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1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II, as amended by Commission Regulation (EU)

2015/830 - United Kingdom (UK)

SAFETY DATA SHEET

EMPICOL® LZ/N
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/
undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Product name : EMPICOL® LZ/N
CAS number : 68955-19-1
Product code : AC-000688
Internal code : AC-000688
Product description : UVCB
Product type : Powder.
Synonyms : SDA 16-062-04; Sodium mono-C12-18-alkyl sulphate; SODIUM C12-18 ALKYL
SULFATE; Sulfuric acid monoalkyl(C=12-18) esters, sodium salts; C12-18 FATTY
ALCOHOL SULFATE-SODIUM; Mono-C12-18-alkylsulfate, sodium salts;
SULFATES, MONO-C12-18-ALKYLESTERS, SODIUM SALTS; Sodium mono-
C12-18-alkyl sulfate
Chemical name : Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium salts
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses
Industrial applications: Surfactant. COMPANY NAME
COMPANY ADDRESS
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier : Innospec Limited
Innospec Manufacturing Park
Oil Sites Road
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire CH65 4EY
United Kingdom
Telephone no.: : +44 (0)151 355 3611 (24/7)
Fax no. : +44 (0)151 356 2349
e-mail address of person : sdsinfo@innospecinc.com
responsible for this SDS
NON-emergency enquiries : corporatecommunications@innospecinc.com
1.4 Emergency telephone number
In Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and South America
24 hour / 7 day emergency response for our products is
provided by the NCEC CARECHEM 24 global network

The main regional centres are listed here in Section 1. Other local contact numbers for specific language
support in Asia Pacific are listed in Section 16.

Country information Emergency telephone Location

number

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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/

undertaking
Europe ( all countries, all languages ) : +44 (0) 1235 239 670 London, UK
Middle East, Africa ( Arabic, French, English ) : +44 (0) 1235 239 671 Lebanon
Middle East, Africa ( French, Portuguese, English ) : +44 (0) 1235 239 670 London UK
Asia Pacific ( all countries except China ) : +65 3158 1074 Singapore
China : +86 10 5100 3039 Beijing China
South America ( all countries except Brazil and Mexico ) : +1 215 207 0061 Philadelphia USA
Brazil : +55 11 3197 5891 Brazil
Mexico : +52 555 004 8763 Mexico
In USA, Canada and North America, 24 h/7 days of emergency response for our product is provided by the
CHEMTREC(R) Emergency Call Center based in the USA.

Country information : Emergency telephone number

USA : 800 424 9300
Canada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands : +1 800 424 9300
In case of difficulty using the toll-free number, or for : +1 703 527 3887
ships at sea, call
See section 16.

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Product definition : UVCB
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
Skin Irrit. 2, H315
Eye Dam. 1, H318
Aquatic Chronic 3, H412
See Section 16 for the full text of the H statements declared above.
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

2.2 Label elements

Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H318 - Causes serious eye damage.
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Supplemental label : Not applicable.
elements
Precautionary statements
General : Not applicable.
Prevention : P280 - Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection.
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
Response : P305 + P351 + P310 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.
Storage : Not applicable.

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Disposal : P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional,
national and international regulations.
Hazardous ingredients : Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium salts
Special packaging requirements
Containers to be fitted : Not applicable.
with child-resistant
fastenings
Tactile warning of danger : Not applicable.
2.3 Other hazards
P: Not available. B: Not available. T: No.
Other hazards which do : May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed.
not result in classification

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance/mixture : UVCB
Classification
Product/ingredient name Identifiers % Regulation (EC) No. Type
1272/2008 [CLP]
Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-18-alkyl REACH #: 01-2119490225-39 60 - Skin Irrit. 2, H315 [A]
esters, sodium salts EC: 273-257-1 100 Eye Dam. 1, H318
CAS: 68955-19-1 Aquatic Chronic 3, H412
See Section 16 for the full text of
the H statements declared above.

Additional information

Type
[A] Constituent
[B] Impurity
[C] Stabilising additive
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Our REACH (pre-) registrations DO NOT cover the following:
1. The manufacture of these products by our company outside the EU unless covered by the Only Representative provisions, and
2. The importation of these products into Europe by other companies. Re-importation by other companies is not covered by our (pre-) registrations
Customers and other third parties importing and/or re-importing our products into Europe will need either:
- Their own (pre-) registration for substances contained in the imported product, or constituent monomers (imported above 1 tonne per year and >2%
by weight) in the case of imported polymers, or
- In the case of importation only, to make use of the "Only Representative" provisions, if available.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
Eye contact : Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.
Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician.
Inhalation : Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Remove
victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is
suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask
or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if
respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.
It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention
immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie,
belt or waistband.

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SECTION 4: First aid measures

Skin contact : Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Flush
contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear
gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be treated
promptly by a physician. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly
before reuse.
Ingestion : Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Remove
dentures if any. Wash out mouth with water. Stop if the exposed person feels sick
as vomiting may be dangerous. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so
by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit
does not enter the lungs. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in
recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it
is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate
mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person
providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing
thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Potential acute health effects
Eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
Inhalation : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure
limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs.
Skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain
watering
redness
Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain or irritation
redness
blistering may occur
Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
stomach pains

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large
quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
Specific treatments : No specific treatment.

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing : Use dry chemical powder.
media
Unsuitable extinguishing : Avoid high pressure media which could cause the formation of a potentially
media explosible dust-air mixture.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazards from the : Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. This material is harmful to
substance or mixture aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fire water contaminated with this material must
be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.
Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
decomposition products carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
sulfur oxides
metal oxide/oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective actions : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
for fire-fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without
suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk.
Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
equipment for fire-fighters breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves)
conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for
chemical incidents.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
personnel Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Shut off all ignition sources.
No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Do not breathe dust. Provide
adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
For emergency responders : If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any
information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the
information in "For non-emergency personnel".

6.2 Environmental : Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
precautions and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful
to the environment if released in large quantities.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Small spill : Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof
equipment. Avoid dust generation. Using a vacuum with HEPA filter will reduce
dust dispersal. Place spilled material in a designated, labeled waste container.
Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

Large spill : Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof
equipment. Approach the release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water
courses, basements or confined areas. Avoid dust generation. Do not dry sweep.
Vacuum dust with equipment fitted with a HEPA filter and place in a closed, labeled
waste container. Avoid creating dusty conditions and prevent wind dispersal.
Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

6.4 Reference to other : See Section 1 for emergency contact information.

sections See Section 8 for information on appropriate personal protective equipment.
See Section 13 for additional waste treatment information.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses in Section 1 should be
consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Do not get in
eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. Avoid release to
the environment. Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid all possible
sources of ignition (spark or flame). Prevent dust accumulation. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible
material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Electrical equipment and lighting
should be protected to appropriate standards to prevent dust coming into contact
with hot surfaces, sparks or other ignition sources. Take precautionary measures
against electrostatic discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static
electricity during transfer by earthing and bonding containers and equipment before
transferring material. Empty containers retain product residue and can be
hazardous. Do not reuse container.
Advice on general : Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is
occupational hygiene handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before
eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective
equipment before entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional
information on hygiene measures.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved
area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-
ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10) and food and
drink. Store locked up. Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing
materials. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers
that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent
leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to
avoid environmental contamination.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Recommendations : Not available.
Industrial sector specific : Not available.
solutions

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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses in Section 1 should be
consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
No exposure limit value known.
Recommended monitoring : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace
procedures atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness
of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory
protective equipment. Reference should be made to monitoring standards, such as
the following: European Standard EN 689 (Workplace atmospheres - Guidance for
the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents for comparison with
limit values and measurement strategy) European Standard EN 14042 (Workplace
atmospheres - Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment
of exposure to chemical and biological agents) European Standard EN 482
(Workplace atmospheres - General requirements for the performance of procedures
for the measurement of chemical agents) Reference to national guidance
documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances will also be
required.
DNELs/DMELs
Product/ingredient name Type Exposure Value Population Effects
Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-18-alkyl DNEL Long term Dermal 4060 mg/ Workers Systemic
esters, sodium salts kg bw/day
DNEL Long term 285 mg/m³ Workers Systemic
Inhalation
DNEL Long term Dermal 2440 mg/ Consumers Systemic
kg bw/day
DNEL Long term 85 mg/m³ Consumers Systemic
Inhalation
DNEL Long term Oral 24 mg/kg Consumers Systemic
bw/day
PNECs
Product/ingredient name Type Compartment Detail Value Method Detail
Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-18-alkyl - Fresh water 0.098 mg/l Assessment Factors
esters, sodium salts
- Marine water 0.0098 mg/l Assessment Factors
- Sewage Treatment 6.8 mg/l Assessment Factors
Plant
- Marine water sediment 0.345 mg/kg dwt Equilibrium Partitioning
- Intermittent release 0.15 mg/l Assessment Factors
- Fresh water sediment 3.45 mg/kg dwt Equilibrium Partitioning
- Soil 0.631 mg/kg dwt Equilibrium Partitioning

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering : Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas,
controls vapour or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other
engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any
recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas,
vapour or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof
ventilation equipment.
Individual protection measures

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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and
safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Eye/face protection : 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. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn,
unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash
goggles and/or face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be
required instead.
Skin protection
Hand protection : 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. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer,
check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It
should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be
different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of
several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately
estimated.
Body protection : 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.
Other skin protection : Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures 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 protection : Based on the hazard and potential for exposure, select a respirator that meets the
appropriate standard or certification. Respirators must be used according to a
respiratory protection program to ensure proper fitting, training, and other important
aspects of use.
Environmental exposure : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process
equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Physical state : Solid. [Powder.]
Colour : White.
Odour : Characteristic.
Odour threshold : Not available.
pH : 9.5 to 11 [Conc. (% w/w): 1%]
Melting point/freezing point : Not available.
Initial boiling point and : >100°C (>212°F)
boiling range
Flash point : Closed cup: Not applicable.
Evaporation rate : Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not available.
Burning time : Not available.
Burning rate : 1.19 to 1.81 mm/s

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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Upper/lower flammability or : Not available.
explosive limits
Vapour pressure : Not available.
Vapour density : Not available.
Relative density : Not available.
Density : 0.5 g/cm³
Solubility(ies) : Soluble in the following materials: cold water, hot water.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/ : Not available.
water
Auto-ignition temperature : Lowest known value: 220°C (428°F) (Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-18-alkyl esters,
sodium salts).
Decomposition temperature : Not available.
Viscosity : Not applicable.
Explosive properties : Not available.
Oxidising properties : Not available.

9.2 Other information

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

10.2 Chemical stability : The product is stable.

10.3 Possibility of : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
hazardous reactions

10.4 Conditions to avoid : Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid all possible sources of ignition
(spark or flame). Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges.
To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by earthing and
bonding containers and equipment before transferring material. Prevent dust
accumulation.

10.5 Incompatible materials : Reactive or incompatible with the following materials:

oxidizing materials

10.6 Hazardous : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
decomposition products should not be produced.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Test Species Result Dose
Sulfuric acid, mono- OECD 402 Acute Dermal Rat LD50 Dermal >2000 mg/kg -
C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium Toxicity
salts
- Rat LD50 Oral 4010 mg/kg -
Irritation/Corrosion

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SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Product/ingredient name Test Species Result
Sulfuric acid, mono- - Rabbit Eyes - Severe irritant -
C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium
salts
OECD 404 Acute Dermal Rabbit Skin - Irritant -
Irritation/Corrosion
Sensitisation
Product/ingredient name Test Species Result
Sulfuric acid, mono- OECD 406 Skin Sensitization Guinea pig Not sensitizing -
C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium
salts
Potential chronic health effects
Product/ingredient name Test Species Result Dose
Sulfuric acid, mono- OECD 408 Repeated Dose Rat NOAEL 488 mg/kg
C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium 90-Day Oral Toxicity Study in
salts Rodents

Mutagenicity
Product/ingredient name Test Experiment Result
Sulfuric acid, mono- OECD 471 Bacterial Reverse Experiment: In vitro Negative
C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium Mutation Test Subject: Bacteria
salts Metabolic activation: with and without
OECD 476 In vitro Mammalian Experiment: In vitro Negative
Cell Gene Mutation Test Subject: Mammalian-Animal
Metabolic activation: with and without

Information on likely routes : Not available.

of exposure
Potential acute health effects
Eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
Inhalation : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure
limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs.
Skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain
watering
redness
Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain or irritation
redness
blistering may occur
Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
stomach pains

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

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SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Short term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Long term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.

General : Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Product/ingredient name Test Species Exposure Result
Sulfuric acid, mono- OECD 202 Daphnia Daphnia 48 Acute EC50 2.8 mg/l Fresh
C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium sp. Acute hours water
salts Immobilisation Test
OECD 203 Fish, Fish - Danio rerio 96 Acute LC50 1.3 mg/l Fresh
Acute Toxicity Test hours water
- Algae 72 Chronic NOEC 3 mg/l
hours
OECD Daphnia 7 days Chronic NOEC 0.419 mg/l
OECD 210 Fish, Fish - Pimephales 34 days Chronic NOEC 0.11 to 0.35
Early-Life Stage promelas mg/l Fresh water
Toxicity Test

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Product/ingredient name Test Result
Sulfuric acid, mono- EU C.4-C 93 % - Readily - 28 days
C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium
salts

Product/ingredient name Aquatic half-life Photolysis Biodegradability

Sulfuric acid, mono- - - Readily
C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium
salts

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Product/ingredient name LogPow BCF Potential
Sulfuric acid, mono- -2.1 - low
C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium
salts

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SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.4 Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition : Not available.
coefficient (KOC)
Mobility : Not available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT : No.
vPvB : Not available.

12.6 Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses in Section 1 should be
consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.
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. Dispose of surplus and non-
recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be
disposed of untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of
all authorities with jurisdiction.
Hazardous waste : The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.
Packaging
Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Waste
packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered
when recycling is not feasible.
Special precautions : This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be
taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out.
Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of
spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

SECTION 14: Transport information

ADR/RID ADN IMDG IATA
14.1 UN number Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.

14.2 UN proper - - - -
shipping name

14.3 Transport hazard - - - -

class(es)

14.4 Packing group - - - -

14.5 Environmental No. No. No. No.
hazards

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SECTION 14: Transport information

Additional information - - -

14.6 Special
precautions for user

14.7 Transport in bulk

according to Annex II
of Marpol and the IBC
Code

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Annex XIV - List of substances subject to authorisation
Substances of very high concern
None of the components are listed.
Annex XVII - Restrictions : Not applicable.
on the manufacture,
placing on the market
and use of certain
dangerous substances,
mixtures and articles
Other EU regulations
Black List Chemicals : Not listed
Priority List Chemicals : Not determined
Industrial emissions : Not listed
(integrated pollution
prevention and control) -
Air
Industrial emissions : Not listed
(integrated pollution
prevention and control) -
Water
Chemical Weapons : Not listed
Convention List Schedule I
Chemicals
Chemical Weapons : Not listed
Convention List Schedule II
Chemicals
Chemical Weapons : Not listed
Convention List Schedule III
Chemicals

International lists
Australia inventory (AICS) : All components are listed or exempted.
Canada inventory : All components are listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC) : All components are listed or exempted.
EU Inventory (EINECS/ : All components are listed or exempted.
ELINCS/NLP)
Japan inventory (ENCS) : Japan inventory (ENCS): All components are listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ISHL): All components are listed or exempted.
Korea inventory (KECI) : All components are listed or exempted.

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New Zealand Inventory of : All components are listed or exempted.
Chemicals (NZIoC)
Philippines inventory : All components are listed or exempted.
(PICCS)
Taiwan inventory (TCSI) : All components are listed or exempted.
United States inventory : All components are listed or exempted.
(TSCA 8b)

15.2 Chemical safety : This product contains substances for which Chemical Safety Assessments are still
assessment required.

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Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
Abbreviations and : ATE = Acute Toxicity Estimate
acronyms CLP = Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation [Regulation (EC) No.
1272/2008]
DNEL = Derived No Effect Level
EUH statement = CLP-specific Hazard statement
PNEC = Predicted No Effect Concentration
RRN = REACH Registration Number
Procedure used to derive the classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
Classification Justification
Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Calculation method
Eye Dam. 1, H318 Calculation method
Aquatic Chronic 3, H412 Calculation method
Full text of abbreviated H : H315 Causes skin irritation.
statements H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Full text of classifications : Aquatic Chronic 3, H412 LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 3
[CLP/GHS] Eye Dam. 1, H318 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 1
Skin Irrit. 2, H315 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2
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revision
Date of previous issue : No previous validation
Version : 1
Emergency contact numbers for local language support in Asia Pacific region
Country information Languages supported Telephone no.: Location
Australia English +61 2 8014 4558 Australia
Bangladesh Bengali, English +65 3158 1200 Singapore
China Mandarin, English +86 10 5100 3039 Beijing China
India Hindi, English +65 3158 1198 Singapore
India ( local toll free number ) Hindi, English 000800 100 7479 India

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Indonesia (local toll free Bahasa Indonesian, English 00780 3011 0293 Indonesia
number)
Japan Japanese, English +81 3 4578 9341 Japan
Korea Korean, English +65 3158 1285 Singapore
Malaysia Bahasa Malaysian, English +60 3 6207 4347 Malaysia
New Zealand English +64 9929 1483 New Zealand
Pakistan Urdu, English +65 3158 1329 Singapore
Philippines Tagalog, English +65 3158 1203 Singapore
Sri Lanka Sinhalese, English +65 3158 1195 Singapore
Thailand (local toll free Thai, English 001800 1 2066 6751 Thailand
number)
Vietnam Vietnamese, English +65 3158 1255 Singapore
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-
named supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may
present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein,
we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

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