CAS : 3794-83-0
ProductName : (1-Hydroxyethylidene)bis-phosphonic acid tetrasodium salt
Material Safety Data Sheet
Reference Number 000000004758 Product name Turpinal? 4NL
Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Identification
Product name: Turpinal? 4NL
Reference Number 000000004758 Date 14.01.2004
Type of product Preparation
Use of the substance or preparation
Cosmetics, Complexing agents
Company/Supplier
The Soap Kitchen, Unit 2E Hatchmoor Ind/Est, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HP
Tel.: +44 1805 622944 -Fax: +44 870 4586724
Emergency telephone
+44 1805 622944
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition
Substance CAS No. EC No. EC Classification % w/w
tetrasodium etidronate 3794-83-0 223-267-7 Xi, R36/38 30,0 %
disodium phosphonate 13708-85-5 237-249-1 <=2,0 %
water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 %
See Section 16 for full text of R-phrases
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance/preparation
EU Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC.
Not classified as dangerous
Index Number (Annex I):
Human health effects
Slightly irritating to skin but not sufficient for classification.
Environmental effects
On the basis of available information, this material is not expected to produce any significant adverse
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environmental effects when recommended use instructions are followed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General
Grossly contaminated clothing:
Remove contaminated clothing.
Wash before re-use.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Continue for at least 15 minutes.
Obtain medical advice if there are persistent symptoms.
Skin contact
Wash immediately with plenty of water.
Obtain medical advice.
Inhalation
Remove patient to fresh air.
Obtain medical advice if there are persistent symptoms.
Ingestion
Give water to drink.
Obtain medical advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Exposure hazards
None known
Combustion products:
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide (CO), phosphorus oxides (PxOy), phosphines
Protective equipment
Firefighters, and others exposed, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Use personal protection recommended in section 8.
Environmental precautions
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Keep out of drains and water courses.
Methods for cleaning up
Contain large spills with dikes and transfer the material to appropriate containers for reclamation or disposal.
Absorb remaining material or small spills with an inert material and then place in a chemical waste container.
Flush spill area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact.
Engineering measures
Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to minimize exposure.
If practical, use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as processing
equipment.
Storage
Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Keep container tightly closed.
Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage.
Temperature 5 - 30 C
Use these materials for equipment glass lining, PVC, polypropylene, glass reinforced plastic,
polyethylene
Unsuitable materials of construction carbon steel, aluminium
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure limit
No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Respiratory protection
Avoid breathing vapour or mist.
Use approved respiratory protection equipment when airborne exposure is excessive.
Consult the respirator manufacturer to determine the appropriate type of equipment for a given application.
Observe respirator use limitations specified by the manufacturer.
Hand protection
Wear rubber gloves. Suitable materials : PVC, nitrile (rubber).
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Eye protection
Use good industrial practice to avoid eye contact.
Wear chemical goggles.
Skin protection
Although this product does not present a significant skin concern, minimize skin contamination by following
good industrial practice.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Form: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour: odourless
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH: 10 - 12 @ 10g/l @ 25 C
Flash point:
Non flammable aqueous solution
Specific gravity: 1,3 @ 20 C
Water solubility: completely miscible
Other information
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid
Do not expose to extreme temperatures.
Materials to avoid
Contact with strong oxidizing agents.
Contact with acids.
Attacks many metals.
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous decomposition products
Decomposition products: carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide, phosphorus oxides (PxOy),
phosphines
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product has not been tested for toxicity, but data obtained on similar products are summarised below :
Acute animal toxicity data
Oral LD50 ,rat, > 2.850 mg/kg ,
Dermal LD50 , rat, > 5.000 mg/kg ,
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Eye irritation rabbit, Slightly irritating to eyes but not sufficient for classification. 24 h
Skin irritation rabbit, Slightly irritating to skin but not sufficient for classification. 4 h
rabbit, Causes burns. 24 h
Repeat dose toxicity: rat & dog, diet, subchronic,
Minor effects (less than lesions) were present in some animals at the end of the
observation period. Data obtained on similar product.
Repeat dose toxicity: rat, diet, chronic,
Minor effects (less than lesions) were present in some animals at the end of the
observation period. Data obtained on similar product.
Repeat dose toxicity: dog, diet, chronic,
Minor effects (less than lesions) were present in some animals at the end of the
observation period. Data obtained on similar product.
Repeat dose toxicity: dog, subcutaneous, chronic,
Severe effects on the bone observed in repeat dose studies. Data obtained on
similar product.
Developmental toxicity rat & rabbit, gavage, No treatment-related effects were observed. Data
obtained on similar product.
Reproductive toxicity rat, gavage, This material had no effect on reproduction or fertility. Data
obtained on similar product.
Carcinogenicity dog & rat, diet, chronic No evidence of treatment related tumours. Data
obtained on similar product.
Mutagenicity No genetic effects were observed in standard tests using bacterial and animal
cells.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product has not been tested for environmental toxicity, but data obtained on similar products are
summarized below :
Environmental Toxicity:
Invertebrates 48 h EC50 Water flea (Daphnia magna) 527 mg/l
Fish 96 h LC50 Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 368 mg/l
96 h LC50 Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) 868 mg/l
Algae 14 d EC50 Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) 39,1 mg/l
Algal growth inhibition is due to ability of this product to complex materials not
to toxicity per se.
96 h EC50 Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) 9,16 mg/l
Algal growth inhibition is due to ability of this product to complex materials not
to toxicity per se.
Environmental fate
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Biodegradation Closed Bottle(OECD 301D) BOD30/COD 5 % Degrades after
acclimatization
Zahn-Wellens(OECD 302B) Dissolved Organic Carbon removed 33 % 28 d
Modified OECD Screening(OECD 301E) theoretical CO2 evolution 2 %
Modified SCAS(OECD 302A) Dissolved Organic Carbon removed 90 %
Bioconcentration factor not expected to bioaccumulate.
(BCF)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
All local and national regulations should be followed.
Small quantities : Adjust pH between 6 and 9 and flush away with plenty of water.
Large quantities :
Burn only in proper incinerator.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ROAD/RAIL
Other Not regulated for transport.
SEA
Not regulated for transport.
AI
Not regulated for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC label
EU Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC.
None.
Contains:
tetrasodium etidronate
Other regulation
Germany - WGK (Wassergef?hrdungsklasse) : 2
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared by the Solutia Hazard Communication Group.
Data sheets prepared or revised since August 2002 have been completed in accordance with the European
Communities Directive 2001/58.
Reason for revision: Error correction, Section 1
R-phrases
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R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin.
Number format: "," used as decimal separator.
TM, ? is a registered trademark of Solutia Inc.
SOLUTIA is a trademark of Solutia Inc.
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are presented
in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, The Soap Kitchen. makes no representations as to
the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons
receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no
event will The Soap Kitchen. be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or
reliance upon Information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS O IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY
OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE
PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.
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Reference Number 000000004758 Product name Turpinal? 4NL
Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Identification
Product name: Turpinal? 4NL
Reference Number 000000004758 Date 14.01.2004
Type of product Preparation
Use of the substance or preparation
Cosmetics, Complexing agents
Company/Supplier
The Soap Kitchen, Unit 2E Hatchmoor Ind/Est, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HP
Tel.: +44 1805 622944 -Fax: +44 870 4586724
Emergency telephone
+44 1805 622944
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition
Substance CAS No. EC No. EC Classification % w/w
tetrasodium etidronate 3794-83-0 223-267-7 Xi, R36/38 30,0 %
disodium phosphonate 13708-85-5 237-249-1 <=2,0 %
water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 %
See Section 16 for full text of R-phrases
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance/preparation
EU Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC.
Not classified as dangerous
Index Number (Annex I):
Human health effects
Slightly irritating to skin but not sufficient for classification.
Environmental effects
On the basis of available information, this material is not expected to produce any significant adverse
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environmental effects when recommended use instructions are followed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General
Grossly contaminated clothing:
Remove contaminated clothing.
Wash before re-use.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Continue for at least 15 minutes.
Obtain medical advice if there are persistent symptoms.
Skin contact
Wash immediately with plenty of water.
Obtain medical advice.
Inhalation
Remove patient to fresh air.
Obtain medical advice if there are persistent symptoms.
Ingestion
Give water to drink.
Obtain medical advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Exposure hazards
None known
Combustion products:
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide (CO), phosphorus oxides (PxOy), phosphines
Protective equipment
Firefighters, and others exposed, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Use personal protection recommended in section 8.
Environmental precautions
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Keep out of drains and water courses.
Methods for cleaning up
Contain large spills with dikes and transfer the material to appropriate containers for reclamation or disposal.
Absorb remaining material or small spills with an inert material and then place in a chemical waste container.
Flush spill area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact.
Engineering measures
Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to minimize exposure.
If practical, use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as processing
equipment.
Storage
Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Keep container tightly closed.
Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage.
Temperature 5 - 30 C
Use these materials for equipment glass lining, PVC, polypropylene, glass reinforced plastic,
polyethylene
Unsuitable materials of construction carbon steel, aluminium
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure limit
No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Respiratory protection
Avoid breathing vapour or mist.
Use approved respiratory protection equipment when airborne exposure is excessive.
Consult the respirator manufacturer to determine the appropriate type of equipment for a given application.
Observe respirator use limitations specified by the manufacturer.
Hand protection
Wear rubber gloves. Suitable materials : PVC, nitrile (rubber).
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Eye protection
Use good industrial practice to avoid eye contact.
Wear chemical goggles.
Skin protection
Although this product does not present a significant skin concern, minimize skin contamination by following
good industrial practice.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Form: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour: odourless
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH: 10 - 12 @ 10g/l @ 25 C
Flash point:
Non flammable aqueous solution
Specific gravity: 1,3 @ 20 C
Water solubility: completely miscible
Other information
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid
Do not expose to extreme temperatures.
Materials to avoid
Contact with strong oxidizing agents.
Contact with acids.
Attacks many metals.
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous decomposition products
Decomposition products: carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide, phosphorus oxides (PxOy),
phosphines
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product has not been tested for toxicity, but data obtained on similar products are summarised below :
Acute animal toxicity data
Oral LD50 ,rat, > 2.850 mg/kg ,
Dermal LD50 , rat, > 5.000 mg/kg ,
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Eye irritation rabbit, Slightly irritating to eyes but not sufficient for classification. 24 h
Skin irritation rabbit, Slightly irritating to skin but not sufficient for classification. 4 h
rabbit, Causes burns. 24 h
Repeat dose toxicity: rat & dog, diet, subchronic,
Minor effects (less than lesions) were present in some animals at the end of the
observation period. Data obtained on similar product.
Repeat dose toxicity: rat, diet, chronic,
Minor effects (less than lesions) were present in some animals at the end of the
observation period. Data obtained on similar product.
Repeat dose toxicity: dog, diet, chronic,
Minor effects (less than lesions) were present in some animals at the end of the
observation period. Data obtained on similar product.
Repeat dose toxicity: dog, subcutaneous, chronic,
Severe effects on the bone observed in repeat dose studies. Data obtained on
similar product.
Developmental toxicity rat & rabbit, gavage, No treatment-related effects were observed. Data
obtained on similar product.
Reproductive toxicity rat, gavage, This material had no effect on reproduction or fertility. Data
obtained on similar product.
Carcinogenicity dog & rat, diet, chronic No evidence of treatment related tumours. Data
obtained on similar product.
Mutagenicity No genetic effects were observed in standard tests using bacterial and animal
cells.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product has not been tested for environmental toxicity, but data obtained on similar products are
summarized below :
Environmental Toxicity:
Invertebrates 48 h EC50 Water flea (Daphnia magna) 527 mg/l
Fish 96 h LC50 Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 368 mg/l
96 h LC50 Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) 868 mg/l
Algae 14 d EC50 Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) 39,1 mg/l
Algal growth inhibition is due to ability of this product to complex materials not
to toxicity per se.
96 h EC50 Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) 9,16 mg/l
Algal growth inhibition is due to ability of this product to complex materials not
to toxicity per se.
Environmental fate
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Biodegradation Closed Bottle(OECD 301D) BOD30/COD 5 % Degrades after
acclimatization
Zahn-Wellens(OECD 302B) Dissolved Organic Carbon removed 33 % 28 d
Modified OECD Screening(OECD 301E) theoretical CO2 evolution 2 %
Modified SCAS(OECD 302A) Dissolved Organic Carbon removed 90 %
Bioconcentration factor not expected to bioaccumulate.
(BCF)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
All local and national regulations should be followed.
Small quantities : Adjust pH between 6 and 9 and flush away with plenty of water.
Large quantities :
Burn only in proper incinerator.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ROAD/RAIL
Other Not regulated for transport.
SEA
Not regulated for transport.
AI
Not regulated for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC label
EU Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC.
None.
Contains:
tetrasodium etidronate
Other regulation
Germany - WGK (Wassergef?hrdungsklasse) : 2
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared by the Solutia Hazard Communication Group.
Data sheets prepared or revised since August 2002 have been completed in accordance with the European
Communities Directive 2001/58.
Reason for revision: Error correction, Section 1
R-phrases
PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com
R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin.
Number format: "," used as decimal separator.
TM, ? is a registered trademark of Solutia Inc.
SOLUTIA is a trademark of Solutia Inc.
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are presented
in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, The Soap Kitchen. makes no representations as to
the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons
receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no
event will The Soap Kitchen. be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or
reliance upon Information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS O IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY
OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE
PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.
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