Material Safety Data Sheet Polysorbate 20
Doc no.: RHB-STP-GY-013-2019 Version: C/0 Revision Date: 25-Nov-2019
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Polysorbate 20
CAS number 9005-64-5
1.2 Recommended uses and uses advised against
Recommended use use as pharmaceutical, industrial, cosmetics
and other industries
Uses advised against Unknown
1.3 Details of the manufacturer of the safety data sheet
Company REKHA CHEMICAL COSRPORATION
No:105, Sethia Complex, 1st Floor,
20th Cross, Lakshman Rao Road,
Balepet, Bangalore – 560063
Section 2: Hazards Identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1.1 GHS hazard classification
Physical hazards None
Health hazards None
Environmental hazards None
2.2 Label element
Hazard pictogram None
Hazard statements None
Signal word None
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2.3 Precaution statements
Prevention Keep away from heat and fire
Response Not applicable
Storage Store in dry, cool and well-ventilated place
Keep container tightly closed
Disposal Disposal should be in accordance with
applicable regional, national and local laws
and regulations
Section 3: Composition and Information on Ingredients
3.1 Substance or mixture Substance
3.2 Composition
Name CAS# EC# % by weight
Polyoxyethylene (20) 9005-64-5 500-018-3 ~ 100
sorbitan monolaurate
Section 4: First Aid Measures
4.1 First aid measures for different exposure routes
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a
physician
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse with
plenty of water and soap
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately if irritation persists
Ingestion Drink plenty water to dilute. Get medical
attention immediately if symptoms occur
4.2 Most important symptoms and None under normal use conditions
effects
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4.3 Protection for emergency personnel Emergency personnel should be informed
about the substance
4.4 Notes to physician Physician should be informed about the
substance and treat symptomatically
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Substance is high temperature flammable.
Use water, carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media Unknown
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the May ignite by sparks, heat flames. Carbon
chemical dioxide and carbon dioxide may be released by
fire
5.3 Special protective actions for As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing
firefighters apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
6.1 Personal precautions Comply with good personal hygiene habits.
Advice for non-emergency personnel: do not
breathe in steam or aerosol. Evacuate area;
follow emergency procedures and seek for
expert’s advice. Use personal protective
equipment recommended in Section 8
6.2 Environmental precautions Untreated chemicals are strictly prohibited to
be discharged into the environment
6.3 Methods for containment and clean Contain spillage, and then collect with non-
up combustible absorbent materials, (e.g. sand,
dry lime, soda ash) and place in container for
disposal according to local/ national
regulations. It can also be diluted with a large
amount of water before release into the waste
water system. For large spill, use dike to
contain and then collect, transfer, recycle or
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discard after treatment
6.4 Preventive measures against Immediate clean-up of the spillage
secondary hazards
Section 7: Handling and Storage
7.1 Handling
Technical measures Use in well-ventilated place. Wear personal
protective equipment. Wash hands after
working with substance
Local or general ventilation Provide adequate ventilation
Precautionary measures Avoid breathing excessive vapors/gas/fume.
Do not get in eyes or contact with skin.
Safe operation statements Avoid c o n t a c t w i t h e y e s and skin. Use
personal protection recommended by SDS
Section 8.
7.2 Storage
Technical measures No special storage requirements
Safe storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool
and well -ventilated place. Keep away from
kindling material, heat source and direct sun
light
Incompatible substances Oxidizing agent
Safe packaging material Unknown
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8.1 Exposure guidelines
Exposure limits Unknown
Engineering controls Closed production area; the use of local
exhaust ventilation is recommended to control
emissions near the source. Ensure there is
eye wash station and emergency shower
station nearby.
8.2 Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection Non-powered air-purifying respirators (full
face mask) or self-contained respirator must
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be worn when expose to vapor.
Hand protection Wear appropriate protective gloves
Eye protection Wear safety goggles
Skin and body protection Wear gloves and protective clothing (non-
permeable)
Hygiene measures Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited at
work site.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 General information
Physical state Liquid
Shape Oily liquid
Color Between yellow and orange
Odor Characteristic odor
pH 4-7.5 （5% aqueous solution）
Melting point Unknown
Boiling point / range Unknown
Flash point >120°C （Closed cup）
Flammability Unknown
Upper flammability limit (%) Unknown
Lower flammability limit (%) Unknown
Upper explosion limit (%) Unknown
Lower explosion limit (%) Unknown
Vapor pressure <1.33hPa
Vapor density Unknown
Relative density (20°C) 1.09-1.12
Density Unknown
Solubility Soluble in water, methanol, ethyl acetate and
toluene(methylbenzene). Insoluble in mineral
oil and vegetable oil
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water Unknown
Decomposition temperature Unknown
Molecular Formula C58H114O26
Molecular weight 1226.48g/mol
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9.2 Other information
Solubility (other) Unknown
Odor threshold Unknown
Evaporation rate Unknown
Inflammability (solid, gas) Unknown
Viscosity 250-400mm2/s@25°C
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
10.1 Stability Stable under normal conditions
10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions None under normal processing
10.3 Conditions to avoid Avoid incompatible materials and excessive
heating
10.4 Incompatible materials Strong oxidant and strong base
10.5 Hazardous decomposition products Unknown
Section 11: Toxicological Information
11.1 Toxicokinetic, metabolism and Unknown
distribution
11.2 Toxicology information
Acute Toxicity
LD50 (oral, mice) >10000mg/kg
LD50 (percutaneous, rabbit) No data
LD50 (inhalation, mice) No data
Skin corrosion/ irritation Uncategorized
Eye corrosion/ irritation Uncategorized
Respiratory/ skin sensitization Uncategorized
Germ cell mutagenicity Uncategorized
Carcinogenicity Uncategorized
Reproductive toxicity Uncategorized
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STOT - single exposure Uncategorized
STOT - repeated exposure Uncategorized
Aspiration hazard Uncategorized
ADI 0~25mg/kg
Section 12: Ecological Information
12.1 Ecotoxicity
Fish Unknown
Water flea Unknown
Algae
12.2 Persistence and degradability Unknown
12.3 Bioaccumulation/ accumulation Unknown
12.4 Mobility in soil This product is water soluble
12.5 Other adverse effects Unknown
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
13.1 Waste from Residues / Unused Disposal should be in accordance with
applicable regional, national and local laws
Products and regulations. Empty containers or gasket
material may have residues; these material
and containers must be disposed in a safe
manner.
13.2 Contaminated packaging Empty containers should be sent to approved
waste disposal sites for regeneration or
disposal. Empty containers may have
residues， pay attention to label warnings
even for empty containers.
13.3 Local Hazardous Waste Codes Recycle or send it to a special waste disposal
site in a sealed container. Disposal should be
in accordance with applicable regional,
national and local laws and regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
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ADR/ RID IMDG ICAO/ IATA
UN- No. Uncategorized Uncategorized Uncategorized
UN proper shipping name Non-dangerous Non-dangerous Non-dangerous
good good good
UN hazard class Uncategorized Uncategorized Uncategorized
Packaging group Uncategorized Uncategorized Uncategorized
Marine pollutant No No No
Special precautions for Refer to Section 2.2 Refer to Section 2.2 Refer to Section
user related to transport or 2.2
transportation
measures
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
15.1 Special regulations/legislation on the safety, health and environmental
protection of substances and mixtures
Whether it is included in the chemical catalogs of other countries：
IECSC This chemical is listed in IECSC
EINECS This chemical is listed in EINECS
TSCA This chemical is listed in TSCA
DSL/ NDSL This chemical is listed in DSL
2015 Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals This chemical is not listed in
2015 Catalogue of Hazardous
Chemicals
The following laws, regulations and standards have made corresponding provisions on the
safe use, storage, transportation, handling, classification and label of chemicals:
Law of the People’s Republic of China on Work safety;
Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Occupational
Diseases;
Environmental Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China;
Regulations on the Safe Management of Hazardous Chemicals in China;
Regulations on Production Safety Licenses;
15.2 Notes for downstream uses
Disposal of this product and container should comply with relevant regulations
Section 16: Other Information
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16.1 Revision description
This document has been updated to comply with GB/T16483-2008 Safety Date Sheet For
Chemical Products Content and Order of Sections
16.2 Details
The information provided in the SDS is correct to the best of our knowledge. The information is
prepared exclusively for the specific material designated.
16.3 Special remarks
The information given in this SDS is designed only as a guidance. Users must independently
determine and judge whether the contents are suitable for use and protect the health and
safety of anyone handling the product. This SDS does not provide any guarantee, the
information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such
material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the
text.
16.4 Abbreviation
ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
ICAO-TI (International Civil Aviation Organization- Technical Instructions)
CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service)
LC50 (Median lethal concentration)
EC50 (Half maximal effective concentration)
LD50 (Median lethal dose)
ADI (Acceptable daily intake)
