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2. Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Skin irritation, Category 2 H315: Causes skin irritation.
Skin sensitization, Category 1 H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 2 H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Classification (67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC)
Sensitising R43: May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Irritant R38: Irritating to skin.
Dangerous for the environment R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-
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Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. Classification GHS Classification Concentration
EC-No. [%]
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3.2 Mixtures
Not applicable, product is a substance.
If inhaled : Remove from exposure site to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain
medical advice.
In case of skin contact : Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with water (and
soap). Contact physician if symptoms persist.
In case of eye contact : Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Contact
physician if symptoms persist.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms : No information available.
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4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment : No information available.
5. Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbondioxide, dry chemical, foam.
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before re-use.
Advice on protection against : Keep away from ignition sources and naked flame.
fire and explosion
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage areas : Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from heat sources. Keep
and containers containers upright and tightly closed when not in use.
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PNEC : Soil
Value: 0,705 mg/kg
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Eye protection : Use tight-fitting goggles, face shield or safety glasses with side
shields if eye contact might occur.
pH : not determined
Melting point : not determined
Boiling point : 290,4 °C at 1.013 hPa
Note: Calculated
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Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin irritation : No information available.
Skin irritation : Species: human
Result: Skin irritation
Method: OECD 439
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Species: mouse
Method: Mutagenicity (micronucleus test)
Result: negative
: in vivo assay
Species: rat
Method: Mutagenicity (micronucleus test)
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
No information available.
Reproductive toxicity
No information available.
Teratogenicity : Species: rat
Application Route: Oral
Number of exposures: 1x /day
Method: OECD 414
Aspiration hazard
No information available.
12. Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish : LC50: 1,3 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
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IATA
UN number : 3082
Description of the goods : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(OCTAHYDRO TETRAMETHYL NAPHTHALENYL ETHANONE)
Labels : 9
Packing group : III
Environmentally hazardous : yes
IMDG
UN number : 3082
Description of the goods : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(OCTAHYDRO TETRAMETHYL NAPHTHALENYL ETHANONE)
Labels : 9
Packing group : III
Marine pollutant : yes
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Further information
In December 2003, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ("NIOSH") published an Alert
on preventing lung disease in workers who use or make flavorings [NIOSH Publication Number 2004-110].
In August 2004 (Updated in 2012), the United States Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA)
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According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 the information in this safety data sheet is based on the properties
of the material known to IFF at the time the data sheet was issued. The safety data sheet is intended to provide
information for a health and safety assessment of the material and the circumstances, under which it is packaged,
stored or applied in the workplace. For such a safety assessment International Flavors & Fragrances holds no
responsibility. This document is not intended for quality assurance purposes.
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Product characteristics
Concentration of the Substance in : Covers the percentage of the substance in the product up to 100 %
Mixture/Article (unless stated differently).
Amount used
Daily amount per site : 252 kg (Large/medium site)
Annual amount per site : 63.000 kg (Large/medium site)
Daily amount per site : 30 kg (Small site)
Annual amount per site : 7.550 kg (Small site)
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2.2 Contributing scenario controlling worker exposure for: PROC1, PROC2, PROC3, PROC5, PROC8a,
PROC8b, PROC15
Product characteristics
Concentration of the Substance in Covers the percentage of the substance in the product up to 100 %
Mixture/Article (unless stated differently).
Physical Form (at time of use) : Liquid substance
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Exposed skin area : One side of one hand (240 cm2)(PROC1, PROC3, PROC15)
Exposed skin area : One side of two hands (480 cm2)(PROC2, PROC5, PROC8b)
Exposed skin area : Both sides of two hands (960 cm2)(PROC8a)
Conditions and measures related to personal protection, hygiene and health evaluation
Wear chemically resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with intensive management supervision
controls.
Environment
Workers
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4. Guidance to Downstream User to evaluate whether he works inside the boundaries set by the Exposure
Scenario
1. Check if your use is covered by the exposure scenario(s). If this is not the case, you can communicate
with your supplier with the aim of having your use covered by an exposure scenario or you may develop
your own chemical safety report;
2.a. (Workers) Follow the instructions in this safety data sheet and the conditions of use indicated in the
exposure scenario(s) in section 2.2. However, if you have another combination of operational conditions
(OC's) and/or Risk Management Measures (RMM's), which allow you to achieve the same level of safety
(RCRs <1), you can use scaling to demonstrate that you are in compliance. If scaling is not possible or still
results in RCRs >1, then you should implement the OC's and RMM's recommended in this ES or contact
your supplier in case you need further support;
2.b. (Environment) Follow the instructions in this safety data sheet and check if your daily and annual
amounts used are below the default maximum values indicated in section 2.1. In case you are above the
indicated values you can use scaling to demonstrate that you are in compliance, e.g. by replacing the default
figure for the river and/or sewage treatment plant flow rates with the actual rates. If scaling is not possible or
still results in RCRs >1, then you should contact your supplier for further support;
3. Contact your supplier if you have new information on the hazard of the substance or mixture or if you
believe that the risk management measures are not appropriate;
4. Provide your own downstream users with information on hazards, safe conditions of use and appropriate
risk management advice for your mixtures, if you are a formulator.
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