1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Identification of the substance or preparation
Chemical Name : CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE SODIUM SALT –PAC LV
Lot # 2903DNK-14
Other Names : SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, CMC, NACMC.

Use of the substance/preparation
Rheology control agent for industrial applications.

Company/undertaking identification
DDC Kımya San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
T: +90 216 369 0214 , F: +90 216 369 0215
E-MAIL: info@ddc-ltd.com

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No particular hazards known, based on the available data the product is not dangerous.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Characterization : Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium Salt
CAS No : 9004-32-4 Concentration % CAS No EINECS No Warning symbol, R
Name of the       phrases and other
ingredients       data
Sodium min. 90 ** 9004-32-4 N/A N/A
Carboxymethyl        
Cellulose *        
Sodium Chloride * max. 8 ** 7647-14-5 231-598-3 N/A
Sodium Glycolate * max. 2 ** 2836-32-0 220-624-9 N/A
Moisture max. 10 ** 7732-18-5 231-791-2 N/A
* dry basis. ** only as indication for general information, refer to Analysis Certificate for definite information on each ingredients.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Special Instructions : Not any
Skin Contact : In case of contact with skin wash with warm water.
Eye Contact : In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water.
Inhalation : In case of inhalation move person to fresh air and seek medical assistance.
Ingestion : In case of ingestion consult a doctor whether a stomach washout is necessary.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray jet, alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
Extinguishing media which : Not determined.
shall not be used for safety reasons
Special exposure hazards in a fire : Smoke can contain alkaline fumes and carbon monoxide (CO).
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters : Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Other instructions : With water the product forms very slippery surfaces. Burns slowly.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Avoid dust formation, the material is slippery when mixed with water.
Enviromental precautions : Collect spills of the materil, avoid material to enter drains.
Methods for cleaning up : dry collect the material and avoid using water for this purpose.
Other instructions : Refer to section 8 for personal protective equipment.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling : Avoid formation of dust and contact with water.
Storage : Keep in dry and humidity free places.
Other instruction : Not any.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limit values
Not determined.
Exposure controls
Occupational exposure controls : Exhaust ventilation for places where dust is formed.
Respiratory protection : Particle-filterin half-mask, particle fitler P2
Hand protection : Protective gloves
Eye protection : Safety googles
Skin protection : Normal clothes
General protective measures : Avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not inhale dust.
Environmental exposure controls : Not any

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

General information
White or yellowish, odourless powder or granulates
Important health, safety, explosive, solubility and environmental information
pH : 6 – 11 (1% solution)
Boiling point/range : Not available
Flash point : Not available
Flammability : Not available
Ingnition temprature : Not available
Lower explosive limit : min. 125 g/m3
Upper explosive limit : Not available
Oxidising preoperties : None
Vapour pressure : Not available
Bulk density : 500 – 700 kg/m3
Solubility in water : > 120 g/l or more
Partition coefficient : Pow
-0,1 for all ingredients
n-octanol/water
Viscosity (cps) : 10 – 10.000 (% 2 - 25°C Brookfield LVT)
Vapour density : Not available
Evaporation rate : Not available
Other information : Not soluble in fat

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to aviod : Not known
Materials to avoid : Oxidizing materials
Hazardous decomposition products : Alcaline Na2O
Thermal decomposition limit : > 190°C

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute oral toxicology : LD50 > 27.000mg/kg (rat)
LD50 > 16.000mg/kg (pig quinea)
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC 50 > 5,5mg/l (rat)
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 > 2.000mg/kg (rabbit)
Irritation and corrosiveness : None
Sensitisation : May cause irritation on sensitiv people
Mutagenicity : Not available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity and aquatoxicity : LC50 > 21.000mg/l (trout, 96hrs)
LC50 > 56.0000mg/l (salt water stickle back, 96 hours)
Biodegradability : Bioegradable, but slowly. BOD7/COD: 0,05-0,3
Mobility : Not available
Bioaccumulative potential : None
Other adverse effects : Not determined

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

In compliance with local authority regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR : not restricted
ADNR : not restricted
RID : not restricted
IATA : not restricted
IMDG : not restricted
Shipping names : Carboxymethyl Cellulose, CMC.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Hazard warning labelling : Not compulsory
R phrases : None

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Restrictions on use : Not available
Sources of key data : Literature
Supersedes Version: 04 Date: 02.12.2008
The data provided in this safety data sheet is only for information and based on our knowledge, common practices and literature and intended to describe the product in terms of safety. It makes no warranty, guarantee concerning the use of the product alone or in combination with other products in case of an unexpected event occurs. Users are advised to make their own tests to determine the suitability of each product for their intended and individual use.