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SAFETY DATA SHEET

FOR 2, FOR 2X, FOR 5 Tall Oil
Fatty Acid
The safety data sheet is in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/830 of 28 May 2015 amending Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH)

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

undertaking
Date issued 07.01.2011
Revision date 21.06.2017

1.1. Product identifier

Product name FOR 2, FOR 2X, FOR 5 Tall Oil Fatty Acid
REACH Reg. No. This substance is exempted from Registration according to provisions of Article 2(7)(b) and
Annex V.9 of REACH.
CAS no. 61790-12-3
EC no. 263-107-3

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the Intermediate, raw material
substance/preparation

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name Forchem Oyj
Postal address Maanpääntie 3
Postcode 26101 Rauma
City Rauma
Country Finland
Tel +358 (0)2 478 4400
E-mail [email protected]
Website http://www.forchem.com
Enterprise no. FI-2512058-6

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone Tel: 112
Description: Emergency telephone number

Tel: (09) 471977 or (09) 4711

Description: Poison Information Centre (in Finland), open 24 h daily

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of substance or mixture

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DPD / DSD Classification In accordance with current regulations, this product has not been classified as hazardous.
notes
CLP Classification, comments Not classified as hazardous

2.2. Label elements

2.3. Other hazards

Physico-chemical effects Porous material such as rags, paper, insulation, or organic clay may spontaneously combust
when wetted with this material.
Health effect Contact with hot product may cause burns.
Environmental effects Slightly hazardous to the aquatic environment.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Substance Identification Classification Contents
Tall oil fatty acid CAS no.: 61790-12-3 100 %
EC no.: 263-107-3

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation Fresh air. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get medical attention.
Skin contact Wash skin with soap and water. If material is hot, treat for thermal burns and get immediate
medical attention.
Eye contact Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Get medical attention.
In case of thermal burns: Cool the eye immediately with cold running water. Get medical
attention immediately!
Ingestion Rinse mouth with water.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Acute symptoms and effects May mildly irritate skin and eyes. Contact with hot product may cause thermal burns.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Other Information None.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Large amounts of water mist.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Fire and explosion hazards The product is non-combustible.
Hazardous combustion Toxic gases, vapours or fumes. Dense smoke.
products

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Fire fighting procedures Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

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6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal protection measures Use personal protective equipment as required. For personal protection, see section 8.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautionary Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
measures

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Cleaning method Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local
regulations. Smaller quantities of residue may be collected by an absorbent. For waste
disposal, see section 13.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Other instructions None.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Handling Provide good ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage Store in a cool and well-ventilated place.
Conditions to avoid Protect from sunlight.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s) None.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Other Information about None.
threshold limit values

8.2. Exposure controls

Precautionary measures to prevent exposure

Technical measures to prevent Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
exposure

Eye / face protection

Eye protection Wear goggles/face shield.

Hand protection
Hand protection Wear protective gloves. When handling hot material, use heat resistant gloves.
Suitable gloves type Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Polyethylene.

Skin protection
Protective clothing necessary When handling hot material: Heat-resistant protective clothing.
properties

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Skin protection (except hands) Wear appropriate clothing to prevent reasonably probable skin contact. Long sleeved clothing.

Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection Under normal conditions of use respiration protection should not be required.

Appropriate environmental exposure control

Environmental exposure Prevent entry into sewers or the environment.
controls

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state Liquid.
Colour Yellow.
Odour Mild.
Odour limit Comments: Not determined.
pH Status: In delivery state
Comments: Not relevant.
Melting point / melting range Comments: Not determined.
Boiling point / boiling range Value: > 200 °C
Flash point Value: 200 °C
Evaporation rate Comments: Not determined.
Explosion limit Comments: Not determined.
Vapour pressure Value: 3 mbar
Vapour density Comments: Not determined.
Specific gravity Value: 0,905 kg/dm3
Temperature: 20 °C
Solubility description Insoluble in water.
Partition coefficient: n- Value: 4,9 – 6,0
octanol/water Method: log Pow
Spontaneous combustability Comments: Not determined.
Decomposition temperature Value: > 200 °C
Comments: Decomposes upon boiling.
Viscosity Value: 35 mPa.s
Temperature: 20 °C
Oxidising properties Not classified as oxidising.

9.2. Other information

Other physical and chemical properties

Physical and chemical Not determined.
properties

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

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Reactivity No data recorded.

10.2. Chemical stability

Stability Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous No data recorded.
reactions

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid Overheating. Porous material such as rags, paper, insulation, or organic clay may
spontaneously combust when wetted with this material.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid No data recorded.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition None.
products

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Other toxicological data Toxicological studies are not yet available. Based on available data, the classification criteria
are not met.

Other information regarding health hazards

Skin contact Not Irritating.
Eye contact Not Irritating. Splashes may irritate.
Sensitisation Not Sensitising.
Mutagenicity Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive toxicity The product is not classified as toxic to reproduction.
STOT-single exposure The product is not classified as toxic to specific target organs.
Aspiration hazard The product is not classified as an aspiration hazard.

Symptoms of Exposure
Other Information No data recorded.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Ecotoxicity Not classified as dangerous to the environment.
Aquatic, comments WGK (Wassergefährdungsklasse) = 1

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability Value: > 80 %
Method: OECD Guideline 301 F
Test period: 28 d

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Persistence and degradability The product is readily biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential Not known.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility Not known.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT assessment results Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects / Not known.
Remarks

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Specify the appropriate Controlled incineration.
methods of disposal
Other Information Disposal to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with local Waste Disposal Authority.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number
Comments The product is not classified for transportation.

14.2. UN proper shipping name

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

14.4. Packing group

14.5. Environmental hazards

Comments The product is not classified as hazardous to the environment.

14.6. Special precautions for user

Special safety precautions for None.
user

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

Additional information.
Additional information. Not relevant.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
Legislation and regulations Not known.

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15.2. Chemical safety assessment

Chemical safety assessment No
performed

SECTION 16: Other information

Additional information Safety Data Sheet in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 453/2010.
Key literature references and Previous version of the SDS (2012-02-16)
sources for data

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