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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Number: ACID136-5 Revision Date: November 19, 2007
Supersedes: ACID136-4 Issue Date: July 18, 2002
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
鈥? Product identification
Synonyms/Trade Names: C-101, C-101K
鈥? Product uses
The most common uses for this product include being used for the production of soaps, emulsifiers, lubricants, carriers,
and soap surfactants.
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
PGChemMSDS.IM@pg.com
Europe: Procter & Gamble International Operations SA
P&G Chemicals 鈥? Europe
The Heights
Brooklands
Weybridge
Surrey
ENGLAND KT13 0XP
Telephone Number: 01932 - 896000
鈥? Emergency Telephone: P&G Ltd. - Brooklands, England: Tel 01932-896000 (day phone)
Emergency 0191-279-2000 (day phone)
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 U.S. and Canada
+1-703-527-3887 For calls originating
elsewhere
Quality or Service Issues:
Call Customer Service
1-800-477-8899 or 513-626-6882
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
European Hazard Classification: This product is classified as Xi 鈥? Irritant; R36/38 鈥? Irritating to eyes and skin.
CAUTION : IRRITANT, EYE AND SKIN.
鈥? Emergency Overview:
鈥? Potential Health Effects:
Eye - May cause moderate but transient eye irritation.
Skin 鈥? Prolonged skin exposure may cause moderate irritation.
Inhalation - May elicit pulmonary irritation if mist or vapors are formed.
May cause coughing or difficult breathing.
Ingestion - May cause gastrointestinal irritation.
If product is heated, vaporization can occur. Eye, skin, and upper respiratory irritation
can occur.
鈥? Physical/Chemical Hazards: None identified.
鈥? Environmental Hazards: None identified.
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/Preparation(mixture): Preparation
CAS No. Wt/Wt % EC-No. Symbols R-phrases
Octanoic acid 124-07-2 4-8 2063764 C R34
Decanoic Acid 334-48-5 5-10 2063764 Xi R36/38
Dodecanoic Acid 143-07-7 45-58 2055821 Xi R36
Tetradecanoic Acid 544-63-8 15-21 2088752 Not applicable Not applicable
Hexadecanoic Acid 57-10-3 5-13 2003129 Not applicable Not applicable
Octadecanoic acid 57-11-4 5-16 2003134 Not applicable Not applicable
Occupational exposure limits, if applicable, are listed in Section 8.
LC/LD50 information is listed in Section 11.
Full text of R phrase(s) is listed in section 16.
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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.
Get medical attention.
鈥? Skin - Wash skin with soap and water upon contact. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation develops,
get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse.
鈥? Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES-CONTINUED
鈥? Ingestion - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
鈥? Extinguishing media: SMALL fires: CO2 or dry chemical
LARGE fires: Use foam
鈥? Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use water as an extinguishing media.
鈥? Flash Point and method: >300掳 F (148.9掳 C) PMCC
鈥? Explosive limits in air:
Upper: Not available
Lower: Not available
鈥? Auto-ignition temperature: Not available
鈥? Sensitivity to mechanical impact/static discharge: Not available
鈥? Special Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
鈥? Other Fire Fighting Considerations: Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
鈥? Exposure hazards: Does not decompose up to 400掳 F (204掳 C). Thermal decomposition or burning may produce
carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
鈥? Personal Precautions: An appropriate 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: Minimize contamination of drains, surface and ground waters
鈥? Procedures for Spill/Leak Clean-up: Neutralization not required. Contain spill. Absorb or cover with dry earth,
sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers for
disposal. Dispose as any grease or oily material in compliance with Federal,
State, and/or Local requirements.
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 and can be dangerous, follow all hazard warnings and
precautions even after container is emptied. Keep away from sources of ignition.
鈥? Storage: Keep away from possible contact with incompatible substances.
Should be stored in resin-lined steel, aluminum, stainless steel, or reinforced fiberglass vessels.
Do not store near sources of ignition.
鈥? Specific use(s): Follow bulk handling and storage procedures as noted above.
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 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.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye - Goggles or face shield with goggles, dependent upon potential exposure.
Skin - Protective gloves: Rubber or plastic
Dependent upon degree of potential exposure, additional personal protective
equipment may be required, such as chemical boots and full protective clothing.
Inhalation - None required for ambient temperature, although 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.
鈥? Environmental Exposure Controls: Contact Procter and Gamble for specific Community information.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
鈥? General Information:
Physical State at 72掳 F (22掳 C): Solid
Appearance: Water white to yellow
Odor: Musty, oily
Odor Threshold: Not available
鈥? Important health, safety and environmental information:
pH: Not available
Boiling point/Boiling range: >500掳 F (260掳 C) @ 760 mm Hg (101.3kPa)
Flash Point & Method: >300掳 F (148.9掳 C) PMCC
Flammability (solid, gas): Not available
Explosive properties: Not available
Oxidizing properties: Not available
Vapor pressure: @ 72掳 F (22掳 C) < 1 mm Hg
Relative density: 0.85 - 0.90 @ 49/25掳 C
Freezing point: Not available
Solubility:
Water solubility: Negligible @ 72掳 F (22掳 C)
Fat solubility (solvent-oil to be specified): Not available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Vapor density: Not available
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: None identified.
鈥? Materials to Avoid: Avoid strong oxidizing agents.
鈥? Hazardous Decomposition Products: Does not decompose up to 400掳 F (204掳 C). Thermal decomposition or burning
may produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
鈥? Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Based on coconut fatty acid mixture)
Acute Oral Toxicity
Practically non-toxic. The acute oral LD50 for rats is greater than 22 g/kg of body weight.
Skin Safety
Undiluted coconut fatty acids produced mild, primary irritation on normal skin in a 24-hour occluded patch test with
humans.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION-CONTINUED
Eye Safety
Undiluted coconut fatty acids produced mild transient eye irritation with rabbits.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Based on coconut fatty acid mixture)
The 96 hour LC50 for Bluegills was 鈮? 900 mg/l.
Microbiological Inhibition: None at 10,000 mg/l.
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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: Not regulated for transport.
Not classified in RID/ADR - ADNR - IMDG - ICAO/IATA - DGR
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15. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
INVENTORY STATUS:
Octanoic Acid TSCA (US), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), EINECS
(EU), ENCS (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS
(Philippines), Switzerland
Decanoic Acid TSCA (US), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), EINECS
(EU), ENCS (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS
(Philippines), Switzerland
Dodecanoic Acid TSCA (US), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), EINECS
(EU), ENCS (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS
(Philippines)
Tetradecanoic Acid TSCA (US), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), EINECS
(EU), ENCS (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS
(Philippines), Switzerland
Hexadecanoic Acid TSCA (US), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), EINECS
(EU), ENCS (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS
(Philippines), Switzerland
Octadecanoic Acid TSCA (US), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), EINECS
(EU), ENCS (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS
(Philippines), Switzerland
C-101 WGK Water endangering class 1, slightly water endangering
is based on computational rule of VwVwS
Annex 4 for mixtures.
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15. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION-CONTINUED
EC LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION:
According to Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC
- Symbol: Xi Irritant
- Risk phrase(s): R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
- Safety phrase(s): S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
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
(skin and 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
EUROPE
This product safety data sheet was prepared in compliance with 2001/58/EC.
R-phrase(s):
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
USA LABELING:
CAUSES IRRITATION
CAUTION:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
FIRST AID: In case of contact:
EYES - Immediately flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention.
SKIN - Wash with soap and plenty of water. Wash clothing before reuse. Discard
contaminated shoes.
The following sections contain revisions or new statements: 1-3, 15-16.
Department issuing MSDS: Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs 1-800-477-8899
DISCLAIMER: This MSDS is intended to provide a brief summary of our knowledge and guidance regarding the use of
this material. The information contained here has been compiled from sources considered by Procter & Gamble to be
dependable and is accurate to the best of the Company鈥檚 knowledge. It is not meant to be an all-inclusive document on
worldwide hazard communication regulations.
This information is offered in good faith. Each user of this material needs to evaluate the conditions of use and design the
appropriate protective mechanisms to prevent employee exposures, property damage or release to the environment. Procter
& Gamble assumed no responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons, or for any damage to any property resulting
from misuse of the product.
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