Safety Data Sheet

(ANNEX II of EP and Council Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)

Date: / 26.04.2006
Revision: / 20.02.2012
Manufacturer: / Fine organic synthesis plant JSC BARVA
Street, No.: / Galytska 58
Post code: / 77244
Town: / Yamnitsya, Ivano-Frankivsk region
State: / Ukraine
Telephone: / +38034 506862/506863
Fax: / +38 0342 506860
Emergency telephone:
E-mail: /

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/ UNDERTAKING

Name IUPAC/ international chemical name / Alcohols, C16-C18, ethoxylated
Trade name: / Agent os-25 / PE
Use of the substance/ preparation: / pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations, detergent industry
CAS: / 68439-49-6 / EINECS: / 500-212-8
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification / not classified as a dangerous substance
Adverse human health effects / During handling dust may form. Product may by slightly irritant on skin and mucous membrane.
Adverse environmental
Effects / No adverse effects.
Adverse physicochemical effects / -
Another information / -

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Components / CAS / EC / Symbol / R- phrases / Concentration
Alcohols, c16-c18, ethoxylated
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), a-hydro-w-hydroxy / 68439-49-6
25322-68-3 / 500-212-8 (NLP)
500-038-2 (NLP) / -
- / -
- / 80,0 %
19,5 %

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation / If difficulties occur after dust has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention.
Skin contact / Wash the affected parts thoroughly with water and soap. Areas affected by molten material should be quickly placed under cold running water. Burns caused by molten material require medical assistance.
Ingestion / DO NOT induce vomiting. Give water to the person affected to rinse out the mouth. Seek emergency medical assistance if necessary.
Eye contact / Immediately rinse with fresh water or with an eyewash solution for at least 15 minutes, make sure that the water or the solution is all over the eye.
If the pain or the irritation continues seek emergency.
General advice: / Remove contaminated clothing.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media / water spray, dry extinguishing media, foam
Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons / carbon dioxide
Special exposure hazards / Avoid creation of dust - danger of explosion. In case of fire evolution of fumes/fog and hazardous vapours is possible.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters / Use self-contained breathing apparatus in case of fire.
Avoid breathing the fumes.
Other information / If possible move the containers away from the fire. The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions / Avoid dust formation. Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Environmental precautions / Do not release into the environment. Do not discharge into drains/surface
waters/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning up / Pick up mechanically and place into a suitable disposal container. For large amounts: Contain with dust binding material and dispose of.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling / The product should be used only in well ventilated areas. Staff handling the product should wear protective clothing, gloves and breath and eye protection.
Ensure local exhaust ventilation.
Protection against fire and explosion:
Avoid dust formation. Take precautionary measures against static discharges
Storage / Further information on storage conditions: Containers should be stored tightly sealed in a dry place.
Protect from temperatures above: 70 °C

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Technical measures: / Ensure sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work areas
Personal protection equipment / Respiratory protection : respirator with protection against dust
Hand protection : protective gloves, nitrile rubber, chloroprene rubber, PVC
(EN 374)
Skin protection : protective clothing
Eye protection : Safety glasses (EN 166).
Personal protection exposure limit values: / Slovakia: NPELc (total concentration): dust: 10 mg/cm3
Environmental exposure controls

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state / solid (flakes / powder)
Colour / White
Odour / product specific
pH / 5 - 7 (5% aqueous solution)
Boiling point/boiling range [°C] / -
Crystallisation point/ range [°C] / 50-58
Flash point [°C] / not applicable
Ignition temperature [°C] / not applicable
Explosion limits Lower / not applicable
Explosion limits Upper / not applicable
Oxidising properties / None
Vapour pressure [hPa] / not applicable
Relative density [g.cm-3] / -
Water solubility [g.l-1] / miscible in all portions
Solvents solubility [g.l-1] / completely soluble in alcohols, aromatic hydrocarbons
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water / -
Viscosity / not applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions where the product is stable: / The product is stable under recommended conditions of use, handling and storage.
Conditions to avoid / Humidity
Materials to avoid / No hazardous reactions.
Hazardous decomposition products

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Oral - LD50 / -
Dermal - LD50 / -
Inhalation - LC50
Chronic Toxicity / -
Corrosivity / -
Irritation / -
Sensitisation / -
Mutagenicity / -
Toxicity for reproduction / -
Carcinogenicity / no
Human hazards: product may be slightly irritant on skin and mucous membrane.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity / LC50 >5000 mg/l (Leuciscus idus, 24 h)
Activated sludge/microorganisms: DEV-L-2: 1000 mg/l
Mobility / -
Persistence and degradability / -
Bioaccumulative potential
Results of PBT assessment
Other adverse effects
Additional information / The product was not tested. The statement was derived from products of a similar structure and composition.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Contaminated residues should be disposed in waste incineration plant in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging dispose in the same way as product.
Uncontaminated packs can be re-used.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

It is not classified as a dangerous good according the transport regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification / According EU directive 67/548/EEC
not classified as dangerous

Labeling: -

Risk phrases: / -
Safety phrases: / 22-37
S22 Do not breathe dust
S37 Wear suitable gloves
Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Argument of revision: changing of regulations, changes were made in points 1,2,3,8,9,11,15,16.
Relevant R phrases from point 3: -

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