLATED:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 7600 mg/kg * Eye (rabbit): 32/110 Moderate *
Dermal (rat) LD50: 3300 mg/kg * Skin (rabbit): 1.5/8.0 slight *
Inhalation (rat) LC50: >1.6 mg/l/4h * 4.4/8.0 moderate**
* Shell Canada
** Alternate Supplier



Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Marine Pollutant:Not Determined
Octanol/water partition coefficients cannot easily be determined for surfactants because
one part of the molecule is hydrophilic and the other part is hydrophobic. Consequently
they tend to accumulate at the interface and are not extracted into one or other of the
liquid phases. As a result surfactants are expected to transfer slowly, for example, from
water into the flesh of fish. During this process, readily biodegradable surfactants are
expected to be metabolised rapidly during the process of bioaccumulation. This was
emphasised by the OECD Expert Group stating that chemicals are not to be considered to
show bioaccumulation potential if they are readily biodegradable.

Several anionic and nonionic surfactants have been investigated to evaluate their
potential to bioconcentrate in fish. BCF values (BCF - bioconcentration factor) ranging
from 1 to 350 were found. These are absolute maximum values, resulting from the
radiolabelling technique used. In all these studies, substantial oxidative metabolism was
found resulting in the highest radioactivity in the gall bladder. This indicates liver
transformation of the parent compound and biliary excretion of the metabolised compounds,
so that "real" bioconcentration is overstated. After correction it can be expected that
"real" parent BCF values are one order of magnitude less than those indicated above, i.e.
"real" BCF is <100. Therefore the usual data used for classification by EU directives to
determine whether a substance is "Dangerous to the "Environment" has little bearing on
whether the use of the surfactant is environmentally acceptable.
Do NOT allow product to come in contact with surface waters or to intertidal areas below
the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing
of equipment wash-waters.
Wastes resulting from use of the product must be disposed of on site or at approved waste
sites.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
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ALCOHOLS C10-16 ETHOXYLATED:
BOD5: 1.59 (51%)
COD: 2.81 (90%)

COD 2240 mg/gm
TOC 630 mg/gm
BOD-5 1099 mg/gm
BOD-28 1099 mg/gm
Alcohol ethoxylates are generally biodegradable and do not persist for any substantial
period in the environment. Contamination of natural waters, however, should be avoided.
A EU Risk Assessment Report (RAR) concluded that octyl- and nonyl- phenol ethoxylates are
not readily biodegradable but are inherently biodegradable
As a group, these materials are generally toxic to fish with LC50s ranging, typically,
between 1-6 mg/l.
Of special concern are the following families which are classified as "Environmentally
Hazardous Substances" by either or both the ADR (Accord Europeen Relatif au Transport
International des Merchandises Dangerous par Route) and the IMDG Code (International
Maritime Dangerous Goods Code).
alcohols C 6-17 (secondary) with 3-6 moles of ethoxylation.
alcohols C12-15 with 1-3 moles of ethoxylation (1-6 moles of ethoxylation IMDG)
alcohols C13-15 with 1-6 moles of ethoxylation.

New aquatic data suggests that
alcohols C 8-9 branched with 3-10 moles of ethoxylation
alcohols C 8-9 branched with > 10 moles of ethoxylation should also be classified as
'harmful to the environment"

These alcohols may also be found linked to aromatic structures (in nonylphenol
ethoxylates for example). The current consensus determines that such entities become
Environmental Toxins by association.


Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

路 Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
路 Consult State Land Waste Authority for disposal.
路 Bury or incinerate residue at an approved site.
路 Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.


Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION




Labels Required: MISCELLANEOUS
HAZCHEM: 2X

UNDG:
Dangerous Goods 9 Subrisk: None
Class:
UN Number: 3082 Packing Group: III
Shipping Name:ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(contains alcohols C10-16 ethoxylated)
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Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class: 9 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 3082 Packing Group: III
ERG Code: 9L
Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid,
n.o.s. *

Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 9 IMDG Subrisk: None
UN Number: 3082 Packing Group: III
EMS Number: F- A, S- F Marine Pollutant: Not Determined
Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.


Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION


POISONS SCHEDULE: None

REGULATIONS
alcohols C10-16 ethoxylated (CAS: 68002-97-1) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)


Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION


REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH GUIDELINES
These exposure guidelines have been derived from a screening level of risk assessment and
should not be construed as unequivocally safe limits. ORGS represent an 8-hour time
-weighted average unless specified otherwise.
CR = Cancer Risk/10000; UF = Uncertainty factor:
TLV believed to be adequate to protect reproductive health:
LOD: Limit of detection
Toxic endpoints have also been identified as:
D = Developmental; R = Reproductive; TC = Transplacental carcinogen
Jankovic J., Drake F.: A Screening Method for Occupational Reproductive
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 57: 641-649 (1996).

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