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Huntsman Textile Effects

SAFETY DATA SHEET (2001/58/EC) Product-
Product-Ident-
Ident-No. 1259038
Edition from 05.07.2007 Replaces Edition from 27.10.2003
Distribution date 05.07.2007

TRADE NAME
ALBAFLOW PAD

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Identification of the substance or preparation
Chemical description Anionic
Preparation based on alkylphosphate and fatty alcohol ethoxylate
Use of the substance/preparation
Textile chemical
Company/undertaking identification
Product responsibility Huntsman Textile Effects CH-4057 Basel
Responsible department Product EHS Fax 0041 61 636 7996 e-mail: pehs_te@huntsman.com
Supplier Huntsman Textile Effects
Klybeckstrasse 200
CH-4057 Basel
Emergency telephone 0032 35 75 1234

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Information on ingredients Content CAS-
CAS-No. Symbol R-Phrases
- Maleic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester 1-5 % 142-16-5 Xi 43-36/38
EC No. 205-524-5
- Fatty alcohol alkoxylate 10-12 % Xi,N 36-51/53
EC No. polymer

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes and skin
May cause sensitisation by skin contact
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

4. FIRST-
FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected skin with soap and plenty of water. Seek
medical attention.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Drink plenty of water.
Advice for the doctor Symptomatic treatment

5. FIRE-
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire extinguishing agents Waterspray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
Restrictions No restrictions.
Fire/explosion hazard None
Main combustion gas Carbon-, nitrogen-, and phosphorus oxides.

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Personal protection Self contained breathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal protection Tightly fitting safety goggles
Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN 374).
Recommended: permeation time >30 min. (level 2), material e.g. butyl or neopren.
Observe glove manufacturers instructions.
Environmental precautions No special precautions
Spillage procedure Contain with suitable absorbent material. Scoop into marked containers for disposal as
chemical waste. Flush small residues away with water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Occupational hygiene Avoid ingestion, inhalation, skin and eye contact. Handle in accordance with good industrial
hygiene practice and any legal requirements.
Storage
Fire precautions
Storage facilities Store in a cool, dry area with adequate ventilation
Segregation No special precautions.
Storage conditions Keep containers closed.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limit values
Components with occupational exposure limits None. Ensure adequate ventilation
Exposure Controls
Occupational exposure controls
General Personal Protection Tightly fitting safety goggles
Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN 374).
Recommended: permeation time >30 min. (level 2), material e.g. butyl or neopren.
Observe glove manufacturers instructions.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

General information
Appearance
Form Liquid
Colour White
Odour Characteristic
Important health safety and environmental information
pH 3.5 - 4.5 1 g/l
Boiling point > 100 °C
Flash point > 100 °C
Oxidising properties None
Density ca. 1 g/cm3 20 °C
Solubility in water Miscible
Other information
Melting point Data not available
Thermal decomposition > 300 °C
Ignition temperature > 350 °C DIN 51794

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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Conditions to avoid None.

Materials to avoid None
Hazardous decomposition products None under normal storage conditions

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity
- LD50 oral > 2000 mg/kg Rat
Primary irritation
(Skin) Irritant Rabbit
(Eye) Irritant Rabbit
Skin sensitisation Sensitizing Guinea Pig
Adverse effects in man No adverse effects reported
Additional information The toxicological tests were carried out on the components.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Bacterial toxicity
IC50 > 640 mg/l 3 hour
Fish toxicity LC0 10 mg/l 96 hour Zebra fish OECD 203
LC50 28 mg/l
Summary Harmful to aquatic organisms if run directly to surface waters
Persistance and degradability
Bioelimination 80-90%, DOC Analysis, OECD 302B
Summary Eliminated by adsorption on effluent treatment sludge
Behaviour in treatment plants No inhibition. No nitrification inhibition known
Additional Ecology Data
BOD5 75 mgO2/g
COD 950 mgO2/g
TOC 26.9 %
Nitrogen content < 0.1 %
Phosphorus content 1.2 % as phosphate
Organohalogen content 0%
Metal content Metal content under the ETAD recommended limits
Tested material Standardised product
Additional information

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product disposal Incineration. Observe local regulations.
Contaminated packaging Contaminated packaging material should be disposed of identically to the product itself.
Uncontaminated packaging material should be treated as household waste or as recycling
material
Additional information EU Disposal in the EU must be carried out using the appropriate waste key (EWC). This
number is not given here because it is specific to the type of industry and process.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS
Not classified as dangerous goods

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING
Symbol and classification Xi : Irritant
R-Phrases R36/38 : Irritating to eyes and skin

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R43 : May cause sensitisation by skin contact

R52/53 : Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment
S-Phrases S24 : Avoid contact with skin
S26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice
S37/39 : Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
S61 : Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
Contains Maleic acid, Bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester
EU Guideline 99/45/EC
VOC Not relevant

16. OTHER INFORMATION

List of relevant R-
R-phrases (Section 2)
R36 : Irritating to eyes
R36/38 : Irritating to eyes and skin
R43 : May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R51/53 : Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment
Recommended restrictions on use
Huntsman textile, paper and leather dyes and chemicals are technical grade and unless otherwise stated or agreed are recommended only
for industrial use in applications involving the pretreatment dyeing or finishing of textiles, paper or leather. Other intended uses including their
use in consumer products governed by specific legislation or standards should be referred to the manufacturer. The data contained in the
SDS apply only to Huntsman products sold under the stated trade names. Technical information in support will be provided by Huntsman at
the request of competent authorities.
member of ETAD

MSDS Changes Personal protection

Product disposal
Contaminated packaging
Additional information EU
VOC

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