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Uniqema is an international business of Imperial Chemical Industries PLC. Uniqema operates through ICI affiliated companies in the relevant countries such as ICI Americas Inc., Unichema, a division of Indopco Inc., and Mona Industries Inc. in the USA.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name Sorbitan monooleate CAS Number 1338-43-8 % (w/w) 97-100 OSHA PEL No PEL established ACGIH TLV No TLV established
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or nonhazardous. Values are not product specifications.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Color Form Odor yellow-amber Liquid @ 25 C No data.
Limited toxicity data are available on this specific product; this health hazard assessment is based on the results of screening tests. Routes of Exposure Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Eye contact Skin contact No irritation is likely to develop following contact with human eyes. No irritation is likely to develop following contact with human skin. This product will probably not be absorbed through human skin. No irritation is expected to be associated with inhalation of this material. No toxic effects are known to be associated with inhalation of vapors from this material. This material is not likely to cause irritation upon ingestion. No toxic effects are expected following ingestion of this product.
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
Inhalation
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SPAN 80 Material Safety Data Sheet Date(s): : 2003-07-15 16:17:05 Version 10 MSDS#: 001158
Ingestion DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give one or two glasses of water to drink and refer to medical personnel or take direction from either a physician or a poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (F) Flash Point (C) Autoignition Temperature (F) Autoignition Temperature (C) Flammable Limits Extinguishing Media
> 300 (open cup) >148.9 (open cup) No data. No data. No data.
Water fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical. Special fire-fighting protective equipment A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing must be worn in fire conditions. None known. Fire and explosion hazards
Personal precautions
Refer to section 8 for proper personal protective equipment. Contain spill. Soak up material with absorbent and shovel into a chemical waste container. Wash residue from spill area with water containing detergent and flush to a sewer serviced by a permitted wastewater treatment facility.
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SPAN 80 Material Safety Data Sheet Date(s): : 2003-07-15 16:17:05 Version 10 MSDS#: 001158 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage
Exposure limits OSHA PEL Component Name Exposure limits No OSHA PEL assigned. Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice. ACGIH TLV Component Name No ACGIH TLV assigned. Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice.
Notes
Exposure limits
Notes
Provide adequate ventilation. Safety glasses with side shields. Impervious gloves. Respiratory protection is not normally needed if controls are adequate. Eyewash and safety shower easily accessible to the work area.
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SPAN 80 Material Safety Data Sheet Date(s): : 2003-07-15 16:17:05 Version 10 MSDS#: 001158
Flash Point (C) Autoignition Temperature (F) Autoignition Temperature (C) Flammable Limits Explosive Properties Oxidizing Properties Vapor Pressure (mmHg) Vapor Density Specific Gravity Solubility (water) Solubility (other) >148.9 (open cup) No data. No data. No data. No data. No data. < 1.0000 No data. ~1 Insoluble soluble in:, ethyl acetate, 2-ethoxyethanol, vegetable oil, mineral oil, cottonseed oil, insoluble in:, acetone, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, slightly soluble in:, lower alcohols, diethylether, 1,4-dioxane, 1,1,1-trichloroethylene No data. ~1000 (@25 deg.C) No data. No data. ~3 ~-16.1 Negligible
Partition Coefficient Dynamic viscosity (mPa.s) Density (g/ml) Freezing/melting point (C) Pour Point (F) Pour Point (C) % Volatile by volume
Stability Materials to avoid Conditions to avoid Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous polymerization
Stable under normal conditions. Strong oxidizing agents. None known. Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide. Will not occur.
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A 100% suspension of this material was tested. A 100% suspension of this material was tested. Rabbit Human Draize Schwartz 72 hours 14 days Nonirritating. Nonsensitizing. 31/08/1971 09/06/1959
Ingestion
A 100% suspension of this LD50 rat > 39.8 g/kg material was tested. 14 days Relatively harmless. 23/11/1966
Chronic
A chronic ingestion study in animals has shown that repeated doses produce no significant effects.
(OECD 301C) (28 days)98.2 % LC50 (96 hour) (static) rainbow trout > 1000 mg/l The product is anticipated to be substantially removed in biological treatment processes.
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Container disposal Empty container retains product residue. Observe all hazard precautions. Do not distribute, make available, furnish or reuse empty container except for storage and shipment of original product. Remove all product residue from container and puncture or otherwise destroy empty container before disposal.
Inventory Status EU USA Canada Australia Japan China Korea Philippines Compliant. Compliant. Compliant. Compliant. Compliant. Compliant. Compliant. Compliant.
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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Summary: Health Hazards Physical Hazards
None None
WHMIS Classification CERCLA and SARA Regulations (40 CFR 355, 370, and 372): This material contains the following chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SARA 313: SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories: Immediate Delayed Fire Pressure Reactivity
Noncontrolled (Nonhazardous).
N N N N N
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SPAN 80 Material Safety Data Sheet Date(s): : 2003-07-15 16:17:05 Version 10 MSDS#: 001158
0 Physical Hazards The HMIS ratings displayed above are from the HMIS III Third Edition. There have been significant changes made to the system. "Physical hazard" stands for physical hazard as defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and replaces the former code for reactivity. For a more detailed explanation of the system and the ratings, please contact our Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs group. NFPA Information Health Flammability Reactivity
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This information is intended solely for the use of individuals trained in the particular hazard rating system.
The following sections contain revisions or new statements: The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made. (R) is a Registered Trademark of ICI Americas. (TM) is a Trademark of ICI Americas. See also www.uniqema.com
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