Tall Oil Fatty Acid: Safety Data Sheet

1.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1.1

Identification of the substance or preparation

Trade name

FOR 2 (+ FOR5) Tall Oil Fatty Acid

Code of preparation

Not applicable yet

Reach registration number

Not applicable yet

1.2

Use of the substance/preparation

1.2.1

The intended uses of the chemical

1.2.2

Classification of economic activities (NACE)

1.2.3

Use categories (UC62)

1.2.4

The chemical can be used by the general public

1.2.5

The chemical is used by the general public only

1.3

Company/undertaking identification

1.3.1

Manufacturer, importer, other undertaking                             Forchem Oy

1.3.2

Contact information:

Street address

Maanpaantie 3

Postcode and post office

26820 Rauma, Finland

Post-office box

P.O.Box 16

Postcode and post office

FIN-26101 Rauma, Finland

Telephone number

+358-2-4784 400

Telefax

+358-2-4784 499

E-mail address

mikko.rintola@forchem.com

Y code

1614382-3

1.3.3

Information on foreign manufacturer

1.4

Emergency telephone

1.4.1

Telephone number, name and address

+358 50 310 4413 , Mikko Rintola, Quality Manager, Forchem Oy Finland

2.

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Product is yellowish oily liquid with a vegetable oil odour. Product is not considered to be combustible. Except after prolonged contact with highly porous materials.

-  Over exposure:

-  Exposure to skin:

-  Contact with eyes

Might irritate eyes Might irritate slightlly Possible irritation

3.

COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1

Hazardous i

ngredients

3.1.1 CAS/EC number and the Registration number

3.1.2 Name of the ingredient

3.1.3

Concentration

3.1.4 Classification (symbol letters and R phrases) and other data on the ingredient

61790-12-3

Tall oil fatty acid

100 %

None

3.1.5

There has been a request for confidentiality of a substance

according to Annex 2 of the decree

 3.1.6  A substance not dangerous has been indicated as confidential П Other information

 3.1.7  EINECS: 263-107-3

4.

FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1

Special instructions

4.2

Inhalation

Move person to non-contaminated air, if person is not breathing, apply artificial respiration, seek medical attention.

4.3

Skin contact

Wash with soap and water. If hot product contacts skin, cool under running water and get medical attention.

4.4

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water and get medical attention. If hot product contacts eye, flush with water and get medical attention immediately.

4.5

Ingestion

Rinse mouth with water

4.6

Information for a doctor or other professionals giving first aid

5.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1

Suitable extinguishing media

Powder, carbon dioxide, foam, watermist (only large amounts).

5.2

Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons

Not applicable

5.3

Special exposure hazards in a fire

In case of fire toxic fuems might be formed.

5.4

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Wear protective clothing and use self-contained breathing apparatus

5.5

Other instructions

6.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1

Personal precautions

Put on adequate protective equipment.

6.2

Environmental precautions

Keep away from drains, surface-water, ground-water, and soil.

6.3

Methods for cleaning up

Collect as much as possible in a clean container for disposal. Cover the remainder with inert absorbent. Disposal according to local regulations.

6.4

Other instructions

7.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1

Handling

Avoid contact with eyes.

7.2

Storage

Direct sunshine should be avoided. Warm product can self-ignite when soaked into porous material.

7.3

Specific use(s)

8.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1

Exposure limit values

8.1.1

HTP values

Not applicable

8.1.2

Other limit values

Not applicable

8.1.3

Limit values in other countries

Not applicable

8.1.4

DNELs

8.1.5

PNECs

8.2

Exposure controls

8.2.1

Occupational exposure controls

8.2.1.1

Respiratory protection

No respiratory equipment required.

8.2.1.2

Hand protection

Protective gloves.

Material of gloves

(PVC or PE gloves)

The choice of the suitable glove is not only dependent on the material but also on other quality issues and differs from manufacturer to manufacturer

Penetration time of glove material

The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

8.2.1.3

Eye protection

Safety glasses.

8.2.1.4

Skin protection

Suitable protective work clothing which has coveralls and long sleeves.

8.2.2

Environmental exposure controls

N/A

9

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1

General information (physical state, colour and odour)

Liquid,yellow, faint odour.

9.2

Important health, safety and environmental information

9.2.1

pH

Not applicable

9.2.2

Boiling point/boiling range

>200 °C, Decomp.

9.2.3

Flash point 200 °C

9.2.4

Flammability (solid, gas)

9.2.5

Explosive properties

9.2.6

Oxidising properties

Not applicable

9.2.7

Vapour pressure

3 mbar

9.2.8

Relative density

0,905 (20 °C) Density 0,905 kg/dm³

9.2.9

Solubility

9.2.10

Water solubility

Not soluble

9.2.11

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water

Log^Pow 4.9 - 6.0

9.2.12

Viscosity

35 mPa s (20° C)

9.2.13

Vapour density

9.3

Other information

10.

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1

Conditions to avoid

Excessive heating with porous material. Warm product can self-ignite when soaked into porous material.

10.2

Materials to avoid

Porous material

10.3

Hazardous decomposition products

N/A

11.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1

Acute toxicity none

11.2

11.3

11.4

11.5

11.6

Irritation and corrosiveness

Eye contact: Irritating

Sensitisation

Sub-acute, sub-chronic and prolonged toxicity

Human health effects based on experience

Other information on health effects

12.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1

Ecotoxicity

12.1.1

12.1.2

12.2

Aquatic toxicity

Toxicity to other organisms

Mobility

Not applicable

12.3

Persistence and degradability

12.3.1

12.3.2

12.4l

12.5

12.6

Biodegradation

> 80 % 28 days (OECD 301F)

 Chemical degradation

Not applicable

Bioaccumulative potential

 Results of PBT assessment

 Other adverse effects Not applicable

13.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Method of disposal: Controlled incineration.

Danger(s): Warm product can self-ignite when soaked into porous material.

14.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1

14.2

UN number

Not classified

Packing group

14.3

Land transport

14.3.1

14.3.2

14.3.3

14.3.4

    Transport class

    Not classified

Risk code

Not Classified

Name according to bill of freight

Tall oil fatty acid For 2

Other information 

14.4

Sea transport

14.4.1

14.4.2

14.4.3

IMDG class

Not classified

Correct technical name

Tall Oil Fatty Acids(resins less than 20%)

Other information  IMO:MARPUL AnnexII; IBC Code, chapter 17

IMO: MARPOL Annex ll; IBC code, chapter 17

14.5

Air transport

14.5.1

14.5.2

ICAO/IATA class

Not classified

Correct technical name

14.5.3

Other information

15.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1

Information on the warning label

15.1.1

Danger symbols (letters) and indications of danger

Not classified

    15.1.2      Substances to be named on the label

                     N/A

15.1.3      R phrases

                None

15.1.4      S phrases

                None

15.1.5      Special provisions concerning the labelling of certain preparations

                N/A

15.1.6      Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for the following substances

15.1.7      National regulations

                N/A

N/A

16.

OTHER INFORMATION

16.1

List of the relevant R phrases

None

16.2

Training advice

16.3

recommended restrictions on use

None

16.4

Further information

Forchem Oy, Finland

P.O.Box 16

FIN-26101 Rauma

Mikko Rintola

Quality Manager

tel.+358 2 478 4400

16.5

Sources of key data used the Safety Data Sheet

16.6

Information which has been added, deleted or revised

14.4.3 Addition