SAFETY DATA SHEET
(According to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006 Annex II, amended by Regulation (EU) No. 453/2010.)
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1 Trade Name Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
1.2 Relevant Uses Textile, drilling, adhesives, detergents, paint and other technical applications.
1.3 Producer DDC KİMYA SAN.TİC.LTD.ŞTİ.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and
Directive 1999/45/EC.
2.2 Labelling Not applicable to labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and
Directive 1999/45/EC.
2.3 Other Hazards Does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB according to Annex XIII of Regulation
(EU) No. 1907/2006.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product is to be considered as a preparation according to EU-legislation.
Substance name EU # CAS # Concentration Symbols Risk phrases
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose 9004-32-4 50-80 % - Sodium chloride 231-598-3 7647-14-5 12-30% - Hydroxy acetic acid, sodium salt 220-624-9 2836-32-0 8-20% - Dust % -
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Contact physician if symptoms appears.
Inhalation Fresh air and rest. Seek medical advice if symptoms appears.
Skin Wash the skin immediately with soap and water.
Eyes Important! Immediately rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart. Seek medical advice if symptoms appears.
Ingestion Only when conscious, rinse mouth, give plenty of water to drink (approx. 500 ml). Contact physician if larger quantity has been swallowed (show this Safety Data Sheet).
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Water spray, fog or mist, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
Special fire fighting procedures Wear self contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual fire hazards High concentrations of dust may form explosive mixture with air.
Hazardous combustion products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions For personal protection see Section 8.
Environmental precautions Prevent discharge of larger quantities to drain or water courses.
Methods for cleaning up Place in container for disposal according to local regulations. (section 13).
Slippery surface if spilled.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. No sparking tools should be used.
Storage Keep in original container. Store in a dry place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
| Exposure limits | |||
| Ingredient name | TWA | STEL | References |
| >Dust | Time Weighted Average 4 mg/m3 |
Short Term Exposure limit | >OELs |
Comments OELs = EH40/2005 Occupational Exposure Limits 2005. Engineering controls Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust ventilation may be required. Personal protection
Respiratory If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided. Wear mask supplied with: Dust filter P2 (for fine dust).
Hand Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or repeated contact.
Eyes Wear approved safety goggles.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance | Powder. | ||
| >Colour | >Off white. | ||
| >Odour | >Odourless. | ||
| >Flash point (ºC) | Not applicable. | ||
| >Autoignition temperature (ºC)Density (kg/m3) | >> 280 1500 | > Temperature (°C) | > 25 |
| Bulk density (kg/m3) | 300 - 900 kg/m3 | ||
| >Viscosity (mPas) | >5 - 15000 mPas | >Temperature (°C) | >25 |
| >pH value diluted solution | >7 – 11 | >Concentration (%) | >1 |
| >Solubility in water | >Soluble, gel formation. | ||
| >Other physical data | >Not applicable |
(These data are typical for the product and not a specification)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (section 7).
Conditions to avoid Conditions to be avoided: For storing and keeping, dry and moisture free
environment should be chosen. The packaging should be stored as closed due to the moisture sensitivity of the product. Hazardous decomposition products No typical hazardous decomposition products known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data
Health effects
Respiratory Inhalation of large quantity of dust may cause irritation of nose, throat and airway.
Skin Slightly irritating.
Eyes Slightly irritating.
Ingestion Very low acute toxicity.
Component Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose Toxicological data LD50. oral rat 15000-27000 mg/kg * Sensitization Not sensitizing. *
Genotoxicity Ames' test: Not mutagenic. *
Carcinogenicity Not carcinogenic. *
Reproduction toxicity Not teratogenic. Not embryotoxic. *
Toxicological information * Literature data.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological data
Ecotoxicology The product does not contain any substance(s) considered as harmful or toxic to aquatic organisms.
Degradation Inherently biodegradable
Component Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
Ecotoxicological
Data LC50 96 hours fish > 21000 ppm 1
LC50 96 hours fish > 56000 ppm 2
Degradation 20-70% DOC, Modified SCAS Test (OECD 302A). Inherently biodegradable.
Other information 1 Fresh water trout, 2 Salt water stickle back.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Contaminated packaging Empty remaining contents.
Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR Not dangerous goods IATA Not dangerous goods IMDG_EU Not dangerous goods RID Not dangerous goods
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and Directive 1999/45/EC.
Further information The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws.
Other regulations
Major Accident Hazard 96/82/EC Update: 2003
Legislation Directive 96/82/EC does not apply
Water contaminating class WGK 1 slightly water endangering
(Germany)
Notification status
REACH y (positive listing)
On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
CH INV n (Negative listing)
The mixture contains a polymer. The monomers for this polymer have been notified.
TSCA y (positive listing) On TSCA Inventory
DSL y (positive listing)
All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
AICS y (positive listing)
On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
NZIoC y (positive listing)
On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
ENCS y (positive listing)
On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
ISHL n (Negative listing)
Not in compliance with the inventory
KECI y (positive listing)
On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
PICCS y (positive listing)
On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
IECSC y (positive listing)
On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PBT Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic according to 1907/2006/EC, Annex XIII. vPvB Very persistent and very bioaccumulative according to 1907/2006/EC,Annex XIII. OEL Occupational exposure limit.
Note: The above information is only given for substances that does not meet the classification criteria.
Notification status explanation
REACH 1907/2006 (EU)
CH INV Switzerland. New notified substances and declared preparations
TSCA TSCA Inventory
DSL Domestic Substances List (DSL)
AICS Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
NZIoC New Zealand. Inventory of Chemical Substances
ENCS Japan. ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances Inventory
ISHL Japan. ISHL - Inventory of Chemical Substances (METI)
KECI Korea. Korean Exisiting Chemicals Inventory (KECI)
PICCS Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)
IECSC China. Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC)
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.
Date of compilation 2006-09-01
Date of last issue 2015-02-22