Safety Data Sheet
Sasfroth 10
Version 1.10
Revision Date 19.04.2012
1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Trade name
Sasfroth 10
Synonyms
Sasfroth 10
Product code
3283
Company
Sasol Solvents
A Division of Sasol Chemical Industries
2 Sturdee Avenue
Rosebank
2196
Republic of South Africa
Information (Product safety) Telephone: +27 11 280 0000 Fax: +27 11 280 0198
E-mail address msds.info@sasol.com
Emergency telephone
number
Europe, Israel, Africa, Americas
Middle East, Arabic African
countries
Asia Pacific
China
South Africa
Australia
+44 (0)1235 239 670
+44 (0)1235 239 671
+65 3158 1074
+86 10 5100 3039
+27 (0)17 610 4444
+61 2 9032 0460
2. Hazards identification
Identification of the risks
R22
Harmful if swallowed.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Preparation on the base:
hexan-1-ol
Contents: 25.98 %W/W
CAS-No. 111-27-3
Symbol(s) Xn
Index-No. 603-059-00-6
R-phrase(s) -R22
EC-No. 203-852-3
1-pentanol
Contents: 9.53 %W/W
CAS-No. 71-41-0
Symbol(s) Xn
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Index-No. 603-200-00-1
EC-No. 200-752-1
R-phrase(s) -R10 -R20 -R37 -R66
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Cyclohexanol
Contents: 7.65 %W/W
CAS-No. 108-93-0
Symbol(s) Xn
Index-No. 603-009-00-3
EC-No. 203-630-6
R-phrase(s) -R20/22 -R37/38
2-methylcyclohexanol, mixed isomers
Contents: 1.27 %W/W
CAS-No. 583-59-5
Symbol(s) Xn
Index-No. 603-010-00-9
R-phrase(s) -R20
EC-No. 209-512-0
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
4. First aid measures
General advice
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where
possible).
Inhalation
Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. In
case of shortness of breath, give oxygen. If breathing is irregular
or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Call a physician
immediately.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of running water, also under the
eyelids, for at least 15 minutes Remove contact lenses. If eye
irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Ingestion
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label. Do not induce vomiting without medical
advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
5. Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing
media
Water spray, Dry powder, Foam
Specific hazards during
firefighting
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Special protective
equipment for firefighters
Further information
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Standard procedure for chemical fires. In the event of fire, cool
tanks with water spray.
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6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Do not breathe vapours or
spray mist. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from
sources of ignition - No smoking.
Environmental
precautions
Avoid subsoil penetration. Do not flush into surface water or
sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid
binder, universal binder, sawdust). The material taken up must
be disposed of in accordance with regulations.
7. Handling and storage
Handling
Safe handling advice
Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
No special protective measures against fire required.
Advice on protection
against fire and explosion
Storage
Requirements for storage Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
areas and containers
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Components with workplace control parameters
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
EUROPEAN OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Personal protective equipment
Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141)
Respiratory protection
Hand protection
Eye protection
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Solvent-resistant gloves
Safety glasses with side-shields
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Skin and body protection
Protective suit, Safety shoes
Hygiene measures
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.
Protective measures
Wear suitable protective equipment.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form
Liquid
State of matter
Liquid; at 20 °C; 1,013 hPa
Colour
Clear, colourless amber
Odour
Alcohol-like
pH
7; Neutral
Melting point/range
-40 °C
Boiling point/boiling
range
140 °C
Flash point
57 °C; Closed cup
Density
0.85 g/cm ; 20 °C
Water solubility
Partly soluble
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
No data available
Solubility in other
solvents
Medium: Diethylether; Soluble
Solubility in other
solvents
Medium: Methanol; Soluble
Solubility in other
solvents
Medium: acetone-like; Soluble
Solubility in other
solvents
Medium: n-octanol; slightly soluble
Viscosity, dynamic
1.32 mPa.s; 20 °C
3
10. Stability and reactivity
Materials to avoid
Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents
Hazardous
decomposition products
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Carbon monoxide
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11. Toxicological information
Acute oral toxicity
Hexanol:
LD50 rat: 720 mg/kg; literature value
n-Pentanol:
LD50 rat: 370 mg/kg; literature value
Acute inhalation toxicity
n-Pentanol:
LCLo rat: 14,000 mg/m3; literature value; 6 h
Acute dermal toxicity
Hexanol:
LD50 rabbit: 3,100 mg/kg; literature value
n-Pentanol:
LDLo rabbit: 4,490 mg/kg; literature value
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish
Hexanol:
LC50 Pimephales promelas: 97.5 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
13. Disposal considerations
Product
In accordance with local and national regulations.
Contaminated packaging
Packaging that cannot be cleaned must be disposed of in the
same way as the material itself.
14. Transport information
ADR
RID
ADNR
IMDG
ICAO/IATA
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UN number: 1987; Class: 3; Packaging group: III; F1; Description
of the goods: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(hexanols, pentanols)
UN number: 1987; Class: 3; Packaging group: III; F1; Description
of the goods: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(hexanols, pentanols)
UN number: 1987; Class: 3; Packaging group: III; F1; Description
of the goods: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(hexanols, pentanols)
UN number: 1987; Class: 3; EmS: F-E, S-D; Packaging group:
III; Description of the goods: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(hexanols, pentanols)
UN number : 1987; Class: 3; Packaging group: III; Description of
the goods: Alcohols, n.o.s.
(hexanols, pentanols)
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15. Regulatory information
Labelling
Regulatory base
1999/45/EC
Symbol(s)
Xn: Harmful
R-phrase(s)
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
S-phrase(s)
S 7/9: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated
place.
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection.
S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as
hazardous waste.
S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
Hazardous components
which must be listed on
the label
hexan-1-ol
16. Other information
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
R10
R20
R20/22
R22
R37
R37/38
R66
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Flammable.
Harmful by inhalation.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Harmful if swallowed.
Irritating to respiratory system.
Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
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All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this SDS in accordance with ISO 11014 and ANSIZ400.1.1993.
The SDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental hazards, at the date of issue, to
facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the workplace. Since Sasol and its subsidiaries
cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the product may be handled, used and received in the
workplace, it remains the obligation of each user, receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this SDS in the
context within which the product will be received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or
receiver must ensure that the necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This
does not substitute the need or requirement for any relevant risk assessments to be conducted. It further
remains the responsibility of the receiver, handler or user to communicate such information to all relevant parties
that may be involved in the receipt, use or handling of the product.
Although all reasonable efforts were exercised in the compilation of this SDS, Sasol does not expressly warrant
the accuracy or assume any liability for the incompleteness of the information contained herein or any advice
given. The product is sold and risk passes in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale.
The MSDS was created by: F. SHAI
The MSDS was approved by: M. HUYSER
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