Safety Data Sheet

Cola®Cat C18

Colonial Chemical, Inc. P.O. Box 111 South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Emergency: 423-837-8800 Chemtrec: 800 424-9300 Issue date: 5/21/2013 1 of 4

SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION

GHS Product Identifier | Trade Name: Cola®Cat C18

Uses of the Substance / Mixture: Surfactant for various applications

CAS Number: 3001-63-6

EINECS Number: 221-083-1

Company Name: Colonial Chemical, Inc.

Company Address: P.O. Box 111, South Pittsburg, TN 37380 USA 

Phone Number: (P) 423.837.8800 (F) 423.837.3888

Emergency Phone Number: Colonial Chemical: 423.837.8800 Chemtrec: 800.424.9300

SECTION 2 – HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION

Label Elements:

Hazardous products which must be listed on the label:

None

Precautionary statements:

Prevention

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

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.

P304 + 340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 

comfortable for breathing

Storage

P404 Store in a closed container

P420 Store away from strong oxidizing agents and reducing agents

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national 

and/or international regulations.

This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable or suspected human carcinogens.

SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance

Chemical nature: Surfactant

Information on Components and Impurities

SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice: Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. First aider needs to protect himself/herself. 

Place affected clothing in a sealed bag for subsequent decontamination. 

Inhalation: Short term harmful health effects are not expected from vapour generated at ambient 

temperatures. If first aid is required, remove victim to fresh air. Administer oxygen if breathing is 

difficult. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. 

Skin contact: In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin with running water for at least 20 minutes. 

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. If skin irritation continues: Get medical 

attention.

Eye contact: In case of contact with substance, immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 20

minutes. If present and easy to do, remove contacts. If eye irritation persists, consult a physician.
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Colonial Chemical, Inc. P.O. Box 111 South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Emergency: 423-837-8800 Chemtrec: 800 424-9300 Issue date: 5/21/2013 2 of 4

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting without medical advice. Drink water as a precaution. Call a physician or 

poison control center immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 

SECTION 5 – FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: CO2, Water spray, BC/ABC Extinguishers

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting: On combustion forms carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, potassium oxide

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)

Full protective suit 

SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear suitable protective equipment. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing suitable protective clothing. 

Methods for Cleaning or Taking Up

SMALL SPILLS: Take up with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. 

LARGE SPILLS: Dike far ahead of spill for later disposal. To avoid gelling and foaming problems, do not use water to flush to industrial sewer. 

Spills may be reportable to local, state, federal and/or provincial authorities.

Additional advice

Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.

SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Advice on safe handling and usage: Avoid contact with skin and eyes

Storage

Recommended: Store in original container. Store tightly closed. Product is “non-hazardous”

SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Control Measures

Engineering measures: General area dilution/exhaust ventilation

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection: None should be needed.

Eye/Face protection: Will vary dependent upon work environment conditions and material handling practices. 

Eye contact should be prevented through the use of chemical safety glasses with side shields or 

splash proof goggles. An emergency eye wash must be readily accessible to the work area.

Skin and body protection: Contact should be minimized through the use of gloves and suitable long-sleeved clothing (i.e., 

shirts and pants). Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation resistance.

Hygiene measures: Do not store, use, and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, applying cosmetics or 

using the toilet. Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, etc. Wash exposed skin 

promptly to remove accidental splashes or contact with this material.

SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Physical state: Liquid

Color: Clear to Hazy
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Odor: characteristic, mild

Odor Threshold: no data available

Safety data

pH (5% aqueous): 6 – 7

Melting point/range: Not available

Boiling point/boiling range: > 100 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash point: > 100 °C closed cup

Auto-ignition temperature no data available

Water solubility: soluble

Solubility in other solvents no data available

Partition coefficient: noctanol/water: no data available

Vapor pressure: no data available

Evaporation rate: no data available

Relative vapor density: > 1

Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 0.99gm/ml

Oxidation/Reduction Potential: no data available

Viscosity: Approx. 230 mPas

Explosive properties: no data available

Thermal decomposition: no data available

SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability

Stable under normal handling and storage conditions.

Hazardous reactions

Conditions to avoid Excess heat, open flame, spark, and ignition sources. 

Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents

Decomposition Type: Silicon dioxide, carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds.

Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur.

SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Optional Section- Complete information not yet available

This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable or suspected human carcinogens.

SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity assessment

Ecotoxicity assessment: no data available

Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability: no data available

Bioaccumulation

Bioconcentration factor (BCF): no data available

Other adverse effects

Environment assessment: no data available

SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product Disposal

Advice on Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

SECTION 14 – TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

DOT: None

IATA: None

IMDG: None
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Note: The above regulatory prescriptions are those valid on the date of publication of this sheet. Given the possible evolution of transport regulations for hazardous 

materials, it would be advisable to check their validity with your sales office.

SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA: Listed

EU (EINECS): Listed

Australia (AICS): Listed

Philippines (PICCS): Listed

ASIA-PAC: Listed

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and this MSDS meets those requirements.

Follow all regulations in your country or region. Colonial Chemical, Inc is unable to confirm all regulatory information in regard to the substances in 

your country or region, and this information is subject to change without notice.

SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of P-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

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.

P304 + 340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is accurate to the best of Colonial Chemical, Inc.'s knowledge. No guarantees or liabilities are 

expressed or implied. Because users are most aware of the application of the product, they must ensure that proper personal protective equipment 

(PPE) is provided consistent with the information contained in the product SDS. This information is intended solely for the use of individuals trained 

in the particular hazard rating system. It does not release users from ensuring they are in conformity with all regulations linked to its activity.