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") or an affiliated company of Dow

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The Dow Chemical Company encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire (M)SDS, 

as there is important information throughout the document. 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 if 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 injury. 

Skin Contact: Essentially nonirritating to skin. 

Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. 

Inhalation: Mist may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). 
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Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal 

handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause 

injury. 

Aspiration hazard: Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration 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 lenses, 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 fountain 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 vomiting 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-protection and 

use the recommended protective clothing (chemical resistant gloves, splash protection). If potential for 

exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective equipment. 

5. Fire Fighting Measures 

Extinguishing Media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire 

extinguishers. Foam. Do not use direct water stream. 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 entry. Burning 

liquids may be extinguished by dilution with water. Do 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. Fire water run-off, if not contained, may cause 

environmental damage. Review the "Accidental Release 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 clothing (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 be 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 Spilled: Contain spilled material if possible. Absorb 

with materials such as: Sand. Dirt. Do not use water for cleanup. Collect in suitable and properly 

labeled containers. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additional information. 
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Personal Precautions: Isolate area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel 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 thoroughly after handling. See 

Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION. 

Storage 

No specific requirements. Additional storage and handling 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 conditions. 

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 preferred glove barrier materials 

include: Butyl rubber. Chlorinated polyethylene. Polyethylene. Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate 

("EVAL"). Polyvinyl alcohol ("PVA"). Styrene/butadiene 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 duration 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 protection, 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 adverse effects, such as respiratory irritation or 

discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by 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 food 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. If there are no applicable exposure limit 

requirements or guidelines, general ventilation should be sufficient for most operations. Local exhaust 

ventilation may be necessary for some operations. 
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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. Strong oxidizers. 

Hazardous Polymerization 

Will not occur. 

Thermal Decomposition 

Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply 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 irritation
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May cause moderate eye irritation. May cause corneal injury. 

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 acute 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, immobilization: 4.22 mg/l

Aquatic Plant Toxicity 

ErC50, green alga Desmodesmus subspicatus, Growth rate inhibition, 72 h: 1.25 mg/l

EbC50, green alga Desmodesmus subspicatus, biomass growth 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 Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and 

regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with 

applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator. AS YOUR SUPPLIER, WE HAVE 

NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF 

PARTIES HANDLING OR USING THIS MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE 

PERTAINS ONLY TO THE PRODUCT AS SHIPPED IN ITS INTENDED 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. 
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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 regulatory or operational 

requirements/information relating to this product. Additional transportation system information can be 

obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the responsibility of the 

transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, 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 311 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 contain chemicals at levels which require reporting 

under this statute. 

Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act): Pennsylvania Hazardous 

Substances List and/or Pennsylvania Environmental Hazardous Substance List:

To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting 

under this statute. 

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

Substances List:

To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting 

under this statute. 

US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III 

Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 355, Appendix A)

To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain 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 which would require a warning under the statute. 
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US. Toxic Substances Control Act

This product contains chemical substance(s) not on the TSCA 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 products 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 consistent with the 

listed use. If your intended use is not consistent with 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 Hygienists, 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 surveillance 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 with 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 differ 

between various locations. It is the buyer's/user's responsibility to ensure that his activities comply with 

all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information presented here pertains only to the product 

as shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are not under the control of the manufacturer, it is 

the buyer's/user's duty to determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this product. Due to 

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