SAFETY DATA SHEET

(according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC)

CRODASINIC HT

Version 1.2
Revision Date 27.10.2005

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name CRODASINIC HT

Product code ST04736

Use of the Formulated product

Substance/Preparation

Company Croda Europe Ltd

Cowick Hall, Snaith,
Goole
East Riding of Yorkshire
DN14 9AA
GB

Telephone no. +441405860551

Fax no. +441405860205

Emergency telephone no. EUROPE: 00 32 3575 5555 .

(24h) USA: Medical Emergency (24hr.): (888) 456-6218 .
Transportation Emergency Involving Chemical Spills, Leaks, Fires, or
Accidents (24 hr.): (800) 424-9300 .
ASIA PACIFIC: 24 hr Toll Free Number: +800 ALERTSGS (+800-2537-
8747) // 24 hr Singapore Exchange Number: +65 6542-9595

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterization Aqueous blend of surfactants

Classification & R-phrase(s) Xi
R38, R41

Hazardous components
[For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.]

Chemical Name CAS-No. EINECS-No. Classification R-phrase(s) % W/W

Myristyl dimethyl amine 3332-27-2 222-059-3 Xi R38, R41 > 10.0 - < 25.0
oxide

Sodium N- 137-16-6 205-281-5 Xi R41 > 5.0 - < 10.0

Lauroylsarcosinate

[Components with exposure limit(s) - see section 8]

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Specific hazards Irritating to skin.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a
physician.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Seek medical advice.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing The product itself does not burn.

media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances
and the surrounding environment.

Special protective Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
equipment for fire-fighters

Special exposure hazards in Hazardous decomposition products - see section 10.

a fire

Further information Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.

Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material. Shovel into suitable container for
disposal. After cleaning, flush away traces with water.

Further information Contaminated surfaces will be extremely slippery.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Provide adequate ventilation. For personal protection see section 8.

Storage Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal protective equipment

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The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the manufacturer/supplier.

Hygiene measures General industrial hygiene practice.

Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields

Hand protection PVC or other plastic material gloves, Nitrile

rubber gloves

Respiratory protection No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.

Skin and body protection lightweight protective clothing

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid
Colour colourless
Odour Characteristic

Flash point Not applicable

Density 0.95 - 1.00 g/cm3 at 45 °C

Water solubility Completely soluble

pH 7.0 - 8.0 at 5%
(as aqueous solution)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid None known.

Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous reactions No hazards to be specially mentioned.

Hazardous decomposition After evaporation of water, combustion will generate:

products Carbon oxides (COx), nitrogen oxides (NOx)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

[Remarks]

Acute oral toxicity LD50 (rat) > 5,000 mg/kg

Skin irritation Irritating to skin.

Eye irritation Irritating to eyes.

Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Further information No data is available on the product itself.

Information given is based on data on the
components and the toxicology of similar
products.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

[Remarks]

Biodegradability Readily biodegradable

Regulation (EC) No.648/2004 The surfactant(s) contained in this preparation

on Detergents complies(comply) with the biodegradability criteria
as laid down in Regulation (EC) No.648/2004 on
detergents. Data to support this assertion are
held at the disposal of the competent authorities
of the Member States and will be made available
to them, at their direct request or at the request of
a detergent manufacturer.

Biochemical Oxygen 130 mg/l (5 d) [Myristyl dimethyl amine

Demand (BOD) oxide]

Toxicity to fish LC50 (Brachydanio rerio (Zebra fish)) 1.7 mg/l [Myristyl dimethyl amine
oxide]

Water contaminating class Kenn-Nr: 3177

(Germany) Stoffbezeichnung: N,N-Dimethyltetradecylamin-N-
oxid; Status der Einstufung: Einstufung nach
Anhang 3; Wassergefährdungsklasse (WGK): 2
WGK 2 - water endangering

Kenn-Nr: 2469
Stoffbezeichnung: Natrium-2-
[methyloleoylamino]ethan-1-sulfonat Status der
Einstufung: Einstufung nach Anhang 3
Wassergefährdungsklasse (WGK): 1
WGK 1 - slightly water endangering

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product / Contaminated In accordance with local and national regulations.

packaging

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification & labelling 1999/45/EC

according to EEC Directive

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Indication of Danger /
Symbol(s):

Xi - Irritant - -

R-phrase(s) R38 Irritating to skin.

R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.

S-phrase(s) S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with

plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty
of soap and water.
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Version 1.2 / English

Revision Date 27.10.2005

MSDS regenerated to correct page size error caused by upgrade from

Additions, Deletions, Word 97 to Word 2003., Change to Spanish emergency number., Addition
Revisions of detergents regulation data in section 12

Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous versions.

Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:

Chemical Name R-phrase(s)

Myristyl dimethyl amine oxide R38 - Irritating to skin. R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Sodium N-Lauroylsarcosinate R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless
specified in the text.

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