octylphenol polyoxyethylene ether OP

Hazards type:Non-hazards

Human health hazards:

The steam pressure of the product is low,so there is no inhalation hazards.

Combustion hazards: combustible, non irritating

EYE CONTACT:

Get medical attention.  Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open.

SKIN CONTACT

Immediately wash with plenty of soap and water.  If symptoms develop, seek medical advice.

INGESTION

Get medical attention.  Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.  If conscious, washout mouth and

give water to drink.  If reflexive vomiting occurs, rinse mouth and repeat administration of water.

INHALATION

Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically.  If symptoms develop, seek medical advice.

FLASH POINT :  >200 °C

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Foam  Carbon dioxide  Dry powder  Other extinguishing agent suitable for Class B fires  For large fires, use

water spray or fog, thoroughly drenching the burning material.  Water mist maybe used to cool closed

containers.

UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Do not use water unless flooding amounts are available.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Low Fire Hazard; liquids may burn upon heating to temperatures at or above the flashpoint.  Empty    product containers may contain product residue.  Do not pressurize, cut, heat, weld, or expose containers to

flame or other sources of ignition.  May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions.

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING

In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

Restrict access to area as appropriate until clean-up operations are complete.  Use personal protective

equipment recommended in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection).  Stop or reduce any leaks if it is

safe to do so.  Ventilate spill area if possible.  Remove sources of ignition.

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP

SMALL SPILLS:  Soak up spill with absorbent material.  Place residues in a suitable, covered, properly

labeled container.  Wash affected area.  LARGE SPILLS:  Contain liquid using absorbent material, by digging

trenches or by diking.  Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums or tank truck for proper disposal.  Clean

contaminated surfaces with water or aqueous cleaning agents.  Contact an approved waste hauler for disposal of

contaminated recovered material.  Dispose of material in compliance with regulations indicated in Section 13

(Disposal Considerations).

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

Prevent material from entering sewers or waterways.

HANDLING

Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing.  Do not take internally.  Use with adequate ventilation.  Do not

breathe vapors/gases/dust.  Keep the containers closed when not in use.  Have emergency equipment (for fires,

spills, leaks, etc.) readily available.  Ensure all containers are labelled.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store in suitable labelled containers.  Store the containers tightly closed.  Store separately from oxidizers.

Store away from heat and sources of ignition.  Protect product from freezing.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

This product does not contain any substance that has an established exposure limit.

ENGINEERING MEASURES

General ventilation is recommended.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

GENERAL ADVICE

The use and choice of personal protection equipment is related to the hazard of the product, the workplace   and the way the product is handled. In general, werecommend as a minimum precaution that safety glasses with

side-shields and workclothes protecting arms, legs and body be used. In addition any person visiting an area

where this product is handled should at least wear safety glasses with side-shields.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

At ambient temperature none needed for vapour. If product is heated or if aerosol generation is likely, the   use of a half face filter mask is recommended.  An organic vapor cartridge with dust/mist prefilter maybe used. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection program including selection, fit

testing, training, maintenance and inspection.

HAND PROTECTION

Nitrile gloves, Butyl gloves, Neoprene gloves, PVC gloves

SKIN PROTECTION

See general advice.

EYE PROTECTION

Wear chemical splash goggles.

HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS

Use good work and personal hygiene practices to avoid exposure.  Consider the provision in the work area   of a safety shower and eyewash.  Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals. When handling this product

never eat, drink or smoke.

Main ingredients: octylphenol polyoxyethylene (5) ether

Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow oil

Freezing point: not available

Boiling point: not available

Solubility: dispersed in water.

Note: these physical properties are typical values of this product and may change.

STABILITY

Stable under normal conditions.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION

Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Avoid extremes of temperature.

MATERIALS TO AVOID

Contact with strong oxidizers (e.g. chlorine, peroxides, chromates, nitric acid, perchlorate, concentrated

oxygen, permanganate) may generate heat, fires, explosions and/or toxic vapors.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Under fire conditions:Oxides of carbon

Aquatic organism: slightly

Irritant: slightly

Sensitization: slightly

Mutagenicity: no

Teratogenicity: no

CARCINOGENICITY :

None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on

Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the American Conference of Governmental

Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).

HUMAN HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION :

Based on our hazard characterization, the potenairtial human hazard is:  Low

PERSISTENCY AND DEGRADATION

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): no

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION

Based on our hazard characterization, the potential environmental hazard is:  no

Dispose of wastes in an approved incinerator or waste treatment/disposal site, in accordance with all

applicable regulations. Do not dispose of wastes in local sewer or with normal garbage.

Empty drums should betaken for recycling, recovery, or disposal through a suitably qualified or  licensed

contractor.

Comply with local regulations.

Classification:  This product is not classified as hazardous

package demand:no special demand

package ：1000kg/IBC or 200 Kg/drum (Net weight).

The information in this section is for reference only and should not take the place of a shipping paper (bill

of lading) specific to an order.  Please note that the proper Shipping Name / Hazard Class may vary by

packaging, properties, and mode of transportation.

Security laws and rules: applicable

Law of environmental protection: applicable

This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information.  The product is to be used in applications consistent with our product literature.  Individuals handling this product should be informed of the

recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information.  For any other uses, exposures

should be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training programs can be established to insure

safe workplace operations.  Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.