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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier
Trade name : Aquaflow™ NMS-450
LIQUID SYNTHETIC RHEOLOGY MODIFIER
™ Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in
various countries
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Recommended use : Rheology modifier
in Paint
Details of the supplier of the safety data Emergency telephone number
sheet 1-606-329-5006 (international)
Ashland 1-800-ASHLAND (1-800-274-5263)
P.O. Box 2219
Columbus, OH 43216 Regulatory Information Number
United States of America (USA) 1-800-325-3751
+1-614-790-3333
Product Information
+1-614-790-3333
ASHLAND ARGENTINA S.R.L.
Paraguay 610 piso 8
1057 - Buenos Aires - Argentina
Tel.: + 54 11 4314-8971/3293/0659
[email protected]
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 3
hazard
GHS label elements
Hazard pictograms : None
Signal word : None
Hazard statements : H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements : Prevention:
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
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Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste
disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No information available.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance / Mixture : Mixture
Hazardous components
Chemical name CAS-No. Classification Concentration (%)
ISODECYL ALCOHOL 61827-42-7 Acute Tox. 4; H302 >= 1.00 - < 10.00
POLYETHOXYLATE
Eye Dam. 2A; H319
Aquatic Acute 3; H402
POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUA Acute Tox. 4; H302 0.00 - < 0.10
NIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE
Acute Tox. 2; H330
Skin Corr. 2; H315
Eye Dam. 1; H318
Skin Sens. 1B; H317
Carc. 2; H351
STOT RE 1; H372
Aquatic Acute 1; H400
Aquatic Chronic 1;
H410
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SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : No hazards which require special first aid measures.
If inhaled : If breathed in, move person into fresh air.
If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical
advice.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
In case of skin contact : First aid is not normally required. However, it is
recommended that exposed areas be cleaned by washing
with soap and water.
In case of eye contact : Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.
If swallowed : Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Most important symptoms : The most important known symptoms and effects are
and effects, both acute and described in the labelling (see Section 2.2) and/or Section 11.
delayed
Notes to physician : No hazards which require special first aid measures.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Water spray
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Specific hazards during : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
firefighting courses.
Hazardous combustion : No hazardous combustion products are known
products
Specific extinguishing : Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
methods be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
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Product is compatible with standard fire-fighting agents.
Special protective equipment : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
for firefighters
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, : Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded
protective equipment and from area of spill until clean-up has been completed.
emergency procedures Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Environmental precautions : Prevent product from entering drains.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
Methods and materials for : Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
containment and cleaning up
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on protection against : Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
fire and explosion
Advice on safe handling : Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the
application area.
For personal protection see section 8.
Hygiene measures : General industrial hygiene practice.
Conditions for safe storage : Product shipped or stored in other containers (totes, drums,
pails, etc) must be maintained between 59 degrees F (15
degrees C) and 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.
Materials to avoid : No materials to be especially mentioned.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
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Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures : General room ventilation should be adequate for normal
conditions of use. However, if unusual operating conditions
exist, provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local
exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below exposure
guidelines (if applicable) or below levels that cause known,
suspected or apparent adverse effects.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an
approved filter within the capabilities of the respirator/filter
combination.
Where concentrations are above recommended limits or are
unknown, or a cartridge type respirator is not adequate, wear
a positive-pressure supplied-air respirator.
Hand protection
Material : butyl-rubber
Break through time : 480 min
Glove thickness : > 0.5 mm
Remarks : The exact break through time can be obtained from the
protective glove producer and this has to be observed. Gloves
should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of
degradation or chemical breakthrough.
Eye protection : Not required under normal conditions of use. Wear splash-
proof safety goggles if material could be misted or splashed
into eyes.
Skin and body protection : Wear as appropriate:
Safety shoes
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state : liquid
Colour : colourless
Odour : odourless
Odour Threshold : No data available
pH : 6.5 - 7.5
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Melting point/freezing point : ca.0 °C
Boiling point/boiling range : > 100 °C
Flash point : Not applicable
Evaporation rate : <1
Water
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Upper explosion limit : No data available
Lower explosion limit : No data available
Vapour pressure : similar to water
Relative vapour density : > 1(Air = 1.0)
Relative density : No data available
Density : No data available
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : completely miscible
Solubility in other solvents : No data available
Partition coefficient: n- : No data available
octanol/water
Thermal decomposition : No data available
Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic : < 6,500 mPa.s (25 °C)
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Oxidizing properties : No data available
Solids in Solution : 27 - 29 %(m)
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous : Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
reactions
Conditions to avoid : None known.
Incompatible materials : Reducing agents
Strong acids
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition : No hazardous decomposition products are known.
products
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Not classified based on available information.
Components:
ISODECYL ALCOHOL POLYETHOXYLATE:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 1,940 mg/kg
Method: OECD Test Guideline 401
Remarks: Information given is based on data obtained from
similar substances.
POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUANIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat, female): 501 mg/kg
LD50 (Rat, male): 549 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : Assessment: The component/mixture is classified as acute
inhalation toxicity, category 2.
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
Method: OECD Test Guideline 402
Skin corrosion/irritation
Not classified based on available information.
Components:
ISODECYL ALCOHOL POLYETHOXYLATE:
Result: No skin irritation
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POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUANIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE:
Result: Irritating to skin.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Not classified based on available information.
Product:
Remarks: Unlikely to cause eye irritation or injury.
Components:
ISODECYL ALCOHOL POLYETHOXYLATE:
Result: Irritating to eyes.
POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUANIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE:
Result: Corrosive
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Skin sensitisation: Not classified based on available information.
Respiratory sensitisation: Not classified based on available information.
Components:
POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUANIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE:
Assessment: The product is a skin sensitiser, sub-category 1B.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not classified based on available information.
Carcinogenicity
Not classified based on available information.
Components:
POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUANIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE:
Carcinogenicity - : Limited evidence of carcinogenicity in animal studies
Assessment
Reproductive toxicity
Not classified based on available information.
STOT - single exposure
Not classified based on available information.
STOT - repeated exposure
Not classified based on available information.
Components:
POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUANIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE:
Exposure routes: Inhalation
Target Organs: Respiratory Tract
Assessment: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aspiration toxicity
Not classified based on available information.
Further information
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Product:
Remarks: No data available
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Components:
ISODECYL ALCOHOL POLYETHOXYLATE:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 56 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Test Type: semi-static test
Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 57.4 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Test Type: static test
POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUANIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 0.026 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
LC50 (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): 0.11 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
M-Factor (Short-term (acute) : 10
aquatic hazard)
M-Factor (Long-term : 10
(chronic) aquatic hazard)
No data available
Persistence and degradability
Product:
Biodegradability : Remarks: No data available
Components:
ISODECYL ALCOHOL POLYETHOXYLATE:
Biodegradability : Result: Readily biodegradable.
Biodegradation: > 60 %
Exposure time: 28 d
POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUANIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE:
Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable.
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301B
No data available
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Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
POLY(HEXAMETHYLENEBIGUANIDE) HYDROCHLORIDE:
Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: -2.3
octanol/water
No data available
Mobility in soil
Components:
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available
Product:
Additional ecological : An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of
information unprofessional handling or disposal., Harmful to aquatic life.
Components:
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
General advice : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
courses or the soil.
Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents.
Dispose of as unused product.
Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste
handling site for recycling or disposal.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International transport regulations
REGULATION
ID NUMBER PROPER SHIPPING NAME *HAZARD SUBSIDIARY PACKING MARINE
CLASS HAZARDS GROUP POLLUTANT /
LTD. QTY.
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS
Not dangerous goods
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION - PASSENGER
Not dangerous goods
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INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION - CARGO
Not dangerous goods
MERCOSUR
Not dangerous goods
*ORM = ORM-D, CBL = COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
Marine pollutant no
Dangerous goods descriptions (if indicated above) may not reflect quantity, end-use or region-specific
exceptions that can be applied. Consult shipping documents for descriptions that are specific to the
shipment.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
Control of precursors and essential chemicals for the : Not applicable
preparation of drugs.
The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:
DSL : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL
AICS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
ENCS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
KECI : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
PICCS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
IECSC : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
TCSI : Not in compliance with the inventory
TSCA : On TSCA Inventory
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Inventories
AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), REACH (European Union), ENCS (Japan), ISHL
(Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS (Philippines), TCSI (Taiwan), TSCA (USA)
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Revision Date: 01/11/2019
Full text of H-Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if
inhaled.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Other information : The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate
but is not warranted to be whether originating with the
company or not. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance
of need that the information is current, applicable, and suitable
to their circumstances. This SDS has been prepared by
Ashland's Environmental Health and Safety Department (1-
800-325-3751).
Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet
Ashland internal data including own and sponsored test reports
The UNECE administers regional agreements implementing harmonised classification for
labelling (GHS) and transport.
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List of abbreviations and acronyms that could be, but not necessarily are, used in this safety data
sheet :
ACGIH : American Conference of Industrial Hygienists
BEI : Biological Exposure Index
CAS : Chemical Abstracts Service (Division of the American Chemical Society).
CMR : Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Toxic for Reproduction
FG : Food grade
GHS : Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
H-statement : Hazard Statement
IATA : International Air Transport Association.
IATA-DGR : Dangerous Goods Regulation by the “International Air Transport Association” (IATA).
ICAO : International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO-TI (ICAO) : Technical Instructions by the “International Civil Aviation Organization”
IMDG : International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
ISO : International Organization for Standardization
logPow : octanol-water partition coefficient
LCxx : Lethal Concentration, for xx percent of test population
LDxx : Lethal Dose, for xx percent of test population.
ICxx : Inhibitory Concentration for xx of a substance
Ecxx : Effective Concentration of xx
N.O.S.: Not Otherwise Specified
OECD : Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
OEL : Occupational Exposure Limit
P-Statement : Precautionary Statement
PBT : Persistent , Bioaccumulative and Toxic
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
STEL : Short-term exposure limit
STOT : Specific Target Organ Toxicity
TLV : Threshold Limit Value
TWA : Time-weighted average
vPvB : Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WEL : Workplace Exposure Level
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