ABEX 23S

	Material Safety Data Sheet
ABEX 23S
Date Prepared: 1/08/09	Supersedes Date: 1/11/06

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

RHODIA INC.
RHODIA NOVECARE
CN 7500
8 Cedar Brook Drive
Cranbury NJ 08512-7500

Emergency Phone Numbers:
FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING A SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT CONTACT: CHEMTREC (800-424-9300 within the United States or 703-527-3887 for international collect calls) or Rhodia CAERS (Communication and Emergency Response System) at 800-916-3232.

For Product Information:
(800) 973-7873

Chemical Name or Synonym:
SODIUM ALKYL ETHER SULFATE

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

A. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

Physical Appearance and Odor:
clear / liquid, alcohol-like odor.

Warning Statements:
WARNING!! FLAMMABLE LIQUID. CONTAINS AN IMPURITY WHICH IS A POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD. MAY CAUSE CANCER BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.

B. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

Acute Eye:
Slightly irritating. May cause redness, tearing.

Acute Skin:
Low acute dermal toxicity. Slightly irritating. May cause redness, inflammation, on prolonged contact.

Acute Inhalation:
Mists may cause upper respiratory tract irritation, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, depression.

Acute Ingestion:
Practically non-toxic. May cause nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps.

Chronic Effects:
This product contains ingredients that are considered to be probable or suspected human carcinogens (see Section 11 - Chronic).

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component	CAS Reg Number	OSHA Hazard	% WT/WT
SODIUM ALKYL ETHER SULFATE	************	N	60 - 62
ETHANOL	64-17-5	Y	13 - 16
WATER/INERTS	************	N	20 - 25
DIOXANE	123-91-1	Y	~ 2.0

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

FIRST AID MEASURES FOR ACCIDENTAL:

Eye Exposure:
Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists or if visual changes occur.

Skin Exposure:
In case of contact, immediately wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation developes or persists. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Clean contaminated clothing and shoes before re-use.

Inhalation:
Inhalation is not an expected route of exposure. If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation or distress continues.

Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 1-2 glasses of water to drink. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention. Do not leave victim unattended.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS POSSIBLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred.

Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote available.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE HAZARD DATA:

Flash Point:
23 C (74 F). Flammability Class: FLAMMABLE.

Method Used:
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup

Flammability Limits (vol/vol%):	Lower:	Upper:
	2	22

Extinguishing Media:
Recommended (small fires): dry chemical, carbon dioxide, Recommended (large fire): alcohol foam, universal foam, water spray, Not recommended: water jet (frothing possible).

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Product will burn under fire conditions. Vapors may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back along vapor trail. Closed containers may explode (due to the build-up of pressure) when exposed to extreme heat.

Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions):
hydrogen sulfide
oxides of sulfur
oxides of carbon

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Evacuation Procedures and Safety:
Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. See Personal Protection information in Section 8.

Containment of Spill:
Follow procedure described below under Cleanup and Disposal of Spill.

Cleanup and Disposal of Spill:
Absorb with an inert, non-combustible absorbent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate closed container (see Section 7: Handling and Storage). Clean up residual material by washing area with water. Collect washings for disposal. Use non-sparking tools.

Environmental and Regulatory Reporting:
Do not flush to drain. Prevent material from entering public sewer system or any waterways. Spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and to state and/or local agencies.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Minimum/Maximum Storage Temperatures:
4 to 23 C (39 to 73 F)

Handling:
Do not breathe vapors. Avoid direct or prolonged contact with skin and eyes. Use nonsparking tools and grounded/bonded equipment and containers when transferring. DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE. If freezing occurs, thaw and remix before using. Frozen material may be thawed in a warm room. Avoid localized overheating. Vent drums while heating. Mix thoroughly to assure homogeneity.

Storage:
SHIP AND STORE BETWEEN THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED STORAGE TEMPERATURE. Store in tightly closed containers. Store in an area that is dry, well-ventilated, away from combustible material, away from ignition sources, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10. Stability and Reactivity).

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Introductory Remarks:
These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this product. Because specific work environments and material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each intended application. While developing safe handling procedures, do not overlook the need to clean equipment and piping systems for maintenance and repairs. Waste resulting from these procedures should be handled in accordance with Section 13: Disposal Considerations.

Assistance with selection, use and maintenance of worker protection equipment is generally available from equipment manufacturers.

Exposure Guidelines:
Exposure limits represent regulated or recommended worker breathing zone concentrations measured by validated sampling and analytical methods, meeting the regulatory requirements. The following limits apply to this material, where, if indicated, S=skin and C=ceiling limit:

ETHANOL
	Notes	TWA	STEL
ACGIH		1000 ppm
OSHA		1000 ppm
OSHA		1900 mg/cu m

DIOXANE
	Notes	TWA	STEL
ACGIH	S	20 ppm
OSHA	S	25 ppm
OSHA	S	90 mg/cu m

Engineering Controls:
Where engineering controls are indicated by use conditions or a potential for excessive exposure exists, the following traditional exposure control techniques may be used to effectively minimize employee exposures: local exhaust ventilation at the point of generation.

Respiratory Protection:
When respirators are required, select NIOSH/MSHA approved equipment based on actual or potential airborne concentrations and in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards and/or industrial recommendations.

Under normal conditions, in the absence of other airborne contaminants, the following devices should provide protection from this material up to the conditions specified by the appropriate OSHA, WHMIS or ANSI standard(s): Air-purifying (half-mask/full-face) respirator with cartridges/canister approved for use against organic vapors.

Eye/Face Protection:
Eye and face protection requirements will vary dependent upon work environment conditions and material handling practices. Appropriate ANSI Z87 approved equipment should be selected for the particular use intended for this material.

Eye contact should be prevented through use of chemical safety glasses with side shields or splash proof goggles. An emergency eye wash must be readily accessible to the work area.

Skin Protection:
Skin contact should be minimized through use of gloves and suitable long-sleeved clothing (i.e., shirts and pants). Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation resistance.

Work Practice Controls:
Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure and the following general measures should be taken when working with or handling this material:

(1)	Do not store, use, and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in areas where this material is stored.
(2)	Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics, or using the toilet.
(3)	Wash exposed skin promptly to remove accidental splashes or contact with this material.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical and Chemical properties here represent typical properties of this product. Contact the business area using the Product Information phone number in Section 1 for its exact specifications.

Physical Appearance:
clear / liquid.

Odor:
alcohol-like odor.

pH:
7.5 to 8.5 at 10 wt/wt%.

Specific Gravity:
1.16 at 25 C (77 F).

Water Solubility:
soluble

Melting Point Range:
Not Available

Freezing Point Range:
< 10 C (50 F)

Boiling Point Range:
88 C (190 F) at 760 mmHg

Vapor Pressure:
< 40 mmHg at 19 C (66 F)

Vapor Density:
Not Available

Percent Volatiles by Volume:
< 40

Viscosity:
viscosity (centipoises) : 200 cps at 25 C (77 F).

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability:
This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions described in Section 7.

Conditions To Be Avoided:
heat
open flame
spark
static electricity

Materials/Chemicals To Be Avoided:
strong oxidizing agents
strong reducing agents

The Following Hazardous Decomposition Products Might Be Expected:

Decomposition Type: thermal
hydrogen sulfide
oxides of sulfur
oxides of carbon

Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur.

Avoid The Following To Inhibit Hazardous Polymerization:
not applicable

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Eye Irritation:

	Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
	eye - eye irritation, rabbit. Mildly irritating.

Acute Skin Irritation:

	Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
	skin - skin irritation, rabbit. Mildly irritating.

Acute Dermal Toxicity:
No test data found for product.

Acute Respiratory Irritation:
No test data found for product.

Acute Inhalation Toxicity:
No test data found for product.

Acute Oral Toxicity:

	Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
	LD50 - lethal dose 50% of test species, 22 ml/kg, rat.

Chronic Toxicity:
This product contains the substances that are considered to be "probable" or "suspected" human carcinogens as follows:

	Regulatory Agency Listing Carcinogen
Ingredient Name	OSHA	IARC	NTP	ACGIH
ETHANOL	No	1	No	No
DIOXANE	No	2B	Yes	No

No additional test data found for product.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicological Information:
May cause adverse environmental impact if material reaches waterways.

Chemical Fate Information:
Readily biodegradable.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Method:
Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this material may make the waste management information presented in this MSDS incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate. Please be advised that state and local requirements for waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different from federal laws and regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding the proper disposal of this material.

Container Handling and Disposal:
Any containers or equipment used should be decontaminated immediately after use.

EPA Hazardous Waste - YES

EPA RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE CODES:
"I" Ignitable.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transportation Status: IMPORTANT! Statements below provide additional data on listed DOT classification.
The listed Transportation Classification does not address regulatory variations due to changes in package size, mode of shipment or other regulatory descriptors.

US DOT:
Hazard Class..... 3
Shipping Name:
ETHANOL SOLUTION
Technical Shipping Name:
ETHANOL
ID Number....... UN1170
Packing Group.... III
Labels........... FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Emergency Guide #.... 127

TDG:
Hazard Class..... 3
Shipping Name: ETHANOL SOLUTION
Technical Shipping Name: ETHANOL
ID Number....... UN1170
Packing Group.... III

IMO:
Hazard Class..... 3
Shipping Name: ETHANOL SOLUTION
Technical Shipping Name: ETHANOL
ID Number....... UN1170
Packing Group.... III

IATA:
Hazard Class..... 3
Shipping Name: ETHANOL SOLUTION
Technical Shipping Name: ETHANOL
ID Number....... UN1170
Packing Group.... III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Inventory Status

Inventory	Status
UNITED STATES (TSCA)	Y
CANADA (DSL)	Y
EUROPE (EINECS/ELINCS)	P
AUSTRALIA (AICS)	Y
JAPAN (MITI)	Y
SOUTH KOREA (KECL)	Y

Y = All ingredients are on the inventory.
E = All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing.
P = One or more ingredients fall under the polymer exemption or are on the no longer polymer list. All other ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing.
N = Not determined or one or more ingredients are not on the inventory and are not exempt from listing.

FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Inventory Issues:
All functional components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.

SARA Title III Hazard Classes:

Fire Hazard	- YES
Reactive Hazard	- NO
Release of Pressure	- NO
Acute Health Hazard	- NO
Chronic Health Hazard	- YES

SARA 313 Chemicals
DIOXANE ( ~2.0%)

SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS)/CERCLA Hazardous Substances

Ingredient	CERCLA/SARA RQ	SARA EHS TPQ
DIOXANE	100 lbs

STATE REGULATIONS:
This product contains the following components that are regulated under California Proposition 65:

Ingredient Name	Cancer	Reprod.	No Sign. Risk Lvl (ug/day)
	List	List	California	RPI
DIOXANE	Y	N	30	ND
ETHYLENE OXIDE	Y	Y	2	ND

16. OTHER INFORMATION

National Fire Protection Association Hazard Ratings--NFPA(R):

1	Health Hazard Rating--Slight
3	Flammability Rating--Serious
0	Instability Rating--Minimal

National Paint & Coating Hazardous Materials Identification System--HMIS(R):

1	Health Hazard Rating--Slight
3	Flammability Rating--Serious
0	Reactivity Rating--Minimal

Reason for Revisions:
Change and/or addition made to Section 6, Regulatory Review and Update.

Key Legend Information:
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV - Threshold Limit Value
PEL - Permissable Exposure Limit
TWA - Time Weighted Average
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit
NTP - National Toxicology Program
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
ND - Not determined
RHODIA - Rhodia Established Exposure Limits

Disclaimer:
The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.

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