SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name : Product Use Description : Company : Lonza Inc. 90 Boroline Road Allendale, NJ 07401 Telephone : 1-201-316-9200 Emergency telephone number : CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Caution Colour: yellow, Odour: slightpungent Hazard Summary : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. OSHA Hazards : IRRITANT Potential Health Effects Primary Routes of Entry Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion : Eyes Skin Ingestion Inhalation : No information available. : No information available. : No information available. : May be harmful if swallowed. 45032.2 / 000000009187 Page 1 / 7
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component CAS-No. Weight percent Methanol 67-56-1 4,00-5,00.beta.-Alanine, N-(2-68411-57-4 40,00-50,00 aminoethyl)-n-[2-(2- carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-, N- coco acyl derivs., disodium salts 1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 4,5-61791-38-6 1,00 dihydro-, 2-norcoco alkyl derivs. Water 7732-18-5 54,00-56,00 SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First aid procedures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion : Remove to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. If symptoms persist, call a physician. : After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Consult a physician. : In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Call a physician immediately. : Call a physician immediately. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Flammable properties Flash point : ca. 164,98 F (73,88 C) Method: Setaflash Closed Tester (ASTM D3278) Fire fighting 45032.2 / 000000009187 Page 2 / 7
Suitable extinguishing media Further information : Water spray Dry powder Foam : Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards during fire : Heating or fire can release toxic gas. fighting Special protective equipment : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. for fire-fighters SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for containment / Methods for cleaning up : Use respirator when performing operations involving potential exposure to vapour of the product. : Prevent product from entering drains. : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Handling Advice on protection against fire and explosion Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. : Take precautionary measures against static discharges. : To maintain product quality, do not store in heat or direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines Components with workplace control parameters Components CAS-No. Value Control parameters Update Basis 45032.2 / 000000009187 Page 3 / 7
Methanol 67-56-1 TWA 200 ppm 2009 ACGIH STEL 250 ppm 2009 ACGIH REL STEL 200 ppm 260 mg/m3 250 ppm 325 mg/m3 2005 NIOSH/GUIDE 2005 NIOSH/GUIDE Engineering measures Personal protective equipment Eye protection : Tightly fitting safety goggles Hand protection Skin and body protection Respiratory protection Hygiene measures : Wear suitable gloves. : Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place. No special protective equipment required. : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter. : Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Physical state Colour Odour : liquid : yellow : slight pungent Safety data Flash point : ca. 164,98 F (73,88 C) Method: Setaflash Closed Tester (ASTM D3278) ph : 9,6-10,0 45032.2 / 000000009187 Page 4 / 7
Melting point/range : 23 F (-5 C) Boiling point/boiling range : 214 F (101 C) Density Water solubility : 1,07 g/cm3 : Note: soluble SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products : Remarks: no data available : Remarks: no data available : Note: nitrogen oxides (NOx) SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity Skin irritation Eye irritation : LD50 rat Dose: 17 100 mg/kg : rabbit Result: mild irritant Method: DOT Exposure time: 4 h : rabbit Result: mild irritant Method: FDA SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Biodegradability : Closed Bottle test Exposure time: 30 d Result: Readily biodegradable. 66 % Method: OECD 301 D OECD 301 E Exposure time: 28 d Result: Readily biodegradable. 79 % Method: OECD 301 E Remarks: 45032.2 / 000000009187 Page 5 / 7
The surfactant(s) contained in this mixture complies(comply) with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in Regulation (EC) No.648/2004 on detergents. Data to support this assertion are held at the disposal of the competent authorities of the Member States and will be made available to them, at their direct request or at the request of a detergent manufacturer. Acute Fish toxicity Additional ecological information : Remarks: no data available : No information on ecology is available. SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Further information : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Contact waste disposal services. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT TDG IATA IMDG-CODE RID SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA Hazards TSCA Status SARA 311/312 Hazards : Irritant : All components of this product are listed on the EPA TSCA 8(b) inventory list. : Acute Health Hazard EPCRA - EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMUNITY RIGHT - TO - KNOW 45032.2 / 000000009187 Page 6 / 7
SARA 313 Components : Methanol 67-56-1 US State Regulations Massachusetts Right To Know Components Pennsylvania Right To Know Components New Jersey Right To Know Components : Methanol Listed : Methanol Listed : Methanol Listed 67-56-1 67-56-1 67-56-1 California Prop. 65 Components : This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm. This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR. SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION Further information HMIS Classification : Health hazard: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Prepared by: : Product Safety Americas Email: regcomamer@lonza.com 45032.2 / 000000009187 Page 7 / 7