1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Trade name : Information on manufacturer/supplier : Goldschmidt AG Goldschmidtstr. 100 45127 Essen Telephone: +492011730 Telefax: +492011733000 Information provided by : ZA-UW Produktsicherheit Telephone: (+49) (0) 2 01/1 73-27 70 Telefax: (+49) (0) 2 01/22 19 68 Emergency information : Telephone: (+49) (0) 2 01/1 73-01 Telefax: (+49) (0) 2 01/1 73-18 54 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical characterization : Dimethyl cyclo hexylamine CAS-No. : 98-94-2 EINECS-No. : 202-715-5 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Corrosive Dangerous for the environment Risk advice to man and the environment Flammable. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 300188 Page: 1/8
4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice : Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately Place and transport casualty in stable position (lying sideways). Adhere to personal protective measures when giving first aid After inhalation : Ensure supply of fresh air. Take medical treatment. After contact with skin : In case of contact with skin wash off with soap and water. Immediate medical treatment. After contact with eyes : In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice After ingestion : Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink. Summon a doctor immediately. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media : foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water spray. Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons Special hazards from the substance itself, its combustion products or from its vapours Special protective equipment for firefighters : not applicable : In the event of fire the following can be released: - carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide - Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Under certain conditions of combustion traces of other toxic substances cannot be excluded : Use self-contained breathing apparatus and wear full protective suit. Further information : Collect contaminated firefighting water separately, must not be discharged into the drains. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions : Keep away sources of ignition. Use personal protective equipment. Environmental precautions : Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Do not allow to enter drains or waterways 300188 Page: 2/8
Methods for cleaning up/taking up : Contain with absorbent material (eg sand, peat, earth) and take up Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Advice on safe handling : Provide good ventilation of working area (local exhaust ventilation if necessary). Advice on protection against fire and explosion : Keep away from sources of ignition - no smoking Take precautionary measures against electrostatic loading. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air Cool endangered containers by water spray Storage Advice on common storage : Do not store with acids Further information : Keep container tightly closed Keep in a cool place. German storage class : 3A 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal protection equipment General protective measures : Avoid contact with eyes and skin Hygiene measures : At work do not eat, drink, smoke or take drugs. Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Wash hands before breaks and after work. Respiratory protection : If ventilation insufficient, use a respiratory protection apparatus Multi-purpose filter ABEK Hand protection : PVC gloves Eye protection : tightly fitting safety glasses Skin and body protection : protective clothing emergency eye wash fountains should be available. 300188 Page: 3/8
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Form : Liquid Colour : colourless to yellowish Odour : amine-like Melting temperature : -60 C Boiling temperature : 162-165 C Flash point : 41 C Method: DIN 51755 Ignition temperature : 215 C Method: DIN 51794 Lower explosion limit : 3,6 %(V) Upper explosion limit : 19 %(V) Vapour pressure : approx. 3,6 mbar at 20 C Density : approx. 0,85 g/cm3 at 20 C Method: DIN 51757 Water solubility : 20 g/l at 20 C ph : 12 at 5 g/l water at 20 C Viscosity, dynamic : approx. 1 mpa.s at 25 C 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Thermal decomposition : Not measured Hazardous reactions : Exothermic reactions with acids. Hazardous decomposition products : None with proper storage and handling. 300188 Page: 4/8
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity : LD50 Species: rat Dose: approx. 425 mg/kg Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 Species: rat Dose: 4,45 mg/l Exposure time: 4 h Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 Species: rabbit Dose: 400-2.000 mg/kg Source: Literaturwert Skin irritation : corrosive Note : Causes burns Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. With nitrites or nitrous acid nitrosamines may be formed under special conditions. These have been proven to be carcinogenic in animal experiments. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Elimination information (persistence and degradability) Biological elimination : > 70 % Method of analysis: DOC decrease Method: OECD 302B / ISO 9888 / EEC 88/302 C Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish : LC50 Species: Leuciscus idus Dose: 22-46 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Toxicity to bacteria : EC50 Dose: 206 mg/l Exposure time: 17 h Toxicity to daphniae : EC50 Species: Daphnia magna Dose: 75 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Toxicity to algae : EC50 Dose: 0,31 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h 300188 Page: 5/8
Further ecological information Note : The product is considered to be a water pollutant (German law). Do not allow to enter soil, waterways or waste water canal. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product : In accordance with local authority regulations, take to special waste incineration plant Contaminated packaging : If empty contaminated containers are recycled or disposed of, the receiver must be informed about possible hazards. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Land transport ADR: Packaging group : II Orange plate : Hazard no.: 83 Substance number: 2264 Description of the goods : 2264 DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLAMINE Label : 8 corrosive substance, 3 danger of fire (flammable liquid) RID: Packaging group : II Orange plate : Hazard no.: 83 Substance number: 2264 Description of the goods : 2264 DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLAMINE Label : 8 corrosive substance, 3 danger of fire (flammable liquid) Inland waterway transport ADNR: Item : 54 b Description of the goods : 2264 Dimethylcyclohexylamine Label : 8 corrosive 300188 Page: 6/8
Sea transport IMDG: Packaging group : II UN-No: 2264 EmS : 8-04 Correct technical name : N,N-DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLAMINE Label : 8 corrosive, 3 flammable liquid Air transport ICAO/IATA: Packaging group : II UN-No: 2264 Correct technical name : Dimethylcyclohexylamine Label : 8 Corrosive, 3 Flammable Liquid 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Labelling in accordance with GefStoffV/EC : The product is classified and labelled in accordance with EC directives/german regulations on dangerous substances. Hazard symbol(s) : C N Hazardous components which must be listed on the label Corrosive : Dimethyl cyclo hexylamine EINECS-No.: 202-715-5 Dangerous for the environment R-phrase(s) : 10 Flammable. 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 34 Causes burns. 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 300188 Page: 7/8
S-phrase(s) : 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 28.1 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. National legislation Risk classification according to German VbF : A II TA Luft (Germany) : Class: III Paragraph 3.1.7 Water Hazard Class (Germany) : 1 (Classification acc. to german law) KBwS-No.: 1.144 Other regulations : Special local regulations must be adhered to when using products containing irritating or corrosive substances. Special local regulations must be adhered if using harmful substances. Special local regulations must be adhered if using organic solvents 16. OTHER INFORMATION none This information is based on our present state of knowledge. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for a particular application. Changes compared to the previous version are marked before the section number! 300188 Page: 8/8