Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS date: 01-Aug-2005
OSHA / ANSI Z400.1-2004 Compliant
NFPA Rating: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Instability: 0
HMIS Rating: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Physical Hazard: 0 Personal Protection: X
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: UVITEX NFW LIQ
Product Number: 0292258
Chemical Family: Anionic derivative of a distyryl biphenyl compound
Intended Use: Textile Chemical
Manufacturer/Supplier: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
4050 Premier Drive
HighPoint, NC 27265
8:30am - 5pm Phone Number: 1-336-801-2500
MSDS Request Line (voicemail): 1-800-431-2360
Customer Service/Product Information 1-800-334-8124
Emergency 24-Hour Health/Environmental Phone: 1-800-873-1138
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Signal Word: WARNING!
Physical Form: Liquid
Color: Light yellow
Odor: Faint amine
Health: May cause irritation to eyes..
Physical Hazards: None known.
Environmental: Not toxic or harmful to aquatic organisms.
OSHA Hazardous Substance: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.
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Potential Health Effects: May cause eye irritation. Acute: Swallowing ethylene glycol can cause CNS
depression, metabolic acidosis, kidney damage and death. Breathing ethylene glycol
vapors can cause irritation of nose and throat with possible headache and dizziness.
Chronic: Ethylene glycol has been shown to produce dose-related teratogenic
effects in rats and/or mice when given by gavage, in drinking water or by inhalation.
There is, however, no currently available information to suggest that ethylene glycol
has caused birth defects in humans.
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Ingestion, Skin, Inhalation, Eyes.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Components CAS Number Weight %
1,2-Ethanediol 107-21-1 12
Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,2'-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyldi- 27344-41-8 8.7
2,1-ethenediyl)bis-, disodium salt
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
Skin: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation
occurs.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, if not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen and get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs naturally, have casualty lean forward to
reduce the risk of aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire Fighting Measures: Standard procedure for chemical fires.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Hazardous Combustion Burning may produce toxic combustion products.
Products:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Cleanup Instructions: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical
waste container. Wear suitable protective equipment. Should not be released into the
environment.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling: As with all industrial chemicals, use good industrial practices when handling. Avoid
eye, skin, and clothing contact. Do not inhale. Do not taste or swallow. Use only
with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
For Industrial Use Only
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines:
Components OSHA PEL OSHA STEL ACGIH TWA ACGIH STEL Ciba/
Manufacturer
IEL:
C 100 mg/m3
1,2-Ethanediol
107-21-1
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/Face Protection: Wear splash proof chemical goggles.
Skin Protection: Wear chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH approved respirator as needed to mitigate exposure.
Engineering Controls: Work in well ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapors or mist.
Other Protective Equipment: Eye wash station and safety shower should be available in immediate work area.
Select additional protective equipment based upon potential for exposure.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Form: Liquid
Color: Light yellow
Odor: Faint amine.
Boiling Point: ~ 100掳C (212掳F)
Freezing/Melting Point: Not determined
Solubility in water: Miscible
Vapor Density: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Density: 1.185 g/cm3
Specific Gravity: Not determined
Viscosity: 310 mPa @ 23掳C (73.4掳F)
pH: 7.2 As Is
VOC: 46% (Estimated, based on component wt. %)
Partition Coefficient (Octanol/Water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
Flammability Limits in Air:
Flash point: > 110掳C (230掳F)
Test Method (for Flash Point): Closed cup
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: None known
Incompatibility: None known.
Possibility of Hazardous None expected.
Reactions:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity: (Rats) LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg
Acute Dermal Toxicity: Not determined
Acute Inhalation Toxicity: Not determined
Eye Irritation: (Rabbits) Irritant
Skin Irritation: (Rabbits) Not an irritant.
Skin Sensitization: Sensitization (Guinea Pig) - Not a sensitizer
Carcinogenicity (IARC; NTP; None of the components in this product at concentrations greater than 0.1% are
OSHA; ACGIH): listed by IARC; NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
Carcinogenicity Studies: In a two year lifetime feeding study (rat) conducted on the active ingredient, no dose
related effects were found at levels of 5,000 ppm in the diet (equivalent to 1.8
lbs/day/life of the product as sold for humans). This level far exceeds any potential
human exposure that could occur during normal handling and use. Dose related
effects were found in the pancreas of both female and male rats at levels of 50,000
ppm (5% of the diet). This dose level was considered to be excessive and of no
significance in the assessment of risk to humans.
Mutagenicity: Not evaluated.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not evaluated.
Teratogenicity: Not evaluated.
Neurotoxicity: Not determined
Subacute Toxicity: Not determined
Subchronic Toxicity: Not determined
Chronic toxicity: Not determined
Absorption / Distribution / Not determined
Excretion / Metabolism:
Additional Information: *Note: The toxicology data is based on a product of comparable composition.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity to Fish: LC50 > 100 mg/L OECD 203
Toxicity to Invertebrates: Not determined
Toxicity to Algae: Not determined
Toxicity to Sewage Bacteria: Not determined
Activated Sludge Respiration IC50 > 100 mg/l (3 Hrs.)
Inhibition Test:
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 220 mg/g
(BOD):
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD):1,110.0 mg/g
Total Oxygen Demand (TOD): Not determined
Biodegradability: Bioelimination: 30 -40 %
TOC: 37%
Bioaccumulation: Not determined
Additional Environmental Data: Not determined
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, state, provincial and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Regulated due to CERCLA RQ Only: This product has a CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ) and
is regulated for all modes of transport in the USA for single
packages that equal or exceed the Product Reportable
Quantity.
Product Reportable Quantity: 41666 LBS
Emergency Response Guidebook Information:
171
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT):
Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s.
Technical Shipping Name: (Ethylene Glycol)
Hazard Class: 9
ID Number: UN3082
Packing group: III
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International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG):
Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s.
Technical Shipping Name: (Ethylene glycol)
Hazard Class: 9
ID Number: UN3082
Packing group: III
International Air Transportation Authority (IATA):
Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s.
Technical Shipping Name: (ethylene glycol)
Hazard Class: 9
ID Number: UN3082
Packing group: III
Additional Transportation Information: The IATA and IMDG classification for this product is only
applicable to transport within the United States.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Regulations
OSHA Hazardous Substance: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations
Clean Air Act - Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP): This product contains the following Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP),
as defined by the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 112 (40 CFR 61).
Components CAA Section 112 Statutory Hazardous Air Pollutants
1,2-Ethanediol Listed.
107-21-1 (12 %)
Clean Air Act - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): This product contains the following SOCMI Intermediate or Final
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), as defined by the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 111 (40 CFR 60.489). Refer to VOC
data in section 9.
Components CAA Section 111 Volatile Organic Compounds
Polyalkane glycol Listed.
Urea Listed.
57-13-6
1,2-Ethanediol Listed.
107-21-1
Clean Air Act - Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): This product neither contains, nor was manufactured with, a
Class I or Class II ozone depleting substance (ODS), as defined by the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 602 (40 CFR 82,
Subpt. A, App. A+B).
Clean Water Act - Priority Pollutants (PP): This product does not contain any priority pollutants listed under the U.S.
Clean Water Act Section 307 (2)(1) Priority Pollutant List (40 CFR 401.15).
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA): Not a hazardous waste under RCRA (40 CFR 261.21).
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SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS): This product does not contain any components
regulated under Section 302 (40 CFR 355) as Extremely Hazardous Substances.
SARA Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances: This product contains the following component(s) regulated
under Section 304 (40 CFR 302) as hazardous chemicals for emergency release notification ("CERCLA" List).
Components Section 304 CERCLA CERCLA Reportable
Hazardous Substances Quantity
1,2-Ethanediol Listed. 5000 LBS
107-21-1 (12 %)
Product Reportable Quantity: 41666 LBS
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Communication Standard (HCS): This product is regulated under Section 311/312
HCS (40 CFR 370). It's hazard(s): Acute (immediate) health hazard.
SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemical List (TCL): The following component(s) are listed on the Section 313 Toxic
Chemical List:
Weight %
Components Section 313 Status
12
1,2-Ethanediol Listed.
107-21-1
TSCA Section 8(b) Inventory Status: All component(s) comprising this product are either exempt or listed on the TSCA
inventory.
TSCA Section 5(e) Consent Orders: This product is not subject to a Section 5(e) Consent Order.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule (SNUR): This product is not subject to a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR).
TSCA Section 5(f): This product is not subject to a Section 5(f)/6(a) rule.
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification: This product does not contain any component(s) that are subject to a Section
12(b) Export Notification
State Regulations
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain any components currently on the California list of
Known Carcinogens and Reproductive Toxins.
Pennsylvania Right-To-Know: This product contains the following component(s) which are subject to Pennsylvania
Right-to-Know disclosure requirement.
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know
Components CAS Number
Listed.
1,2-Ethanediol 107-21-1
Environmental hazard.
International Regulations
Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC): This product does not contain any component(s) listed under the Chemical
Weapons Convention Schedule of Chemicals.
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Domestic Substance List (DSL) Status: Not all components are listed on the DSL.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reason for revision: Section(s) revised: 14, 15
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or
warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to such data or information. The user is responsible for
determining whether the product is suitable for its intended conditions of use.
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