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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Number: AE413-1 Revision Date: None
Supersedes: New Issue Date: February 9, 2004
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
鈥? Product identification
Synonyms/Trade Names: Ethoxylated C10-16 Alcohol / AE-2
鈥? Product uses
Intermediate for manufacture of detergents.
鈥? Company/undertaking identification
North America: The Procter & Gamble Company
Procter & Gamble Chemicals
Sharon Woods Technical Center
11530 Reed Hartman Highway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Department issuing MSDS: Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs
1-800-477-8899
鈥? Emergency Telephone: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 U.S. and Canada
1-703-527-3887 For calls originating
elsewhere
U.S. Emergency, Quality or Service Issues:
Call Customer Service
1-800-477-8899 or 513-626-6882
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS No. Wt/Wt % EC-No.
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated 68002-97-1 100% 5001826
Occupational exposure limits, if applicable, are listed in Section 8.
LC/LD50 information is listed in Section 11.
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WARNING: SEVERE EYE IRRITANT
鈥? Emergency Overview:
鈥? Potential Health Effects:
Eye - Eye contact will result in severe irritation. Will cause discomfort and pain with excess tear
production and blinking. There may be moderate to marked conjunctivitis as seen by excessive
redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
Skin 鈥? Prolonged and/or repeated skin contact with concentrated product may cause skin dryness or
mild to moderate irritation.
Inhalation - Inhalation of heated vapors or sprayed mists may result in lung injury.
Ingestion - May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea.
Known effects on other illnesses: Preexisting skin and eye disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.
鈥? Physical/Chemical Hazards: None identified.
鈥? Environmental Hazards: None identified.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
鈥? Eye - In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Immediately obtain medical attention.
鈥? Skin - Rinse skin completely with water upon contact. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash clothing
before reuse. Avoid skin contact. If contact has been widespread or prolonged, or if irritation
continues, consult a physician.
鈥? Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
鈥? Ingestion - Wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious, have victim drink plenty of water.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a physician.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
鈥? Extinguishing media: SMALL FIRES: CO2 or dry chemical
LARGE FIRES: Alcohol foam
鈥? Unsuitable extinguishing media: Not available.
鈥? Flash Point and method: >300掳 F
鈥? Explosive limits in air:
Upper: Not available
Lower: Not available
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - CONTINUED
鈥? Auto-ignition temperature: Not available
鈥? Sensitivity to mechanical impact/static discharge: Not available
鈥? Special Protective Equipment: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full
bunker gear.
鈥? Other Fire Fighting Considerations: Prolonged, high-temperature storage may generate explosive vapors in
headspace. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after
fire is out. Do not flush down sewers and other drainage systems. Product
floats on water creating a potential floating fire hazard.
鈥? Exposure hazards: Hazardous decomposition products are peroxides and peracids. Burning releases carbon monoxide
and/or carbon dioxide.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
鈥? Personal Precautions: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator should be used if a mist or vapor is generated.
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled
material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
鈥? Environmental Precautions: Dike flow of spilled material using soil or sandbags to minimize contamination of
drains, surface and ground waters.
鈥? Procedures for Spill/Leak Clean-up: Dike flow of spilled materials using soil or sandbags to minimize
contamination of drains, surface and ground waters. Neutralization
not required. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible
material and transfer to containers for disposal.
Refer to Section 8 for additional personal protection information.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal considerations.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
鈥? Handling: Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Since empty containers contain product residue, follow all
hazard warnings and precautions even after container is emptied. Keep away from sources of ignition.
鈥? Storage: Store in original closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store separately from all
combustible, organic and oxidizable materials.
鈥? Specific use(s): Do not blow air into storage tank during line blowouts. Use nitrogen blanket or purge in
storage tank. Eliminate any possibility of air leaks into the tank. Use only hot water to maintain heat.
Internal coils should be stainless steel. Low pressure steam can be used for heatups, but should
preferably be in external coils. Use carbon steel or stainless steel storage tanks.
Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Prolonged, high-temperature storage
may generate explosive vapors in headspace.
Keep away from heat sources, oxidizing agents and strong bases.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE - CONTINUED
Refer to Section 6 for clean-up of spillages.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal considerations.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
鈥? General Precautions: Good industrial hygiene practices should be followed.
Avoid breathing (heated) vapors. Avoid eye and skin contact.
鈥? Exposure Limit Values: Not established
鈥? Exposure Controls:
Engineering Controls: Ventilation: Local exhaust - preferred
Mechanical - may be necessary if working at elevated temperatures
or in enclosed areas.
Provide ventilation to meet exposure limits
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye - Goggles or face shield with goggles, dependent upon potential exposure.
Skin - Protective gloves: Neoprene or rubber gloves
Dependent upon degree of potential exposure, additional personal protective
equipment may be required, such as chemical boots and full protective clothing.
Inhalation - An appropriate NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator should be used if a mist or vapor is
generated. A NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus or air-supplied respirator is
recommended if the concentration exceeds the capacity of cartridge respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Other Controls: Boots, eye wash fountain, safety shower, apron, protective clothing.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
鈥? General Information:
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance @ 25潞 C: Clear to slightly hazy
Odor: Characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not available
鈥? Important health, safety and environmental information:
pH (10:6 IPA-Water): 6.0-7.5
Boiling point/Boiling range: 482潞 F decomposes
Flash Point & Method: >300掳 F
Flammability (solid, gas): Not available
Explosive properties: Not available
Oxidizing properties: Not available
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - CONTINUED
Vapor pressure: <0.01 mm Hg @ 20潞 C
Specific Gravity: <1
Melting point: Not available
Freezing point: 44潞 F
Solubility:
Water solubility: Insoluble
Fat solubility (solvent-oil to be specified): Not available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Vapor density: >1
Evaporation Rate (nBuOAc=1): Not available
Explosive Limits: Not available
Auto ignition temperature: Not available
Coefficient of water/oil distribution: Not available
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
鈥? Stability: Stable under normal operational conditions.
鈥? Conditions to Avoid: Avoid exposure to air or to overheating.
鈥? Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing chemicals; strong acids; strong bases.
鈥? Hazardous Decomposition Products: Peroxides; peracids. Burning releases carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide.
鈥? Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Based on compositionally similar material)
LD50 (Oral-rat): >2,000 mg/kg
Dermal Irritation (Rabbit): Slight to moderate
Eye Irritation (Rabbit): Severe
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity to aquatic organisms (algae, Daphnia, and fish) is estimated to be between 0.27-0.4 mg/L based on tests of
structurally similar materials (chain length and ethoxylation).
Chronic toxicity to aquatic organisms (algae, Daphnia, and fish) is estimated to be between 0.1-0.6 mg/L based on long-
term tests of structurally similar materials (chain length and ethoxylation).
C12/14E2: Alcohol ethoxylates are rapidly and completely biodegradable in aerobic and anaerobic systems. Following
release to the environment AE is not expected to accumulate in relevant environmental compartments to levels that pose a
hazard to aquatic life or exposure through drinking water.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. Do not dispose of via sinks, drains or into the immediate environment.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Alcohol C12-C16 poly (1-6) ethoxylate), 9, UN3082, III,
Marine Pollutant
Sea Transport (IMDG)
Class/Packaging group 9/III
UN No. 3082
EmS None
Proper Shipping Name Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.
(Alcohol C12-C16 poly (1-6) ethoxylate)
Marine Pollutant Yes
Air transport (ICAO/IATA) Not regulated
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15. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
INVENTORY STATUS:
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated TSCA, EINECS, DSL, AUSTRALIA, KOREA, JAPAN,
PHILIPPINES, CHINA
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. This product may contain trace levels of ethylene oxide (<1 ppm) and 1,4-dioxane (<2 ppm).
Canada
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS 鈥? WHMIS (Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
This product when tested as a whole is considered a controlled substance, Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B
(eye irritant, Toxic) within the meaning of the Hazardous Products Act.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
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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鈥檚 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.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION - CONTINUED
LABELING:
WARNING: SEVERE EYE IRRITANT
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing vapor.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Immediately obtain medical attention.
In case of skin contact, rinse skin completely with water upon contact. Remove contaminated
clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. Avoid skin contact. If contact has been widespread or
prolonged, or if irritation continues, consult a physician.
In case of inhalation, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
In case of ingestion, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious, have victim drink
plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a physician.
FIRE: Use water spray (fog), multi-purpose alcohol foam, or dry chemical.
References: 鈥淓nvironmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants, Alcohol Ethoxylates and Alkylphenol
Ethoxylates鈥? (A report to the Soap and Detergent Association by Sylvia S. Talmage)
The following sections contain revisions or new statements: New MSDS.
Department issuing MSDS: Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs 1-800-477-8899.
The submission of the MSDS may be required by law, but this is not an assertion that the substance is hazardous when
used in accordance with proper safety practices and normal handling procedures. Data supplied are for use only in
connection with occupational safety and health.
The information contained herein has been compiled from sources considered by Procter & Gamble to be dependable and
is accurate to the best of the Company's knowledge. The information relates to the specific product designated herein,
and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or any other process. Procter & Gamble assumes no
responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons, or for any damage to any property resulting from misuse of the
controlled product.
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