Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Igepal CA-720 Catalog
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
CAS# 26027-38-3
Manufacturer
RTECS MD0906000
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
TSCA TSCA 8(b) inventory: Igepal
CA-720
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI# Not available.
Synonym Not available.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Igepal CA-630
Chemical Name
Chemical Family Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
C39H72O13
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # % by Weight
1) Igepal CA-720 26027-38-3 100
Toxicological Data Igepal CA-720:
on Ingredients ORAL (LD50): Acute: 510 mg/kg [Rat].
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
Potential Chronic Health CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Igepal CA-720
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes,
keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cold water may be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible
indication that the toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive. Loosen
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Flash Points CLOSED CUP: >94°C (201.2°F). (Pensky-Martens.)
Flammable Limits Not available.
Products of Combustion These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
Large Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the
residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/
vapour/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes
Storage Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly
closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat
and away from strong oxidizing agents.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
work-station location.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
a Large Spill used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Liquid. Odor Aromatic.
Taste Not available.
749 g/mole
Molecular Weight
Color Pale yellow
pH (1% soln/water) Not available.
>200°C (392°F)
Boiling Point
Melting Point 10°C (50°F)
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Specific Gravity Not available.
Vapor Pressure <0.01 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)
Vapor Density Not available.
Volatility <0.5% (v/v).
Odor Threshold Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.
Solubility Soluble in hot water.
Partially soluble in cold water.
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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Instability Temperature Not available.
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Slightly reactive to reactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization No.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 510 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Not available.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on the Not available.
Products of Biodegradation
Igepal CA-720
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Igepal CA-720
Federal and State
TSCA 8(a) PAIR: Igepal CA-720
Regulations
TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: Igepal CA-720: 03/29/96
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations Not available..
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) R22- Harmful if swallowed.
R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
2 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
Igepal CA-720
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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