Product Name: ECOSURF(TM) LF-30 Surfactant Issue Date: 07/23/2010

Print Date: 05 Aug 2010

®(TM)*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") o r an affiliated company of Dow

Page 1 of 7 The Dow Chemical Company encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire (M)SDS, as there is important information throughout the do cument. We expect you to follow the precautions identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods or

actions.



## 1. Product and Company Identification

Product Name ECOSURF(TM) LF-30 Surfactant

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION The Dow Chemical Company

2030 Willard H. Dow Center
Midland, MI 48674

USA

Customer Information Number: 800-258-2436



### EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 24-Hour Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400 Local Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400



## 2. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview

Color: Colorless to yellow Physical State: Liquid.

Odor: Mild Hazards of product:

CAUTION! May cause eye irritation. May be harmful i f swallowed. Isolate area. Highly toxic to fish and/or other aquatic organisms. Slipping hazard.



### OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.



### Potential Health Effects Eye Contact: May cause moderate eye irritation. May cause corneal in jury.

Skin Contact: Essentially nonirritating to skin. Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorpt ion of harmful amounts.

Inhalation: Mist may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat).Product Name: ECOSURF(TM) LF-30 Surfactant Issue Date: 07/23/2010

Page 2 of 7 Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed i ncidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; how ever, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. Aspiration hazard: Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspir ation hazard.



### Component CAS # Amount

Alcohols, C12-14-Secondary, Ethoxylated, Butoxylated 1013910-41-2 > 99.0 %



## 4. First-aid measures

Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water; remove contact lens es, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue flushing eyes for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention without delay, preferably from an ophthalmologist. Eye wash fountai n should be located in immediate work area.

Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of water.

Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician. Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce v omiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Notes to Physician: No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient. Emergency Personnel Protection: First Aid responders should pay attention to self-pr otection and use the recommended protective clothing (chemical resi stant gloves, splash protection). If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific persona l protective equipment.



## 5. Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishe rs. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. Do not use direct water stre am. May spread fire. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose synthetic foams ( including AFFF) or protein foams may function,

but will be less effective. Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary ent ry. Burning liquids may be extinguished by dilution with water. D o not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage. Contain fire water run-off if possible. Fi re water run-off, if not contained, may cause environmental damage. Review the "Accidental Releas e Measures" and the "Ecological Information" sections of this (M)SDS. Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothi ng (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected

location or safe distance. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.

Hazardous Combustion Products: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may b e toxic and/or irritating. Combustion products may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.



## 6. Accidental Release Measures

Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spille d: Contain spilled material if possible. Absorb

with materials such as: Sand. Dirt. Do not use wa ter for cleanup. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. See Section 13, Disposal Conside rations, for additional information.Product Name: ECOSURF(TM) LF-30 Surfactant Issue Date: 07/23/2010

Page 3 of 7 Personal Precautions: Isolate area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected person nel from entering the area. Refer to Section 7, Handling, for additional precautionary measures. Spilled material may cause a slipping hazard. Use appropriate safety equipment . For additional information, refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.

Environmental Precautions: Spills or discharge to natural waterways is likely to kill aquatic organisms. Prevent from entering into soil, ditches , sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.



## 7. Handling and Storage

Handling General Handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Do not swallow. Wash thor oughly after handling. See
Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

.



### Storage
No specific requirements. Additional storage and ha ndling information on this product may be obtained by calling your sales or customer service contact . The shelf life given is for unopened containers stored under moderate temperature conditio ns. Shelf life: Use within

24 Months



## 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Limits

None established



### Personal Protection Eye/Face Protection: Use chemical goggles.

Skin Protection: Wear clean, body-covering clothing. Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material when prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur. Examples of pr eferred glove barrier materials include: Butyl rubber. Chlorinated polyethylene. P olyethylene. Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate ("EVAL"). Polyvinyl alcohol ("PVA"). Styrene/butadi ene rubber. Examples of acceptable glove barrier materials include: Natural rubber (" latex"). Neoprene. Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR"). Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or " vinyl"). Viton. NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and durati on of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture pro tection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier. Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adver se effects, such as respiratory irritation or discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated b y your risk assessment process. In misty atmospheres, use an approved particulate respirator. The following should be effective types of airpurifying respirators: Organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter. Ingestion: Use good personal hygiene. Do not consume or store f ood in the work area. Wash hands before smoking or eating.



### Engineering Controls

Ventilation: Use local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below exposure limit requirements or guidelines. I f there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, general ventilation sho uld be sufficient for most operations. Local exhaus t ventilation may be necessary for some operations.Product Name: ECOSURF(TM) LF-30 Surfactant Issue Date: 07/23/2010

Page 4 of 7 

## 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State Liquid.

Color Colorless to yellow

Odor Mild

Odor Threshold No test data available Flash Point - Closed Cup No test data available Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable to liquids

Flammable Limits In Air Lower : No test data available Upper : No test data available Autoignition Temperature No test data available Vapor Pressure 1e-8 mmHg Estimated. Boiling Point (760 mmHg) decomposes prior to boiling. Vapor Density (air = 1) >1 Estimated. Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 0.9836 40 °C/40 °C Calculated Freezing Point See Pour Point Melting Point Not applicable to liquids Solubility in water (by weight) Disperses in water

pH 5 - 8 (@ 1 %) ASTM E70 Decomposition Temperature No test data available

Partition coefficient, noctanol/water (log Pow) 2.85 - 4.30 Measured

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) No test data available

Kinematic Viscosity 36.096 cSt @ 40 °C ASTM D445 Pour point -5 °C (23 °F) ASTM D97



## 10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability/Instability
Thermally stable at typical use temperatures.

Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose.

Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with: Strong acids. Strong bases. St rong oxidizers.



### Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur.



### Thermal Decomposition
Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air s upply and the presence of other materials.



## 11. Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity Ingestion Typical for this family of materials. Rat, female 2,000 mg/kg

Dermal Typical for this family of materials. Rat, male and female > 2,000 mg/kg

Inhalation

The LC50 has not been determined. 

### Eye damage/eye irritationProduct Name: ECOSURF(TM) LF-30 Surfactant Issue Date: 07/23/2010

Page 5 of 7 May cause moderate eye irritation. May cause corneal inj ury. 

### Skin corrosion/irritation
Essentially nonirritating to skin.


### Sensitization

Skin

No relevant information found. Respiratory

No relevant information found. 

### Repeated Dose Toxicity

No relevant information found. 

### Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity

No relevant information found. 

### Developmental Toxicity

No relevant information found. 

### Reproductive Toxicity

No relevant information found. 

### Genetic Toxicology
In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative.



## 12. Ecological Information

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE

Movement & Partitioning Partition coefficient, n-octanol/water (log Pow): 2.85 - 4.30 Estimated Bioconcentration Factor (BCF): 20 - 200; fish; Estimated



### Persistence and Degradability Material is readily biodegradable. Passes OECD test (s) for ready biodegradability. OECD Biodegradation Tests: Biodegradation Exposure Time Method

> 60 % 28 d OECD 301F Test



### ECOTOXICITY
Material is highly toxic to aquatic organisms on an a cute basis (LC50/EC50 between 0.1 and 1 mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).

Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity EC50, water flea Daphnia magna, static, 48 h, immobi lization: 4.22 mg/l Aquatic Plant Toxicity ErC50, green alga Desmodesmus subspicatus, Growth ra te inhibition, 72 h: 1.25 mg/l EbC50, green alga Desmodesmus subspicatus, biomass gro wth inhibition, 72 h: 0.572 mg/l



## 13. Disposal Considerations

DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND, OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. All disposal practices must be in compliance with all Federa l, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in different locat ions. Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the w aste generator. AS YOUR SUPPLIER, WE HAVE

NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFAC TURING PROCESSES OF

PARTIES HANDLING OR USING THIS MATERIAL. THE INFOR MATION PRESENTED HERE

PERTAINS ONLY TO THE PRODUCT AS SHIPPED IN ITS INTE NDED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN MSDS SECTION: Composition Information. FOR UNUSED & UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted: Incinerator or other

thermal destruction device.Product Name: ECOSURF(TM) LF-30 Surfactant Issue Date: 07/23/2010

Page 6 of 7 

## 14. Transport Information

DOT Non-Bulk

NOT REGULATED



### DOT Bulk

NOT REGULATED



### IMDG

NOT REGULATED



### ICAO/IATA

NOT REGULATED

This information is not intended to convey all specific re gulatory or operational requirements/information relating to this product. Ad ditional transportation system information can be obtained through an authorized sales or customer service r epresentative. It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable la ws, regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material.



## 15. Regulatory Information

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. 

### Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Sections 3 11 and 312
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard No Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard No

Fire Hazard No

Reactive Hazard No

Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Section 313 To the best of our knowledge, this product does not co ntain chemicals at levels which require reporting

under this statute.

Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Ac t): Pennsylvania Hazardous Substances List and/or Pennsylvania Environmental H azardous Substance List: To the best of our knowledge, this product does not co ntain chemicals at levels which require reporting

under this statute.

Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Ac t): Pennsylvania Special Hazardous

Substances List: To the best of our knowledge, this product does not co ntain chemicals at levels which require reporting

under this statute.

US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-K now Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 35 5, Appendix A) To the best of our knowledge, this product does not co ntain chemicals at levels which require reporting

under this statute.

California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, at levels whi ch would require a warning under the statute.Product Name: ECOSURF(TM) LF-30 Surfactant Issue Date: 07/23/2010

Page 7 of 7 US. Toxic Substances Control Act This product contains chemical substance(s) not on the T SCA Inventory. It is sold only for export from

the United States. CEPA - Domestic Substances List (DSL) This product contains one or more substances which are not listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL). Contact your sales or technical service representative for more information.



## 16. Other Information

Product Literature
Additional information on this and other Dow product s may be obtained by visiting our web page at www.dow.com. Additional information on this product may be obtained by calling your sales or customer service contact. Ask for a product brochure.



### Hazard Rating System

NFPA Health Fire Reactivity

1 1 0


### Recommended Uses and Restrictions Multi-purpose surfactant. We recommend that you use this product in a manner cons istent with the listed use. If your intended use is not consistent wi th the stated use, please contact your sales or technical service representative.



### Revision

Identification Number: 1026357 / 1001 / Issue Date 07/23/2010 / Version: 2.0 Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this

document.



### Legend

N/A Not available

W/W Weight/Weight

OEL Occupational Exposure Limit

STEL Short Term Exposure Limit

TWA Time Weighted Average

ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygieni sts, Inc.

DOW IHG Dow Industrial Hygiene Guideline

WEEL Workplace Environmental Exposure Level HAZ_DES Hazard Designation

Action Level A value set by OSHA that is lower than the PEL which will trigger the need for

activities such as exposure monitoring and medical sur veillance if exceeded.

The Dow Chemical Company urges each customer or recipient of this (M)SDS to study it carefully and consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the data contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated w ith the product. The information herein is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may dif fer between various locations. It is the buyer's/user's responsib ility to ensure that his activities comply with all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The infor mation presented here pertains only to the product as shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are n ot under the control of the manufacturer, it is the buyer's/user's duty to determine the conditions necessar y for the safe use of this product. Due to the proliferation of sources for information such as manu facturer-specific (M)SDSs, we are not and cannot be responsible for (M)SDSs obtained from any source other than ourselves. If you have obtained an (M)SDS from another source or if you are n ot sure that the (M)SDS you have is current, please contact us for the most current version.