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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Trade name
PRODUCT CODE
CHEMICAL FAMILY
:
:
:
TEGO AIREX 940
206985
Solution of polymeric substances
Information on
manufacturer/supplier
:
Evonik Industries AG
Werk Tego
Goldschmidtstr. 100
Essen, 05 45127
Emergency telephone
number (24h)
:
Telephone:
CHEMTREC
CANUTEC
Non-Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
(613) 996-6666
(800) 732-5616
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components
Benzene, 1,3,5-trimethylBenzene, dimethylBenzene, 1,2,4-trimethyl
4-Heptanone, 2,6-dimethylNaphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy
Diisobutylcarbinol
CAS-No.
108-67-8
1330-20-7
95-63-6
108-83-8
64742-82-1
108-82-7
Concentration [%]
>= 0.1 - < 0.5
< 0.5
>= 1 - < 2.5
>= 25 - < 50
>= 25 - < 50
>= 25 - < 50
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Physical Appearance
Form
Colour
Odour
Water solubility
:
:
:
:
pH
:
Liquid
colourless to brown
mild
insoluble
not measured
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Potential health effects
Immediate concerns
:
Flammable.
Irritating to respiratory system.
Toxic for aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
Eyes
:
No harmful effects have been reported upon contact with the
eyes.
Skin
:
Can cause irritation which may be severe on prolonged
contact. Repeated contact can cause defatting, cracking and
dermatitis.
Ingestion
:
Aspiration can lead to respiratory tract or lung damage.
Inhalation
:
Irritating to respiratory system.
Primary routes of entry
:
Eyes, Skin, Inhalation, Ingestion
Target organs
:
Eyes, Skin, Respiratory Tract
Carcinogenicity
:
Not listed by NTP, IARC, ACGIH, or OSHA as a carcinogen.
Eyes
:
In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of
water. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Skin
:
In case of contact with skin wash off with soap and water.
Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists.
Ingestion
:
drink large quantities of water; do not induce vomiting. consult
a physician immediately.
Inhalation
:
Ensure supply of fresh air.
In the event of symptoms seek medical advice.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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Notes to physician
Symptoms
:
Depending on the dose inhalation and/or ingestion may cause:
headache, inebriation, unconsciousness.
Prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation and/or
dermatitis.
Treatment
:
If swallowed, in the event of vomiting, risk of product entering
the lungs.
General advice
:
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point
:
115 °F
Autoignition temperature
:
not measured
Upper Explosion limits
:
not measured
Lower explosion limit
:
not measured
Suitable extinguishing
media
:
foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water spray.
Extinguishing media which
must not be used for safety
reasons
:
Full water jet
Products in case of fire
:
In the event of fire the following can be released:
- carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Under certain conditions of combustion traces of other toxic
substances cannot be excluded
Further information
:
Collect contaminated firefighting water separately, must not be
discharged into the drains.
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
:
Do not inhale explosion and/or combustion gases
Use self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous decomposition
products
:
None with proper storage and handling.
OSHA flammable class
:
Combustible Liquid, Class II
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Methods for cleaning up /
taking up
:
Small spills :
Take up with absorbent material (Sand, Universal Binder).
Take up absorbent material. When absorbed, sweep or
otherwise collect and dispose of properly.
Release Notes :
US regulations require reporting spills of this material that could reach any surface waters
In case of accident or road spill notify :
Telephone:
(800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC USA
(613) 996-6666
CANUTEC Canada
CHEMTREC (other countries) (International code)+1-202-483-7616
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
General Procedures Handling
Advice on safe handling
:
Provide good ventilation of working area (local exhaust
ventilation if necessary).
Advice on protection
against fire and explosion
:
Keep away from sources of ignition
Take precautionary measures against electrostatic loading.
Cool endangered containers by water spray
Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air
:
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
Storage
Further information
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
OSHA hazardous components (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Components
CAS-No.
Base
Type
Value
Note
Naphtha (petroleum),
hydrodesulfurized
heavy
64742-82-1
US. ACGIH
Threshold Limit
Values
Time Weighted 100 ppm
Average
(TWA):
Benzene, dimethyl-
1330-20-7
US. ACGIH
Threshold Limit
Values
Time Weighted 100 ppm
Average
(TWA):
Benzene, dimethyl-
1330-20-7
US. ACGIH
Threshold Limit
Values
Short
Term 150 ppm
Exposure Limit
(STEL):
Benzene, 1,2,4trimethyl
95-63-6
US. ACGIH
Threshold Limit
Values
Time Weighted 25 ppm
Average
(TWA):
4-Heptanone, 2,6dimethyl-
108-83-8
US. ACGIH
Threshold Limit
Values
Time Weighted 25 ppm
Average
(TWA):
Benzene, 1,3,5trimethyl-
108-67-8
US. ACGIH
Threshold Limit
Values
Time Weighted 25 ppm
Average
(TWA):
Naphtha (petroleum),
hydrodesulfurized
heavy
64742-82-1
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Recommended
exposure limit
(REL):
350 mg/m3
Naphtha (petroleum),
hydrodesulfurized
heavy
64742-82-1
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Benzene, dimethyl-
1330-20-7
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Ceiling
Limit
Value
and
Time Period (if 1,800 mg/m3
specified):
Recommended 100 ppm
exposure limit
(REL):
435 mg/m3
Benzene, dimethyl-
1330-20-7
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Short
Term 150 ppm
Exposure Limit
655 mg/m3
(STEL):
Benzene, dimethyl-
1330-20-7
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Recommended 100 ppm
exposure limit
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Hazards
(REL):
435 mg/m3
Benzene, dimethyl-
1330-20-7
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Short
Term 150 ppm
Exposure Limit
(STEL):
655 mg/m3
Benzene, dimethyl-
1330-20-7
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Recommended 100 ppm
exposure limit
435 mg/m3
(REL):
Benzene, dimethyl-
1330-20-7
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Short
Term 150 ppm
Exposure Limit
(STEL):
655 mg/m3
Benzene, 1,2,4trimethyl
95-63-6
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Recommended 25 ppm
exposure limit
125 mg/m3
(REL):
4-Heptanone, 2,6dimethyl-
108-83-8
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Recommended 25 ppm
exposure limit
150 mg/m3
(REL):
Benzene, 1,3,5trimethyl-
108-67-8
US. NIOSH: Pocket
Guide to Chemical
Hazards
Recommended 25 ppm
exposure limit
125 mg/m3
(REL):
Naphtha (petroleum),
hydrodesulfurized
heavy
64742-82-1
PEL:
Benzene, dimethyl-
1330-20-7
US. OSHA Table Z1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29
CFR 1910.1000)
US. OSHA Table Z1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29
CFR 1910.1000)
US. OSHA Table Z1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29
CFR 1910.1000)
4-Heptanone, 2,6dimethyl-
108-83-8
500 ppm
2,900 mg/m3
PEL:
100 ppm
435 mg/m3
PEL:
50 ppm
290 mg/m3
Personal protective equipment
General protective
measures
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Do not inhale gases/vapours/aerosols.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin
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Hygiene measures
:
Do not eat, drink or smoke when working.
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and after work.
Use barrier skin cream.
Respiratory protection
:
in case of formation of vapours/aerosols:
Short term: filter apparatus, Filter A-P2
Hand protection
:
protective gloves made of fluorinated rubber (FKM, e.g. Viton)
Eye protection
:
safety glasses
Protective clothing
:
protective clothing
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form
Colour
Odour
State of aggregation
:
:
:
:
Liquid
colourless to brown
mild
Liquid
Melting temperature
:
not measured
Boiling temperature
:
not measured
Vapour pressure
:
not measured
Density
:
0.811 g/cm3
Water solubility
:
insoluble
pH
:
not measured
Viscosity, kinematic
:
< 7 mm2/s
Volatile organic compound
:
689.56 g/l
5.75 Lb/Gal
percentage volatile: 85.14 %
Percent Water:0.16 %
percent non-volatile: 14.86 %
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Thermal decomposition
:
Not measured
Hazardous reactions
:
Reactions with oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition
products
:
None with proper storage and handling.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute inhalation toxicity
:
The results based on calculation as per chapter 3.1.3.6
Directive 1272/2008/EC are above the classification limits.
Note
:
Irritating to respiratory system
Aspiration can lead to respiratory tract or lung damage
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Due to the composition of the product it cannot be excluded:
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Further ecological information
Ecological notes
:
Do not allow to enter soil, waterways or waste water canal.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Product disposal and
disposal requirements
:
In accordance with local authority regulations, take to special
waste incineration plant
Contaminated packaging
:
If empty contaminated containers are recycled or disposed of,
the receiver must be informed about possible hazards.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Sea transport
IMDG:
Class
UN-No
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PG
MFAG
EmS
Proper shipping name
Hazard release
Label
:
:
:
:
:
:
III
F-E S-E
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
petroleum distillates Diisobutyl ketone
3
Marine pollutant
Air transport
ICAO/IATA:
Class
UN-No
PG
Proper shipping name
Hazard release
Label
:
:
:
:
:
:
3
1993
III
Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
petroleum distillates Diisobutyl ketone
3
DOT (Department of Transportation)
CFR Road:
Class
UN-No
PG
Proper shipping name
Correct technical name
Label
:
:
:
:
:
:
3
1993
III
Flammable liquids, n.o.s.
petroleum distillates Diisobutyl ketone
3
Marine pollutant
CFR Rail:
Class
UN-No
PG
Proper shipping name
Correct technical name
Label
:
:
:
:
:
:
3
1993
III
Flammable liquids, n.o.s.
petroleum distillates Diisobutyl ketone
3
Marine pollutant
CANADA Transport of Dangerous goods
TDG Road:
Class
UN-No
PG
Proper shipping name
Correct technical name
Label
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:
:
:
:
:
3
1993
III
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
petroleum distillates Diisobutyl ketone
3
Marine pollutant
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TDG Rail:
Class
UN-No
PG
Proper shipping name
Correct technical name
Label
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:
:
:
:
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3
1993
III
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
petroleum distillates Diisobutyl ketone
3
Marine pollutant
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States
SARA Section 311/312
:
Fire: Yes
Pressure generating: No
Reactivity: No
Acute: Yes
Chronic: No
SARA Sections
:
SECTION 313
Notification : No
This product contains no SARA Title III, Section 313 listed
chemicals.
Notification Status
:
TSCA
Notification : Yes
All intentional ingredients are listed in the TSCA Inventory or
comply with TSCA Polymer Exemption critieria per 40 CFR
723.
State regulations
:
MASS. RIGHT TO KNOW
Notification : Yes
RHODE ISLAND RTK
Notification : Yes
NEW JERSEY RTK
Notification : Yes
PENNSYLVANIA RTK
Notification : Yes
California Proposition 65
Statement
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Notification : No
This product does not contain any substance(s) which are
defined by the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive effects.
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Canada
:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION
Class B, Division 3, Combustible Liquid
Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B
This product contains component(s) that are listed on the
WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List.
Components
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized
heavy
Benzene, dimethylBenzene, 1,2,4-trimethyl
4-Heptanone, 2,6-dimethylBenzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl-
Notification Status
CAS-No.
64742-82-1
1330-20-7
95-63-6
108-83-8
108-67-8
:
Canadian Environmental Protection Act
DSL
Notification : Yes
All intentional ingredients are listed on the DSL (Domestic
Substance List) or have been notified pursuant to the NSN
regulations.
:
Fire : 2
Health : 2
Physical Hazard : 0
Protection : X
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Codes
Other information :
Comply with national laws regulating employee instruction.
Manufacturer disclaimer
:
While the information and recommendations contained herein
are believed to be accurate, we make no warranty with respect
hereto and disclaim all liability from reliance thereon
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