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1. Product and Company Identification 

Company 24 Hour Emergency Response Information 

BASF CORPORATION 

100 Campus Drive 

Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA 

CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 

BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP 

Registrant: 

2. Hazards Identification 

Emergency overview

Signal word: NOTICE! !

Colour: brownish 

Appearance: liquid 

State of matter: liquid 

Odour: characteristic 

Health: This product has no known adverse effect on human health. 

Physical/Chemical 

hazards:

None Expected 

Potential health effects

Primary routes of entry: 

Ingestion, Skin, Inhalation, Eyes 

Potential environmental effects

Releases to the environment are to be avoided. 

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients 

Chemical name CAS Number Content (Weight) Hazardous

Aliphatic polyether with acidic groups Trade Secret 60.0 - 100.0 % N

This material is classified as not hazardous under OSHA regulations. 

4. First-aid Measures 

Inhalation: 
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Remove to fresh air, if not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and get 

immediate medical attention. 

Skin: 

After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. 

Get medical attention if irritation occurs. 

Eyes: 

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 

Ingestion: 

Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs naturally, have casualty lean forward to reduce the risk of 

aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately. 

5. Fire-fighting Measures 

Suitable extinguishing media: 

carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam 

Hazardous combustion products: 

Burning may produce toxic combustion products.

 

Hazards during fire-fighting: 

Standard procedure for chemical fires. 

Protective equipment for fire-fighting: 

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing. 

6. Accidental Release Measures 

Cleanup: 

Pick up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth etc.). 

Place into approved waste containers. 

Wear suitable protective equipment. 

Should not be released into the environment. 

7. Handling and Storage 

Handling

General advice: 

As with all industrial chemicals, use good industrial practices when handling. Avoid eye, skin, and clothing 

contact. Do not inhale. Do not taste or swallow. Use only with adequate ventilation.

Protection against fire and explosion: 

No physical hazards determined at this time. Handle with care and follow standard industrial practices.

Storage

General advice: 

Keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. 

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8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection 

Engineering Controls: 

Work in well ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapors or mist. 

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection: 

Wear a NIOSH-certified respirator as necessary. 

Eye protection: 

Tightly fitting safety goggles (splash goggles) (EN 166) 

Body protection: 

Wear chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. 

General safety and hygiene measures: 

There are no OSHA or ACGIH exposure guidelines available for component(s) in this product. 

9. Physical and Chemical Properties 

Colour: brownish

Form: liquid 

State of matter: liquid 

Odour: characteristic

pH value: Not tested 

Flammability: Not flammable 

Flash point: Not applicable 

Self-ignition temperature: No self-ignition 

Melting point: Not tested 

Boiling point: Not tested 

Density: 1.04 g/cm3 ( 20 °C) 

Viscosity, dynamic: 40,000 mPa.s ( 20 °C) 

% Volatiles: not determined 

Solubility in water: Not tested

10. Stability and Reactivity 

Stability: 

Stable. 

Conditions to avoid: None known. 

Substances to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases. 

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous reactions known. 

Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products: No decomposition expected under 

normal storage conditions. 

11. Toxicological Information 

Acute oral toxicity: 

Not tested 

Acute inhalation toxicity: 
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Not tested 

Acute dermal toxicity: 

Not tested

Skin irritation: 

Not expected to be a skin irritant. 

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Eye irritation: 

Not expected to be an eye irritant. 

Skin Sensitization: 

Not a sensitizer. 

Subacute Toxicity: 

not determined 

Subchronic Toxicty: 

not determined 

Chronic toxicity: 

not determined 

Genetic toxicity: 

Not determined. 

Carcinogenicity: 

None of the components in this product at concentrations greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC; NTP, OSHA 

or ACGIH as a carcinogen. 

Reproductive toxicity: 

not determined 

Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity: 

not determined 

12. Ecological Information 

Toxicity to fish: 

Not tested 

Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: 

Not tested 

Toxicity to aquatic plants: 

Not tested 

Toxicity to microorganisms: 

Not tested 
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13. Disposal Considerations 

Waste disposal of substance: 

Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations. 

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA): Not a hazardous waste under RCRA (40 CFR 261). 

14. Transport Information 

U.S. Department of Transportation

The listed Transportation Classification does not address regulatory variations due to changes in package size, 

mode of shipment or other regulatory descriptors. 

Road transport: 

Special shipping information: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. 

Air transport: 

Special shipping information: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. 

Inland-waterway transport: 

Special shipping information: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. 

15. Regulatory Information 

Canada: Domestic Substances List (DSL): Not all components are listed on the 

DSL 

US: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): All component(s) comprising this 

product are either exempt or listed on 

the TSCA inventory 

United States - Regulations

SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Communication Standard: 

Acute Health: N Fire: N 

Chronic Health: N Reactivity: N 

 Sudden release of pressure: N 

SARA Reportable Quantities: 

No components listed. 

SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemical List: 

No components listed. 

OSHA hazard category: 

This material is classified as not hazardous under OSHA regulations. 

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Significant New Use Rule (SNUR): 

This product is not subject to a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR). 

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 5(e) Consent Orders: 

This product is not subject to a Section 5(e) Consent Order. 

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 5(f): 
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This product is not subject to a Section 5(f)/6(a) rule. 

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 12(b) Export Notification: 

No components listed. 

Clean Air Act 111 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): 

This product contains the following SOCMI Intermediate or Final Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), as 

defined by the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 111 (40 CFR 60.489). 

Clean Air Act 602 - Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): 

This product neither contains, nor was manufactured with, a Class I or Class II ozone depleting substance 

(ODS), as defined by the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 602 (40 CFR 82, Subpt. A, App. A+B). 

Clean Water Act - Priority Pollutants (PP): 

This product does not contain any priority pollutants listed under the U.S. Clean Water Act Section 307(2)(1) 

Priority Pollutant List (40 CFR 401.15). 

Pennsylvania Right to Know: 

This product does not contain any components that are subject to the Pennsylvania Right-To-Know disclosure 

requirement. 

California Proposition 65 - Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer: 

No components listed. 

California Proposition 65 - Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Reproductive Toxicity: 

No components listed. 

International Regulations

Chemical Weapons Convention: 

This product does not contain any component(s) listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention Schedule of 

Chemicals. 

16. Other Information 

Efka® 6225 is a registered trademark of BASF Corporation or BASF SE 

IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN 

ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE , IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR 

GUIDANCE ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE 

RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR 

PARTICULAR PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR 

IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 

PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION 

SET FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS, DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT 

INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE 

DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA OR DESIGNS PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT 

THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA, AND INFORMATION FURNISHED BY BASF HEREUNDER ARE 

GIVEN GRATIS AND BASF ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION, DESIGNS, 

DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN OR RESULTS OBTAINED, ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED 

AT YOUR RISK. 

Due to the merger of CIBA and BASF Group all Material Safety Data Sheets have been reassessed on the 

basis of consolidated information. This may have resulted in changes of the Material Safety Data Sheets. In 

case you have questions concerning such changes please contact us at the address mentioned in Section I. 
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