SAFETY DATA SHEET

ADDOCAT 10/9
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Division Engineering Plastics

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

Commercial Product Name
ADDOCAT 10/9
Use of the Substance/Preparation
Additives for use in the production of polyurethanes
Producer
Rhein Chemie Rheinau GmbH
Düsseldorfer Straße 23-27
68219 Mannheim
Germany
Telephone +49 (0)621-8907-445
Telefax +49 (0)621-8907-404
E-Mail product.safety@rheinchemie.com
Emergency telephone +49 (0)621-8907-313

2. Hazards identification
Classification
Symbol(s)
Irritant
R-phrase(s)
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
amino-alkanolester
Hazardous components
2-diethylaminoethanol
Weight %: <= 9,00
EEC No.: 2028452; Index No.: 603-048-00-6
Warning symbol: C
R-phrase(s): R10-R20/21/22-R34

4. First aid measures

General advice
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.
Inhalation
Upon inhalation of vapour/aerosol: Take the person into the fresh air and keep him warm, let him
rest; if there is difficulty in breathing, medical advice is required.
Skin contact
Cleansing with plenty of water, soap or other non-irritating cleansing agents.
Eye contact
Contamination of the eyes must be treated by thorough irrigation with water for 15 minutes, with the
eyelids held open. If necessary a doctor (or eye specialist) should be consulted.
Ingestion
Rinse the mouth with plenty of water. DO NOT induce the patient to vomit, medical advice is
required.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
CO2, foam, dry powder; for larger fires, water spray should be used.

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Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons

High volume water jet
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Firemen must wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Additional advice
Do not allow contaminated extinguishing water to enter the soil, ground water or surface waters.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions
Put on protective equipment (see Chapter 8). Ensure adequate ventilation/exhaust extraction. Keep
unauthorised persons away.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods for cleaning up
Remove mechanically; take up the remainder with absorbent for chemicals or, if necessary with dry
sand and store in closed container
Additional advice
For further disposal measures see chapter 13.

7. Handling and storage

Handling
Advice on safe handling
Ensure adequate ventilation or exhaust ventilation in the working area. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes and the inhalation of vapour.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Provide adequate ventilation and if necessary, air extraction in working areas. Explosion protection
required.
Storage
German storage class 3B Combustible Liquids
Requirements for storage areas and containers
Store in tightly sealed containers in a dry and well-ventilated place. Optimum storage temperature
20 °C. Further specific information see our: Technical Data Sheet.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Exposure limit values
2-diethylaminoethanol
AGW: 24 mg/m3 (5 ppm) (TRGS 900)
Peak-limit category: 1

Skin designation: (TRGS 900)

Note: Can be absorbed through the skin.

Short Term Exposure Classification: (TRGS 900)

Note: Category I: substances for which the localized effect has an assigned OEL or for substances
with a sensitizing effect in respiratory passages.

limitation and supervision of the exposition

see chapter 7

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limitation and supervision of the exposition at working place

Respiratory protection
Required at inadequately ventilated workplaces. An air-fed mask, or for short periods of work, a
combination of charcoal filter and particulate filter is recommended.
Hand protection
Chemical-resistant protective gloves according to DIN/EN 374 are recommended. Suitable
materials for safety gloves; DIN EN 374-3: butyl rubber - IIR: thickness >= 0,50 mm; breakthrough
time >= 480 min. Recommendation: contaminated gloves should be disposed of.
Eye protection
goggles/face protection
Skin and body protection
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hygiene measures
Keep away from foodstuffs, drinks and tobacco. Wash hands before breaks and at end of work.
Keep working clothes separate. Change contaminated or soaked clothing.
Environmental precautions
see chapter 6

9. Physical and chemical properties

General Information
Form liquid
Colour colourless to brown, clear
Odour like amine
Setting point ca. -60 °C
Initial boiling point ca. 210 °C
Density ca. 0,97 g/cm³ (DIN 53217)
at 20 °C
Vapour pressure < 10 hPa
at 20 °C
Viscosity, dynamic ca. 10 mPa.s (DIN 53015)
at 23 °C
Water solubility insoluble
Safety data
Flash point ca. 95 °C (DIN EN 22719)
Ignition temperature ca. 300 °C (DIN 51794)

10. Stability and reactivity

Materials to avoid
Note exothermic reaction with isocyanates.
Thermal decomposition
Thermal decomposition does not occur until initial boiling point.
Hazardous decomposition products
No hazardous decomposition products when stored and handled correctly.

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11. Toxicological information

Toxicological tests
Acute oral toxicity LD50: ca. 1.300 mg/Kg
Species: rat
Test substance: 2-diethylaminoethanol
LD50: 2.500 mg/Kg
Species: rat
Test substance: preparation
Acute inhalation toxicity LC50: > 4,50 mg/l (4,0 h)
Species: rat
Test substance: 2-diethylaminoethanol
Acute dermal toxicity LD50: ca. 1.260 mg/Kg
Species: rabbit
Test substance: 2-diethylaminoethanol
Skin irritation Irritating to skin.
Eye irritation Irritating to eyes.
Irritation of the respiratory system Irritant effect on the respiratory tract.

12. Ecological information

Additional ecological information
Do not allow to escape into waterways, waste water or soil.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste from residues
Dispose in accordance with applicable international, national and local laws, ordinances and
statutes. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to the European Waste
Catalogue (EWC) should be used.
Contaminated packaging
After containers have been emptied as thoroughly as possible (e.g. by pouring, scraping or draining
until "drip-dry"),they can be sent to an appropriate collection point set up within the framework of
the existing take-back scheme of the chemical industry. Containers must be recycled in compliance
with national legislation and and environmental regulations.

14. Transport information

Other information
Not dangerous cargo. Keep dry. Keep separated from foodstuffs.

15. Regulatory information

Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol(s)
Xi Irritant
Contains: 2-diethylaminoethanol
R-phrase(s)
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S-phrase(s)
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

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National legislation
Water contaminating class (Germany)
WGK1: slightly water endangering
Notification status
All ingredients are on the following inventories or are exempted from listing:
EINECS; TSCA; AICS; ENCS (JP); KECI (KR); INV (CN); ISHL (JP)

16. Other information

Text of R-phrases mentioned in Section 2
R10 Flammable.
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and
belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use,
processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such
material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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