TS-CKHI02

Attachment #1

Material Safety Data Sheet 

The following page provides a representative material safety data sheet (MSDS) on the final 

formulated product containing the new chemical substance. 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

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Section 01 - Product and company identification 

Identification of the 

company:

 

 

Information of the substance/preparation: 

 

Emergency tel. number: +1 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC 

Trade name: 

Material number: 

Primary product use: Auxiliary for the paper industry

Chemical family: Poly Fluoroether

Section 02 - Hazards identification

Expected Route of entry:

Inhalation: yes 

Skin contact: yes 

Eye contact: yes 

Ingestion: yes 

Skin absorption: no 

Health effects of exposure:

Propylene Glycol ( 57-55-6 ) 

May cause eye irritation. Skin irritation may occur in sensitive individuals after repeated or 

prolonged exposure. Chronic excessive ingestion may cause a reduction in red-blood cell 

count. Standard mutagenicity tests indicate it is not mutagenic or otherwise genotoxic. 

Reproductive and developmental toxicity studies indicate little or no hazard below maternally 

toxic doses. 

Known effects on other illnesses: None known. 

Listed carcinogen: IARC: NO NTP: NO OSHA: NO 

Other: No 

HMIS: 

Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Personal protection: C

Section 03 - Composition/information on ingredients

Hazardous ingredients:

Component CAS-no. (Trade secret 

no.)

Concentration

1,2-Propanediol 57-55-6 >= 10 - <= 30 % 
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Section 04 - First aid measures

After inhalation: 

Remove subject to fresh air. Seek medical aid if lung irritation persists or if breathing 

becomes difficult.. 

After contact with skin: 

Wash thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes. If skin irritation occurs, seek medical 

attention. 

After contact with eyes: 

Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the 

upper and lower eyelids. Seek prompt medical attention if redness or irritation occurs. 

After ingestion: 

If ingested, seek medical assistance immediately. 

Advice to doctor / Treatment: 

None known. 

Section 05 - Fire fighting measures

Flashpoint: No flash point - Measure made up to the boiling point. 

Lower explosion limit: Not applicable 

Upper explosion limit: Not applicable 

Ignition temperature: not tested. 

Hazardous combustion products: 

In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Carbon monoxide (CO) 

Nitrous gases (NOx) 

Carbon dioxide (CO2) 

Hydrogen fluoride (HF) 

Extinguishing media: water spray jet 

dry powder 

carbon dioxide 

alcohol-resistant foam 

Special fire fighting procedure: 

Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Use NIOSH approved self-contained 

breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. 

Section 06 - Accidental release measures

Steps to be taken in case of spill or leak: 

Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, contain spill, collect onto inert absorbent, 

and place in a suitable container. 

Section 07 - Handling and storage
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Advice on safe handling: 

Avoid breathing vapors and contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. 

 

Further info on storage conditions: 

Keep containers closed. 

 

 

Section 08 - Exposure controls / personal protection

Occupational exposure limits: 

Component CAS 

number: 

Regulatory list Type of value Values / Remarks

Propylene glycol 57-55-6 AIHA. Workplace 

Environmental 

Exposure Levels 

(WEEL) 

Time-weighted 

average (8 hrs) 

10 mg/m3 

Respiratory protection: None required in normal use of product. Use NIOSH approved 

respirators when spraying without adequate removal by suction. 

Hand protection: Butyl Rubber, PVC Or Neoprene. 

Eye protection: Safety glasses. 

Other protective equipment: Clothing suitable to prevent skin contact. 

Advice on system design: Local ventilation recommended - mechanical ventilation may 

be used. 

IDLH: 

Not Determined 

Section 09 - Physical and chemical properties

Form: Liquid 

Color: colourless slightly turbid to turbid 

Odor: weak 

Odor limit: not tested.

pH: 4 - 6 (50 g/l)

Solubility in water: miscible in all proportions 

Density: 1.09 g/cm3

Melting point : not determined 

Boiling point : 212 °F 

Based on water-content. 

Sublimation point : not applicable 

Vapor pressure: Corresp. to vapour pressure of water 
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Relative vapor density: not tested. 

Partitioning coef. 

octanol/water: 

not tested. 

Viscosity / (dynamic): 500 - 1,500 mPa.s (25 °C) 

Method: Brookfield-Visc. 

Section 10 - Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition: > 220 °C 

Method: DSC 

Chemical stability: Under normal conditions the product is stable.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 

Conditions to avoid: None known. 

Conditions to avoid: not known 

None known. 

Section 11 - Toxicological information

Product information: 

Acute oral toxicity: LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (rat) 

Method: OECD 423 

The values mentioned are those of the active ingredient. 

Acute inhalation toxicity: not tested. 

Acute dermal toxicity: not tested. 

Skin irritation: non-irritant 

Method: Estimation 

Eye irritation: non-irritant 

Method: estimated 

Sensitization: not tested. 

Other relevant toxicity information: 

The data on toxicology refer to the active ingredient. 

Section 12 - Ecological information

Product information: 

Biodegradation: not tested. 

Fish toxicity: LC50 > 100 mg/l (96 h, Brachydanio rerio) 

Method: OECD 203 

LC100 > 100 mg/l (96 h, Brachydanio rerio) 

Method: OECD 203 

The values mentioned are those of the active ingredient. 
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Daphnia toxicity: not tested. 

Algae toxicity: not tested. 

Bacteria toxicity: not tested. 

Dissolved organic carbon 

(DOC): 

not available 

Chemical oxygen demand 

(COD): 

not available 

Biological oxygen demand 

(BOD): 

not available 

Remarks: 

Product contains organic halogen, may contribute to AOX value 

Section 13 - Disposal considerations

Waste disposal information: 

Small quantities may be treated in aerobic wastewater treatment systems. Larger 

quantities may be incinerated or landfilled after solidification in permitted systems. 

Consult local, state, and federal regulations. 

RCRA hazardous waste: 

No -- Not as sold. 

RCRA number: NONE 

Section 14 - Transport information 

DOT not restricted 

IATA not restricted 

IMDG not restricted 

Section 15 - Regulatory information

TSCA Status: 

 Any 

other use will subject the user to penalties under the Toxic Substances Control Act and the 

regulations issued thereunder. 

SARA (section 311/312): 

Reactive hazard: no 

Pressure hazard: no 

Fire hazard: no 

Immediate/acute: yes 

Delayed/chronic: no 

SARA 313 information:

This product does not contain any toxic chemical listed under Section 313 of the Emergency 
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Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986. 

Clean Water Act: 

Contains no known priority pollutants at concentrations greater than 0.1%. 

Volatile organic compounds VOC: 

Remarks: Not tested 

FDA: 

Permitted for Use per 

Section: 

21 CFR 176.170, 21 CFR 176.180, (Certain Limitations Of Use 

Apply) 

 Subject to limitations, this product may be used in compliance 

with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and all 

applicable food additive regulations. 

 

Section 16 - Other information

Other precautions: 

 

Label information:

CAUTION! 

MAY CAUSE SKIN, EYE OR RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION 

Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash immediately from skin and wash 

thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation and/or proper respiratory 

protection. Wear proper protective equipment. Keep container closed when not in use. 

Inhalation: remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is 

difficult, give oxygen and seek medical attention. Ingestion: seek medical attention 

immediately. Skin contact: wash thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes. If skin 

irritation occurs, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

Eye contact: immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, 

occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek prompt medical attention if 

redness or irritation occurs. Eye contact: immediately flush eyes with water and 

continue washing for at least 15 minutes. Do not remove contact lenses if worn. 

Obtain medical attention without delay, preferably from an ophthalmologist. 

NFPA: 

Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 

This information is supplied under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 

1910.1200, and is offered in good faith based on data available to us that we believe to be 

true and accurate. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are 

believed to be generally applicable to the material. However, each user should review 

these recommendations in the specific context of the intended use and determine whether 

they are appropriate for that use. No warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the 

accuracy of this data, the hazards connected with the use of the material, or the results to 
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be obtained from the use thereof. We assume no responsibility for damage or injury from 

the use of the product described herein. Data provided here are typical and not intended 

for use as product specifications.