Revision date : 2011/06/20 Page: 1/6 1. Product and Company Identification Use: emulsifier Company BASF CORPORATION 100 Park Avenue Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA 24 Hour Emergency Response Information CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP (4357) Synonyms: Experimental Alkoxylated Alcohol Blend 2. Composition/information on ingredients General chemical description: Experimental Alkoxylated Alcohol Blend COMPONENT: CAS-No. CONCENTRATION (Wt. %): Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated 68439-50-9 50-70 Proprietary component(s) 30-50 3. Hazards identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Warning: Causes severe eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. State: liquid Odor: little intrinsic odour Color(s): colourless to yellowish
Revision date : 2011/06/20 Page: 2/6 Routes of entry: Skin contact, Eye contact Potential Health Acute Effects: Inhalation: Prolonged or excessive inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin contact: not irritating Eye contact: Causes serious eye irritation. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Existing conditions aggravated by exposure: May aggravate existing skin, eye and respiratory conditions. Potential Chronic Health Effects: None known 4. First aid measures General Advices: In case of adverse health effects seek medical advice. After inhalation: not relevant. After skin contact: Rinse with running water. After eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of running water (for 10 minutes), seek medical attention from a specialist. After ingestion: Rinse the mouth. Drink 1-2 glasses of water. 5. Fire fighting measures Autoignition temperature: Not determined Flammable/Explosive limits: Lower limits: Not determined. Upper limits: Not determined. Suitable extinguishing media: water spray jet Carbon dioxide. Foam. extinguishing powder
Revision date : 2011/06/20 Page: 3/6 Improper extinguishing media: High pressure waterjet Special protection equipment for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective clothing. Unusual fire or explosion hazards: None known Hazardous combustion products: Carbon dioxide., carbon monoxide Additional fire fighting advice: In case of fire, keep containers cool with water spray. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Environmental precautions: Do not empty into drains / surface water / ground water. Methods for cleaning and take-up: Remove with liquid-absorbing material (sand, peat, sawdust). 7. Handling and storage Handling: Handling advice: Avoid open flames. Storage: Storage conditions to keep: < + 40 C Store in sealed original container. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Indication for system design: Ensure adequate ventilation. Personal protection measures: Hand protection: suitable protective gloves Eye protection: Goggles which can be tightly sealed. Skin protection: suitable protective clothing
Revision date : 2011/06/20 Page: 4/6 9. Physical and chemical properties General description: State: Odor: Color(s): liquid little intrinsic odour colourless to yellowish Designation Value Method ph-value; Conc.: 10.0 %; Solvent: Potassium chloride 6.0-7.5 QP1274.0 ph value in nonionic surfactants solution 0,03% Density 1.04-1.06 g/cm3 DIN 51757 V4 Density, oscillation meter (20.0 C (68 F)) Solubility in Water Soluble no information 10. Stability and reactivity Stability: Decomposition advices: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Reactivity: Materials to avoid: None if used for intended purpose. Hazardous polymerization: May occur. 11. Toxicological information Acute oral toxicity: LD50 > 200 - <= 2000 mg/kg body weight Skin irritation: not irritating Eye irritation: severely irritating 12. Ecological information General ecological information: The ecological evaluation of the product is based on data from the raw material and/or comparable substances. Acute fish toxicity: LC50 > 1 - <= 10 mg product/l. Acute bacterial toxicity: EC0 > 100 mg product/l.
Revision date : 2011/06/20 Page: 5/6 Ultimate biodegradation: Readily and rapidly degradable. All organic substances contained in the product achieve > 60% BOD/COD or CO2 liberation, or > 70% DOC reduction in tests for ease of degradability. Threshold values for 'readily degradable' (e.g. to OECD method 301) are reached. 13. Disposal considerations Waste disposal of product: Waste incineration with the approval of the responsible local authority. Avoid landfilling liquids. 14. Transport information General information: Not hazardous according to RID, ADR, ADNR, IMDG, IATA-DGR, CFR and TDG. 15. Regulatory information TSCA Inventory Status: SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories: TSCA 12(b) Components: Immediate Health none SARA 313 Toxic Chemicals: none SARA 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 355, Appendix A) ETHYLENE OXIDE CAS: 75-21-8 CERCLA Hazardous Chemicals: US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302) ETHYLENE OXIDE CAS: 75-21-8 1,4-DIETHYLENEOXIDE CAS: 123-91-1 California Proposition 65: This product contains the following chemical/s known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. ETHYLENE OXIDE CAS: 75-21-8 1,4-DIOXANE CAS: 123-91-1
Revision date : 2011/06/20 Page: 6/6 16. Other information NFPA Rating (US) Value Health 3 Fire 1 Reactivity 1 Special Hazard HMIS Rating (US) Value Health 3 Flammability 1 Reactivity 1 Disponil NG 1080 is a registered trademark of BASF Corporation or BASF SE IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS, DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA OR DESIGNS PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA, AND INFORMATION FURNISHED BY BASF HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS AND BASF ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN OR RESULTS OBTAINED, ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK. END OF DATA SHEET