Safety data sheet

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BASF Safety data sheet
Date / Revised: 03.06.2011 Version: 1.2
Product: DRIMAX® 1234
(30483559/SDS_GEN_AU/EN)
Date of print 04.06.2011

1. Substance/preparation and company identification

DRIMAX® 1234
Use: wetting agent

Company:
BASF Australia Limited (ABN 62 008 437 867)
Level 12, 28 Freshwater Place Southbank
Victoria 3006, AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 3 8855-6600
Telefax number: +61 3 8855-6511

Emergency information:
BASF Emergency Advice Number: 1800 803 440 (24h) [within Australia]
BASF Emergency Advice Number: + 61 3 8855 6666 [outside Australia]

2. Hazard identification

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, NON-DANGEROUS GOOD

Irritating to skin.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Wear eye/face protection.

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Chemical nature

Solution based on: Sulphosuccinate diester

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Hazardous ingredients

ethanol
Content (W/W): <= 12 %
CAS Number: 64-17-5
Hazard symbol(s): F
R-phrase(s): 11

2-ethylhexan-1-ol
Content (W/W): <= 2 %
CAS Number: 104-76-7

sodium-di-ethyl-hexyl-sulfosuccinate
Content (W/W): <= 70 %
CAS Number: 577-11-7

The wording of the hazard symbols and R-phrases is specified in chapter 16 if dangerous ingredients
are mentioned.

4. First-Aid Measures
General advice:
Immediately remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled:
If difficulties occur after vapour/aerosol has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical
attention.

On skin contact:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

On contact with eyes:

Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,
consult an eye specialist.

On ingestion:
Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, seek medical attention.

Note to physician:
Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see
section 2) and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known.
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific
antidote.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
dry powder, foam

Specific hazards:
harmful vapours
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Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of
fire.

Special protective equipment:

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information:
The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Contaminated
extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official regulations.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions:
Use personal protective clothing. Breathing protection required.

Environmental precautions:
Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface
waters/groundwater.

Methods for cleaning up or taking up:

For large amounts: Pump off product.
For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance
with regulations.

Additional information: Forms slippery surfaces with water.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling
Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas.

Protection against fire and explosion:

Sources of ignition should be kept well clear. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
If delivered in plastic packing, highest permissable emptying temperature is 5 Kelvin below the flash
point.

Storage
Further information on storage conditions: Protect from shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition
Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool place.

8. Exposure controls and personal protection

Components with workplace control parameters

ethanol, 64-17-5;
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TWA value 1,880 mg/m3 ; 1,000 ppm (OEL (AU))
STEL value 1,000 ppm (ACGIHTLV)

2-ethylhexan-1-ol, 104-76-7;

The relevant occupational exposure limits should be noted.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:
Suitable respiratory protection for higher concentrations or long-term effect: Gas filter for
gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point >65 °C, e. g. EN 14387 Type A)

Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves
Suitable materials short-term contact and/or splashes (recommended: At least protective index 2,
corresponding > 30 minutes of permeation time according to EN 374)
butyl rubber (butyl) - 0.7 mm coating thickness
nitrile rubber (NBR) - 0.4 mm coating thickness
Supplementary note: The specifications are based on tests, literature data and information of glove
manufacturers or are derived from similar substances by analogy. Due to many conditions (e.g.
temperature) it must be considered, that the practical usage of a chemical-protective glove in practice
may be much shorter than the permeation time determined through testing.
Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.

Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (cage goggles) (e.g. EN 166) and face shield.

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. Wearing of closed work
clothing is required additionally to the stated personal protection equipment.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: liquid
Colour: colourless to yellow

pH value: approx. 7

Boiling point: approx. 100 °C

Flash point: 38 °C (closed cup)

The product does not burn
self-sustainingly.
Explosion hazard: not explosive
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Relative density: approx. 1.02
(25 °C)

Solubility in water: dispersible

Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Pow):
not applicable

Other Information:
If necessary, information on other physical and chemical parameters is indicated in this section.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid:
Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid electro-static discharge.

Substances to avoid:
strong alkalies, acids, oxidizing agents

Hazardous reactions:
No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to instructions.

Hazardous decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity

LD50 rat (oral): > 5,000 mg/kg

LC50 rat (by inhalation): > 20 mg/l 4 h

LD50 (dermal): > 2,000 mg/kg

Irritation

Primary skin irritation rabbit: Irritant. (OECD Guideline 404)

Primary irritations of the mucous membrane rabbit: Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Genetic toxicity

Information on: sodium-di-ethyl-hexyl-sulfosuccinate

Assessment of mutagenicity:
The substance was not mutagenic in bacteria.
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Carcinogenicity

Information on: sodium-di-ethyl-hexyl-sulfosuccinate

Assessment of carcinogenicity:
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In long-term studies in rats in which the substance was given by feed, a carcinogenic effect was not
observed.
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Reproductive toxicity

Information on: sodium-di-ethyl-hexyl-sulfosuccinate

Assessment of reproduction toxicity:
Animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect at doses which were not toxic to the
parental animals. Animal studies gave no indication of a developmental toxic effect at doses that were
not toxic to the parental animals.
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Developmental toxicity

Information on: sodium-di-ethyl-hexyl-sulfosuccinate

Assessment of teratogenicity:
The substance did not cause malformations in animal studies; however, toxicity to development was
observed at high doses which impaired body weight gain in parental animals.
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Other relevant toxicity information

The product has not been tested. The statements on toxicology have been derived from the properties
of the individual components.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Toxicity to fish:
LC50 > 10 - 100 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss

Aquatic invertebrates:
EC50 (48 h) > 10 - 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna

Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O):

Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).

Additional information

Other ecotoxicological advice:

The product has not been tested. The statements on ecotoxicology have been derived from the
properties of the individual components.

13. Disposal Considerations

Must be disposed of or incinerated in accordance with local regulations.
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Contaminated packaging:
Uncontaminated packaging can be re-used.
Packs that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents.

14. Transport Information

Domestic transport:
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Sea transport
IMDG
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Air transport
IATA/ICAO
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Further information
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule: Not scheduled

Regulations of the European union (Labelling)

Directive 1999/45/EC ('Preparation Directive'):

Hazard symbol(s)
Xi Irritant.

R-phrase(s)
R38 Irritating to skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.

S-phrase(s)
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S39 Wear eye/face protection.

Self classification

Other regulations
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Registration status:

AICS, AU released / listed

16. Other Information

Due to the merger of CIBA and BASF Group all Material Safety Data Sheets have been reassessed on
the basis of consolidated information. This may have resulted in changes of the Material Safety Data
Sheets. In case you have questions concerning such changes please contact us at the address
mentioned in Section I.

Please read also the corresponding technical datasheet before the application of the product.

Fire point: 325°C

The product does not sustain combustion.
The product does not meet the criteria for Dangerous Goods - Class 3.

Full text of hazard symbols and R-phrases if mentioned as hazardous components in chapter 3:
F Highly flammable.
11 Highly flammable.

Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version.

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. The data do not describe the product's
properties (product specification). Neither should any agreed property nor the suitability of the product for
any specific purpose be deduced from the data contained in the safety data sheet. It is the responsibility of
the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.