Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
9005-64-5
Name of the chemical
polyethyleneglycol sorbitan monolaurate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-06-21
Product name
Polysorbate 20
CAS No.
9005-64-5
REACH No
is
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for consumer use
Emergency telephone
for Hazardous Materials Within the USA + Canada 1-800-424-9300 and +1
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Company Information
company name
LIFE TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE BV
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDS@lifetech.com
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
Physical hazards
Not Hazardous
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitiser Category 1
Environmental hazards
Not Hazardous
Additional information
No information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
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 P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
Not Applicable
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable
