SAFETY DATA SHEET

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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Trade name
ARISTOFLEX AVC
Material number: 138240
Chemical nature: A polymeric sulphonic acid , partially neutralized
INCI name: Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture
Industry sector : Personal Care
Type of use : Thickener for emulsions

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Identification of the company
Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH
65926 Frankfurt am Main
Telephone no. : +49 69 305 18000
Information about the substance/mixture
BU Industrial & Consumer Specialties
Product Stewardship
e-mail: SDS.Europe@clariant.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

00800-5121 5121 (24 h)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Additional Labelling:
EUH210 Safety data sheet available on request.

2.3 Other hazards

The substance is not identified as a PBT or as a vPvB substance.
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of
0.1% or higher.
Risk of dust explosion.
Does not require a hazard warning label, but the normal safety precautions for handling
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chemicals must be observed.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Substance name : A polymeric sulphonic acid , partially neutralized

Hazardous components
Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration (% w/w)
EC-No.
tert-Butyl alcohol 75-65-0 >= 1 - < 3
200-889-7

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

If inhaled : Move the victim to fresh air.

In case of skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with soap and plenty
of water.

In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes.
Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms : Treat symptomatically.

Risks : No additional risks are known.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray jet
Foam

Unsuitable extinguishing : Dry powder

media Carbon dioxide (CO2)
High volume water jet

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be
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firefighting produced such as:

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
Ammonia
Risk of dust explosion in fine crystalline powder form.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment : Self-contained breathing apparatus
for firefighters

Further information : Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions : Avoid dust formation.
Keep away sources of ignition.
Wear suitable protective equipment.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Do not allow to enter drains or waterways

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Pick up when dry.
Forms slippery/greasy layers with water.

Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal

considerations".

Rinse with water.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For personal protection see section 8., For disposal considerations see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling : Avoid dust formation.
Avoid dust accumulation in enclosed space.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust
is formed.
Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Advice on protection against : Observe the general rules of industrial fire protection Not
fire and explosion combustible. Risk of dust explosion.
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Hygiene measures : Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals.

Dust explosion class : ST1 Capable of dust explosion

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Further information on : Keep container tightly closed. Keep container dry. Keep away
storage conditions from heat. Protect from moisture. hygroscopic

Advice on common storage : Do not store with alkalies

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s) : No further recommendations.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye protection : Tightly fitting safety goggles

Hand protection
Remarks : Protective gloves

Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.

Respiratory protection : Effective dust mask

Protective measures : Do not breathe dust.

Avoid contact with eyes.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance : powder

Colour : white

Odour : characteristic

Odour Threshold : not tested.

pH : approx. 4 - 6
Concentration: 1 g/l (20 °C)
Method: DIN 53996

Melting point : Decomposes before melting.

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Boiling point : not determined

Flash point : > 135 °C

Data relate to solvent

Evaporation rate : Not applicable

Upper explosion limit : Not applicable

Lower explosion limit : Not applicable

Combustion number : BZ3 Local combustion without spreading

Vapour pressure : Not applicable

Relative vapour density : Not applicable

Relative density : not tested.

Density : not tested.

Bulk density : 230 kg/m3Method: ISO 697

Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : soluble, gel formation (20 °C)

Solubility in other solvents : dispersible

Solvent: fat

Partition coefficient: n- : not determined

octanol/water

Auto-ignition temperature : not tested.

Decomposition temperature : 250 °C

Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic : Not applicable

Explosive properties : Not explosive

Method: Expert judgement

Oxidizing properties : The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing.

Method: Expert judgement

9.2 Other information

Impact sensitivity : Not impact sensitive.

Surface tension : Not applicable

Sublimation point : not determined

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Molecular weight : > 10.000 g/mol

Dust explosion class : ST1 Capable of dust explosion

Metal corrosion rate : < 6,25 mm/a

Not corrosive to metals

Minimum ignition energy : 100 - 300 mJ (60 - 65 °C)

Particle size : not tested.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
See section 10.3. "Possibility of hazardous reactions"
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
hygroscopic
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : Contact with strong bases liberates ammonia.

Stable

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : Keep away from heat.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : not known

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

When handled and stored appropriately, no dangerous decomposition products are known

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
Product:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 2.000 mg/kg
Method: OECD Test Guideline 401

Acute inhalation toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: > 5 mg/l

Exposure time: 4 h
Test atmosphere: dust/mist
Method: Calculation method

Acute dermal toxicity : Remarks: not tested.

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Components:
tert-Butyl alcohol:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 3.500 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation
Product:
Species: Rabbit
Method: OECD Test Guideline 404
Result: No skin irritation

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Product:
Species: rabbit eye
Method: OECD Test Guideline 405
Result: No eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Product:
Species: Guinea pig
Method: OECD Test Guideline 406
Result: non-sensitizing

Germ cell mutagenicity

Product:
Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: Bacterial reverse mutation assay
Species: Salmonella typhimurium
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative

Germ cell mutagenicity- : Not mutagenic in Ames Test

Assessment

Carcinogenicity
Product:
Remarks: not tested.

Carcinogenicity - : No information available.

Assessment

Reproductive toxicity
Product:
Effects on fertility :
Remarks: not tested.
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Effects on foetal : Remarks: not tested.

development

Reproductive toxicity - : No information available.

Assessment

No information available.

Repeated dose toxicity

Product:
Remarks: not tested.

Further information
Product:
Remarks: By analogy with a product of similar composition

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Product:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Danio rerio (zebra fish)): > 1.000 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 203

Toxicity to daphnia and other : Remarks: not tested.

aquatic invertebrates

Toxicity to algae : Remarks: not tested.

Toxicity to fish (Chronic : Remarks: not tested.

toxicity)

Toxicity to daphnia and other : Remarks: not tested.

aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity)

Toxicity to bacteria : EC50 (activated sludge): > 3.200 mg/l

Method: OECD Test Guideline 209

Toxicity to soil dwelling : Remarks: not tested.

organisms

Plant toxicity : Remarks: not tested.

Sediment toxicity : Remarks: not tested.

Toxicity to terrestrial : Remarks: not tested.

organisms
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12.2 Persistence and degradability

Product:
Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable.
Biodegradation: 7 %
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301B

Biochemical Oxygen : Remarks: not available

Demand (BOD)

Chemical Oxygen Demand : Remarks: not available

(COD)

Dissolved organic carbon : Remarks: not available

(DOC)

Physico-chemical : Remarks: not tested.

removability

Photodegradation : Remarks: not tested.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Product:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: not tested.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Product:
Distribution among : Remarks: not tested.
environmental compartments

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Product:
Assessment : The substance is not identified as a PBT or as a vPvB
substance..

: This substance/mixture contains no components considered

to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or
very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of
0.1% or higher..

12.6 Other adverse effects

Product:
Environmental fate and : no data available
pathways

Additional ecological : By analogy with a product of similar composition

information
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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product : In accordance with local authority regulations, take to special
waste incineration plant or underground disposal site

Contaminated packaging : Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as

product waste

SECTION 14: Transport information

Section 14.1. to 14.5.

ADR not restricted
ADN not restricted
RID not restricted
IATA not restricted
IMDG not restricted

14.6. Special precautions for user

See sections 6 to 8 of this Safety Data Sheet.

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code (International
Bulk Chemicals Code)
No transport as bulk according IBC - Code.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
Volatile organic compounds : Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile
organic compounds
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) content: 4 %

Other regulations : VDI 2263 "Dust fires and explosions; Danger, Evaluation,
Protection measures"

15.2 Chemical safety assessment

No Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA) is yet available for the substance, or for the component
substances, contained in this product.
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SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of other abbreviations

ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland
Waterways; ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road; AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances; ASTM - American Society
for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CLP - Classification Labelling Packaging
Regulation; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive
Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances
List (Canada); ECHA - European Chemicals Agency; EC-Number - European Community
number; ECx - Concentration associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with
x% response; EmS - Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances
(Japan); ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally
Harmonized System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research
on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal
inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO -
International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO -
International Organisation for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50
- Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test
population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect
Concentration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect
Loading Rate; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention;
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines Inventory of
Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship;
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council
concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; RID -
Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-
Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS - Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical
Substance Inventory; TRGS - Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances; TSCA - Toxic
Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United Nations; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very
Bioaccumulative
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Sale, which control unless it agrees otherwise in writing. Any existing intellectual/industrial
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