SAFETY DATA SHEET

DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED

Safety Data Sheet according to Reg. (EU) No 2015/830
Product name: TERGITOL™ L-61 E Surfactant Revision Date: 23.05.2017
Version: 5.2
Print Date: 19.07.2018

DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED 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.

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1 Product identifier
Product name: TERGITOL™ L-61 E Surfactant

Chemical name of the substance: Polyalkylene glycol

CASRN: 9003-11-6
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: Multi-purpose surfactant.

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED
STATION ROAD, BIRCH VALE, HIGH PEAK
DERBYSHIRE
England
SK22 1BR
UNITED KINGDOM

Customer Information Number: +44 (0) 1663 746518

[email protected]
Fax: +44 (0) 1663 746605

1.4 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

24-Hour Emergency Contact: 0031 115 694 982
Local Emergency Contact: 00 31 115 69 4982

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008:

Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

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2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008:

Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

2.3 Other hazards

Slipping hazard.

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances

This product is a substance.

CASRN / REACH Classification:

EC-No. / Registration Concentration Component REGULATION (EC) No
Index-No. Number 1272/2008

CASRN _ >= 99.0 % Polyalkylene glycol Not classified

9003-11-6
EC-No.
Polymer
Index-No.
–

If present in this product, any not classified components disclosed above for which no country specific
OEL value(s) is(are) indicated under Section 8, are being disclosed as voluntarily disclosed
components.

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice: If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective
equipment.

Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.

Skin contact: Wash off with plenty of water.

Eye contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after the
initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a
physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.

Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Aside from the information
found under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate medical attention

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and special treatment needed (below), any additional important symptoms and effects are described in
Section 11: Toxicology Information.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician: No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of
symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.

SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon
dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose
synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be less effective.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

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.

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.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

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. 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). If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected
location or safe distance.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Keep unnecessary
and unprotected personnel from entering the area. Spilled material may cause a slipping hazard. Use
appropriate safety equipment. For additional information, refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls and
Personal Protection.

6.2 Environmental precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or
groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Contain spilled material if possible.
Use non-sparking tools in cleanup operations. Absorb with materials such as: Sand. Dirt. Collect in

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suitable and properly labeled containers. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additional
information.

6.4 Reference to other sections: References to other sections, if applicable, have been provided in
the previous sub-sections.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling: Product on surfaces can cause slippery conditions. Product
shipped/handled hot can cause thermal burns. Product handled hot may require additional ventilation
or local exhaust. 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.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Hold bulk storage under nitrogen
blanket.

7.3 Specific end use(s): See the technical data sheet on this product for further information.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.

Exposure limits have not been established for those substances listed in the composition, if any have
been disclosed.

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain
airborne levels below exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure
limit requirements or guidelines, general ventilation should be sufficient for most operations. Local
exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.

Individual protection measures

Eye/face protection: Use safety glasses (with side shields). Safety glasses (with side
shields) should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.
Skin protection
Hand protection: Chemical protective gloves should not be needed when handling
this material. Consistent with general hygienic practice for any material, skin contact
should be minimized.
Other protection: No precautions other than clean body-covering clothing should be
needed.
Respiratory protection: Under intended handling conditions, no respiratory protection should
be needed.

Environmental exposure controls

See SECTION 7: Handling and storage and SECTION 13: Disposal considerations for measures to
prevent excessive environmental exposure during use and waste disposal.

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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Physical state Liquid.
Color Clear
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No test data available
pH Approximately8.7 DOWM 101495-TE94A
Melting point/range Not applicable to liquids
Freezing point See Pour Point
Boiling point (760 mmHg) Decomposes before boiling
Flash point closed cup 216 °C ASTM D 93
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate No test data available
= 1)
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable to liquids
Lower explosion limit No test data available
Upper explosion limit No test data available
Vapor Pressure negligible at ambient temperature
Relative Vapor Density (air = 1) No test data available
Relative Density (water = 1) 1.05 at 25 °C / 25 °C Calculated.
Water solubility limited water solubility
Partition coefficient: n- No data available
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature > 450 °C Calculated.
Decomposition temperature No test data available
Kinematic Viscosity 140 cSt at 40 °C Calculated.
Explosive properties No data available
Oxidizing properties No data available

9.2 Other information

Molecular weight 2,000 g/mol Calculated.
Pour point < -20 °C Calculated.

NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a
specification.

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity: No data available

10.2 Chemical stability: Thermally stable at typical use temperatures.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: Polymerization will not occur.

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10.4 Conditions to avoid: Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose.
Generation of gas during decomposition can cause pressure in closed systems.

10.5 Incompatible materials: Avoid contact with: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air
supply and the presence of other materials. Decomposition products can include and are not limited
to: Aldehydes. Alcohols. Ethers. Hydrocarbons. Ketones. Organic acids. Polymer fragments.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicological information appears in this section when such data is available.

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
Acute oral toxicity
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, > 4,000 mg/kg Estimated. No deaths occurred at this concentration.

Acute dermal toxicity

Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts.

Typical for this family of materials.

LD50, Rabbit, > 10,000 mg/kg

Acute inhalation toxicity

At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility; single exposure is not
likely to be hazardous. For respiratory irritation and narcotic effects: No relevant data found.
As product: The LC50 has not been determined.

Skin corrosion/irritation
Prolonged exposure not likely to cause significant skin irritation.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

May cause slight temporary eye irritation.
Corneal injury is unlikely.

Sensitization
For skin sensitization:
No relevant data found.

For respiratory sensitization:

No relevant data found.

Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure)

Evaluation of available data suggests that this material is not an STOT-SE toxicant.

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Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure)

For similar material(s):
In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs after exposure to aerosols:
Lung.

Carcinogenicity
No relevant data found.

Teratogenicity
No relevant data found.

Reproductive toxicity
No relevant data found.

Mutagenicity
For this family of materials: In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative. Animal genetic toxicity
studies were negative.

Aspiration Hazard
Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard.

COMPONENTS INFLUENCING TOXICOLOGY:

Polyalkylene glycol
Acute inhalation toxicity
The LC50 has not been determined.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicological information appears in this section when such data is available.

12.1 Toxicity
Acute toxicity to fish
For this family of materials:
Material is not classified as dangerous to aquatic organisms (LC50/EC50/IC50/LL50/EL50
greater than 100 mg/L in most sensitive species).

For this family of materials:

LC50, Cyprinus carpio (Carp), 96 Hour, > 100 mg/l

Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates

For this family of materials:
EC50, Daphnia magna, 48 Hour, > 100 mg/l

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability: For this family of materials: Material is readily biodegradable. Passes
OECD test(s) for ready biodegradability.
For this family of materials: 10-day Window: Not applicable
Biodegradation: > 60 %
Exposure time: 28 d

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Method: OECD Test Guideline 301F or Equivalent

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation: No bioconcentration is expected because of the relatively high molecular
weight (MW greater than 1000).

12.4 Mobility in soil

No relevant data found.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance has not been assessed for persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity (PBT).

12.6 Other adverse effects

This substance is not on the Montreal Protocol list of substances that deplete the ozone layer.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Any disposal practice must be in compliance with all local and national laws and regulations. Do not
dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water.

The definitive assignment of this material to the appropriate EWC group and thus its proper EWC code
will depend on the use that is made of this material. Contact the authorized waste disposal services.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Classification for ROAD and Rail transport (ADR/RID):

14.1 UN number Not applicable
14.2 UN proper shipping name Not regulated for transport
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not applicable
14.4 Packing group Not applicable
14.5 Environmental hazards Not considered environmentally hazardous based on
available data.
14.6 Special precautions for user No data available.

Classification for SEA transport (IMO-IMDG):

14.1 UN number Not applicable
14.2 UN proper shipping name Not regulated for transport
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not applicable
14.4 Packing group Not applicable
14.5 Environmental hazards Not considered as marine pollutant based on available data.
14.6 Special precautions for user No data available.
14.7 Transport in bulk according
Consult IMO regulations before transporting ocean bulk
to Annex I or II of MARPOL

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73/78 and the IBC or IGC

Code

Classification for AIR transport (IATA/ICAO):

14.1 UN number Not applicable
14.2 UN proper shipping name Not regulated for transport
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not applicable
14.4 Packing group Not applicable
14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable
14.6 Special precautions for user No data available.

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

requirements/information relating to this product. Transportation classifications may vary by container
volume and may be influenced by regional or country variations in regulations. 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.

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture

REACh Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Polymers are exempted from registration under REACH. All relevant starting materials and additives
have been either pre-registered, registered, or are exempt from registration to Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006 (REACH)., The aforementioned indications of the REACH registration status are provided
in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no warranty,
express or implied, is given. It is the buyer´s/user´s responsibility to ensure that his/her understanding
of the regulatory status of this product is correct.

Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control
of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
Listed in Regulation: Not applicable

15.2 Chemical safety assessment

Not applicable

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Product Literature

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

Revision
Identification Number: 101197862 / A279 / Issue Date: 23.05.2017 / Version: 5.2
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.

Information Source and References

This SDS is prepared by Product Regulatory Services and Hazard Communications Groups from
information supplied by internal references within our company.

DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED urges each customer or recipient of this (M)SDS to study it
carefully and consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and
understand the data contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The
information herein is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
above. However, no warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to
change and may differ between various locations. It is the buyer's/user's responsibility to ensure that
his activities comply with all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information presented here
pertains only to the product as shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are not under the
control of the manufacturer, it is the buyer's/user's duty to determine the conditions necessary for the
safe use of this product. Due to the proliferation of sources for information such as manufacturer-
specific (M)SDSs, we are not and cannot be responsible for (M)SDSs obtained from any source other
than ourselves. If you have obtained an (M)SDS from another source or if you are not sure that the
(M)SDS you have is current, please contact us for the most current version.

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