1.Identification

1.1 GHS Product identifier

1.2 Other means of identification

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

1.4 Supplier's details

1.5 Emergency phone number

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 1

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statement(s)	H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention	P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response	P391 Collect spillage.
Storage	none
Disposal	P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

3.Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

4.First-aid measures

4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Contact with eyes causes irritation. Prolonged contact with skin causes irritation. (USCG, 1999)

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

/SRP:/ Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. /Ethylene glycol, glycols, and related compounds/

5.Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water may be ineffective on fire. Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemicals, foam, carbon dioxide (USCG, 1999)

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Excerpt from ERG Guide 171 [Substances (Low to Moderate Hazard)]: Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot. For UN3508, be aware of possible short circuiting as this product is transported in a charged state. (ERG, 2016)

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

6.Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7.Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8.Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

no data available

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2 Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Respiratory protection

Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.

Thermal hazards

no data available

9.Physical and chemical properties

10.Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

ETHOXYLATED NONYLPHENOL is a polyether. May react exothermically with strong oxidizing agents.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

no data available

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.

11.Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

• Oral: LD50 Rat oral 1310 mg/kg
• Inhalation: no data available
• Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

no data available

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

no data available

STOT-repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

12.Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

• Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) weight 1.0 g; Conditions: freshwater, flow through, 21°C, pH 7.1, hardness 38 mg/L CaCO3, dissolved oxygen 8.9-9.4 mg/L CaCO3; Concentration: >10000 ug/L for 24 hr /100% purity formulation
• Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50; Species: Daphnia magna (Water Flea) age <24 hr; Conditions: freshwater, renewal, 25°C, hardness 150 mg/L CaCO3; Concentration: 14000 ug/L for 48 hr (95% confidence interval: 13000-16000 ug/L); Endpoint: immobilization.
• Toxicity to algae: LC50; Species: Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (Green Algae); Conditions: freshwater, renewal, 25°C, hardness 150 mg/L CaCO3; Concentration: 12000 ug/L for 96 hr
• Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

AEROBIC: An aerobic biodegradation study was conducted on a mixture of polyethylene glycol linear nonylphenyl ethers utilizing sediment inocula from the Yahagi River, Kawasaki, Japan reported 97% and 98% biodegradation after 30 days for standing and stirred samples, respectively(1). An aerobic river die-away test conducted on a mixture of polyethylene glycol linear nonylphenyl ethers with an inoculum obtained from the Arakawa River, Horikiri, Japan reported 98% and 99% biodegradation after 30 days for standing and stirred samples, respectively(1). Two metabolites, nonylphenol diethoxylate and nonylphenol ethoxylate, were identified during these aerobic degradation studies of nonyl substituted polyethylene glycol linear nonylphenyl ether(1). A series of aerobic screening studies were conducted on nonyl substituted polyethylene glycol linear nonylphenyl ethers(2). Results from the aerobic biodegradation of polyethylene glycol linearnonylphenyl ethers for a river die-away, Spanish Official (adapted for anionic compounds), OECD Spanish Official (adapted for nonanionic compounds), and OECD confirmatory test were reported as degradations of 93% in 14 days, 70% in 21 days, 68% in 8 days, 91% in 8 days, and 88% at a retention time of 3 hours, respectively(2). Under conditions simulating a river water environment (Missouri River near Columbia MO, 7.5 miles downstream from the Columbia Wastewater Treatment Plant), over 40% of the 14C ring-labeled polyethylene glycol nonylphenyl ether was converted to 14CO2 in 128 days; overall biodegradation was 87-97%. The water temperature was 20°C, dissolved oxygen 8.7 mg/L, pH 8.22, alkalinity 180 mg/L, and hardness 270 mg/L; test compound concentration was 100 ug/L(3).

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

BCF values of <0.2 to <1.4 were measured in carp at polyethylene glycol nonylphenyl ether concentrations of 2.0 and 0.2 mg/L, respectively. According to a classification scheme(3), these BCF values indicate that bioconcentration of this mixture in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Nonylphenol, nonylphenol monoethoxylate, and nonylphenol diethoxylate are more lipophilic and may bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms to a greater extent than higher oligomers(3).

12.4 Mobility in soil

Adsorption of nonylphenol polyethoxylates is dependent upon the number of ethoxylate units present; sludge adsorption was greatest for nonylphenol (44-48% of the added compound adsorbed) followed by nonylphenol ethoxylate (n=1) (14-15% of the added compound adsorbed to sludge), and nonylphenol diethoxylate (6-7% of the added compound adsorbed to sludge)(1). Adsorption of nonylphenyl ethoxylate (n=6) to sediment was dependent on the organic matter concentration(2). A Koc of 6.1 was measured in sediment(2). Polyethyleneglycol nonylphenyl ether (n=1-3) was observed to Kd values ranging from 450-1460 L/kg in sediment, 230-590 L/kg in sediment without organic carbon, 25-92 L/kg in silica, and 12,000-13,000 L/kg in sludge, suggesting strong sorption may occur to the solid phase in soil(SRC).

12.5 Other adverse effects

no data available

13.Disposal considerations

13.1 Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

14.Transport information

14.1 UN Number

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

14.4 Packing group, if applicable

14.5 Environmental hazards

14.6 Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

no data available

15.Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

16.Other information

Information on revision

Abbreviations and acronyms

• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
• ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
• RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
• IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
• IATA: International Air Transportation Association
• TWA: Time Weighted Average
• STEL: Short term exposure limit
• LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
• LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
• EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

References

• IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
• HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
• IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
• eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
• CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
• ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
• ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
• Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
• ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/

Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.