Safety Data Sheet

The Dow Chemical Company

Product Name: TERGITOL(TM) NP-12 Surfactant Issue Date: 02/26/2010

Print Date: 21 Aug 2011

The Dow Chemical Company encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire (M)SDS,
as there is important information throughout the document. We expect you to follow the precautions
identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods or
actions.

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

Product Name
TERGITOL(TM) NP-12 Surfactant

Use of the substance/preparation

Multi-purpose surfactant. NOTICE! NOT TO BE USED AS A BIOCIDE IN INTRAVAGINAL END-USE
APPLICATIONS (INCLUDING SPERMICIDES). FOR INDUSTRY USE ONLY.

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
The Dow Chemical Company
2030 Willard H. Dow Center
Midland, MI 48674
USA

Customer Information Number: 800-258-2436

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

24-Hour Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400
Local Emergency Contact: 00 31 115 69 4982

2. Hazards Identification

Irritating to skin.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Component Amount Classification: CAS # EC #

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), >= 97.0 % Xi: R38, R41; N: R51/53 127087-87-0 Polymer
alpha-(4-nonylphenyl)-
omega-hydroxy-,
branched
Poly(ethylene oxide) <= 3.0 % Not classified. 25322-68-3 Polymer

®(TM)*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow

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Dinonylphenyl <= 2.0 % Not classified. 9014-93-1 Polymer

polyoxyethylene
See Section 16 for full text of R-phrases.

4. First-aid measures

Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water; remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue flushing eyes for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention without delay,
preferably from an ophthalmologist. Eye wash fountain should be located in immediate work area.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of water. Safety shower should be located in immediate work
area.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician and/or transport to emergency facility immediately.
Notes to Physician: If lavage is performed, suggest endotracheal and/or esophageal control. Danger
from lung aspiration must be weighed against toxicity when considering emptying the stomach. The
decision of whether to induce vomiting or not should be made by a physician. If burn is present, treat
as any thermal burn, after decontamination. No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be
directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Skin contact may aggravate preexisting dermatitis.
Emergency Personnel Protection: First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and
use the recommended protective clothing (chemical resistant gloves, splash protection). If potential for
exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective equipment.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire
extinguishers. Foam. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC
type) are preferred. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function,
but will be less effective.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Use water
spray to cool fire exposed containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and danger of reignition has
passed. Fight fire from protected location or safe distance. Consider the use of unmanned hose
holders or monitor nozzles. Immediately withdraw all personnel from the area in case of rising sound
from venting safety device or discoloration of the container. Burning liquids may be extinguished by
dilution with water. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Move container from fire area if
this is possible without hazard. Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect
personnel and minimize property damage.
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers,
boots, and gloves). Avoid contact with this material during fire fighting operations. If contact is likely,
change to full chemical resistant fire fighting clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus. If this is
not available, wear full chemical resistant clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus and fight fire
from a remote location. For protective equipment in post-fire or non-fire clean-up situations, refer to
the relevant sections.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Container may rupture from gas generation in a fire situation.
Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.
Hazardous Combustion Products: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition
to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion
products may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: Contain spilled material if possible. Absorb
with materials such as: Sand. Dirt. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. Do not use
water for cleanup. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additional information.

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Personal Precautions: Isolate area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the
area. Use appropriate safety equipment. For additional information, refer to Section 8, Exposure
Controls and Personal Protection. Refer to Section 7, Handling, for additional precautionary
measures.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or
groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling
General Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not swallow. Wash thoroughly
after handling. See Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION. Spills of
these organic materials on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition
temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion.

Storage
No specific requirements. Additional storage and handling information on this product may be
obtained by calling your sales or customer service contact. The shelf life given is for unopened
containers stored under moderate temperature conditions.
Shelf life: Use within
24 Months

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Limits
Component List Type Value
|

Poly(ethylene oxide) AIHA WEEL TWA 10 mg/m3

Particulate.

Personal Protection
Eye/Face Protection: Use chemical goggles. Chemical goggles should be consistent with EN 166 or
equivalent.
Skin Protection: Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material. Selection of specific
items such as face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on the task.
Hand protection: Use chemical resistant gloves classified under Standard EN374: Protective
gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms. Examples of preferred glove barrier materials
include: Butyl rubber. Chlorinated polyethylene. Polyethylene. Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate
("EVAL"). Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl"). Styrene/butadiene rubber. Viton. Examples
of acceptable glove barrier materials include: Natural rubber ("latex"). Neoprene.
Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR"). When prolonged or frequently repeated contact
may occur, a glove with a protection class of 2 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 30
minutes according to EN 374) is recommended. NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for
a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all
relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled,
physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body
reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove
supplier.
Respiratory Protection: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure guideline.
When respiratory protection is required for certain operations, use an approved air-purifying respirator.
In dusty or misty atmospheres, use an approved particulate respirator. Atmospheric levels should be
maintained below the exposure guideline. When respiratory protection is required for certain
operations, use an approved air-purifying respirator. In dusty or misty atmospheres, use an approved
particulate respirator. The following should be effective types of air-purifying respirators: Organic

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vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter. Use the following CE approved air-purifying respirator:
Organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter, type AP2.
Ingestion: Avoid ingestion of even very small amounts; do not consume or store food or tobacco in
the work area; wash hands and face before smoking or eating.

Engineering Controls
Ventilation: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the
exposure guidelines.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State Liquid.

Color Yellow
Odor Mild
Odor Threshold No test data available
Flash Point - Closed Cup 238 °C ASTM D93
Flash Point - Open Cup 318 °C ASTM D92
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable to liquids
Flammable Limits In Air Lower: No test data available
Upper: No test data available
Autoignition Temperature No test data available
Vapor Pressure < 0.01 mmHg @ 20 °C Calculated
Boiling Point (760 mmHg) > 200 °C Calculated .
Vapor Density (air = 1) >10 Calculated
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 1.066 20 °C/20 °C Calculated
Freezing Point See Pour Point
Melting Point Not applicable to liquids
Solubility in water (by Completely soluble but some compositions may form gels
weight)
pH No test data available
Molecular Weight 748 g/mol Calculated
Decomposition No test data available
Temperature
Partition coefficient, n- No data available for this product.
octanol/water (log Pow)
Evaporation Rate (Butyl No test data available
Acetate = 1)
Kinematic Viscosity 225 cSt Calculated
Pour point 13 °C Calculated

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability/Instability
Thermally stable at typical use temperatures.
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose.
Generation of gas during decomposition can cause pressure in closed systems.

Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers.

Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.

Thermal Decomposition
Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.
Decomposition products can include and are not limited to: Aldehydes. Ketones. Organic acids.

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11. Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity
Ingestion
Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling
operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury.
Typical for this family of materials. LD50, Rat 3,989 - 5,000 mg/kg
Aspiration hazard
Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, causing lung damage or even death
due to chemical pneumonia.
Dermal
Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Similar materials have
been shown to cause lung effects following contact with the skin of rabbits.
Typical for this family of materials. LD50, Rabbit 3,228 - 5,000 mg/kg
Inhalation
Prolonged exposure is not expected to cause adverse effects. Vapor may cause irritation of the upper
respiratory tract (nose and throat). Mist may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and
throat).
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
May cause severe eye irritation. May cause severe corneal injury.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Prolonged contact may cause skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe local redness, swelling,
and tissue damage. May cause drying and flaking of the skin.
Sensitization
Skin
For this family of materials: Did not cause allergic skin reactions when tested in humans.
Repeated Dose Toxicity
For this family of materials: In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: Heart.
Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity
No relevant information found.
Developmental Toxicity
No relevant information found.
Reproductive Toxicity
No relevant information found.
Genetic Toxicology
No relevant information found.

12. Ecological Information

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE

Movement & Partitioning

No relevant information found.

Persistence and Degradability

For this family of materials: Based on stringent OECD test guidelines, this material cannot be
considered as readily biodegradable; however, these results do not necessarily mean that the material
is not biodegradable under environmental conditions.
Theoretical Oxygen Demand: 2.11 - 2.45 mg/mg
ECOTOXICITY
For this family of materials: Material is toxic to aquatic organisms (LC50/EC50/IC50 between 1 and 10
mg/L in the most sensitive species).

Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity

For this family of materials: LC50, fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas), 96 h: 1.6 - 24 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity
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For this family of materials: LC50, water flea Daphnia magna, 48 h: 23.1 - 71.8 mg/l
For this family of materials: EC50, water flea Daphnia magna, 48 h, immobilization: 23.1 mg/l

13. Disposal Considerations

This product, when being disposed of in its unused and uncontaminated state should be treated as a
hazardous waste according to EC Directive 91/689/EEC. Any disposal practices must be in
compliance with all national and provincial laws and any municipal or local by-laws governing
hazardous waste. For used, contaminated and residual materials additional evaluations may be
required. Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water.

14. Transport Information

ROAD & RAIL
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Technical Name: POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), ALPHA-(4-NONYLPHENYL)-OMEGA-HYDROXY-
,BRANCHED
Hazard Class: 9 ID Number: UN3082 Packing Group: PG III

Classification: M6
Kemler Code: 90
Tremcard Number: 90GM6-III
Environmental Hazard: Yes
OCEAN
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Technical Name: POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), ALPHA-(4-NONYLPHENYL)-OMEGA-HYDROXY-
,BRANCHED
Hazard Class: 9 ID Number: UN3082 Packing Group: PG III
EMS Number: F-A,S-F
Marine pollutant.: Yes

AIR
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Technical Name: POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), ALPHA-(4-NONYLPHENYL)-OMEGA-HYDROXY-
,BRANCHED
Hazard Class: 9 ID Number: UN3082 Packing Group: PG III
Cargo Packing Instruction: 914
Passenger Packing Instruction: 914
Environmental Hazard: Yes

INLAND WATERWAYS
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Technical Name: POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), ALPHA-(4-NONYLPHENYL)-OMEGA-HYDROXY-
,BRANCHED
Hazard Class: 9 ID Number: UN3082 Packing Group: PG III
Classification: M6
Kemler Code: 90
Tremcard Number: 90GM6-III
Environmental Hazard: Yes

This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational

requirements/information relating to this product. Additional transportation system information can be
obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the responsibility of the
transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the
transportation of the material.
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15. Regulatory Information

US. Toxic Substances Control Act

All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory
requirements under 40 CFR 720.30
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)
This product is a polymer according to the definition in Directive 92/32/EEC (7th Amendment to
Directive 67/548/EEC) and all of its starting materials and intentional additives are listed in the
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) or in compliance with
European (EU) chemical inventory requirements.

Classification and User Label Information

Hazard Symbol:
Xi - Irritant.
N - Dangerous for the environment.
Risk Phrases :
R38 - Irritating to skin.
R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety Phrases :
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S39 - Wear eye/face protection.
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
Chemical Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(4-nonylphenyl)-omega-hydroxy-, branched
Name

16. Other Information

Risk-phrases in the Composition section
R38 Irritating to skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.

Product Literature
Additional information on this and other Dow products may be obtained by visiting our web page at
www.dow.com. Additional information on this product may be obtained by calling your sales or
customer service contact. Ask for a product brochure.

Revision
Identification Number: 1887 / 0000 / Issue Date 02/26/2010 / Version: 3.0
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.

Legend
N/A Not available
W/W Weight/Weight
OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
TWA Time Weighted Average
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc.
DOW IHG Dow Industrial Hygiene Guideline
WEEL Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
HAZ_DES Hazard Designation

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