Tea MSDS
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2. Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid. [Liquid.]
Odor : Ammoniacal.
OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
Emergency overview : WARNING!
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE TARGET
ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. DO NOT ADD NITRITES - MAY FORM
SUSPECTED CANCER CAUSING NITROSAMINES.
Irritating to eyes. Slightly irritating to the skin. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal
data. Wash thoroughly after handling.
GENERAL INFORMATION : Read the entire MSDS for a more thorough evaluation of the hazards.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
5. Fire-fighting measures
Flash point : Closed cup: 187.8°C (370°F)
Products of combustion : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon oxides
nitrogen oxides
Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Not suitable : None known.
Special exposure hazards : In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there
is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Preventive Measures : Conditions of use, adequacy of engineering or other control measures, and actual
exposures will dictate the need for specific protective devices at your workplace.
Engineering controls : Use local exhaust ventilation to maintain airborne concentrations below the TLV. Suitable
respiratory equipment should be used in cases of insufficient ventilation or where
operational procedures demand it. For guidance on engineering control measures refer
to publications such as the ACGIH current edition of 'Industrial Ventilation, a manual of
Recommended Practice.'
Personal protection
Eyes : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases
or dusts.
Skin : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.
Hands : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be
worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary.
11 . Toxicological information
Toxicity data
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name test Species Result Exposure
Diethanolamine LD50 Dermal Rabbit >5000 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat - Male, 700 to 2800 -
Female mg/kg
Triethanolamine LD50 Dermal Rabbit - Male, >5000 mg/kg -
Female
LD50 Oral Rat - Male, >5000 mg/kg -
Female
Conclusion/Summary : Triethanolamine: Causes tumors in rodents. Research has shown that the mechanism of
carcinogenicity is not relevant to humans.
Irritation/Corrosion
Conclusion/Summary : Diethanolamine: Causes tumors in rodents. Research has shown that the mechanism of
carcinogenicity is not relevant to humans.
Classification
11 . Toxicological information
Product/ingredient name ACGIH IARC EPA NIOSH NTP OSHA
Triethanolamine - 3 - - - -
Diethanolamine - 3 - - - -
12 . Ecological information
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Product/ingredient name test Result Species Exposure
Triethanolamine - Acute IC50 750 Algae 72 hours
mg/L
- Acute LC50 11.8 Fish 96 hours
mg/L
Diethanolamine - Acute EC50 110 Daphnia 48 hours
to 187 mg/L
- Acute IC50 2.5 to Algae 72 hours
798 mg/L
- Acute LC50 837 Fish 96 hours
mg/L
- Acute LC50 1460 Fish 96 hours
mg/L
- Acute LC50 1400 Fish 96 hours
mg/L
Biodegradability
Product/ingredient name test Result Dose Inoculum
Triethanolamine - 60 % - Readily - - -
28 days
Product/ingredient name Aquatic half-life Photolysis Biodegradability
Triethanolamine - - Readily
Diethanolamine - < 28 day(s). Readily
Bioaccumulative potential
Product/ingredient name LogPow BCF Potential
Triethanolamine -1.7 0.99 low
Diethanolamine -2.18 to -1.43 0.99 low
Environmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
13 . Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Dispose of
surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of
this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the
requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional
local authority requirements. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact
with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
14 . Transport information
Transportation Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC).
15 . Regulatory information
United States
HCS Classification : Irritating material
Target organ effects
U.S. Federal regulations : United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.
Components Concentration Section 304 CERCLA CERCLA Reportable Product Reportable
Hazardous Substance Quantity Quantity
Diethanolamine 15% Listed 100 667
Release of more than any reportable quantity to the environment in a 24 hour period requires notification to the
National Response Center (800-424-8802 or 202-426-2675).
This product does not contain nor is it manufactured with ozone depleting substances.
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
Form R - Reporting : Diethanolamine 111-42-2 15%
requirements
15 . Regulatory information
SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the MSDS shall
include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently redistributed.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR (Controlled Products
Regulations) and this MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) contains all the information required by the CPR.
16 . Other information
Label requirements : CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE TARGET
ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. DO NOT ADD NITRITES - MAY FORM
SUSPECTED CANCER CAUSING NITROSAMINES.
Hazardous Material : Health * 1
Information System (U.S.A.)
Fire hazard 1
Reactivity 0
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the manufacturing circumstances or other processes. Such hazards, toxicity and behaviour should be determined
by the user and made known to handlers, processors and end users.
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