ARKOPAL N 040 Page 1 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking Trade name ARKOPAL N 040 Use of the substance/preparation. Industry sector : Industrial Performance Chemicals Type of use : Pigment preparation Identification of the company Clariant Iberica Comercial S.L. Gran Via, 16-20 08902 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona) Telephone no. : +34 93 3068121 Information about the substance/preparation Division Functional Chemicals Telephone: +34 93 306 8181 e-mail: PS_FUN_SPAIN@Clariant.com Emergency telephone number : +34 93 478 2069 (24 h) 2. Hazards identification Irritating to eyes and skin. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization nonyl phenol polyglycolether CAS number : 9016-45-9 4. First aid measures General information Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately In any case show the physician the Safety Data Sheet After contact with skin In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water After contact with eyes In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice After ingestion Call in a physician immediately and show him the Safety Data Sheet. 5. Fire-fighting measures
ARKOPAL N 040 Page 2 Suitable extinguishing media water spray jet alcohol-resistant foam carbon dioxide dry powder Special hazards from the substance itself, its combustion products or from its vapours In the event of fire the following can be released: Carbon monoxide (CO) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Combustion gases of organic materials must in principle be graded as inhalation poisons. Special protective equipment for firefighting Use self-contained breathing apparatus 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions Use personal protective clothing. Environmental precautions Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater. Methods for cleaning up/taking up Pick up with absorbent material (eg sand, sawdust). Rinse away rest with water Dispose of as prescribed 7. Handling and storage Advice on safe handling No special measures necessary if stored and handled as prescribed. Further information on storage conditions Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place 8. Exposure controls / personal protection Occupational exposure controls General protective measures Avoid contact with eyes and skin Hygiene measures Observe the usual precautions when handling chemicals. Hand protection : For long-term exposure: Butyl rubber gloves. Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 480 min Minimum thickness / gloves 0,7 mm
ARKOPAL N 040 Page 3 For short-term exposure (splash protection): Nitrile rubber gloves. Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 30 min Minimum thickness / gloves 0,4 mm Eye protection : These types of protective gloves are offered by various manufacturers. Please note the manufacturers detailed statements, especially about the minimum thickness and the minimum breakthrough time. Consider also the particular working conditions under which the gloves are being used. safety glasses 9. Physical and chemical properties Form : Colour : Odour : Liquid, viscous slightly yellowish Melting temperature : < -10 C slight, original odour Boiling point : > 360 C Method : Calculated by Syracuse. Flash point : approx. 220 C Method : DIN/ISO 2592 (open cup) Ignition temperature : Oxidizing properties : Self-ignition temperature : Flammability Lower explosion limit : Upper explosion limit : Combustion number : Evaporation rate : Vapour pressure : < 0,001 Pa (25 C) Method : Calculated by Syracuse. Density : Bulk density : Vapour density in relation to air : Solubility in water : approx. 1 g/cm3 (50 C) Method : DIN 51757 (20 C) insoluble
ARKOPAL N 040 Page 4 Soluble in... : ph value : Octanol/water partition coefficient (log Pow) : Viscosity (dynamic) : Viscosity (kinematic) : fat 6-8 (20 C, 50 g/l) Method : DIN 53996 Ethanol/Water 1:1 4,53 Method : Calculated by Syracuse. approx. 43 mpa.s (50 C) Method : DIN 53015 10. Stability and reactivity Thermal decomposition : > 350 C Method : DSC Source : Analogy No decomposition if used as prescribed. Hazardous reactions No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions. 11. Toxicological information Acute oral toxicity : Acute inhalation toxicity : Acute dermal toxicity : Irritant effect on skin : Irritant effect on eyes : Sensitization : Mutagenicity : LD50 > 2.000 mg/kg (rat) irritant (rabbit) Source : CESIO irritant (rabbit eye) Source : CESIO 12. Ecological information Biodegradability : < 20 % (28 d) not readily degradable Method : OECD 301 D Fish toxicity : LC0 10 mg/l (48 h, guppy)
ARKOPAL N 040 Page 5 Daphnia toxicity : Algae toxicity : Bacteria toxicity : Chemical oxygen demand (COD) : EC50 > 1.000 mg/l (3 h, activated sludge) Method : OECD 209 2.175 mg/g Do not allow to enter soil, waterways or waste water 13. Disposal considerations Product In accordance with local authority regulations, take to special waste incineration plant Uncleaned packaging Regulations concerning reuse or disposal of used packaging materials must be observed. 14. Transport information ADR Hazard no. : 90 ADNR
ARKOPAL N 040 Page 6 RID Hazard no. : 90 IATA UN/ID number: UN 3082 IMDG EmS : F-A S-F 15. Regulatory information Labelling in accordance with EC-Directives hazard warning labelling compulsory Labelling according to CESIO Hazard symbols Xi N Irritant dangerous for the environment Hazardous component(s) to be indicated on label Nonylphenol polyglycol ether 1-7 EO R phrases 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
ARKOPAL N 040 Page 7 S phrases 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 28.2 After contact with skin, wash immediately with water and soap. 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. Chemical Safety Assessment No Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA) is yet available for the substance, or for the component substances, contained in this product. National regulations Other regulations Observe the requirements of Directive 2003/53/EC of 18.6.2003 (26th Ammendment of Directive 76/769/EEC, "Restrictions on marketing and use"). According to EC Regulation No. 304/2003, this product is subject to controls on the export and import of dangerous chemicals. 16. Other information Observe national and local legal requirements Decimal notation: "Thousands" places are identified with a dot (example: 2.000 mg/kg means "two thousand mg/kg"). Decimal places are identified with a comma (example: 1,35 g/cm3). The data are based on the current state of our knowledge, and are intended to describe the product with regard to the requirements of safety. The data should not be taken to imply any guarantee of a particular or general specification. It is the responsibility of the user of the product to ensure to his satisfaction that the product is suitable for the intended purpose and method of use. We do not accept responsibility for any harm caused by the use of this information. In all cases, our general conditions of sale apply.