Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 1/12 1. Identification Product identifier used on the label Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use Recommended use*: food additive(s) * The Recommended use identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of the seller's published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller's sales agreement. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company: BASF CORPORATION 100 Park Avenue Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA Telephone: +1 973 245-6000 Emergency telephone number CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP (4357) Other means of identification Synonyms: glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl 2. Hazards Identification According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 Classification of the product Skin Sens. 1 Skin sensitization Label elements Pictogram:
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 2/12 Signal Word: Warning Hazard Statement: H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Precautionary Statements (Prevention): P280 Wear protective gloves. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Precautionary Statements (Response): P333 + P311 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303 + P352 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Precautionary Statements (Disposal): P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Hazards not otherwise classified When finely distributed, self-ignition is possible. High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product. 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 CAS Number Weight % Chemical name 10191-41-0 0.5-1.5% D,L-alpha-Tocopherol 4. First-Aid Measures Description of first aid measures General advice: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. If adverse health effects develop seek medical attention. If inhaled: If difficulties occur after vapour/aerosol has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention. If on skin: In case of skin contact, take the contaminated clothes off and wash the skin with a lot of running water and neuter soap. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. If in eyes: In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if necessary.
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 3/12 If swallowed: Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Seek medical attention if necessary. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known. Hazards: No applicable information available. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Note to physician Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote. 5. Fire-Fighting Measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: water spray, foam, carbon dioxide Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Hazards during fire-fighting: 2-propenal, harmful vapours, carbon oxides Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. Burning produces harmful and toxic fumes. Advice for fire-fighters Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Further information: Do not spray water directly on fire, product will float and could be reignited on surface of water. Can form explosive gas/air mixtures. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations. Cool endangered containers with water-spray. 6. Accidental release measures Further accidental release measures: High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use personal protective clothing. Information regarding personal protective measures see, section 8. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapour/spray. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up For large amounts: Dike spillage. Pump off product.
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 4/12 For residues: Contain with absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, general purpose binder, sawdust). Soiled textiles / cleaning rags / adsorbents and Silica are capable of self ignition and should be wetted with water and must be disposed of in a safe manner. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. 7. Handling and Storage Precautions for safe handling Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Keep container tightly sealed. Protection against fire and explosion: Prevent electrostatic charge - sources of ignition should be kept well clear - fire extinguishers should be kept handy. Risk of self-ignition when a large surface area is produced due to fine dispersion. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities No applicable information available. Suitable materials for containers: High density polyethylene (HDPE), Low density polyethylene (LDPE) Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool place. Protect from the effects of light. Protect from air. Keep under inert gas. Storage stability: Storage temperature: <= 25 C 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection No occupational exposure limits known. Advice on system design: Provide local exhaust ventilation to control vapours/mists. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Hand protection: Wear chemical resistant protective gloves. Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields. Wear face shield or tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles) if splashing hazard exists. Body protection: Body protection must be chosen based on level of activity and exposure. General safety and hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wearing of closed work clothing is required additionally to the stated personal protection equipment. Avoid contact with skin. Do not breathe vapour/aerosol/spray mists. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 5/12 at the end of the shift. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: oily Odour: odourless Odour threshold: not applicable, odour not perceivable Colour: dark brown ph value: of low solubility solidification 5-10 C temperature: : No applicable information available. : No applicable information available. Flash point: > 100 C Flammability: not highly flammable Lower explosion limit: For liquids not relevant for classification and labelling. Upper explosion limit: For liquids not relevant for classification and labelling. Autoignition: 360 C Density: approx. 0.9 g/cm3 ( 20 C) Relative density: approx. 0.9 ( 20 C) Vapour density: not determined Partitioning coefficient n- No applicable information available. octanol/water (log Pow): Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Viscosity, dynamic: approx. 30 mpa.s ( 20 C) Information based on the main components. Viscosity, kinematic: No applicable information available. Solubility in water: sparingly soluble Solubility (quantitative): No applicable information available. Solubility (qualitative): No applicable information available. Evaporation rate: not determined Other Information: If necessary, information on other physical and chemical parameters is indicated in this section., No further information available. 10. Stability and Reactivity Reactivity No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Corrosion to metals: Corrosive effects to metal are not anticipated. Oxidizing properties: not fire-propagating Chemical stability The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 6/12 Possibility of hazardous reactions When finely distributed, self-ignition is possible. Conditions to avoid See MSDS section 7 - Handling and storage. Incompatible materials atmospheric moisture, atmospheric oxygen Hazardous decomposition products Decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. 11. Toxicological information Primary routes of exposure Routes of entry for solids and liquids are ingestion and inhalation, but may include eye or skin contact. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquefied gases. Acute Toxicity/Effects Acute toxicity Assessment of acute toxicity: Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic by inhalation. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Assessment of acute toxicity:virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Assessment of acute toxicity:virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. The inhalation of a highly enriched/saturated vapor-air-mixture represents an unlikely acute hazard. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Assessment of acute toxicity:virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Oral Type of value: LD50 Species: rat Value: > 10,000 mg/kg (BASF-Test) Type of value: LD50 Species: rat (male/female) Value: > 4,000 mg/kg
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 7/12 Inhalation Type of value: LC50 Species: rat (male) Value: 1.86 mg/l (OECD Guideline 403) Exposure time: 6 h An aerosol was tested. No mortality was observed. Dermal Type of value: LD50 Species: rat (male/female) Value: > 2,000 mg/kg (similar to OECD guideline 402) Analogous: Assessment derived from products with similar chemical character. Type of value: LD50 Species: rat Value: > 3,000 mg/kg Literature data. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Assessment other acute effects No applicable information available. Irritation / corrosion Assessment of irritating effects: Not irritating to eyes and skin. Assessment of irritating effects: Not irritating to the skin. Not irritating to the eyes. Assessment of irritating effects: Not irritating to the skin. Not irritating to the eyes. Assessment of irritating effects: Not irritating to the skin. Not irritating to the eyes. Sensitization Assessment of sensitization: May cause sensitization by skin contact. Assessment of sensitization: Caused skin sensitization in animal studies. Chronic Toxicity/Effects Repeated dose toxicity
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 8/12 Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: Repeated oral uptake of the substance did not cause substance-related effects. Repeated dermal uptake of the substance did not cause substance-related effects. Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: Repeated oral uptake of the substance did not cause substance-related effects. Genetic toxicity Assessment of mutagenicity: No mutagenic effect was found in various tests with bacteria and mammalian cell culture. Assessment of mutagenicity: The substance was not mutagenic in bacteria. No mutagenic effect was found in various tests with microorganisms and mammals. Assessment of mutagenicity: Results from a number of mutagenicity studies with microorganisms, mammalian cell culture and mammals are available. Taking into account all of the information, there is no indication that the substance is mutagenic. Literature data. Carcinogenicity Assessment of carcinogenicity: In long-term studies in rats in which the substance was given by feed, a carcinogenic effect was not observed. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Literature data. Reproductive toxicity Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect. Assessment of reproduction toxicity: Repeated oral uptake of the substance did not cause damage to the reproductive organs. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Teratogenicity Assessment of teratogenicity: No indications of a developmental toxic / teratogenic effect were seen in animal studies. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Literature data. Other Information
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 9/12 The product has not been tested. The statements on toxicology have been derived from the properties of the individual components. Symptoms of Exposure The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known. 12. Ecological Information Toxicity Aquatic toxicity Assessment of aquatic toxicity: There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. Aquatic toxicity Assessment of aquatic toxicity: There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. Assessment of aquatic toxicity: No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility. No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. Assessment of aquatic toxicity: There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. Toxicity to fish LC50 (96 h) 1,778 mg/l, Brachydanio rerio (OECD Guideline 203, static) Tested above maximum solubility. The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. LC0 (96 h) > 53 mg/l, Brachydanio rerio (Directive 92/69/EEC, C.1, semistatic) LC50 (96 h) > 10,000 mg/l, Leuciscus idus (DIN 38412 Part 15, static) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Aquatic invertebrates
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 10/12 EC50 (48 h) > 0.01 mg/l, Daphnia magna (Directive 92/69/EEC, C.2, static) No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility. Analogous: Assessment derived from products with similar chemical character. EC50 (48 h) > 500 mg/l, Daphnia magna (Directive 79/831/EEC, static) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. The product has low solubility in the test medium. An aqueous solution prepared with solubilizers has been tested. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Aquatic plants EC50 (72 h) > 0.449 mg/l (growth rate), Desmodesmus subspicatus (Guideline 92/69/EEC, C.3, static) No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility. No observed effect concentration (72 h) > 0.449 mg/l (growth rate), Desmodesmus subspicatus (Guideline 92/69/EEC, C.3, static) No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility. Persistence and degradability Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O) Not readily biodegradable (by OECD criteria). Poorly biodegradable. Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria). Bioaccumulative potential Assessment bioaccumulation potential Based on a weight of evidence, the compound will not bioaccumulate. Mobility in soil Assessment transport between environmental compartments The substance will not evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface. Adsorption to solid soil phase is expected.
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 11/12 Additional information Other ecotoxicological advice: The product has not been tested. The statements on ecotoxicology have been derived from the properties of the individual components. 13. Disposal considerations Waste disposal of substance: Observe national and local legal requirements. Container disposal: Dispose of container and any rinsate in an environmentally safe manner. 14. Transport Information Land transport USDOT Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations Sea transport IMDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations Air transport IATA/ICAO Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations 15. Regulatory Information Federal Regulations Registration status: Food TSCA, US released / exempt Chemical TSCA, US released / listed EPCRA 311/312 (Hazard categories): Acute; NFPA Hazard codes: Health : 2 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special: HMIS III rating Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard: 0 16. Other Information SDS Prepared by:
Revision date : 2016/05/06 Page: 12/12 BASF NA Product Regulations SDS Prepared on: 2016/05/06 We support worldwide Responsible Care initiatives. We value the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of our products. 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 OUR COMPANY HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS AND WE ASSUME 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