1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product Identifiers:

Product Name:

Zencellose E Hydroxyethyl Cellulose


1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against:

Identified Uses:
Thickener, binder, film former, protective colloid, stabiliser.


1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet:

Manufactured by:

Haishen New Materials Co. Ltd.
Lihai Industrial Zone
Shangyu, Zhejiang, China, 312366

 

Exclusively to be Marketed by:

Zen Global Solutions
2900 W Anderson Lane
Austin, TX, 78653
USA

 

Customer Information Number:
+1-512-696-1570


SDS@ZenGlobalSolutions.com


1.4 Emergency Telephone Number:

+1-512-696-1570


2. Hazards Identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture:

Classification - REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008

This product is not classified as dangerous according to EC criteria.

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

This product is not classified as dangerous according to EC criteria.


2.2 Label elements:

Labelling - REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008

This product is not classified as dangerous according to EC criteria.


2.3 Other Hazards:

Powdered material may form explosion dust-air mixture.


3. Composition/information on ingredients

3.2 Mixture:

This product is a mixture.


CAS No. EC No. REACH Number Component Amount Classification: REGULATION (EC)
No. 1272/2008, 67/548/EEC
9004-62-0 Polymer Hydroxyethyl Cellulose ≥85% Not classified
127-09-3 204-823-8 Sodium acetate ≤8% Not classified
7732-18-5 231-791-2 Water ≤7% Not classified

 

4. First Aid Measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures:

General advice:

If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective equipment.

Inhalation:

Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.

Skin Contact:

Wash skin with plenty of water.

Eye Contact:

Flush eyes with plenty of water; remove contact lenses after the first 1-2 minutes then continue flushing for several minutes. If effects occur, consult a physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.

Ingestion:

Seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.


4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

Aside from the information found under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed (below). Please see important symptoms and additional affects described in Section 11, Toxicology Information


4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.


5. Fire Fighting Measures

5.1 Extinguishing Media:

Water. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.


5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Hazardous Combustion Products:

During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion products may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

Do not permit dust to accumulate. When suspended in air dust can pose an explosion hazard. Minimize ignition sources. If dust layers are exposed to elevated temperatures, spontaneous combustion may occur. Pneumatic conveying and other mechanical handling operations can generate combustible dust. To reduce the potential for dust explosions, electrically bond and ground equipment and do not permit dust to accumulate. Dust can be ignited by static discharge.


5.3 Advice for firefighters:

Fire Fighting Procedures:

Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Soak thoroughly with water to cool and prevent re-ignition. Cool surroundings with water to localize fire zone. Hand held dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers may be used for small fires. Dust explosion hazard may result from forceful application of fire extinguishing agents.

Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters:

Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance.


6. Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Spilled material may cause a slipping hazard. Use appropriate safety equipment. For additional information, refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.

6.2 Environmental precautions:

Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Contain spilled material if possible. Sweep up. Use care to minimize generation of airborne dust. Do not use water for cleanup. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additional information.

7. Handling and Storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. No smoking, open flames or sources of ignition in handling and storage area. Good housekeeping and controlling of dusts are necessary for safe handling of product. Pneumatic conveying and other mechanical handling operations can generate combustible dust. To reduce the potential for dust explosions, electrically bond and ground equipment, containers, and personnel before transfer or use of material, and do not permit dust to accumulate. Dust can be ignited by static discharge. See Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store in a dry place, between 5 - 35 °C. Protect from atmospheric moisture. See Section 10 for more specific information.

 

Storage stability / Shelf life: 24 Months


7.3 Specific end uses:
See the technical data sheet on this product for further information.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

8.1 Control parameters:

Exposure Limits:

None established.


8.2 Exposure controls:

 


8.2.1 Personal Protection:

Eye/Face Protection:

Use safety glasses (with side shields). Safety glasses (with side shields) should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent. If there is a potential for exposure to particles which could cause eye discomfort, wear chemical goggles. Chemical goggles should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.

Skin Protection:

No precautions other than clean body-covering clothing should be needed. Hand protection: Chemical protective gloves should not be needed when handling this material. Consistent with general hygienic practice for any material, skin contact should be minimized.

Respiratory Protection:

Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as respiratory irritation or discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk assessment process. In dusty or misty atmospheres, use an approved particulate respirator. Use the following CE approved air-purifying respirator: Particulate filter, type P2.

Ingestion:

Use good personal hygiene. Do not consume or store food in the work area. Wash hands before smoking or eating.


8.2.2. Engineering Controls:

Ventilation:

Use local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, general ventilation should be sufficient for most operations. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.


9. Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties:

Physical appearance:

White to off-white Powder or granules


Odor:

Mild


Odor threshold:

No test data available


pH

6.0 - 7.0


Boiling Point:

Not applicable


Melting Point:

Not applicable


Evaporation rate:

No test data available


Vapor Pressure:

Not applicable


Specific Gravity in Water

No test data available


Water Solubility

Completely miscible with water


Flammability (solid, gas)

No


Flammable Limits In Air

No test data available for lower and upper limites


Autoignition Temperature

> 400 °C


Decomposition Temperature

No test data available



9.2 Other information:

Note: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a specification.


10. Stability and Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity:

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.


10.2 Chemical stability:

Stable under recommended storage conditions. Hygroscopic. See Storage, Section 7.


10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Will not polymerize.


10.4 Conditions to Avoid:

Avoid temperatures above 200 °C. Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose. Avoid static discharge. Avoid moisture


10.5 Incompatible Materials:

Avoid contact with oxidizing materials. Avoid contact with: Strong acids or strong bases.


10.6 Hazardous decomposition products:

Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials. Thermal decomposition products may include toxic oxides of carbon.


11. Toxicology Information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects:

 


11.1.1 Acute Toxicity:

Inhalation: Dusts may cause mechanical irritation of the nose and throat and cause a coughing or chest discomfort. No narcotic effects.

Skin: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts nor cause skin irritation.

Eye: Solid or dust may cause irritation or corneal injury due to mechanical action.

Ingestion: Very low toxicity if swallowed. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small amounts. Single dose oral LD50 has not been determined, although LD50 for rat is estimated to be > 8700 mg/KG.


11.1.2 Repeated Dose Toxicity:

Repeated ingestion of similar cellulosics by humans has not resulted in known significant adverse effects.

11.1.3 Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity:

Similar cellulosics did not cause cancer in long-term animal studies.

11.1.4 Developmental Toxicity:

Similar cellulosics did not cause birth defects or other toxic effects to the fetus in laboratory animal studies.

11.1.5 Reproductive Toxicity:

In animal studies, a similar cellulosic has been shown not to interfere with reproduction.

11.1.6 Genetic Toxicology:

Similar cellulosics were negative in both in vitro and animal genetic toxicity studies.

12. Ecological Information

12.1 Toxicity:

Data for major component: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose: Not expected to be acutely toxic to aquatic organisms.

Data for minor component: Sodium Acetate: Material is not classified as dangerous to aquatic organisms (LC50/EC50/IC50/LL50/EL50 > 100 mg/L in most sensitive species).


12.2 Persistence and Degradability:

Data for major component: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose: Material is not readily biodegradable.

Data for minor component: Sodium Acetate: Material is readily biodegradable. Passes OECD test(s) for ready biodegradability.


12.3 Bio-accumulative potential:

Bio-accumulation: Bio-concentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3).


12.4 Mobility in Soil:

for Hydroxyethyl Cellulose: Relatively immobile (Koc > 5000).

for Sodium Acetate: Potential for mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50).


12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:

This mixture has not been assessed for persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity (PBT).


13. Disposal Considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods:

Any disposal practice must be in compliance with all local and national laws and regulations. Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water.

The definitive assignment of this material to the appropriate EWC group and thus its proper EWC code will depend on the use that is made of this material. Contact the authorized waste disposal services.


14. Transportation Information
ROAD & RAIL:
NOT REGULATED

OCEAN:

NOT REGULATED


AIR:

NOT REGULATED


INLAND WATERWAYS:

NOT REGULATED


15. Regulatory Information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture:

 


15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment:

Not Applicable


16. Other Information

Hazard statement in the composition section:


Revisions:

Version 1.0, original issue

Issue Date 21/10/2016