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Section 1: Product and Company Identification:
1.1 Product Identifier
Product Form: Mixture
Identification of Substance: Colloidal alumina in ethylene glycol
Product Name: NYACOL® AL20EG
Synonym: Aluminum oxide hydroxide in ethylene glycol (ethane-1,2-diol)
CAS Number: 107-21-1 and 1318-23-6
Index Number: Not available.
EINECS Number: 203-473-3 and 215-284-3
REACH Registration Number: 215-284-3 In accordance with Article 2 (7)(c) of REACH, registration
of this substance is not required.
Formula: AlHO2
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Recommended Use: Polymer additive.
Restrictions on Use: For industrial use only, not for food, drug or home use.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Identification: Nyacol Nano Technologies, Incorporated
Megunko Road, P.O. Box 349, Ashland, MA 01721 U.S.A.
508-881-2220
Email Contact: info@nyacol.com
Internet: www.nyacol.com
1.4 Emergency telephone number
In Case of Emergency: USA/Canada CHEMTREC: +1 (703) 527-3887
International CHEMTREC: +1 (703) 741-5970
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
2.1 GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed; STOT, RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP)
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed; STOT, RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
2.2 Label Elements - Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard determining components of labelling: Ethylene Glycol (Ethane-1,2-diol)
Hazard Statement(s): H302 - Harmful if swallowed.
H373 - May cause damage to organs (kidneys) through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
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Precautionary Statement(s): P260 - Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/ spray.
P264 - Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312+P330 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if
you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal
plant.
2.3 Other Hazards
Components do not meet the criteria for a PBT or vPvB substance.
2.4 Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
No data available.
Section 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients
Description: Mixture consisting of the following components.
Component Name: Product Identifier GHS Classification Percent By Weight
Ethylene Glycol CAS: 107-21-1 Acute Tox. 4, H302 78-86
REACH: 01-2119456816-28-0202 EINECS: 203-473-3 STOT RE 2; H373
Index: 603-027-00-1
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide CAS: 1318-23-6 Not classified 14-22
EINECS: 215-284-3
Index: Not available
Impurities: Present at a level below that to be taken into account for classification.
Stabilizing Additives: None
The supplier currently has no knowledge on additional ingredients that are classified and that contribute to the
classification of this substance.
See Section 16 for a list of hazards if identified above.
Section 4: First-Aid Measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart while
flushing to rinse entire surface of the eye and lids with water. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of soap and water for several minutes. Get medical attention if skin
irritation develops or persists.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, clear person's airway and give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, qualified medical personnel may administer oxygen. Get
medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: If a person is conscious and can swallow, immediately give two glasses of water (16 oz. or
500 ml.) but do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, give fluids again. Have physician
determine if condition of person will permit induction of vomiting or evacuation of stomach.
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
First Aid Facilities: Eye wash station.
Advice to Physicians: No further relevant information available.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Acute or delayed effects are not anticipated.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
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No further relevant information available.
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
5.1 Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish
flames. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water or
foam may cause frothing.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Flammability of the product: Combustible, material will burn in a fire. Containers can build
pressure if exposed to heat or fire.
Special Hazard Arising from the Chemical: None known.
Fire Hazard: None known.
Explosion Hazard None known.
Reactivity: None known.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Special Protective Equipment for Fire-fighters: Wear standard full firefighter turn-out gear (full bunker gear) and
respiratory protection (SCBA).
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Eye protection and impervious gloves. An approved air-purifying respirator should be worn if dust or mist is present.
6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent entry into sewers and waterways.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Ventilate area. Avoid breathing vapor. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including appropriate
respiratory protection. Contain spill if possible. Wipe up or absorb on suitable material and shovel up. Prevent entry
into sewers and waterways. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For more information on exposure controls and personal protection or disposal considerations, check section 8 and 13
of this SDS.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Minimum feasible handling, and temperatures should be maintained. Avoid generating mist or dust during use. Use
only in well ventilated area.
7.1.1 Protective measures
Use only in well ventilated areas. As a precautionary measure, the wearing of standard work gear is suggested. Keep
ignition sources away. Do not smoke. Protect from heat. Protect against electrostatic charges.
7.1.2 Advice on general occupational hygiene
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Avoid inhalation, ingestion or contact with skin. General occupational hygiene measures are required to ensure a safe
handling of the substance. These measures involve good personal and housekeeping practices (i.e. regular cleaning
with suitable cleaning devices), no eating, drinking and smoking at the workplace and wearing standard working
clothes and shoes unless otherwise stated. Wash hands after use. Remove contaminated clothing and protective
equipment before entering eating areas. Shower and change clothes at end of work shift. Do not wear contaminated
clothing at home.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Periods of exposure to high temperatures should be minimized. Water contamination should be avoided. Provide
sufficient ventilation in storage and workrooms.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available. Refer to Section 1.2 of this SDS.
Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
8.1 Control Parameters
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide, CAS #1318-23-6
USA OSHA OSHA PEL Ceiling (mg/M3) 2 mg/M3 TWA
Ethylene Glycol, CAS #107-2-1
USA OSHA OSHA PEL Ceiling (mg/M3) 10 mg/M3 TWA
Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1)
DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
Exposure Route Exposure Pattern DNEL
Inhalation Long term systemic As no long term systemic toxicity hazard has
been identified, there is no requirement to
derive long term DNELs
Acute systemic As no acute toxicity hazard has been
identified, there is no requirement to derive
acute DNELs
Long term local 35 mg/m3 (workers)
7 mg/m3 (general population)
Dermal Long term systemic 106 mg/kg bw/day (workers)
53/mg/kg bw/day (general population)
Acute systemic As no acute toxicity hazard has been
identified, there is no requirement to derive
acute DNELs
Local As no local toxicity hazard has been
identified, there is no requirement to derive
local DNELs
PNEC (Predicted No Effect Concentration)
PNEC Value
Aqua (freshwater) 10 mg/L
Aqua (marine water) 1 mg/L
STP 199.5 mg/L
Sediment (freshwater) 37 mg/kg sediment dw
Sediment (marine water) 3.7 mg/kg sediment dw
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Soil 1.53 mg/kg soil dw
Secondary poisoning No potential for bioaccumulation
8.2 Exposure Controls
Engineering Controls: Ventilation adequate to meet occupational exposure limits. The
OSHA ceiling is 50 ppm: ACGIH ceiling is 50 ppm.
Hygiene Measures: Workers should wash exposed skin several times daily with soap and
water. Soiled work clothing should be laundered or dry-cleaned.
Respiratory: Airborne concentrations should be kept to lowest levels possible. If
vapor, mist or dust is generated and the occupational exposure limit
of the product, or any component of the product, is exceeded, use
appropriate NIOSH or MSHA approved air purifying or air supplied
respirator after determining the airborne concentration of the
contaminant. Air-supplied respirators should always be worn when
airborne concentrations of the contaminant or oxygen content is
unknown.
Hands: Wear impervious gloves such as neoprene.
Eyes: Safety glasses, chemical type goggles, or face shield recommended to
prevent eye contact.
Skin: Wear clean body-covering clothing; impervious gloves such as
neoprene. Workers should wash exposed skin several times daily
with soap and water. Soiled work clothing should be laundered or dry-
cleaned.
Environmental Exposure Controls: Adverse effects of this material on the environment have not been
evaluated. Proper disposal techniques to isolate and recover material
should be implemented.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance (Physical State, Color): Opaque white liquid. The product is an ethylene glycol-based
material.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: Not determined.
Volatile by Weight: 80%
Odor: Slight sweet.
Vapor Pressure: 0.1 mm Hg at 20° C.
Odor Threshold: Not determined.
Vapor Density: Not determined.
pH: Not applicable.
Relative Density: 1250 kg/M3
Melting point/freezing point: Not determined.
Solubility in Water: 100%
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 198° C (388° F) (Ethylene Glycol)
Flashpoint: 118°C (244°F)
Evaporation Rate: Slow.
Flammability (solid, gas): Combustible. Material will burn in a fire.
Partition Coefficient: Not determined.
Auto-ignition temperature: Not determined.
Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
Viscosity: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 1.25
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Freezing Point: 13° C (8° F) (Ethylene Glycol)
Explosion Limits: Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties: Not an oxidizer.
9.2 Other information
Not applicable.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Reaction with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 Chemical Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No recommendation.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Not determined.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Toxic levels of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, irritating aldehydes and ketones may be formed on burning.
Heating in air may produce irritating aldehydes, acids and ketones.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide, 1318-23-6
Acute toxicity (oral) LD50 >2000 mg/kg
Ethylene Glycol, CAS 107-21-1
Acute toxicity, oral LD50: 1400-1600 mg/kg
(human)
Acute toxicity, oral (rat) LD50: >4000 mg/kg
Acute toxicity, dermal LD50: >6000 mg/kg
(rabbit)
Skin corrosion/irritation Not irritating
Serious eye Not irritating
Respiratory or skin Not sensitizing
sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity Not considered to be mutagenic (weight of evidence approach)
Carcinogenicity Not considered to be carcinogenic (weight of evidence approach)
Reproductive toxicity Not considered to be reproductive or developmental toxicant (weight of evidence approach)
STOT-single exposure Not considered to induce specific organ toxicity after single exposure
STOT-repeated NOEL 150 mg/kg bw/day – kidneys found to be the target organ at high doses (oral)
exposure
Aspiration hazard Not considered to cause an aspiration hazard
Section 12: Ecological Information
12.1 Toxicity
Ethylene Glycol, CAS 107-21-1
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Toxicological endpoint Value Species, Method
Acute (short-term toxicity):
Fish LC50 (96h) > 72860 mg/L Pimephales promelas, EPA 600/4-90/027
Crustacea EC50 (48h) > 100 mg/L Daphnia magna, OECD 202
Algae/aquatic plants EC10 (96h) > 100 mg/L Weight of evidence approach
Activated sludge respiration EC20 > 1995 mg/L Read across approach from supporting
substance, ISO 8192
Chronic (long-term toxicity):
Fish NOEC (7d) 15380 mg/L Weight of evidence approach
Crustacea NOEC (7d) 8590 mg/L Weight of evidence approach
12.2 Persistence and degradability
The product is easily biodegradable.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Ethylene Glycol is not considered to be bioaccumulative.
12.4 Mobility in soil
Ethylene Glycol: Based upon a calculated log Koc (=0), adsorption to solid soil phase is not expected.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment
The PBT and vPvB criteria of Annex XIII to the Regulation do not apply to this product.
12.6 Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
This information presented only applies to the materials as supplied. The identification based on characteristic(s) or
listing may not apply if the material has been used or otherwise contaminated. It is the responsibility of the waste
generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to determine the proper waste
identification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations. Disposal should be in accordance with
applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
Disposal Considerations: The product should be recycled or burned in an incinerator or
scrubber approved for chemical waste.
United States: The product is not a RCRA hazardous waste.
Section 14: Transport Information
The product is not restricted for transportation in non-bulk quantities.
Sections 14.1 - 14.4
Regulations
U.S. D.O.T. (non-bulk): Not regulated.
ICAO/IATA: Not regulated.
IMO/IMDG:(non-bulk): Not regulated in non-bulk quantities (<5000 lbs).
ADR: Not regulated.
14.5 Environmental Hazards
Not an environmental hazard for transport in non-bulk quantities.
14.6 Special precautions for user
Not available.
14.7 Transport bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Not determined.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
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15. 1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for substance or mixture:
Worldwide Chemical Inventories
EINECS (EU): All ingredients listed
TSCA (USA): All ingredients listed
DSL (Canada): All ingredients listed
AICS (Australia): All ingredients listed
ENCS (Japan): All ingredients listed
ECL (Korea): All ingredients listed
PICCS (Philippines): All ingredients listed
IECSC (China): All ingredients listed
State Right-to-Know Laws: Section 3 of this SDS lists all components of the product.
SARA Section 311/312: Acute Toxicity. Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure.
SARA 313, 304 and CERCLA 102 (A): This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372:
Chemical Name: CAS #: Percent by Weight:
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 78 - 86
California Proposition 65: No ingredients listed.
Technical Instructions (air): Class: NK Share in %: 80.0
Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1: Slightly hazardous for water.
Canadian Regulations:
WHMIS: Class D, Division 1, Division 2, material causing other toxic effects
and teratogenic effects.
Controlled Products Regulations: This SDS contains all the information items specified in Schedule 1,
Column 3 of the Controlled Products Regulations in a 16-heading
format.
15. 2 Chemical safety assessment:
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
Section 16: Other Information
List of hazard phrases:
H302 - Harmful if swallowed.
H373 - May cause damage to organs (kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) 704 Health-2, Flammability-1, Reactivity-0, Special-None
HMIS® Hazard Rating: Health-2, Flammability-1, Reactivity-0, Protective Equipment - I;
safety glasses, gloves, combination respirator.
Recommended Use: The product is recommended for use as a polymer additive. Other
uses have not been investigated and may have other hazards. For
industrial use only, not for food, drug or home use.
Work Alert: Workers using the product should read and understand this SDS and
be trained in the proper use of this material.
Other Special Considerations: None known.
SDS Prepared By: Andrew A. Guzelian
Technical Services Manager
Nyacol Nano Technologies, Incorporated
Telephone: 508-881-2220 U.S.A.
Revision Date: July 26, 2019
Supersedes: September 24, 2018
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This SDS has been prepared with data from Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.’s laboratories, raw material suppliers, and
government publications. Information herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Suggestions are made without
warranty or guarantee of results. Before using, the user should determine the suitability of the products for the
intended use, and the user assumes the risk and liability in connection therewith. We do not suggest violation of any
existing patents or give permission to practice any patented invention without license.
NYACOL® is a registered trademark of Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.
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