SAFETY DATA SHEET
Based on Directive 2001/58/EC of the Commission of the European Communities
GAS/SPEC AF-1
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and the company
1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation:
Synonyms : Poly(oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)),-butyl--hydroxy
Polypropyleneglycol monobutylether
CAS No. : 9003-13-8
EC index No. : N.A. NFPA code : 0-0-0(*)
EINECS No. : N.A. Molecular weight : 340/2500
RTECS No. : N.A. Formula : C4H9O.(C3H6O)n.H
1.2 Use of the substance or the preparation:
Antifoam
1.3 Company/undertaking identification:
INEOS N.V.
Haven 1053 - Nieuwe weg 1
B-2070 Zwijndrecht
Tel. : +32 3 250 91 11
Fax : +32 3 252 84 53
Telex: 32560
1.4 Telephone number for emergency:
Tel.: +32 3 250 91 11 Fax: +32 3 252 84 53
INEOS N.V., Haven 1053 Nieuwe Weg 1, B-2070 Zwijndrecht
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Hazardous ingredients CAS No. Conc. in Hazard Risks
% symbol
EINECS/ELINCS No. (R-phrases)
None - - - -
(1) For R-phrases in full: see heading 16
3. Hazards identification
- No hazard classification in accordance with directives 67/548/EEC and
1999/45/EC
4. First aid measures
4.1 Eye contact:
- If irritation persists: consult a doctor/medical service
- Rinse with water
4.2 Skin contact:
- If irritation persists: consult a doctor/medical service
- Rinse with water
- Soap may be used
4.3 After inhalation:
- If breathing problems develop: consult a doctor/medical service
- Remove the victim into fresh air
- Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration
Printing date : 07-2009 1/8
Compiled by : INEOS N.V.
Haven 1053 Nieuwe Weg 1, B-2070 Zwijndrecht
Tel.: +32 3 250 91 11 Fax : +32 3 252 84 53
MSDS established : 25-05-2005 Revision date : 17-07-2009
Reference number : BIG\07982GB Revision number : 002
Reason for revision : -
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4.4 After ingestion:
- If you feel unwell: consult a doctor/medical service
- Never give water to an unconscious person
5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media:
- Water spray
- Polyvalent foam
- BC powder
- Carbon dioxide
- Sand/earth
5.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media:
- Container may slop over if solid jet is applied
5.3 Special exposure hazards:
- Combustible
- Upon combustion CO and CO2 are formed
5.4 Instructions:
- No specific firefighting instructions required
5.5 Special protective equipment for firefighters:
- Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus
- Protective clothing for exposure to chemicals
6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal protection/precautions:
See heading 8.1/8.3/10.3
6.2 Environmental precautions:
- Contain released substance, pump over in suitable containers
- Plug the leak, cut off the supply
6.3 Methods of cleaning up:
- Take up liquid spill into absorbent material e.g.: sand/earth
- Absorbed substance: shovel in closing drums
- Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water
- Wash clothing and equipment after handling
7. Handling and storage
7.1 Handling:
- Observe normal hygiene standards
- Clean contaminated clothing
7.2 Storage:
- Keep container tightly closed
- Store in a dry area
- Meet the legal requirements
- May be stored under nitrogen
- Keep away from: heat sources, oxidizing agents, acids, bases, water/moist
Storage temperature : 40/50 C
Quantity limits : N.D. kg
Storage life : N.D. days
Materials for packaging :
- suitable : stainless steel, carbon steel
- to avoid : copper
7.3 Specific uses:
- See information supplied by the manufacturer
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8. Exposure controls/Personal protection
8.1 Exposure limit values:
TLV-TWA : not listed
TLV-STEL : not listed
TLV-Ceiling : not listed
OES-LTEL : not listed
OES-STEL : not listed
MEL-LTEL : not listed
MEL-STEL : not listed
MAK : not listed
TRK : not listed
MAC-TGG 8 h : not listed
MAC-TGG 15 min. : not listed
MAC-Ceiling : not listed
VME-8 h : not listed
VLE-15 min. : not listed
GWBB-8 h : not listed
GWK-15 min. : not listed
Momentary value : not listed
EC : not listed
EC-STEL : not listed
Sampling methods:
- No data available
8.2 Exposure controls:
8.2.1 Occupational exposure controls:
- Work under local exhaust/ventilation
8.2.2 Environmental exposure controls: see heading 13
8.3 Personal protection:
8.3.1 respiratory protection:
- In case of insufficient ventilation: wear respiratory equipment
8.3.2 hand protection:
- Gloves
Suitable materials: PVC
Rubber
- Breakthrough time: N.D.
8.3.3 eye protection:
- Safety glasses
8.3.4 skin protection:
- Protective clothing
Suitable materials: PVC
Rubber
Printing date : 07-2009 3/8
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9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1 General information:
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Appearance (at 20C) : Liquid
Odour : Characteristic
Colour : Colourless
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information:
pH value (10% solution) : 5.0 7.0
Boiling point/boiling range : C N.D.
Flashpoint : C 188
Explosion limits : Vol% N.D.
Vapour pressure (at 20C) : hPa < 0.1
Vapour pressure (at 50C) : hPa N.D.
Relative density (at 40C) : 0.9846
Water solubility : g/100 ml Insoluble
Soluble in : N.D.
Relative vapour density : N.D.
Viscosity (at 40C) : mm/s 369.09
Partition coefficient n- : N.D.
octanol/water
Evaporation rate
ratio to butyl acetate : N.D.
ratio to ether : N.D.
9.3 Other information:
Pouring point : C -23
Auto-ignition point : C > 330
Saturation concentration : g/m3 N.D.
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10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Conditions to avoid/reactivity:
- No data available
10.2 Materials to avoid:
- Keep away from: heat sources, oxidizing agents, acids, bases, water/moist
- Keep away from: copper
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:
- Upon combustion CO and CO2 are formed
- Hydrolyzes on exposure to (strong) acids
11. Toxicological information
11.1 Acute toxicity:
LD50 oral rat : > 2000 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : > 2000 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : N.D. mg/kg
LC50 inhalation rat : N.D. mg/l/4 h
LC50 inhalation rat : N.D. ppm/4 h
11.2 Chronic toxicity:
EC carc. cat. : not listed
EC muta. cat. : not listed
EC repr. cat. : not listed
Carcinogenicity (TLV) : not listed
Carcinogenicity (MAC) : not listed
Carcinogenicity (VME) : not listed
Carcinogenicity (GWBB) : not listed
Carcinogenicity (MAK) : not listed
Mutagenicity (MAK) : not listed
Teratogenicity (MAK) : not listed
IARC classification : not listed
11.3 Routes of exposure: ingestion, inhalation, eye and skin
11.4 Acute effects/symptoms:
- AFTER INHALATION
- EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS:
- Coughing
- Irritation of the respiratory tract
- Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes
- AFTER EYE CONTACT
- Slight irritation
11.5 Chronic effects:
- Not listed in carcinogenicity class (IARC,EC,TLV,MAK)
- Not listed in mutagenicity class (EC,MAK)
- Not classified as toxic to reproduction (EC)
- ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
- Dry skin
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12. Ecological information
12.1 Ecotoxicity:
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- LC50 (96 h) : > 10000 mg/l
12.2 Mobility:
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC): 0%
- Insoluble in water
For other physicochemical properties see heading 9
12.3 Persistence and degradability:
- Biodegradation BOD5 : N.D. % ThOD
- Water : Not readily biodegradable in water
- Soil : T N.D. days
12.4 Bioaccumulative potential:
- log Pow : N.D.
- BCF : N.D.
- Not bioaccumulative
12.5 Other adverse effects:
- WGK : 1 (internal classification)
- Effect on the ozone layer : Not dangerous for the ozone
layer (Council Regulation (EC)
No 2037/2000, O.J. L244 of
29/09/2000)
- Greenhouse effect : No data available
- Effect on waste water purification : No data available
13. Disposal considerations
13.1 Provisions relating to waste:
- Waste material code (91/689/EEC, Council Decision 2001/118/EC, O.J. L47 of
16/2/2001): 07 01 04* (other organic solvents, washing liquids and mother
liquors)
- Hazardous waste (91/689/EEC)
13.2 Disposal methods:
- Recycle by distillation
- Remove to an authorized waste incinerator for solvents
- Do not discharge into surface water
13.3 Packaging:
- Waste material code packaging (91/689/EEC, Council Decision 2001/118/EC,
O.J. L47 of 16/2/2001): 15 01 10* (packaging containing residues of or
contaminated by dangerous substances)
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14. Transport information
14.1 Classification of the substance in compliance with UN Recommendations
UN number :
CLASS : NOT SUBJECT
SUB RISKS :
PACKING :
PROPER SHIPPING NAME :
14.2 ADR (transport by road)
CLASS : NOT SUBJECT
PACKING :
CLASSIFICATION CODE
DANGER LABEL TANKS :
DANGER LABEL PACKAGES :
14.3 RID (transport by rail)
CLASS : NOT SUBJECT
PACKING :
CLASSIFICATION CODE
DANGER LABEL TANKS :
DANGER LABEL PACKAGES :
14.4 ADNR (transport by inland waterways)
CLASS : NOT SUBJECT
PACKING :
CLASSIFICATION CODE
DANGER LABEL TANKS :
DANGER LABEL PACKAGES :
14.5 IMDG (maritime transport)
CLASS : NOT SUBJECT
SUB RISKS :
PACKING :
MFAG :
EMS :
MARINE POLLUTANT :
14.6 ICAO (air transport)
CLASS : NOT SUBJECT
SUB RISKS :
PACKING :
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT :
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT :
14.7 Special precautions in connection with : Not restricted for any mode of
transport international transport
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15. Regulatory information
Labelling in accordance with directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC
NOT REQUIRED ACCORDING TO AVAILABLE INFORMATION
16. Other information
The information provided on this MSDS 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
as 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 material or in
any process, unless specified in the text.
N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE
N.D. = NOT DETERMINED
(*) = INTERNAL CLASSIFICATION (NFPA)
Exposure limits:
TLV : Threshold Limit Value - ACGIH USA
OES : Occupational Exposure Standards - United Kingdom
MEL : Maximum Exposure Limits - United Kingdom
MAK : Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentrationen - Germany
TRK : Technische Richtkonzentrationen - Germany
MAC : Maximale aanvaarde concentratie - The Netherlands
VME : Valeurs limites de Moyenne dExposition - France
VLE : Valeurs limites dExposition court terme - France
GWBB : Grenswaarde beroepsmatige blootstelling - Belgium
GWK : Grenswaarde kortstondige blootstelling - Belgium
EC : Indicative occupational exposure limit values - directive 2000/39/EC
I : Inhalable fraction = T: Total dust = E: Einatembarer Aerosolanteil
R : Respirable fraction = A: Alveolengngiger Aerosolanteil/Alveolar dust
C : Ceiling limit
a: aerosol r: rook/Rauch (fume)
d: damp (vapour) st: stof/Staub (dust)
du: dust ve: Vezel (fibre)
fa: Faser (fibre) va: Vapour
fi: fibre om: oil mist
fu: fume on: olienevel/lnebel (oil mist)
p: poussire (dust) part: Particles
Chronic toxicity:
K : List of the carcinogenic substances and processes - The Netherlands
Printing date : 07-2009 8/8
