Safety Data Sheet

Tergitol 15-S-9

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Tergitol 15-S-9

Synonyms/Generic Names: None

Product Number: 5751

Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use

Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.

N4335 Temkin Rd.
Columbus, WI. 53925

For More Information: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30)

www.columbuschemical.com

In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC): None

Signal Word: Warning

Pictograms:

GHS Classification:

Eye irritation Category 2A

Skin irritation Category 2
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2

GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements:

Hazard Statements:
H319+H315 Causes skin and eye irritation.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements:
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.

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P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings

Health 2 Health 2
Flammability 0 Fire 0
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
Specific hazard Not Available

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

EINECS# / Molecular
Component Weight % CAS # Formula
ELINCS# Weight
Polyethylene Glycol C9H19C6H4(OCH2C
>97 127087-87-0 500-315-8 N/A
Trimethylnonyl Ether H2)9OH
Polyethylene Glycol <3 25322-68-3 500-038-2 (C2H4O)nH2O N/A
Dinonylphenyl
<2 9014-93-1 N/A (C2H4O)nC24H42O N/A
Polyoxyethylene

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Skin Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and wash using soap. Get medical
attention.
Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable (and unsuitable) Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire.
extinguishing media Cool unopened containers with water.
Special protective equipment Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective
and precautions for clothing, including eye protection and boots.
firefighters
Specific hazards arising from Emits toxic fumes (carbon oxides) under fire conditions. Nature of
the chemical decomposition product not well known. (See also Stability and
Reactivity section).

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective
protective equipment and equipment.
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment
may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
Methods and materials for Absorb spill with noncombustible absorbent material, then place in a
containment and cleaning up suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to
remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup
materials in accordance with regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of aerosols.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for
incompatibilities).

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational exposure controls:

Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity

Polyethylene Glycol 10 mg/m3 WEEL AIHA
TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work.
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes.
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels
CEIL: Ceiling

Personal Protection
Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles.
Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an
approved respirator.
Skin Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, and apron or lab coat.
Other Not Available

Other Recommendations
Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and
handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Murky liquid.

Odor Mild odor.
Odor threshold Not Available

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pH Not Available
Melting point/freezing point Freezing point: 3.8°C (38.8°F)
Initial boiling point and boiling range >250°C (>482°F)
Flash point Open Cup: 282°C (477°F)
Closed Cup: 247°C (540°F)
Evaporation rate Not Available
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Explosive
Vapor pressure Not Available
Vapor density Not Available
Density Not Available
Solubility (ies) Completely soluble but some compositions may for gels.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Available
Auto-ignition temperature Not Available
Decomposition temperature Not Available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid Prolonged excessive heat may cause product decomposition.
Incompatible Materials Strong bases at high temperatures, strong acids, strong
oxidizing agents, materials reactive with hydroxyl compounds.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon oxides.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
Tergitol
Skin Not Available
Eyes Not Available
Respiratory Not Available
Ingestion LD50 Oral – rat (female) – 2.83 mL/kg
LD50 Oral – rat (male) – 2.33 mL/kg

Carcinogenicity
IARC No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Signs & Symptoms of Exposure

Skin Irritation, redness.
Eyes Irritation, redness, watering eyes.
Respiratory Irritation, coughing.
Ingestion Irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Chronic Toxicity Not Available

Teratogenicity Not Available
Mutagenicity Not Available

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Embryotoxicity Not Available

Target Organ(s) Kidneys, Liver
Reproductive Toxicity Not Available
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization Not Available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Tergitol
Aquatic Vertebrate LC50 – Fathead minnow – 7.7 mg/L – 96h
Aquatic Invertebrate LC50 – Daphnia – 21.4 mg/L – 48h
Terrestrial Not Available

Persistence and Degradability Not Available

Bioaccumulative Potential Not Available
Mobility in Soil Not Available
PBT and vPvB Assessment Not Available
Other Adverse Effects Not Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Residues Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product or residues.
Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container.

The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal
methods.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

US DOT Not Dangerous Goods

TDG Not Dangerous Goods
IMDG Not Dangerous Goods
Marine Pollutant No
IATA/ICAO Not Dangerous Goods

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

All ingredients are listed on the TSCA Active

TSCA Inventory Status
inventory.
Ingredients listed on the DSL inventory:
DSL / NDSL Polyethylene Glycol Trimethylnonyl Ether,
Dinonylphenyl Polyoxyethylene
California Proposition 65 Not Listed
Rhode Island: Hazardous Substance List Not Listed
Massachusetts: Toxic or Hazardous Substance List,
Listed: Polyethylene Glycol Trimethylnonyl Ether
Right to Know

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Pennsylvania: Hazardous Substance List Not Listed

New Jersey: Right to Know Hazardous Substance
Not Listed
List
SARA 302 Not Listed
SARA 304 Not Listed
SARA 311 Acute Health Hazard.
SARA 312 Acute Health Hazard.
SARA 313 Not Listed
WHMIS Canada Not Listed

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date

Original 02/07/2013

Revision 1 03/09/2016

Revision 2 10/05/2022

Disclaimer: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet (“SDS”) is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information, and belief at the date of publication. The information in this SDS relates only to the specific Product
identified under Section 1, and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or products, or its
use as to any particular process. Those handling, storing, or using the Product should satisfy themselves that
they have current information regarding the particular way the Product is handled, stored or used and that the
same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. WE DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH
RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPOSIBILITY AND
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, INJURY, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT.

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