MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Solubilizer

Other Name:            

T-Max 20, Tween 20, Polysorbate 20

Synonyms:

Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate, Monododecanoate sorbitan

INCI Name:

Polysorbate 20

CAS #:                           

9005-64-5

Country of Origin:          

Canada

 

2. Classification:

24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC 

         

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

None.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Lemon to amber color viscous oily liquid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic mild odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in water and ethanol. Insoluble in mineral oils.

Specific Gravity:

1.00 – 1.20 @ 25°C

Water Content:

<3.0 %

Sulfated Ash:

<0.25 %

Volatiles:

<4.0 %

Assay:

>99.9 %

Tocopherol:

<100 ppm

Process Method:

Partial lauric acid esters of sorbitol and its anhydrides condensed with approx 20 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of sorbitol and its anhydrides.

Constituents:

 

Monododecanoate sorbitan and trances of water and tocopherol.

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  230 °C

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable. Always avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, alkali and acids. Does not react with water.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition may give off acrid and carbon monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Acute oral, LD50 (mouse) >4090 mg/kg

Acute dermal,  , LD50 (rat) >10946 mg/kg

 

8. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Storage: Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and light or direct sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

9. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Avoid casual breathing.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

10. Individual Protection:

Always use a safety goggles.

Handle in a well ventilated area, and avoid breathing in vapor directly by using a vapor respirator.

Always avoid skin contact with concentrated product by wearing a lab overall and chemical resistant or surgical gloves.

 

11. Other Regulatory Information:

WHMIS (Canada):

Not controlled under WHMIS.

 

HMIS (USA):

Health Hazard – 0

Fire Hazard – 0

Reactivity – 0

Personal Protection – G

 

Risk Phrases:

S25 – Avoid contact with eyes.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

21-B Regan Road,

Brampton, ON

L7A 1C5, Canada                                                                         

 

Date Revised: 4th July 2006

 

 

Disclaimer

 

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet are obtained from current and reliable sources.  As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

 

New Directions Aromatics Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s).  Furthermore, New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use should consider nothing container herein as a recommendation.  The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss.

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Solubilizer

Product No: 16036

 

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Lemon to amber color viscous oily liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic mild odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in water and ethanol. Insoluble in mineral oils.

Complies

Specific Gravity:

1.00 – 1.20 @ 25°C

Complies

Water Content:

<3.0 %

Complies

Sulfated Ash:

<0.25 %

Complies