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1. Product and Company Identification

Product Name: STARCHEM SXS

Chemical Family/Use: Textile Auxiliary

2. Hazards Identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing.

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 P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this
label).
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal
plant.
2.3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
3.1 Substances
Synonyms : Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt
Xylene sulfonic acid sodium salt
Formula : C8H9NaO3S
Molecular Weight : 208.21 g/mol
CAS-No. : 1300-72-7
EC-No. : 215-090-9
Hazardous Components
Component Classification Concentration
Sodium xylenesulphonate Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2A; 40%
STOT SE 3; H315, H319,
H335
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. First Aid Measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of
dangerous area.

If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

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 The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see
section 2.2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides, Sulphur oxides, Sodium oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

5.4 Further information

no data available

6. Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist
or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see
section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in s
uitable, closed containers for disposal.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

7. Handling and Storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

8.1 Control parameters

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 Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands
before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye
protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact
with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with
applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

Body Protection
impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according
to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific
workplace.

Respiratory protection
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle
respirator. For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2
(EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product get in drains.

9. Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

a) Appearance Form: liquid
Color: brown
b) Odor no data available
c) Odor Threshold no data available
d) pH no data available
e) Melting point/freezing point no data available
f) Initial boiling point and
boiling range no data available
g) Flash point no data available
h) Evaporation rate no data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or
explosive limits no data available
k) Vapor pressure no data available
l) Vapour density no data available
m) Relative density 0.984 g/cm3 at 20 °C (68 °F)
n) Water solubility 664 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F)

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 o) Partition coefficient:
noctanol/water log Pow: -3.12 at 20 °C (68 °F)
p) Auto-ignition temperature 320.9 °C (609.6 °F) at 1,013 hPa (760 mmHg)
q) Decomposition temperature no data available
r) Viscosity no data available
s) Explosive properties no data available
t) Oxidizing properties no data available

9.2 Other safety information

Surface tension 71 mN/m at 20 °C (68 °F)

10. Stability and Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

no data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Other decomposition products - no data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

11. Toxicological Information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - male and female - >= 7,200 mg/kg
Inhalation: no data available
LD50 Dermal - rabbit - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg
no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 24 h

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Eyes - rabbit
Result: Irritating to eyes.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

Hamster, ovary
Result: negative

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 Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Reproductive toxicity
no data available
no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard
no data available

Additional Information
Repeated dose toxicity - rat - male and female - Dermal - No observed adverse effect
level - 763 - 3,534 mg/kg
Repeated dose toxicity - mouse - male - Oral - No observed adverse effect level - >= 440
mg/kg

RTECS: ZE5100000

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have
not been thoroughly investigated.

12. Ecological Information

12.1 Toxicity
no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 83 - 85 % - Readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301B)

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted

12.6 Other adverse effects

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 no data available

13. Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a
licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.

Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

14. Transportation information

Land transport (DOT)

Non-Regulated

Sea transport (IMDG)

Non-Regulated

Air transport (ICAO/IATA)

Non-Regulated

15. Regulatory Information

SARA 302 Components

SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title
III, Section 302.

SARA 313 Components

SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers
that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section
313.

SARA 311/312 Hazards

Acute Health Hazard

Massachusetts Right To Know Components

No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

Pennsylvania Right To Know Components

Sodium xylenesulphonate CAS-No. 1300-72-7 Revision Date

New Jersey Right To Know Components

Sodium xylenesulphonate CAS-No. 1300-72-7 Revision Date

California Prop. 65 Components

This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or any other reproductive harm.

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16. Other Information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

Eye Irrit. Eye irritation

H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Skin Irrit. Skin irritation
STOT SE Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

NFPA 704M Rating

Health 2
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
Other B
0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme

HMIS Rating
Health 2
Flammability 0
Physical Hazard 0
0=Minimal 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=Serious 4=Severe
* = Chronic Health Hazard

StarChem LLC's method of hazard communication is comprised of Product Labels and Material Safety
Data Sheets. HMIS and NFPA ratings are provided by StarChem LLC as a customer service.

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Version Date: 10/17/2015
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