Revision date : 2016/07/06 Page: 1/9 1. Identification Product identifier used on the label Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use Recommended use*: food additive(s); Vitamin * 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 Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Av. Insurgentes Sur 975 Col. CD. De Los Deportes, C.P. 03710, MEXICO Telephone: +52 55 5325 2600 Emergency telephone number Tel.: +1-800-849-5204 or +1-833-229-1000 CHEMTREC Int.: +1-703-527-3887 Other means of identification Synonyms: cholecalciferol 2. Hazards Identification According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 Classification of the product Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute toxicity STOT RE 2 Specific target organ toxicity repeated exposure Label elements Pictogram:
Revision date : 2016/07/06 Page: 2/9 Signal Word: Warning Hazard Statement: H302 H373 Harmful if swallowed. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Precautionary Statements (Prevention): P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling. Precautionary Statements (Response): P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Precautionary Statements (Disposal): P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Hazards not otherwise classified If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. Labeling of special preparations (GHS): The following percentage of the mixture consists of components(s) with unknown hazards regarding the acute toxicity: 1 % 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 CAS Number Weight % Chemical name 67-97-0 1.0-5.0% cholecalciferol 4. First-Aid Measures Description of first aid measures General advice: If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. If inhaled: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. Assist in breathing if necessary. Consult a physician. If on skin: Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
Revision date : 2016/07/06 Page: 3/9 If in eyes: In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Immediate medical attention required. 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. Immediate medical attention required. 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. 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, carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons: water jet Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Hazards during fire-fighting: harmful vapours Evolution of fumes/fog. Advice for fire-fighters Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing. Further information: 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 Wear suitable protective clothing. Information regarding personal protective measures see, section 8. Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Revision date : 2016/07/06 Page: 4/9 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up For large amounts: Dike spillage. Pump off product. Cover with blanket of foam (alcohol-resistant foam). For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. Cleaning operations should be carried out only while wearing breathing apparatus. 7. Handling and Storage Precautions for safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. Protection against fire and explosion: Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Segregate from foodstuffs. Further information on storage conditions: Protect from the effects of light. Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool place. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection No occupational exposure limits known. Advice on system design: Ensure adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation preferred. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapour/particulate respirator. Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields. 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. Avoid inhalation of dust. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid ingestion. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Revision date : 2016/07/06 Page: 5/9 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: oily Odour: odourless Odour threshold: not applicable, odour not perceivable Colour: white to slightly yellow ph value: not applicable Melting point: not applicable Boiling point: not applicable Sublimation point: not applicable Flash point: 235-260 C (DIN 51584) Flammability: hardly combustible Lower explosion limit: For liquids not relevant for classification and labelling. Upper explosion limit: For liquids not relevant for classification and labelling. Autoignition: dropped Vapour pressure: not determined Density: approx. 0.91 g/cm3 (approx. 20 C) Partitioning coefficient n- not applicable for mixtures octanol/water (log Pow): Self-ignition temperature: not self-igniting Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Information on: D,L-alpha-Tocopherol Thermal decomposition: No data available. ---------------------------------- Viscosity, dynamic: No data available. Solubility in water: ( 35-40 C) emulsifiable Evaporation rate: not determined 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. Possibility of hazardous reactions No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Conditions to avoid Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid light. Avoid contact with air. Incompatible materials None known during use and storage if used according to instructions.
Revision date : 2016/07/06 Page: 6/9 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: Of moderate toxicity after single ingestion. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Irritation / corrosion Assessment of irritating effects: Not irritating to the eyes. Not irritating to the skin. Skin Species: rabbit Result: non-irritant Method: other Literature data. Eye Species: rabbit Result: non-irritant Method: Draize test Literature data. Sensitization Assessment of sensitization: A sensitizing effect on particularly sensitive individuals cannot be excluded. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Chronic Toxicity/Effects Repeated dose toxicity Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: Repeated exposure may affect certain organs. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. Genetic toxicity Assessment of mutagenicity: Most of the results from the available studies show no evidence of a mutagenic effect. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Carcinogenicity Assessment of carcinogenicity: Based on available Data, the classification criteria are not met.
Revision date : 2016/07/06 Page: 7/9 Reproductive toxicity Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Teratogenicity Assessment of teratogenicity: Based on available Data, the classification criteria are not met. Other Information 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. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Toxicity to fish Information on: cholecalciferol LC50 (96 h) > 10,000 mg/l, Leuciscus idus (DIN 38412 Part 15, static) The product has low solubility in the test medium. An aqueous dispersion has been tested. Tested above maximum solubility. The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. ---------------------------------- Persistence and degradability Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O) Moderately/partially biodegradable. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Elimination information Information on: cholecalciferol < 10 % BOD of the ThOD (28 d) (OECD Guideline 301 F) (aerobic, activated sludge, domestic) ---------------------------------- Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation potential The product has not been tested. Bioaccumulation potential Information on: cholecalciferol
Revision date : 2016/07/06 Page: 8/9 Bioconcentration factor: 30-48, Fish (calculated) ---------------------------------- Mobility in soil Assessment transport between environmental compartments Adsorption to solid soil phase is expected. The product has not been tested. The statement has 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 in accordance with national, state and local regulations. Uncontaminated packaging can be re-used. Packs that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents. Use packages for recycling only when totally empty. 14. Transport Information Land transport TDG 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 Not applicable NFPA Hazard codes: Health : 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special: HMIS III rating Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard: 0
Revision date : 2016/07/06 Page: 9/9 16. Other Information SDS Prepared by: BASF NA Product Regulations SDS Prepared on: 2016/07/06 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