Product Name: Poly(oxypropylene)glycolmonoctyl ether
Chemical Family: Nonionic surfactant
Synonyms: Octyl polyoxypropylene glycol ether
Recommended Uses: Used as surfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent in industrial and cleaning applications
Supplier: Commercial chemical manufacturer
Emergency Contact: Refer to local emergency numbers or supplier emergency line
CAS Number: Often proprietary or blend, documentation with the supplier lists this
GHS Classification: Considered an eye and skin irritant; may present hazards in concentrated forms
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation; may cause mild skin irritation; inhalation of vapors or mists may cause respiratory system irritation
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eyewear, work with suitable ventilation, avoid breathing mist or vapors, wash hands after handling
PPE Recommendations: Use chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing
Chemical Name: Poly(oxypropylene)glycolmonoctyl ether
Content: Above 90% by weight, balance is typical stabilizers or water
CAS Registry: Blend or proprietary, varies by supplier
Impurities: May contain trace ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, octyl alcohol as residuals
Hazardous Ingredients: No components classified as acutely toxic under GHS in standard concentrations
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses; seek medical advice if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing; seek medical attention for persistent redness or irritation
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; monitor for respiratory distress; consult physician if symptoms develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting; get medical assistance if feeling unwell or symptoms develop
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, CO2, or water spray
Special Hazards: Burning can release irritating or toxic fumes such as carbon oxides
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Advice: Keep containers cool with water spray; avoid runoff entering waterways
Explosion Data: Not classified as explosive; fire may produce dense smoke
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unprotected personnel; wear appropriate PPE including gloves, boots, and safety goggles
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering drains, soil, or watercourses
Methods for Cleanup: Contain spill with inert absorbent material like sand or earth; sweep up and place in suitable waste container for disposal; ventilate contaminated area
Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes; do not breathe mist; wear suitable personal protective equipment; practice thorough personal hygiene after handling
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed original containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers
Special Sensitivities: Protect from heat and direct sunlight; avoid freezing
Incompatible Materials: Avoid strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents which can degrade product or cause hazardous reactions
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for this specific compound
Engineering Controls: Use with local exhaust ventilation to minimize vapor or mist
Personal Protection: Wear impervious gloves, chemical safety goggles, and lab coat or work clothing; use respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate or aerosol formation likely
Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly after handling; remove contaminated clothing; eat, drink, and smoke only in designated areas away from exposure
Appearance: Pale yellow to colorless liquid
Odor: Mild, sometimes faintly sweet
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Slightly alkaline (5-8, typical for 5% solution in water)
Melting Point / Freezing Point: Below 0°C for most grades
Boiling Point / Boiling Range: 180–250°C (decomposes at high temps)
Flash Point: Generally above 100°C
Evaporation Rate: Low
Flammability (solid, gas): Not flammable in liquid form
Vapor Pressure: Very low at room temperature
Solubility: Freely soluble in water and many organic solvents
Viscosity: Variable, dependent on grade selected
Specific Gravity: 0.95 to 1.05
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Will not polymerize spontaneously
Conditions to Avoid: Prolonged heating, open flame, and strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possibly other organics
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizing agents contact causes degradation
Likely Routes of Exposure: Eyes, skin, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Low oral and dermal toxicity expected; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset
Skin Contact: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, tearing
Sensitization: No reliable evidence of sensitizing properties
Chronic Toxicity: No data indicating carcinogenic, mutagenic effects
LD50 (Oral/Rat): Above 2000 mg/kg, varies with sample
Ecotoxicity: Moderately harmful to aquatic life at higher concentrations; use and dispose carefully to prevent large releases
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low due to water solubility and degradation
Mobility in Soil: High; moves easily in aqueous systems
Other Effects: Product can cause foaming in natural waters which affects oxygen exchange; follow regulations for discharge
Waste Treatment Methods: Recycle or dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations; incinerate in approved facility if possible
Packaging Disposal: Triple rinse containers before disposal; puncture and dispose per chemical container regulations
Disposal Precautions: Do not allow entry into sewers, waterways or soil; consult licensed waste disposal contractor
Special Instructions: Do not mix with other waste streams unless compatibility assured; documentation of proper disposal may be required by regulators
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods under transport regulations
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated for ground, air, or sea transport when shipped in normal packaging
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Hazard Label: None required for typical concentrations
Environmental Hazards: Avoid large spills; marine pollutant labeling not typically required
International Inventories: Listed on TSCA (US), DSL (Canada), EINECS (EU), AICS (Australia), other global inventories
OSHA Hazard Communication: Nonionic surfactants not listed as hazardous by OSHA in typical usage
SARA 311/312: Can trigger acute health hazard reporting; not subject to section 313 reporting
California Prop 65: No listed carcinogens or reproductive toxins
REACH Compliance: Meets registration requirements as a nonionic surfactant blend
Other Regulation: Product must be handled following responsible distribution and user country’s chemical legislation
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