Material Safety Data Sheet

TCS 30

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

Product Name TCS 30

Application Lubricant - Surfactant

Supplier Ava S.p.A.

via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy

Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385

Telefax +39-06-8889363

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Aqueous solution of ethoxylated alkyl phenol

Hazardous Impurities This product doesn't contain relevant concentrations of compounds

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation No adverse effect expected for small amounts. Avoid generating
aerosols and mists.

Skin contact Irritating to skin. Avoid contact with skin

Eye contact May cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal irritation

Human health hazards - Chronic Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dermatitis

Environmental hazards No adverse effect expected

Physical and chemical hazards None

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically. Obtain medical
attention

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water.

Eye contact Gently irrigate with clean water. If irritation persist, obtain medical
attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. Do not induce
vomiting which may contaminate lungs. Obtain medical attention

Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

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Extinguishing media Water, carbon dioxide, dry power, foam

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard None

Protective equipment In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and protective suit

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Use personal protective equipment

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an

authorised waste collection point. Do not allow material to contaminate
ground water system.

Methods for cleaning up Small spills: wash with plenty of water.

Large spills: dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Avoid
contact with eyes and skin..

Storage conditions Keep container tightly closed

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended.

Exposure limits (ACGIH, 2006) No exposure limit established

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed. Avoid generating
aerosol/vapours

Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid

Colour Colourless.

Odour None

Boiling point > 200 °C

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/A

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Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/E

Relative density 1.069 g/cm3

Solubility in water Miscible

pH (2 % aqueous solution) 7.0

Viscosity N/E

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/A

Pour point N/E

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal usage conditions

Conditions to avoid None

Materials to avoid None

Hazardous decomposition products Phenol derivatives (TLV = 5 ppm, ACGIH 2006)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 (oral rat) > 2000 mg/kg

Primary irritation skin/eye Mild irritant

Sensitisation No adverse effects expected

Chronic toxicity data Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Biodegradability 50-100%

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects LC50 (trout) = 1-10mg/kg

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

Packing group N/A

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ADR/RID

Class ADR 2005 Label: --

ADR 2005 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: -

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S24/25: Avoid contact with eyes and skin

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.

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