Version 3.0
Date revised: 4/26/2019
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Conforms to regulation (EC) no. EU 453/2010
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1 Product Identifier
1.2 Relevant Identified Uses of the Substance/Mixture and Uses Advised Against
Investigational research by professional users
1.3 Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet
| Manufacturer National Diagnostics 305 Patton Drive Atlanta, GA 30036 (404) 699-2121 (800) 526-3867 info@nationaldiagnostics.com |
1.4 Emergency Telephone Number
ChemTel Inc.
Contract number MIS8894340
1-800 255-3924 (United States, Canada, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands)
01-800-099-0731 (Mexico)
400-120-0751 (China)
000-800-100-4086 (India)
1-300-954-583 (Australia)
0-800-591-6042 (Brazil)
+1-813-255-3924 (All other regions)
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
H302 - Acute Toxicity-Oral (Category 4)
H315 - Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 2)
H319 - Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation (Category 2A)
H332 - Acute Toxicity-Inhalation (Category 4)
H412 - Chronic Hazards to the Aquatic Environment (Category 3)
2.2 Label Elements
| GHS Label Elements | ||
 | WARNING H302 - Harmful if swallowed | |
2.3 Other Hazards
None found.
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.2 Mixture
Chemical Names/Description
Aqueous solution of nonionic surfactants, cosolvents and chelating agents (<1%)
Component List
| Component | % Comp. | CAS # | EC # | 1278/2008 Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butoxy Ethanol | 5 - 10 | 111-76-2 | 203-905-0 | H302, H312, H315, H319, H332 |
| Octylphenol Ethoxylates | 10 - 25 | 9002-93-1 | H302, H319, H411 |
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of First Aid Measures
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion
Do not give liquids if victim is unconscious or very drowsy. Otherwise, give no more than 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting. Keep victim's head below hips while vomiting. Get medical attention.
Skin
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eyes
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
4.2 Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed
Inhalation
Butoxy Ethanol:
Burning in nose and throat, coughing. Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates:
Coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion
Butoxy Ethanol:
Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates:
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Skin
Butoxy Ethanol:
Redness, pain and itching.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates:
Irritation, local redness and swelling.
Eyes
Butoxy Ethanol:
Redness, tearing, and pain.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates:
Inflammating, tearing, blinking, redness, swelling of the conjunctiva, and chemical burns of the cornea.
4.3 Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
Unknown/not applicable
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media
Use media appropriate to the primary cause of fire.
5.2 Special Hazards Arising from the Substance/Mixture
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon monoxide and unidentified organic compounds may be formed during combustion if water solvent has evaporated.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur under normal conditions of use (See Sections 10.4 & 10.5).
5.3 Advice for Firefighters
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
5.4 Further Information
No data available.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal Precautions
Wear appropriate protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
6.2 Environmental Precautions
Prevent discharge into the environment. Dike spills and stop leakage where practical. Do not allow material to enter drains.
6.3 Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up
Contain and clean up spill immediately, prevent from entering floor drains. Contain liquids using absorbents. Shovel all spill materials into disposal drum.
6.4 References to Other Sections
For disposal information see Section 13. For protective clothing and equipment see Section 8.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling
Avoid contact and inhalation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for Safe Storage (including any incompatibles)
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cooled, dry, ventilated area. Protect from physical damage. Isolate from incompatible materials (section 10).
Incompatibles
Butoxy Ethanol:
Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases and salts of strong bases at elevated temperatures. Aluminum surfaces.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates:
Strong oxidizing agents.
7.3 Specific End Uses
Investigational research by professional users
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
8.1 Control Parameters
Component: Butoxy Ethanol
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
25 ppm (skin)
OSHA Permissable Exposure Limit (PEL):
25 ppm
Component: Octylphenol Ethoxylates
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
1 ppm
OSHA Permissable Exposure Limit (PEL):
None established
8.2 Exposure Controls
Engineering Controls
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source.
Respiratory Protection
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a full-face dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
Eye Protection
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Skin Protection
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Information on Basic Physical & Chemical Properties
| a. Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid | b. Odor | None |
| c. Odor Threshold | N.A. | d. pH | No Data |
| e. Melting/Freezing Point (oC) | 0 | f. Boiling point (oC) | 100 |
| g. Flash Point (oC) | N.A. | h. Evaporation Rate | 1.0 (H20 = 1) |
| i. Flammability | N.A. | j. Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits | N.A. |
| k. Vapor Pressure | 760 mm Hg | l. Vapor Density (Air = 1) | 1.0 (Air = 1) |
| m. Relative Density | 1.1 | n. Water Solubility | Soluble |
| o. Partition Coefficient n-octanol/water | Mixture | p. Autoignition Temperature (oC) | N.A. |
| q. Decomposition Temperature (oC) | Not applicable. | r. Viscosity | No data available. |
| s. Explosive Properties | N.A. | t. Oxidizing Properties | N.A. |
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity
Not reactive under recommended conditions of use and storage.
10.2 Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Will not occur under normal conditions of use (See Sections 10.4 & 10.5).
10.4 Conditions to Avoid
Heat, flame, incompatibles.
10.5 Incompatible Materials
Butoxy Ethanol:
Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases and salts of strong bases at elevated temperatures. Aluminum surfaces.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates:
Strong oxidizing agents.
10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product LD50 Values
Oral Rat LD50 (mg/kg)
5556
Dermal Rabbit LD50 (mg/kg)
4444
Component Cancer List Status
| NTP Carcinogen | |||
| Known | Anticipated | IARC Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butoxy Ethanol | No | No | None |
| Octylphenol Ethoxylates | No | No | None |
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
Butoxy Ethanol
Vapors may cause irritation to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract and are toxic if inhaled.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
Vapors or mist, in excess of permissable concentrations, or in unusually high concentrations generated from spraying, heating the material or as from exposure in poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, may cause irritation to the nose and throat.
Ingestion
Butoxy Ethanol
Moderately toxic if ingested.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during swallowing or vomiting, resulting in lung damage.
Skin
Butoxy Ethanol
Product is mildly irritating to the skin and toxic if absorbed through the skin.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact, as with clothing wetted with material, may cause more severe irritation and discomfort.
Eyes
Butoxy Ethanol
Causes severe eye irritation.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
Can cause severe eye irritation.
Carcinogenicity
Butoxy Ethanol
Not listed as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP or IARC.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
This product may contain residual (less than 100 ppm) concentrations of ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide causes tumors in laboratory animals.
Mutagenicity
Butoxy Ethanol
No information found.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
No information available.
Reproductive Toxicity
Butoxy Ethanol
Inhalation exposure of pregnant rabbits caused some lethality to the dam and fetus at 200 ppm, but there were no effects at 100 ppm and below. Inhalation exposure to pregnant rats caused irritancy to the dams and related fetotoxicity at 200 and 100 ppm, but there were no effects at 50 ppm and below.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
No information available.
Teratogenic Effects
Butoxy Ethanol
Has not been shown to cause birth defects.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
No information available.
Routes of Entry
Butoxy Ethanol
Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
No information available.
Target Organ Statement
Butoxy Ethanol
Preexisting skin, eye, and lung disorders may be aggravated by exposure.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
No information available.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFOMATION
12.1 Toxicity
COMPONENT: Butoxy Ethanol
| Vertebrates | Invertebrates | Algae | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aquatic Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | LC50 (96hr, trout) 1464mg/l | EC50 (48 hr daphnia) 1800 mg/L | EC50 (72 hr) 911mg/l | Toxicity Threshold 483mg/L |
| Birds | Arthropods | Plants | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Terrestrial Environment Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | No data | No data | No data | No data |
COMPONENT: Octylphenol Ethoxylates
| Vertebrates | Invertebrates | Algae | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aquatic Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| Birds | Arthropods | Plants | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Terrestrial Environment Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | No data | No data | No data | No data |
12.2 Persistence and Degradability
Butoxy Ethanol
Readily biodegradable (90% in 28 days)
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
No data
12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential
Butoxy Ethanol
No data
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
No data
12.4 Mobility in Soil
Butoxy Ethanol
No data
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
No data
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment
Butoxy Ethanol
Not PBT/vPvB
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
No data
12.6 Other Adverse Effects
Butoxy Ethanol
None
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
None
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste Treatment Methods
Offer surplus or non-recyclable product to licensed disposal company. Disposal is subject to user compliance with applicable law and product characteristics at time of disposal. Dispose of packaging as product.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
| ADR/RID | IATA | IMO | DOT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.1 UN Number | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 14.2 Shipping Name | Not Regulated | Not Regulated | Not Regulated | Not Regulated |
| 14.3 Hazard Class | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 14.4 Packing Group | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 14.5 Environmental Hazards | N.A. | N.A. | Not regulated | N.A. |
| 14.6 Special Precautions | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/Legislation Specific for the Substance/Mixture
United States
TSCA Regulatory Statement
All intentional ingredients are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
| Component | Fire | Pressure | Reactivity | Acute | Chronic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butoxy Ethanol | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Octylphenol Ethoxylates | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Europe
EEC Regulatory
All intentional ingredients are listed on the European EINECS Inventory.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Revisional Updates
4/26/2019 - Updated Section 1.4
5/29/2015 - Updated Sections 2.1 and 3.2
11/22/2013 - Updated Sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 15
9/7/2013 - Released Version 1.0
NFPA Codes
Health N.D. Flammability N.D. Reactivity N.D.
Dangers
Butoxy Ethanol
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H312 - Harmful in contact with skin.
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 - Harmful if inhaled.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information given herein is offered in good faith as accurate, but without guarantee. Conditions of the use and suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond our control. All risks of use of the product are therefore assumed by the user. Nothing is intended as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending license under valid patents. Appropriate warnings and safe handling procedures should be provided to handlers and users.