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Antispumin™ GH 5 DEFOAMER MSDS Number: 000000220994
™ Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered Version: 1.0
in various countries
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name : Antispumin™ GH 5 DEFOAMER
™ Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various
countries
Product code : 810560 / 167991
Company : Hercules (Taiwan) Chemical Co. Ltd.
Taiwan
Nantou
278, Nan Kang 3rd
540
Telephone : 886-49-2252321
Telefax : 886-49-2252324
Emergency telephone number : 1-800-ASHLAND (1-800-274-5263)
Use of the Substance/Mixture : Industrial chemical
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS-Classification
Hazardous classification : Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 3
GHS-Labelling
Hazard statements : H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements : Prevention:
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Pure substance/mixture : Mixture
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration
Organic alcohol >=20 - <30 %
ALKOXYLATED ALCOHOL 37251-67-5 >=10 - <12.5 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : First aid is not normally required. If symptoms develop, seek
medical attention.
If inhaled : Move to fresh air.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
In case of shortness of breath, give oxygen.
In case of skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash off immediately with plenty of water.
In case of eye contact : Flush eyes with water at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
if eye irritation develops or persists.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed : Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Consult a physician if necessary.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : ABC powder
Water mist
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Halons
Special protective equipment for : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
firefighters Use personal protective equipment.
Further information : Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded
from area of spill until clean-up has been completed.
Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid
binder, universal binder, sawdust).
Large spills should be collected mechanically (remove by
pumping) for disposal.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Additional advice : Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Advice on safe handling : Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.
For personal protection see section 8.
Avoid exceeding of the given occupational exposure limits (see
section 8).
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the
application area.
Advice on protection against fire : Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
and explosion
Storage
Requirements for storage areas : Store in original container.
and containers Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
place.
Advice on common storage : No special restrictions on storage with other products.
Other data : Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Protect from frost.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
We are not aware of any national exposure limit.
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Engineering measures
Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below
level of overexposure (from known, suspected or apparent adverse effects).
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.
Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin and body protection : Wear as appropriate:
Safety shoes
Hygiene measures : Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to
the workstation location.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Physical state : liquid
Colour : no data available
Odour : no data available
Odour Threshold : no data available
Safety data
Flash point : > 100 °C
Ignition temperature : no data available
Lower explosion limit : no data available
Upper explosion limit : no data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : no data available
Oxidizing properties : no data available
Autoignition temperature : no data available
Decomposition temperature : no data available
Molecular Weight : no data available
pH : 7 - 91% solution
Melting point/freezing point : no data available
Boiling point : no data available
Sublimation point : no data available
Vapour pressure : no data available
Density : 0.9 - 1.1 g/cm3
Bulk density : no data available
Water solubility : no data available
Partition coefficient: n- : no data available
octanol/water
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Solubility in other solvents : no data available
Viscosity, dynamic : < 100 mPa.s
Viscosity, kinematic : no data available
Flow time : no data available
Impact Sensitivity : no data available
Relative vapour density : no data available
Surface tension : no data available
Evaporation rate : no data available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous reactions : No hazards to be specially mentioned.
Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Acute oral toxicity - Product : no data available
Acute oral toxicity - Components
Organic alcohol : LD 50: > 5,000 mg/kg Species: Rat
ALKOXYLATED ALCOHOL : LD 50: > 5,000 mg/kg Species: Rat
Acute inhalation toxicity - : no data available
Product
Acute dermal toxicity - : no data available
Product
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin irritation - Product : no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eye irritation - Product : no data available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish - Product : no data available
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Toxicity to fish - Components
Organic alcohol : LC 50: ca. 18 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h
Species: Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) Method: OECD Test
Guideline 203
ALKOXYLATED ALCOHOL : LC 50: ca. 18 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h
Species: Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) Method: OECD Test
Guideline 203
Toxicity to daphnia and other : no data available
aquatic invertebrates. -
Product
Toxicity to algae - Product : no data available
Toxicity to bacteria - Components
Organic alcohol : EC 50: ca. 3,906 mg/l Exposure time: 24 h Species:
Pseudomonas putida
ALKOXYLATED ALCOHOL : EC 50: ca. 3,906 mg/l Exposure time: 24 h Species:
Pseudomonas putida
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
Bioaccumulation - Product : no data available
Biodegradability - Product : no data available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product : Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste
and hazardous waste.
: Container hazardous when empty.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
REGULATION
ID NUMBER PROPER SHIPPING NAME *HAZARD SUBSIDIARY PACKING MARINE
CLASS HAZARDS GROUP POLLUTANT /
LTD. QTY.
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ADR
Not dangerous goods
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS
Not dangerous goods
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION - CARGO
Not dangerous goods
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION - PASSENGER
Not dangerous goods
*ORM = ORM-D, CBL = COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
Marine pollutant no
Dangerous goods descriptions (if indicated above) may not reflect quantity, end-use or region-specific
exceptions that can be applied. Consult shipping documents for descriptions that are specific to the
shipment.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulation
Enforcement Rules of the Labor Safety and Health Act
Taiwan Regulation of Labeling and Hazard Communication of Dangerous and Harmful Substances
Taiwan Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act
Taiwan Standards on Workplace Atmosphere of Dangerous and Hazardous Materials
Taiwan Rule of Road Transportation Safety
Methods and Facilities Standards for the Storage, Clearance and Disposal of Industrial Waste
Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act
Public Hazardous Substances & Flammable Pressurized Gases Establishment Standards & Safety Control
Regulations
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Ref. Chinese National Standards - CNS15030 - Classification and labelling of
chemicals for general rules
Chinese National Standards - CNS 6864 - Labels for the transport of
dangerous goods
Issuing body Regulatory Affairs Department
Responsible / Regulatory Affairs Manager: Eve Zheng
issuing person
Date stamp Revision Date: 04/17/2012
Company : Hercules (Taiwan) Chemical Co. Ltd.
Taiwan
Nantou
278, Nan Kang 3rd
540
Telephone : 886-49-2252321
Further information - Company
The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be whether
originating with the company or not. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the
information is current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances. This MSDS has been
prepared by Ashland's Environmental Health and Safety Department.
