General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2025-08-01
Product name
HC-2A
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
61789-40-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Surfactant
supplier name
address and
Emergency telephone
61 1 800 686 951
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Halliburton Australia Pty. Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
fdunexchem@halliburton.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H318, H401, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H318
Causes serious eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
Hazardous according to the criteria of the 7th Revised Edition of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Non-Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of ADG. Classification of the hazardous chemical Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Acute Aquatic Toxicity Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 - H318 Category 2 - H401 Category 2 - H411 Label elements, including precautionary statements H318 - Causes serious eye damage H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Signal word
DANGER
Prevention
P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear eye protection/face protection
Response
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 P391 - Collect spillage
Storage
None
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
Contains
Substances Cocamido betaine CAS Number 61789-40-0
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known For the full text of the H-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the hazardous chemical Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Category 1 - H318 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 2 - H401 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 2 - H411 Label elements, including precautionary statements Hazard Pictograms Signal Word DANGER Hazard Statements: H318 - Causes serious eye damage H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary Statements Prevention P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear eye protection/face protection Response 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 P391 - Collect spillage Storage None Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations Contains Substances CAS Number Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Other hazards which do not result in classification None known For the full text of the H-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 3. Composition/information on Ingredients Substances CAS Number PERCENT (w/w) GHS Classification - Australia Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 10 - 30% Eye Corr. 1 (H318) Aquatic Acute 2 (H401) Aquatic Chronic 2 (H411) 4. First aid measures Description of necessary first aid measures Inhalation If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult. Eyes Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 30 minutes. Seek prompt medical attention. Skin Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Ingestion Rinse mouth with water many times. Get medical attention, if symptoms occur Symptoms caused by exposure Causes severe eye irritation which may damage tissue. Medical Attention and Special Treatment Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically 5. Fire Fighting Measures Suitable extinguishing equipment Suitable Extinguishing Media Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical. Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons None known. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special exposure hazards in a fire Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces. Decomposition in fire may produce harmful gases. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters Special protective equipment for firefighters Full protective clothing and approved self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire fighting personnel. 6. Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use appropriate protective equipment. 6.2. Environmental precautions Prevent from entering sewers, waterways, or low areas. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Isolate spill and stop leak where safe. Contain spill with sand or other inert materials. Scoop up and remove. 7. Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Handling Precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Information Store away from oxidizers. Store in a cool well ventilated area. Keep container closed when not in use. Product has a shelf life of 60 months. Other Guidelines No information available 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Control parameters - exposure standards, biological monitoring Exposure Limits Substances CAS Number Australia NOHSC ACGIH TLV-TWA Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Not applicable Appropriate engineering controls Engineering Controls Use in a well ventilated area. Personal protective equipment (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment If engineering controls and work practices cannot prevent excessive exposures, the selection and proper use of personal protective equipment should be determined by an industrial hygienist or other qualified professional based on the specific application of this product. Respiratory Protection If engineering controls and work practices cannot keep exposure below occupational exposure limits or if exposure is unknown, wear a NIOSH certified, European Standard EN 149, AS/NZS 1715:2009, or equivalent respirator when using this product. Selection of and instruction on using all personal protective equipment, including respirators, should be performed by an Industrial Hygienist or other qualified professional. Dust/mist respirator. (N95, P2/P3) Hand Protection Use gloves which are suitable for the chemicals present in this product as well as other environmental factors in the workplace. Skin Protection Wear protective clothing appropriate for the work environment. Eye Protection Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists. (EN-166) Other Precautions Eyewash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible. Environmental Exposure Controls No information available 9. Physical and Chemical Properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical State: Liquid Color Clear light amber Odor: Surfactant Odor Threshold: No information available Property Values Remarks/ - Method pH: 6.5-7.5 Freezing Point / Range 0 °C Melting Point / Range No data available Pour Point / Range No data available Boiling Point / Range 100 °C / 212 °F Flash Point > 100 °C / > 212 °F (PMCC) Evaporation rate No data available Vapor Pressure < 17.5 mmHg Vapor Density No data available Specific Gravity 1.12 Water Solubility Soluble in water Solubility in other solvents No data available Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature No data available Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity No data available Explosive Properties No information available Oxidizing Properties No information available 9.2. Other information VOC Content (%) No data available 10. Stability and Reactivity 10.1. Reactivity Not expected to be reactive. 10.2. Chemical stability Stable 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions Will Not Occur 10.4. Conditions to avoid Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. 10.5. Incompatible materials Strong oxidizers. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Oxides of nitrogen. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Hydrogen chloride. 11. Toxicological Information Information on routes of exposure Principle Route of Exposure Eye or skin contact, inhalation. Symptoms related to exposure Most Important Symptoms/Effects Causes severe eye irritation which may damage tissue. Toxicology data for the components Substances CAS Number LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 4900 mg/kg-bw (rat) >2000 mg/kg-bw (rat) No data available Immediate, delayed and chronic health effects from exposure Inhalation May cause mild respiratory irritation. Eye Contact Causes severe eye irritation which may damage tissue. May cause corneal injury. Skin Contact Causes mild skin irritation. Ingestion May cause abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity No data available to indicate product or components present at greater than 0.1% are chronic health hazards. Exposure Levels No data available Interactive effects None known. Data limitations No data available Substances CAS Number Skin corrosion/irritation Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Not irritating to skin in rabbits. Substances CAS Number Serious eye damage/irritation Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Causes severe eye irritation (Rabbit) Substances CAS Number Skin Sensitization Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Did not cause sensitization on laboratory animals (guinea pig) Substances CAS Number Respiratory Sensitization Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 No information available Substances CAS Number Mutagenic Effects Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 In vitro tests did not show mutagenic effects. In vivo tests did not show mutagenic effects. Substances CAS Number Carcinogenic Effects Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Did not show carcinogenic effects in animal experiments Substances CAS Number Reproductive toxicity Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Animal testing did not show any effects on fertility. Did not show teratogenic effects in animal experiments. Substances CAS Number STOT - single exposure Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 No significant toxicity observed in animal studies at concentration requiring classification. Substances CAS Number STOT - repeated exposure Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 No significant toxicity observed in animal studies at concentration requiring classification. Substances CAS Number Aspiration hazard Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Not applicable 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity Substance Ecotoxicity Data Substances CAS Number Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Toxicity to Toxicity to Invertebrates Microorganisms Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 EC50 (96 h) 0.55 mg/L LC50 (96 h) 2 mg/L No information available EC50 (48 h) 6.5 mg/L (Desmodesmus (Brachydanio rerio) (Daphnia magna) subspicatus) NOEC (28 d) 16 mg/L NOEC (21 d) 0.9 mg/L EC50 (72 h) 17.2 mg/L (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (Daphnia magna) (Scenedesmus NOEC (21 d) 0.932 mg/L subspicatus) (Daphnia magna) EC50 (72 h) 9.86 mg/L NOEC (21 d) 2.98 mg/L (Scenedesmus (Daphnia magna) subspicatus) NOEC (21 d) 0.03 mg/L EC50 (72 h) 30 mg/L (Daphnia magna) (Scenedesmus NOEC (21 d) 0.065 mg/L subspicatus) (Daphnia magna) 12.2. Persistence and degradability Substances CAS Number Persistence and Degradability Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Readily biodegradable (>90% @ 28d) 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Substances CAS Number Bioaccumulation Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 Log Pow =0.9 12.4. Mobility in soil Substances CAS Number Mobility Cocamido betaine 61789-40-0 No information available Other adverse effects Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors 13. Disposal Considerations Safe handling and disposal methods Follow all applicable community, national or regional regulations regarding waste management methods. Disposal of any contaminated packaging Follow all applicable national or local regulations. Environmental regulations Not applicable 14. Transport Information Transportation Information Australia ADG UN Number UN3082 UN proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Contains Inner salt of alkyl amines) Transport Hazard Class(es): 9 Packing Group: III HC-2A Revision Date: 06-Feb-2023 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Environmental Hazards: Marine Pollutant IMDG/IMO UN Number UN3082 UN proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Contains Inner salt of alkyl amines) Transport Hazard Class(es): 9 Packing Group: III Environmental Hazards: Marine Pollutant EMS: EmS F-A, S-F IATA/ICAO UN Number UN3082 UN proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Contains Inner salt of alkyl amines) Transport Hazard Class(es): 9 Packing Group: III Environmental Hazards: Marine Pollutant Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable Special precautions during transport None HazChem Code None Allocated 15. Regulatory Information Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product International Inventories Australian AICS Inventory All components are listed on the AIIC or are subject to a relevant exemption, permit, or assessment certificate. New Zealand Inventory of