1.Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
Product name | octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane |
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1.2 Other means of identification
Product number | - |
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Other names | Cyclotetrasiloxane, octamethyl- |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses | For industry use only. Adhesives and sealant chemicals,CBI,Finishing agents,Intermediates,Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture) |
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Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
1.5 Emergency phone number
Emergency phone number | - |
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Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
2.Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 4
Reproductive toxicity, Category 2
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram(s) | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
Prevention | P273 Avoid release to the environment. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Response | P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. |
Storage | P405 Store locked up. |
Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to ... |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
none
3.Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
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octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane | octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane | 556-67-2 | none | 100% |
4.First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest.
In case of skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
In case of eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
If swallowed
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
no data available
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
/SRP:/ Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on the left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. /Poisons A and B/
5.Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
no data available
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapors accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapors can accumulate in low areas.; Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.; Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations.
7.Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Storage class (TRGS 510): Flammable liquids.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
no data available
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazards
no data available
9.Physical and chemical properties
Physical state | Colorless clear liquid |
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Colour | Oily liquid |
Odour | no data available |
Melting point/ freezing point | 19°C(lit.) |
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 175°C |
Flammability | Flammable. |
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit | no data available |
Flash point | 54°C(lit.) |
Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
Decomposition temperature | no data available |
pH | no data available |
Kinematic viscosity | 2.30 cSt at 25°C |
Solubility | In water:INSOLUBLE |
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) | log Kow = 6.74 (average of 3 measurements) |
Vapour pressure | 1.05 mm Hg at 25°C |
Density and/or relative density | 0.956 |
Relative vapour density | 1 (vs air) |
Particle characteristics | no data available |
10.Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
no data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
11.Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: no data available
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
12.Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout); Conditions: flow through; Concentration: 10 ug/L for 14 days (95% confidecne limit: 8.5-13 ug/L); flow through
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
AEROBIC: Dimethyl siloxanes, in general, are highly resistant to biodegradation(1). Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, at 30 ug/L, had 0% biodegradation when incubated with water/sediment under aerobic conditions for 42 days(2). Using OECD Guideline 310 (Ready Biodegradability - CO2 in Sealed Vessels, Headspace Test) and an activated sewage sludge inoculum, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, at 10 mg/L, reached only 3.7% of its theoretical CO2 evolution in 29 days(2). Using OECD Guideline 308 (Aerobic and Anaerobic Transformation in Aquatic Sediment Systems), octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane had an aerobic sediment half-life of 242 days at 24°C(1).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
A steady-state BCF of 12,400 and a kinetic BCF of 13,400 were measured for octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane using fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) which were exposed to a concentration of 0.5 ug/L of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane for approximately 28 days(1). A steady-state BCF of 3,000-4,000 and a kinetic BCF of 4,100-5,500 were reported for octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane using common carp (Cyprinus carpio)(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this BCF suggests that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is very high(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
Adsorption studies using three soils from the United Kingdom (silt loam, sandy loam and sandy clay loam) determined octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane log Koc values of 4.17-4.27 with an average log Koc of 4.22 (Koc of 16600)(1). According to a classification scheme(2), these Koc values suggest that octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane is expected to be immobile in soil.
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
13.Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
14.Transport information
14.1 UN Number
ADR/RID: UN1992 | IMDG: UN1992 | IATA: UN1992 |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
IMDG: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
IATA: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 | IMDG: 3 | IATA: 3 |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: III | IMDG: III | IATA: III |
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no | IMDG: no | IATA: no |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
no data available
15.Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane | octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane | 556-67-2 | none |
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. | ||
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. |
16.Other information
Information on revision
Creation Date | Aug 12, 2017 |
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Revision Date | Aug 12, 2017 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/