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# SPAN 20 (SORBITANE MONOLAURATE) |
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE
Product
Name: SPAN 20
2.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Product
description. Sorbitan fatty acid ester
INCI
Name: Sorbitan stearate
Hazardous
Ingredients
Chemical
name EINECS Number % Symbol R-Phrases
Contains
no Hazardous Ingredients (2001/58/EC)
3.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Limited
toxicity data are available on this specific product; this health hazard
assessment is based on the
results
of screening tests.
Eye
contact This material may irritate human eyes following contact.
Skin
contact Unlikely to cause skin irritation in man.
Inhalation
Unlikely to be hazardous by inhalation.
Ingestion
Low oral toxicity, but ingestion may cause irritation of the
gastrointestinal tract.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye
contact Irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids
apart, for at least 10 minutes. Obtain medical
attention.
Skin
contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water.
If symptoms develop, obtain medical attention.
Inhalation
Remove patient from exposure. Obtain medical attention if ill effects
occur.
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water and give 200-300 ml
(half a pint) of water to drink. Obtain medical
attention
if ill effects occur.
Further
Medical Treatment Symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy as indicated.
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FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing
Media Water fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Unsuitable
Extinguishing Media None known
Special
fire-fighting protective equipment A self contained breathing
apparatus and suitable protective
clothing
must be worn in fire conditions.
Fire
and explosion hazards Combustible.
Explosion
data
Sensitivity
to mechanical impact: Not applicable
Sensitivity
to static discharge: Not applicable
6.ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE MEASURES
Personal
precautions Refer to section 8 for proper personal protective equipment
Environmental
precautions Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses.
Methods
for cleaning up Sweep up and shovel into waste drums or plastic bags.
Transfer to a container for disposal.
Wash
the spillage area clean with water and detergent.
Other
information Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must
be alerted to the appropriate regulatory body.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Prevent eye contact.
Do
not swallow.
Storage
Store in original containers.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure
limit values
Chemical
name
Exposure limit values
Dust
(Respirable
Dust)
4 mg/m³
Dust
(Total Inhalable
Dust)
10 mg/m³
Engineering
measures Provide adequate ventilation.
Eye
protection Good working practice suggests goggles should be worn.
Skin
protection Good working practice suggests gloves should be worn.
Respiratory
protection Respiratory protection is not required if good ventilation
is maintained
Other
Eyewash station in work area.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Values
are not product specifications.
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Color cream-tan
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Form waxy solid
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Odor No data.
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pH neutral
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Boiling point/boiling range (°C) > 100
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Flash Point (ºC) Estimated > 93 (closed
cup)
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Auto ignition Temperature (ºC) No data.
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Flammable Limits No data.
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Explosive Properties No data.
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Oxidizing Properties No data.
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Vapor Pressure (mmHg) <1
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Vapor Density No data.
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Specific Gravity approx 1
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Solubility in water Insoluble
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Solubility in other ingredients insoluble
in:, propylene glycol, cottonseed oil, ethanol, mineral oil, vegetable oil
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Partition Coefficient No data.
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Density (g/ml) No data.
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Melting point/melting range (°C) No data.
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Pour Point (ºC) approx 52.78
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Materials
to avoid Strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions
to avoid None known
Hazardous
decomposition products carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Hazardous
polymerization Will not occur
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The
toxicity data listed below are based on the results of screening tests on this
specific product.
Eye
contact Non-irritant to rabbit eyes. 30% In water
Skin
contact Non-irritant to rabbit skin.
Human
Patch testing suggests the material is unlikely to be a skin sensitizer.
Ingestion
Low acute toxicity.
LD50
rat 15.9 g/kg (30%)
Long
Term Exposure Chronic ingestion studies in animals have shown that
repeated doses produce no significant effects.
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This
environmental hazard assessment is based on information available on similar
substances.
Mobility
The product is essentially insoluble in water.
Persistence
and degradability The product, by analogy, is expected to be
substantially biodegradable in water.
Ecotoxicity
Expected to be of low toxicity to aquatic life.
Effect
on Effluent Treatment The product is anticipated to be substantially
removed in biological treatment processes.
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Methods
of Disposal Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or
national legislation.
Contaminated
packaging 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 before disposal.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not
classified in RID/ADR - ADNR - IMDG - ICAO/IATA-DGR.
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not
Classified as Dangerous for Supply/Use.
WGK
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Inventory
Status
EU
Compliant.
USA
Compliant.
Canada
Compliant.
Australia
Compliant.
Japan
Compliant.
China
Compliant.
Korea
Compliant.
Philippines
Compliant.
Switzerland
17051/frei
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OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared
by: Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
For questions contact: Blulux Laboratories
Pvt. Ltd.
79/66-B, I.H.I.Complex, Industrial Area, N.I.T. Faridabad,
Haryana-121001
TEL:
:++91-129-5021360, 2444433, 2237762
FAX:++ 91129-5027762 E-MAIL: blulux@rediffmail.com
The
statements contained herein are offered for informational purposes only and are
based upon technical data that Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. believes to be
accurate. It is intended for use only by persons having the necessary technical
skills and at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions and manner of use
are outside our control, we make NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR OTHERWISE.
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