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Substance key: 000000472194 Revision Date: 01.11.2019
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade name
Aristoflex Velvet
Material number: 248710
Use of the Substance/Mixture
Industry sector : Personal Care
Type of use : Thickener for emulsions
Identification of the company
Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH
Frankfurt am Main 65926, Germany
Telephone : +49 69 305 18000
Information about the substance/mixture
BU Industrial & Consumer Specialties
Product Stewardship
E-mail address:
[email protected] Emergency telephone number: 00800-5121 5121
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
GHS label elements
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Risk of dust explosion.
Does not require a hazard warning label, but the normal safety precautions for handling
chemicals must be observed.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance / Mixture : Substance
Substance name : A polymeric sulphonic acid , partially neutralized
CAS-No. : Not Assigned
Components
Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration (% w/w)
tert-Butyl alcohol 75-65-0 < 10
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
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Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled : If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Get medical advice/ attention.
In case of skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with soap and plenty
of water.
In case of eye contact : In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice.
If swallowed : Get medical attention immediately.
Most important symptoms : No symptoms known currently.
and effects, both acute and No hazards known at this time.
delayed
Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray jet
Alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable extinguishing : Dry powder
media Carbon dioxide (CO2)
High volume water jet
Specific hazards during : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be
firefighting produced such as:
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulphur dioxide
Ammonia
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Specific extinguishing : Wear suitable protective equipment.
methods
Special protective equipment : Self-contained breathing apparatus
for firefighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, : Wear suitable protective equipment.
protective equipment and Avoid dust formation.
emergency procedures Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
courses or the soil.
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Methods and materials for : Pick up mechanically. Rinse away rest with water.
containment and cleaning up Avoid dust formation.
Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
Risk of dust explosion.
Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local
regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on protection against : Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
fire and explosion Take precautionary measures against build-up of electrostatic
charges, e.g earthing during loading and off-loading
operations.
Dust can form an explosive mixture in air.
Advice on safe handling : Handle and open container with care.
Avoid dust formation.
Avoid dust accumulation in enclosed space.
Provide adequate ventilation.
Further information on : Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
storage conditions Protect from moisture.
hygroscopic
Protect from heat/overheating.
Materials to avoid : Do not store with alkalies
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Value type Control Basis
(Form of parameters /
exposure) Permissible
concentration
2-Methylpropan-2-ol 75-65-0 PEL (long 100 ppm SG OEL
term) 303 mg/m3
TWA 100 ppm ACGIH
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : Use respiratory protection in case of insufficient exhaust
ventilation or prolonged exposure
Particle-filtering half-mask according to DIN EN 149
Filter class FFP2
Hand protection
Remarks : Protective gloves complying with EN 374. Minimum thickness
(glove): not determined With solid dry substances permeation
is not to be expected, therefore the breakthrough-time for this
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protective glove has not been measured.
These types of protective gloves are offered by various
manufacturers. Please note the manufacturers´ detailed
statements, especially about the minimum thickness and the
minimum breakthrough time. Consider also the particular
working conditions under which the gloves are being used.
Eye protection : Safety glasses
Protective measures : Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Do not breathe dust.
Hygiene measures : Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals.
When using do not eat or drink.
Keep away from food and drink.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : powder
Colour : white
Odour : characteristic
Odour Threshold : not determined
pH : approx. 4 - 6 (20 °C)
Concentration: 1 g/l
Method: DIN EN 1262
Melting point : Decomposes before melting.
Boiling point : Not applicable
Flash point : Not applicable
Evaporation rate : Not applicable
Self-ignition : no data available
Burning number : 3
Local combustion without spreading
Upper explosion limit / upper : Not applicable
flammability limit
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Lower explosion limit / Lower : Not applicable
flammability limit
Vapour pressure : not determined
Relative vapour density : Not applicable
Density : not determined
Bulk density : 230 kg/m3Method: ISO 697
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : Gel formation (20 °C)
Solubility in other solvents : not determined
Solvent: fat
Partition coefficient: n- : Not applicable
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : Not applicable
Decomposition temperature : approx. 250 °C
Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic : not determined
Explosive properties : Not explosive
Method: Expert judgement
Oxidizing properties : The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing.
Method: Expert judgement
Molecular weight : 100 - 500 kg/mol
Dust explosion class : ST1 Capable of dust explosion
Metal corrosion rate : < 6.25 mm/a
Not corrosive to metals
Minimum ignition energy : 100 - 300 mJ
Particle size : 0.2 - 282.5 µm
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity : See section 10.3. "Possibility of hazardous reactions"
Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.
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Possibility of hazardous : Contact with strong bases liberates ammonia.
reactions
Conditions to avoid : Keep away from heat.
Incompatible materials : Alkalis
Hazardous decomposition : When handled and stored appropriately, no dangerous
products decomposition products are known
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Product:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 2,000 mg/kg
Method: OECD Test Guideline 401
LD50 (Rat): > 2,000 mg/kg
Method: OECD Test Guideline 423
Acute dermal toxicity : Remarks: no data available
Components:
tert-Butyl alcohol:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 3,500 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Product:
Species : Rabbit
Method : OECD Test Guideline 404
Result : No skin irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Product:
Species : rabbit eye
Result : No eye irritation
Method : OECD Test Guideline 405
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Product:
Test Type : Skin
Species : Guinea pig
Method : OECD Test Guideline 406
Result : non-sensitizing
: Skin
: Mouse
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: OECD Test Guideline 429
: non-sensitizing
Germ cell mutagenicity
Product:
Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: Bacterial reverse mutation assay
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
GLP: yes
Test Type: Bacterial reverse mutation assay
Test system: Escherichia coli
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
GLP: yes
Germ cell mutagenicity - : Not mutagenic in Ames Test
Assessment
Carcinogenicity
Product:
Carcinogenicity - : No information available.
Assessment
Reproductive toxicity
Product:
Reproductive toxicity - : No information available.
Assessment
No information available.
STOT - single exposure
Product:
Remarks : no data available
STOT - repeated exposure
Product:
Remarks : no data available
Repeated dose toxicity
Product:
Remarks : This information is not available.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Product:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Danio rerio (zebra fish)): > 1,000 mg/l
End point: mortality
Exposure time: 96 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 203
Remarks: By analogy with a product of similar composition
Toxicity to daphnia and other :
aquatic invertebrates Remarks: no data available
Toxicity to algae/aquatic :
plants Remarks: no data available
Toxicity to microorganisms : EC50 (activated sludge): > 3,200 mg/l
Method: OECD Test Guideline 209
Persistence and degradability
Product:
Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable.
Biodegradation: 7 %
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301B
Bioaccumulative potential
Product:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: no data available
Mobility in soil
Product:
Distribution among : Remarks: no data available
environmental compartments
Other adverse effects
Product:
Environmental fate and : Remarks: no data available
pathways
Results of PBT and vPvB : The substance is not identified as a PBT or as a vPvB
assessment substance.
Additional ecological : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
information courses or the soil.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
Waste from residues : Product should be taken to a suitable and authorized waste
disposal site in accordance with relevant regulations and if
necessary after consultation with the waste disposal operator
and/or the competent Authorities
Contaminated packaging : Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as
product waste
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA not restricted
IMDG not restricted
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
Observe national specific workplace risk prevention and health regulations.
Workplace Safety and Health Act and Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions)
Regulations: This product is subjected to the SDS, labelling, PEL and other requirements
in the Act/Regulations.
Environmental Protection and Management Act and : Not applicable
Environmental Protection and Management
(Hazardous Substances) Regulations
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Other information : Observe national and local legal requirements
Date format : dd.mm.yyyy
Full text of other abbreviations
ACGIH : USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
SG OEL : Singapore. Workplace Safety and Health Act - First Schedule
Permissible Exposure Limits of Toxic Substances
ACGIH / TWA : 8-hour, time-weighted average
SG OEL / PEL (long term) : Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) Long Term
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances; ANTT - National Agency for Transport by
Land of Brazil; ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CMR -
Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for
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Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECx - Concentration associated with
x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS - Emergency Schedule;
ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx - Concentration associated with
x% growth rate response; ERG - Emergency Response Guide; GHS - Globally Harmonized
System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer;
IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory
concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of Existing
Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO -
International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO -
International Organisation for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50
- Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test
population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified; Nch - Chilean Norm; NO(A)EC - No
Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level;
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate; NOM - Official Mexican Norm; NTP - National
Toxicology Program; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for
Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines
Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity
Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the
Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals;
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS - Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan
Chemical Substance Inventory; TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods; TSCA - Toxic
Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very
Bioaccumulative; WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
This information corresponds to the present state of our knowledge and is intended as a general
description of our products and their possible applications. Clariant makes no warranties, express
or implied, as to the information's accuracy, adequacy, sufficiency or freedom from defect and
assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. Any user of this product is
responsible for determining the suitability of Clariant's products for its particular application.
Nothing included in this information waives any of Clariant's General Terms and Conditions of
Sale, which control unless it agrees otherwise in writing. Any existing intellectual/industrial
property rights must be observed. Due to possible changes in our products and applicable
national and international regulations and laws, the status of our products could change. Material
Safety Data Sheets providing safety precautions, that should be observed when handling or
storing Clariant products, are available upon request and are provided in compliance with
applicable law. You should obtain and review the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet
information before handling any of these products. For additional information, please contact
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