SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

BEROL 561
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Trade name Use of the Substance/Preparation Company : BEROL 561 : Cleaning agent : Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry AB 444 85 Stenungsund : +4630385000 : : Regulatory.AffairsSE@sc.akzonobel.com : +31 570679211 (Akzo Nobel Chemicals Deventer, NL) Ndtelefon Sverige: KEMIAKUTEN 020-996000

Telephone Telefax E-mail address Emergency telephone

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazardous classification Irritant Dangerous for the environment Risk advice to man and the environment Risk of serious damage to eyes. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazardous substance
Chemical Name PBT vPvB OEL CAS-No. EC-No. / REACH Reg.-No. Classification Concentration [%]

Quaternary coco alkylamine ethoxylate

61791-10-4

Xi-N; R41-R51/53

100

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice : Immediate medical attention is required. Move out of dangerous area. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. : If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. : Rinse with plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse during transport. Remove contact lenses. Protect unharmed eye. : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention.

Inhalation

Skin contact

Eye contact

Ingestion

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses. : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Specific hazards during fire fighting Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Further information

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions : For personal protection see section 8. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. : Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Environmental precautions

Methods for cleaning up

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Advice on safe handling : For personal protection see section 8. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area. Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations. : Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers Other data

: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Components with workplace control parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter. : Glove material: Neoprene Nitrile rubber

Hand protection

Eye protection

: Eye wash bottle with pure water Tightly fitting safety goggles : impervious clothing 3/9

Skin and body protection

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Version 3 Revision Date 01.09.2008 Print Date 26.10.2008 GB / EN Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place. Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When using do not eat or drink. When using do not smoke. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour : Clear liquid : Tan.

Safety data Flash point Ignition temperature pH Melting point/range Boiling point/boiling range Density Solubility in other solvents Water solubility Partition coefficient: noctanol/water Viscosity, dynamic : : 150 - 199 C Method: Pensky-Martens ISO 2719 > 100 C

: 6 - 9 at 1 % solution : 9 C : > 100 C : 1 080 kg/m3 at 20 C : Soluble in ethanol. : completely soluble : log Pow: < 1 : 2 000 mPa.s at 20 C

This safety datasheet only contains information relating to safety and does not replace any product information or product specification. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous reactions : No hazardous decomposition products are known. : Stable under normal conditions.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product information Inhalation : Inhalation of aerosols may cause irritation to mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours. : May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons. : May cause irreversible eye damage. : May cause irritation of the mucous membranes.

Skin Eyes Ingestion

Toxicology data for the components Quaternary coco alkylamine ethoxylate Acute oral toxicity : LD50 rat Dose: 3 000 mg/kg : Eye irritation test (rabbit): Severely irritating. : Not sensitizing. Method: (Magnusson-Kligman):

Irritation

Sensitisation

Mutagenicity Genotoxicity in vitro : Ames' test: Not mutagenic.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product information Ecotoxicity effects : An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. : Not readily biodegradable.

Biodegradability

Toxicology data for the components Quaternary coco alkylamine ethoxylate Toxicity to fish : LC50 5/9

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Version 3 Revision Date 01.09.2008 Print Date 26.10.2008 GB / EN Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss Dose: 10 - 30 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h The value is estimated from tests on similar products. Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates. : EC50 Species: Daphnia Dose: 10 - 20 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h The value is estimated from tests on similar products. : EC50 Species: algae Dose: 1,6 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h The value is estimated from tests on similar products. : Inherently biodegradable.

Toxicity to algae

Biodegradability

<60% CO2, 28 days, Modified Sturm Test (OECD 301B).

Not readily biodegradable.

Primary biodegradation > 90%.

Bioaccumulation

: log Pow: < 1 Not expected considering the low log Pow value.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container. Hazardous waste : Empty remaining contents. Dispose of as unused product. Do not re-use empty containers.

Contaminated packaging

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR UN-Number Description of the goods

Class

: 3082 : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Quaternary alky amine ethoxylate) : 9 6/9

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Version 3 Revision Date 01.09.2008 : : : : III M6 90 9 Print Date 26.10.2008 GB / EN Packaging group Classification Code Hazard identification No Labels IATA UN-Number Description of the goods Class Packaging group Labels Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) IMDG_EU UN-Number Description of the goods

: 3082 : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid n.o.s. (Quaternary alky amine ethoxylate) : 9 : III : 9 : 914 : 914 : Y914

Class Packaging group Labels EmS Number Marine pollutant RID UN-Number Description of the goods

: 3082 : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Quaternary alky amine ethoxylate) : 9 : III : 9 : F-A S-F : no

Class Packaging group Classification Code Hazard identification No Labels 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

: 3082 : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Quaternary alky amine ethoxylate) : 9 : III : M6 : 90 : 9

Labelling according to EC Directives1999/45/EC

Symbol(s)

Xi

Irritant

N R-phrase(s) : R41 7/9

Dangerous for the environment

Risk of serious damage to eyes.

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Version 3 Revision Date 01.09.2008 R51/53 Print Date 26.10.2008 GB / EN Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear eye/face protection. Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

S-phrase(s)

: S26

S39 S57 S60

Other regulations Major Accident Hazard Legislation : 96/82/EC Update: 2003 Dangerous for the environment Quantity 1: 200 t Quantity 2: 500 t : WGK 2 water endangering

Water contaminating class (Germany)

Notification status EINECS : y (positive listing) On or in compliance with the inventory : y (positive listing) On TSCA Inventory : y (positive listing) On or in compliance with the inventory : y (positive listing) All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list. : y (positive listing) On or in compliance with the inventory : y (positive listing) On or in compliance with the inventory : y (positive listing) On or in compliance with the inventory : y (positive listing) On or in compliance with the inventory

TSCA

AICS

DSL

ENCS

KECI

PICCS

IECSC

For explanation of abbreviation see section 16. Further information : This product is to be considered as a substance according to EU-legislation. 8/9

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16. OTHER INFORMATION Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3 R41 R51/53 Risk of serious damage to eyes. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

PBT: Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic according to 1907/2006/EC, Annex XIII. vPvB: Very persistent and very bioaccumulative according to 1907/2006/EC,Annex XIII. OEL: Occupational exposure limit Note: The above information is only given for substances that does not meet the classification criteria. Notification status explanation EINECS EU. EINECS is drawn up by the European Commission in application of Article 13 of Directive 67/548/EEC, as amended by Directive 79/831/EEC, and in accordance with the detailed provisions of Commission Decision 81/437/EEC. Including corrigendum 2002/C 54/08 US. Toxic Substances Control Act as amended 15 U.S.C. 2606 Sec. 8 (b) Australia. AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances Canada. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Part 5 Sec. 66 (1) Japan. ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances Inventory Korea. KECI - Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory Philippines. PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances China. IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China

TSCA AICS DSL ENCS KECI PICCS IECSC

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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