SAFETY DATA SHEET

ANTIOXIDANT-245

 
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ANTIOXIDANT-245
Chemical Name:
Ethylene bis (oxyethylene) bis[β-(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)propionate]or
Triethylene glycol bisβ-(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl) propionate
Use: Antioxidant
Producer/Supplier: Anhui Herrman Impex Co., Ltd.

16^th Floor,Building C,Fortune Plaza,No.287,Suixi road,Hefei,Anhui,China

Emergency Phone: +86 551-65667530
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Product Name: ANTIOXIDANT-245
Content:≥98%
C.A.S.NO.: 36443-68-2
1) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
FLAMMABILITY:
Use proper grounding techniques when emptying this product from containers weighing more
than 1 pound. a build-up of hazardous electrostatic charges could cause a flash fire or explosion
when contents are emptied into a flammable atmosphere.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This product is moderately toxic to aquatic organisms. prevent spillage or leakage to a body of
water.
HEALTH:
This product presents little or no immediate hazard to people if spilled or released.
DISPOSAL:
Sweep or shovel spilled material and place into a sealable container. Pre-wet the material to
prevent dust build-up. dispose in accordance with local, state and federal regualations.
Incineration is recommended.
This product is not a hazardous waste under RCRA.
PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY: ERMAL, INHALATION
EYE: This product is not expected to cause eye rritation.
SKIN: This product is not expected to cause skin irritation. It is not expected to cause allergic
skin reaction based on test results.
SWALLOWING: Small amounts, if swallowed, are not expected to cause injury; avoid
swallowing.
SUBCHRONIC EFFECTS:
Repeated or prolonged swallowing may cause liver or thyroid damage, based on animal studies.
These effects could be seen as liver enzyme changes, thyroid enlargement or thyroid hormone
changes.
Inhalation: an internal exposure limit (IEL) of 3 MG/M3 AIR (8-HOUR TWA) has been
established for this product.
NOTE: Refer to section 11, toxicological information for details.
1) FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Do not use organic solvents.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of waterfor at least 15 minutes. In case of eye
irritation, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. In case of irritation of respiratory system or mucous membranes,
seek medical attention. In case of indisposition, seek medical attention. In case of prolonged
exposure, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Immediately give plenty(>500ml) of water (if possible charcoal slurry). In case of
spontaneous vomiting be sure that vomitus can freely drain due to danger of suffocation.Give
water repeatedly. Artificial induction of vomiting should be restricted to first aid staff. Give
nothing by mouth in cases of unconsciousness or convulsion. Seek medical advice.

• FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, Carbon dioxide(CO2), Foam, Dry powder.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: High volum water jet.
Exposure Hazards: Contaminated water from fire hoses or sprinklers, etc. must be prevented
 
from draining into watercourses, sewers, or the ground water. Sufficient measures must be taken to
retain water used for extinguisheng. Contaminated water and soil must be disposed of in
conformity with local regulations.
Special Protective equipment for firefighters: Wear full protective clothing. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Combustion products: Oxide of carbon; Oxides of nitrogen (NOx); Oxides of sulfur; Toxic
gases/vapours.

• ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: Do not breathe vapours/dust. Remove all sources of ignition. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes and clothing.
Environmental precautions: Do not flush into surface water, sanitary sewer or ground water
system.
Methods of cleaning up: Use mechanical handling equipment. Collect the spilled product into
suitable containers, which must be tightly sealed and properly labelled. Avoid dust formation.

• HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Handle and open container with care. Avoid dust formation and ignition sources.
Ensure good local exhaust ventilation. Do not eat, drink or smoke at the workplace.
Storage: Keep away from food and drink. Store in the original container securely closed.
Danger! Explosion Risk: Risk of explosion if an air-dust mixture forms. Avoid creating dusty
conditions. Empty only into earthed containers. If container is larger than 2000 liter in volume,
or when flammable solvents are present inert container or use a system otherwise designed to
prevent to contain an explosion--seek expert advice.

• EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limit(s): 10.0 mg/m³ . Exposure limit for inhalable dust.
Technical measure/Precautions: Exposure limit(s) should be monitored using suitable analytical
equipments.
Respiratory Protection: Effective dust mask.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Suitable goggles or face protection.
Skin and body protection: Working clothes, Closed footwear.
 

• PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form  Crystalline powder/Free Flowing
Colour  White or yellowish
Odour  Nearly odourless
Melting/Freezing temperature 94-96℃
Boiling point/range Not applicable
Relative density 25℃ 1.09g/cm³
Flash point 285℃
Ignition Temperature 390℃
Oxidising Properties Not tested
Self-ignition temperature Not tested
Water solubility 20℃ <0.02mg/l
Vapour pressure 25℃ 1E-10Pa
Partition coefficient; Log Pow 20-25℃ 14.3
Ph-value 1% suspension in water 20-25℃ 6.2
Explosive Properties Not tested

• STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Decomposition temperature >350℃
Conditions to aviod Static discharges
Materials to avoid Strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidising agents
Hazardous decomposition products Oxides of carbon, Oxide of sulfur, Toxic

gases/vapours

 
2) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity Rat LD50>2000mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity Rat 14d LD50>1600mg/kg
Acute Inhalation Toxicity 4h LD50>1mg/L
 
Acute eye irritation/corrosion Rabbit Not irritant
 
Acute dermal irritation/corrosion Rabbit Not irritant
Acute skin sensitisation Guinea pig Not sensitising
 

• ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity to fish LD50>100mg/L
Zebra fish (Brachydanio rerio) 96h
Acute toxicity to daphnia EC50>37mg/L
Daphnia magna 24h
Acute toxicity to bacteria IC50>100mg/L
Sewage sludge 3h
Acute toxicity to algae EC50>100mg/L
Scenedesmus sp. 72h
Biodegradability 28d Not readily biodegradable
Ecotoxic Effect: Do not discharge product uncontrolled into the environment.

• DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues/unused product: Residual chemical should be disposed by other modes of
disposal in compliance with local legislation.
Contaminated Packaging: Contaminate packing material should be treated equivalent to residual
chemical. Clean packaging material should be subjectd to waste management schemes
(recovery recycling,reuse) according to local legislation.

• TRASPORT INFORMATION

Flash Point 285℃
ADR/RID Class: Free
IMO Class: Free
ICAO Class: Free

• REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification Self-classfication
R-Phrase(s) R53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
 
S-Phrase(s) S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instruction/Safety data sheets.
EC Number 213-590-1

• OTHER INFORMATION

R-Phrase from chapter 2 R53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic enviroment.
Essential changes :Section1; Section2; Section3; Section9; Section11; Section12; Section15
 
IMPORTANT
This material is not intended for use in products for which prolonged contact with mucous membranes, body fluids or abraded skin, or implantation within the human body, is specifically intended, unless the finished product has been tested in accordance with nationally and internationally applicable safety testing requirements. Because of the wide range of such potential uses, Ciba is not able to recommend this material as safe and effective for such uses and assumes no liability for such uses.
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal regulation. The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point view of safety requirments. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.