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Material Safety Data Sheet
BYK-037
Version
Revision Date 08/08/2008
Print Date 08/08/2008
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name
Product Use Description
:
:
BYK-037
Defoamers for Emulsion Paints and Emulsion Plasters
Company
Prepared by
Telephone
Visit our web site
E-mail address
Emergency telephone
:
:
:
:
:
BYK USA Inc.

524 South Cherry Street
Wallingford CT 06492
J.Nole, Safety; M.McCutcheon, Regulatory
(203) 265-2086
www.byk.com
ehs.byk.usa@altana.com
CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview
Form
Colour
Odour
: liquid
: white
: not significant
OSHA Regulatory Status

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29
CFR1910.1200)
Potential Health Effects
Eyes
: Contact may cause irritation.
Skin
: Contact may cause irritation.
Ingestion
: Ingestion may irritate the digestive tract; high dosages may

cause CNS depression.
Inhalation
: High concentrations of vapors resulting from the product being

heated, misted or sprayed may cause irritation of the
respiratory tract and mucous membranes.
Chronic Exposure
: Chronic skin contact with saturated hydrocarbons has caused

dermatitis.
Aggravated Medical
Condition
: May be aggravating to some

skin conditions
asthma-type conditions
Primary Routes of Entry
: Skin contact
Skin absorption
Inhalation
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Eyes
Ingestion
Carcinogenicity:
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable,
possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known
or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
Environmental Effects
Environmental Effects
: No information available.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical nature
Emulsion of paraffin based mineral oils and hydrophobic components, containing silicone
Hazardous components
Component
CAS-No.
Weight %
Distillates (petroleum)
64741-88-4
hydrotreated heavy paraffinic
30.00 - 60.00
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First aid procedures
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Administer artificial respiration if

necessary. Get medical aid as soon as possible.
Skin contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap

and water.
Eye contact
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes.

Get medical aid.
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Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; aspiration hazard. Dilute with 1-2

glasses of water. Get medical aid. If vomiting occurs
spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of
liquid into lungs.
No information available.
Notes to physician
Risks
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable properties
Flash point
> 110 C (> 230.00 F)

Method: 49 (Pensky-Martens)
Ignition temperature
> 200 C (> 392.00 F)

Method: calculated
Suitable extinguishing
media
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
Specific hazards during fire
fighting
No information available.
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.

Will not explode on mechanical impact.
Hazardous decomposition
products due to incomplete
combustion.
Carbon oxides
nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulphur oxides
silicone compounds
formaldehyde
Further information
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions
Wear protective equipment: goggles, chemically resistant

clothing and gloves, and appropriate respirator if in a confined
area.
Environmental precautions
Prevent spilled material from entering the ground, water and/or

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air by using appropriate containment methods.

Methods for containment
Stop leak. Dike and contain spill.
Methods for cleaning up
Pump into salvage tanks and/or absorb with suitable material.

Use sparkless shovels to remove material.
Additional advice
No further information is available.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Handle as an industrial chemical.
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Storage
Advice on common storage
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines
Components with workplace control parameters
Components
CAS-No.
Value
Distillates
(petroleum)
hydrotreated
heavy paraffinic
64741-88-4
TWA
Control
parameters
5 mg/m3
Update
Basis
2005-1-1
ACGIH
Engineering measures
Engineering measures
: Use with local exhaust ventilation.
Personal protective equipment

Eye protection
: Safety Glasses
Goggles
Hand protection
: Neoprene gloves
Skin and body protection
: Choose body protection according to the amount and

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concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

Respiratory protection
: Unless air monitoring demonstrates vapor/mist/dust levels are

below the PEL/TLV wear a properly fitted respirator (NIOSH
approved) or dust mask during exposure.
Hygiene measures
: Clean long legged, long sleeved work clothes.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form
Colour
Odour
Odor Threshold
Flash point
:
:
:
:
:
liquid
white
not significant
no data available
> 110 C (> 230.00 F)
Method: 49 (Pensky-Martens)
Ignition temperature
: > 200 C (> 392.00 F)

Method: calculated
Lower explosion limit

Upper explosion limit
pH
Freezing Point
Initial boiling point
:
:
:
:
:
Vapour pressure
: 24.0000000 hPa
at 20 C (68.00 F)
Method: calculated
Evaporation rate
Density
: no data available
: 0.9350 g/cm3
at 20 C (68.00 F)Method: DIN EN ISO 2811-3
Bulk density
: not applicable
Water solubility
: immiscible
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water

Viscosity, kinematic
: no data available
no data available
no data available
no data available
no data available
100 C (212.00 F)
: at 20 C (68.00 F)
no data available
> 7.000 mm2/s
at 40 C (104.00 F)
Relative vapour density
: no data available
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid
: None known.
Materials to avoid
: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition
products
Chemical stability
: None expected
: Stable; polymerization will not occur
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute oral toxicity (Product)
no data available
Acute oral toxicity

(Component)
Component: 64741-88-4 Distillates (petroleum) hydrotreated

heavy paraffinic
LD50 rat
Dose: > 15,000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity

(Component)

heavy paraffinic
LD50 rabbit
Dose: > 5,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity

(Component)

heavy paraffinic
LC50
no data available
Skin irritation (Product)
no data available
Skin irritation (Component)

heavy paraffinic
rabbit
Result: slight irritation
Eye irritation (Product)
no data available
Eye irritation(Component)

heavy paraffinic
rabbit
Result: Mild eye irritation
Sensitisation (Product)
no data available
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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Additional ecological
information (Product)
no data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Further information
Dispose of in accordance with applicable local/municipal,

state/provincial and federal regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Container sizes: 55 gallon drums, 5 or 6-gallon pails, 2oz/16oz samples)
DOT
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods
IMDG_US Not dangerous goods

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
HMIS Classification
: Health Hazard: 1
Chronic Health Hazard: *
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
PPI:B
National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) Class
: IIIB
Emergency Planning Community Right-To-Know (EPCRA)

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

reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
If listed below, this product contains toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of Section
313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
: Chronic Health Hazard
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

TSCA Status
: We certify that all of the components of this product are either
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listed on the TSCA Inventory or are not subject to the

notification requirements (exempt)
Section 4 / 12(b)
: Not applicable
Clean Air Act & Related Information

Non-volatile (Wt)
: 51.5 - 55.5 %
Method: 22 (10min/150C)
DIN EN ISO 3251
Ozone Depleting
Substances
: Not applicable.
Non-volatile information is not a specification.

Hazardous Air Pollutants
If not listed above, this product does not contain HAPs at 1% or 0.1% or greater. Refer to Section 3
for HAP weight percentage.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
EPA Hazardous Waste
Code(s)
: D018
Benzene
State Laws
Massachusetts Right To
Know Components
: No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know

Act.
Pennsylvania Right To
Know Components
: Distillates (petroleum) hydrotreated 64741-88-4

heavy paraffinic
Water
7732-18-5
New Jersey Right To

Know Components
: Distillates (petroleum) hydrotreated 64741-88-4

heavy paraffinic
Water
7732-18-5
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New Jersey Trade Secret

Registry Number for the
product (NJ TSRN)
: 800963-5150
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California Prop. 65
Components
: WARNING: This product contains a chemical(s) known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Benzene, 1,4-Dioxane, Acetaldehyde, Ethylene oxide, Toluene
CONEG Heavy Metal: We certify that this product does not contain Lead, Mercury, Cadmium or
hexavalent chromium in the sum concentration of 100 ppm by weight or greater.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act
Domestic Substances List
DSL Status
WHMIS Classification
: We certify that all of the components of this product are listed

on the DSL.
: Not controlled
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Further information
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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Material Safety Data Sheet

Revision Date 08/08/2008

Print Date 08/08/2008

SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

BYK USA Inc.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

OSHA Regulatory Status

: Contact may cause irritation.

: Contact may cause irritation.

: Ingestion may irritate the digestive tract; high dosages may

: High concentrations of vapors resulting from the product being

: Chronic skin contact with saturated hydrocarbons has caused

: May be aggravating to some

Primary Routes of Entry

Material Safety Data Sheet

Revision Date 08/08/2008

Print Date 08/08/2008

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Remove to fresh air. Administer artificial respiration if

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap

Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Revision Date 08/08/2008

Print Date 08/08/2008

Do not induce vomiting; aspiration hazard. Dilute with 1-2

SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

> 110 C (> 230.00 F)

> 200 C (> 392.00 F)

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

Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wear protective equipment: goggles, chemically resistant

Prevent spilled material from entering the ground, water and/or

Material Safety Data Sheet

Revision Date 08/08/2008

Print Date 08/08/2008

air by using appropriate containment methods.

Stop leak. Dike and contain spill.

Methods for cleaning up

Pump into salvage tanks and/or absorb with suitable material.

No further information is available.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

: Use with local exhaust ventilation.

Personal protective equipment

Skin and body protection

: Choose body protection according to the amount and

Material Safety Data Sheet

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concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

: Unless air monitoring demonstrates vapor/mist/dust levels are

: Clean long legged, long sleeved work clothes.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES