SDS en - Cetiol® Sensoft

Safety data sheet
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BASF Safety data sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 as amended from time to time.
Date / Revised: 22.11.2018 Version: 2.2
Product: Cetiol® Sensoft
(ID no. 30535766/SDS_GEN_EU/EN)
Date of print 23.11.2018
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the

company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
Cetiol® Sensoft
Chemical name: 2-propylheptyl caprylate
REACH registration number: 01-0000020282-80-0000
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: cosmetic ingredient
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company:
BASF SE
67056 Ludwigshafen
GERMANY
Operating Division Care Chemicals
Telephone: +49 211 7940-2222

E-mail address: emc-ehs-masterdata@basf.com
1.4. Emergency telephone number
International emergency number:

Telephone: +49 180 2273-112
SECTION 2: Hazards Identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

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No need for classification according to GHS criteria for this product.
2.2. Label elements
The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with GHS criteria.
2.3. Other hazards
No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are considered.
SECTION 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

3.1. Substances
Chemical nature
Octanoic acid, 2-propylheptylester

CAS Number: 868839-23-0
3.2. Mixtures
Not applicable
SECTION 4: First-Aid Measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
If adverse health effects develop seek medical attention.
If inhaled:
not relevant.
On skin contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Change contaminated
clothing and shoes. Use approved skin lotions or creams to replace lost skin oils.
On contact with eyes:

In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Seek
medical attention if necessary.
On ingestion:
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Rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see
section 2) and/or in section 11.
Hazards: No hazard is expected under intended use and appropriate handling.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment: Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
water spray, carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

harmful vapours
Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of
fire.
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Special protective equipment:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information:
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures

High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective clothing.
6.2. Environmental precautions

Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For small amounts: Pick up with suitable absorbent material.
For large amounts: Dike spillage. Pump off product.
Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
6.4. Reference to other sections

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Information regarding exposure controls/personal protection and disposal considerations can be
found in section 8 and 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Protection against fire and explosion:

Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks,
open flame.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Suitable materials for containers: tinned carbon steel (Tinplate), glass, High density polyethylene
(HDPE), Carbon steel (Iron)
Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool
place.
Below temperature limit the product properties will change. The property change is reversible by
stirring and heating. Protect against moisture. Please refer to the product specific data sheet for
further information.
Storage stability:
Storage temperature: -10 - 30 °C
Protect against moisture.
Protect from temperatures below: -10 °C

Characteristics of the product are reversibly changed when falling below the limit temperature.
Protect from temperatures above: 30 °C
Properties of the product change irreversibly on exceeding the limit temperature.
7.3. Specific end use(s)

For the relevant identified use(s) listed in Section 1 the advice mentioned in this section 7 is to be
observed.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

8.1. Control parameters
Components with occupational exposure limits
No occupational exposure limits known.
PNEC
No PNEC value available.
DNEL
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No DNEL value available.
8.2. Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection:
Respiratory protection not required.
Hand protection:
Suitable are protective gloves with the following specification. The recommendation is valid for
laboratory conditions, specific workplace conditions must be taken into consideration separately.
Suitable materials also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended: Protective index 6,
corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to EN 374):
nitrile rubber (NBR) - 0.4 mm coating thickness
Rubber gloves
Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166)
Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting
boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case
of dust).
General safety and hygiene measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. No eating, drinking, smoking
or tobacco use at the place of work. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
Environmental exposure controls

Do not discharge product into the environment without control.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Form: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour: slight odour
Odour threshold:
not applicable
pH value:
not applicable
Melting point: -39.0 °C (OECD Guideline 102)
boiling temperature: > 400.0 °C (OECD Guideline 103)
The substance / product
decomposes.
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Flash point: > 160.0 °C
Evaporation rate:
Value can be approximated from
Henry's Law Constant or vapor
pressure.
Flammability: not flammable
Flammability of Aerosol Products:
not applicable, the product does not
form flammable aerosoles
Lower explosion limit:
For liquids not relevant for
classification and labelling.
Upper explosion limit:
For liquids not relevant for
classification and labelling.
Ignition temperature:
not determined
Vapour pressure: approx. 0.00168 hPa (OECD Guideline 104)
(approx. 1,013 °C)
Density: 0.855 - 0.863 g/cm3 (ISO 2811-3)
(20 °C)
Relative vapour density (air):
not applicable
Solubility in water: insoluble (OECD Guideline 105)
< 0.00001 g/l
(20 °C)
Solubility (qualitative) solvent(s): distilled water
insoluble
Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Kow): 9.000 (OECD Guideline 117)
(40.00 °C)
Self ignition: Temperature: 235 °C (Method: Directive 92/69/EEC,
Pressure: approx. 1,013 hPa A.15)
Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Viscosity, dynamic: <= 100 mPa*s (ISO 12058-1)
Viscosity, kinematic:
not determined
Explosion hazard: not explosive
Fire promoting properties: not fire-propagating
9.2. Other information
Other Information:
If necessary, information on other physical and chemical parameters is indicated in this section.
No further information available.
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
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10.2. Chemical stability

The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to instructions.
10.4. Conditions to avoid

See MSDS section 7 - Handling and storage.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Substances to avoid:
No substances known that should be avoided.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Assessment of acute toxicity:

Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact.
Experimental/calculated data:
LD50 rat (oral): > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 423)
LD50 rat (dermal): > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 402)
Irritation
Assessment of irritating effects:

Not irritating to the skin. Not irritating to the eyes.
Skin corrosion/irritation rabbit: non-irritant (Patch-Test)
Serious eye damage/irritation rabbit: Slightly irritating. (OECD Guideline 405)
Respiratory/Skin sensitization
Assessment of sensitization:
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No sensitizing effect.
Mouse Local Lymph Node Assay (LLNA) mouse: Non-sensitizing. (OECD Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Assessment of mutagenicity:
The chemical structure does not suggest a specific alert for such an effect.
Ames-test
Bacteria: negative (OECD Guideline 471)
Carcinogenicity
Assessment of carcinogenicity:
Reproductive toxicity
Assessment of reproduction toxicity:

Developmental toxicity
Assessment of teratogenicity:
No data was available concerning toxicity to development.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
Assessment of STOT single:

Based on available Data, the classification criteria are not met.
Repeated dose toxicity and Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
Assessment of repeated dose toxicity:

Repeated oral uptake of the substance did not cause substance-related effects.
Aspiration hazard
No aspiration hazard expected.
SECTION 12: Ecological Information

12.1. Toxicity
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Toxicity to fish:
LC50 > 100 mg/l, Brachydanio rerio (Screening (style of OECD 203))
No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility.
Aquatic invertebrates:
EC50 > 1 - 10 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 202, part 1)
Aquatic plants:
EC50 > 100 mg/l, Scenedesmus subspicatus (OECD Guideline 201)
Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge:

EC0 > 100 mg/l, Pseudomonas putida (OECD Guideline 209)
Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:

No observed effect concentration (21 d) >= 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 211,
semistatic)
No observed effect concentration (28 d) >= 100 mg/l, Lumbriculus variegatus (OECD 225, static)
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O):

Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).
Information on Stability in Water (Hydrolysis):

t1/2 3,155 h (25 °C, pH value 7), (OECD Guideline 111, pH 7)
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Assessment bioaccumulation potential:

The product will not be readily bioavailable due to its consistency and insolubility in water.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Assessment transport between environmental compartments:

Volatility: The substance will slowly evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface.
Adsorption in soil: Adsorption to solid soil phase is expected.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
According to Annex XIV of Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH): The product does not contain a substance
fulfilling the PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) criteria or the vPvB (very persistent/very
bioaccumulative) criteria. Self classification
12.6. Other adverse effects

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The substance is not listed in Regulation (EC) 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone
layer.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Must be disposed of or incinerated in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging:
Uncontaminated packaging can be re-used.
Packs that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents.
SECTION 14: Transport Information
Land transport
ADR
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations
UN number: Not applicable
UN proper shipping name: Not applicable
Transport hazard class(es): Not applicable
Packing group: Not applicable
Environmental hazards: Not applicable
Special precautions for None known
user
RID
user
Inland waterway transport

ADN
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user:
Transport in inland waterway vessel

Not evaluated
Sea transport
IMDG
user
Air transport
IATA/ICAO
user
14.1. UN number
See corresponding entries for “UN number” for the respective regulations in the tables above.
14.2. UN proper shipping name

See corresponding entries for “UN proper shipping name” for the respective regulations in the tables
above.
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

See corresponding entries for “Transport hazard class(es)” for the respective regulations in the
tables above.
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14.4. Packing group
See corresponding entries for “Packing group” for the respective regulations in the tables above.
14.5. Environmental hazards

See corresponding entries for “Environmental hazards” for the respective regulations in the tables
above.
14.6. Special precautions for user

See corresponding entries for “Special precautions for user” for the respective regulations in the
tables above.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
Regulation: Not evaluated
Shipment approved: Not evaluated
Pollution name: Not evaluated
Pollution category: Not evaluated
Ship Type: Not evaluated
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
If other regulatory information applies that is not already provided elsewhere in this safety data
sheet, then it is described in this subsection.
15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment
Advice on product handling can be found in sections 7 and 8 of this safety data sheet.
SECTION 16: Other Information
Information on intended use: This product is of industrial quality and unless otherwise specified or
agreed intended exclusively for industrial use. This includes the mentioned and recommended
usage. Any other intended applications should be discussed with the manufacturer. In particular this
concerns the application for products that are the object of special standards and regulations.
The data contained in this safety data sheet are based on our current knowledge and experience and
describe the product only with regard to safety requirements. This safety data sheet is neither a
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) nor technical data sheet and shall not be mistaken for a specification
agreement. Identified uses in this safety data sheet do neither represent an agreement on the
corresponding contractual quality of the substance/mixture nor a contractually designated use. It is the
responsibility of the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and
legislation are observed.
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Safety data sheet

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the

REACH registration number: 01-0000020282-80-0000

Relevant identified uses: cosmetic ingredient

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Telephone: +49 211 7940-2222

1.4. Emergency telephone number

International emergency number:

SECTION 2: Hazards Identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

No need for classification according to GHS criteria for this product.

2.2. Label elements

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

2.3. Other hazards

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

SECTION 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

Octanoic acid, 2-propylheptylester

SECTION 4: First-Aid Measures

On contact with eyes:

Hazards: No hazard is expected under intended use and appropriate handling.

SECTION 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

6.2. Environmental precautions

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

6.4. Reference to other sections

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage

Protection against fire and explosion:

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Protect from temperatures below: -10 °C

7.3. Specific end use(s)

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Components with occupational exposure limits

No occupational exposure limits known.

8.2. Exposure controls

General safety and hygiene measures

Environmental exposure controls

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

9.2. Other information

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity

10.2. Chemical stability

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

10.4. Conditions to avoid

10.5. Incompatible materials

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products:

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

Assessment of acute toxicity:

LD50 rat (dermal): > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 402)

Assessment of irritating effects:

Serious eye damage/irritation rabbit: Slightly irritating. (OECD Guideline 405)

Germ cell mutagenicity

Assessment of reproduction toxicity:

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)