Material Safety Data Sheet

CRODAFOSTM SG-K

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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : CRODAFOSTM SG-K

Product number : DEV070714CG3

Product Use Description : Surfactant

Company : Croda Inc.

300-A Columbus Circle

Edison, NJ 08837-3907

Telephone : (732) 417-0800 (Mon.-Fri., 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST)

Telefax : (732) 417-0804

Emergency telephone : 24 Hour Emergency Response Information

CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (toll free)

1-703-527-3887 (direct / international)

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

CAUTION

Hazard Summary : THIS PRODUCT IS FOR EXPERIMENTAL USES ONLY. THE PRODUCT HAS 

NOT BEEN COMPLETELY ANALYZED AND ALL OF THE HAZARDS MAY NOT 

BE KNOWN. PLEASE USE CAUTION WHILE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes : May cause eye irritation.

Skin : May cause skin irritation.

Ingestion : Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes.

Inhalation : May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Form : liquid

Color : light yellow

Odor : none

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS-No. Percent (%)

Propylene glycol 57-55-6 30 - 50

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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Eye contact : In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek 

medical advice.

Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with soap and plenty of water. If 

symptoms persist, call a physician.

Ingestion : If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.

Inhalation : If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash point : > 200 °C (> 392 °F)

Suitable extinguishing 

media

: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the 

surrounding environment.

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Extinguishing media which 

shall not be used for safety 

reasons

: High volume water jet

Specific hazards during fire 

fighting

: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Special protective 

equipment for fire-fighters

: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : Ensure adequate ventilation.

Use personal protective equipment.

Methods for cleaning up : Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Advice on protection 

against fire and explosion

: Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Requirements for storage 

areas and containers

: Store in original container.

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

Other data : Stable under recommended storage conditions.
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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines

Ingredients with workplace control parameters

Ingredients CAS-No. Value Control 

parameters

Update Basis

Propylene 

glycol

57-55-6 TWA 10 mg/m3 2008-01-01 US WEEL

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields

Hand protection : For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves.

Skin and body protection : impervious clothing

Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form : liquid

Color : light yellow

Odor : none

Odor Threshold : no data available

Flash point : > 200 °C (> 392 °F)

pH : 6.5 - 7.5

Melting point : no data available

: > 200 °C (> 392 °F) 

Density : 1.05 g/cm3

Bulk density : no data available

Water solubility : soluble

Values are not product specifications.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid : None known.

Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition 

products

: In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as:

Carbon oxides
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Oxides of phosphorus

Hazardous reactions : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute oral toxicity : no data available

Eye irritation : no data available

Skin irritation : no data available

Carcinogenicity:

Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Biodegradability : no data available

Additional 

ecological 

information

: There is no data available for this product.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal Method : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Container Disposal : Empty remaining contents.

Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling 

or disposal.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT : Not regulated for transport in accordance with DOT, TDG, 

IMDG, and IATA regulations.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Notification status
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TSCA : Not listed on TSCA

SARA 302 : SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements 

of SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA 313 : SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known 

CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established 

by SARA Title III, Section 313.

SARA 311/312 Hazards : No SARA Hazards

Pennsylvania Right To 

Know Ingredients

: Cetyl alcohol phosphate, 

ethoxylated, propoxylated, 

potassium salt

1456802-88-2

Propylene glycol 57-55-6

Water 7732-18-5

New Jersey Right To Know 

Ingredients

: Cetyl alcohol phosphate, 

ethoxylated, propoxylated, 

potassium salt

1456802-88-2

Propylene glycol 57-55-6

Water 7732-18-5

California Prop. 65

Ingredients

: This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to 

cause cancer, birth, or any other reproductive defects.

WHMIS Classification : Non-controlled

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

HMIS Classification : Health Hazard: 1

Flammability: 1

Reactivity: 0

HMIS® ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks and 4 representing 

significant hazard or risks. HMIS® is a registered trademark of the National Paint and Coatings Association.

NFPA : Health Hazard: 1

Fire: 1

Reactivity: 0

This information is intended solely for the use of individuals trained in the particular hazard rating system. Additional 

information regarding the NFPA rating system is available from the National Fire Protection Agency at www.nfpa.org.

Further information
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The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith, but no representation of 

warranty as to its completeness or accuracy is made. Suggestions for uses or applications are only opinions. Users 

are responsible for determining the suitability of these products for their own particular purpose. No representation 

or warranty, expressed or implied, is made with respect to information or products including, without limitation, 

warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-fringement of any third party patent or other 

intellectual property rights including, without limit, copyright, trademark and designs. Any trademarks identified 

herein are trademarks of the Croda group of companies.

Prepared by : Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs Department

Croda Inc.

300-A Columbus Circle

Edison, NJ 08837-3907

(732) 417-0800

Print Date : 2014.07.07

Revision Date : 2014.07.07