General Information
Revision date
2016-01-25
Product name
WITCONATE AOS
CAS No.
68439-57-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specific use(s) Surfactant
Emergency telephone
CANUTEC +1 613-996-6666
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Appearance liquid Color light yellow Odor slight
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.
Potential health effects
Inhalation : Inhalation of aerosols may cause irritation to mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Skin : Causes skin irritation. Eyes : Causes serious eye damage. Ingestion : May cause irritation of the mucous membranes.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known. Symptoms of Overexposure : The symptoms and effects are as expected from the hazards as shown in section 2. No specific product related symptoms are known. Carcinogenicity: IARC : No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. OSHA : No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. NTP : No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
