Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
500-018-3/9005-64-5
Name of the chemical
polyethyleneglycol sorbitan monolaurate
Concentration
100.0%
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-01-10
Product name
Polysorbate 20
Product Synonyms
Tween 20™;
CAS No.
1310-58-3
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Placard Key word
Hazard statements
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category Exclamation Warning Causes serious eye irritation 2A point Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Exclamation Warning May cause an allergic skin reaction point H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary statements
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection as specified by the manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Response
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P333+313: If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice/attention.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes serious eye irritation. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory system irritation. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Target Organs: No data available. LD 50 / LC 50: Please refer to Section 11. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By No data available. Exposure:
