Cognis Iberia S.A.

Material Safety Data Sheet according to 91/155/EEC - ISO 11014-1

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SDS no. : 63313

DISPONIL AES 72

Revision: 23.11.2004 printing date: 12.09.2008

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

Trade name: DISPONIL AES 72 Usage: Emulsifier for Polymerization Company name: Cognis Iberia S.A. Pol. Ind Sant Vicen 08755 CASTELLBISBAL (Barcelona) Spain Phone: +34 93 7730000 Emergency information: +34 93 479 4850

2. Composition / information on ingredients

General chemical description: Aqueous solution of: Alkyl phenol ether sulfate.

3. Hazards identification
Special hazards for man and environment: none

4. First aid measures

General information: In case of adverse health effects seek medical advice. After inhalation: not relevant. After skin contact: Rinse with running water. After eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of running water (for 10 minutes), seek medical advice if necessary. After ingestion: Rinse the mouth. Drink 1-2 glasses of water.

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5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: foam, extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide water spray jet Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: High pressure waterjet Special hazards by the product itself: None known Combustion products or gases to be formed: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide Additional information: No particular measures required.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Environmental precautions: Do not empty into drains / surface water / ground water. Process for cleaning and take-up: Remove with liquid-absorbing material (sand, peat, sawdust).

7. Handling and storage

Handling: Ensure good ventilation/suction at the workplace. Storage: Store in a cool, frost-free place.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Additional information for system design: No particular measures required. Hand protection: Not necessary. Eye protection: Protective goggles General protection and hygiene measures: Wash hands before work breaks and after finishing work.

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9. Physical and chemical properties

Designation State: Odor: Color(s): pH-value (20 C; Conc.: 100 g/l; Solvent: water) Pour point/range: Flash point Density (20 C) Solubility (qualitative) (20 C; Solvent: water) Value liquid odorless yellowish 7,0 - 8,5 < 8,0 C Aqueous preparation 1,07 g/cm3 unlimited soluble Testing for

DGF H-III 1 (92) DIN ISO 3016-94 DGF C-IV 2 (52) no information

10. Stability and reactivity

Materials to avoid: None if used for intended purpose. Dangerous decomposition products: No decomposition if used according to specifications.

11. Toxicological information

Acute oral toxicity: LD50 > 5000 mg/kg body weight (Experiment) Skin irritation: not irritating (analogy) Eye irritation: slightly irritating, does not require labeling. (analogy) In vitro mutagenicity: not mutagenic Method: OECD 471

12. Ecological information

General ecological information: The ecological evaluation of the product is based on data from the raw material and/or comparable substances. Acute fish toxicity: LC50 > 100 mg product/l. Method: ISO 7346/2 (semistatic) Acute bacterial toxicity: EC0 > 100 mg product/l. Method: Acute bacterial toxicity according to test method OECD 209.

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Material Safety Data Sheet according to 91/155/EEC - ISO 11014-1
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Primary degradation: The product contains anionic surfactants which do not meet the requirements of the EU Mandatory Standards for Detergents 82/243/EEC (anionic surfactants) for having an average MBAS reduction (primary degradability) of at least 90% on average. Ultimate biodegradation: The product is poorly biodegradable.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste code(EWC ): 070608 070699 Product disposal: Waste incineration or disposal with the approval of the responsible local authority.

14. Transport information

General information: Not hazardous according to RID, ADR, ADNR, IMDG, IATA-DGR.

15. Regulatory information

Symbols of danger: Not subject of the identification regulations. R-phrases: none S-phrases: none National regulations/information: Storage class VCI: 10

16. Other information

Further information: This information is based on our current level of knowledge and relates to the product in the state in which it is delivered. It is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements and is not intended to guarantee any particular properties.