Product Name: Tallow Amine Polyoxyethylene Ether
Chemical Family: Ethoxylated Amine Derivative
Recommended Uses: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Wetting Agent
Supplier Identification: Include the supplier’s name, address, and emergency contact phone number
CAS Number: Dependent on ethoxylate chain length (typically starts with 61791-26-2 for tallow amine ethoxylates)
Synonyms: PEG Tallowamine, Polyethoxylated Tallow Amine
Product Codes: Common codes used by individual suppliers or manufacturers
Classification: Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Aquatic toxicity
Label Elements: Corrosive pictogram, exclamation mark, aquatic environment hazard symbol
Signal Words: Warning or Danger, depending on concentration
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation; causes serious eye irritation; toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: Avoid skin and eye contact; do not release into the environment; wear protective gloves and eye protection
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, dermal, ingestion, eye contact
Other Hazards: Potential for respiratory irritation in poorly ventilated spaces
Chemical Name: Tallow Amine Polyoxyethylene Ether
Common Components: Fatty amine, polyoxyethylene chains, possible residual ethanol
Concentration Range: 90-100% active ingredient
Impurities: Small amounts of unreacted tallow amine, polyethylene glycol, or water
CAS Number Components: Varies with ethoxylation (frequently 61791-26-2, sometimes 61791-44-4 depending on chain size)
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin with running water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, lifting upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses if possible. Continue rinsing and get medical help if discomfort does not resolve.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Seek immediate medical advice and show product label or MSDS where available.
Most Important Symptoms: Skin redness, burning sensation, eye watering, irritation of respiratory tract.
Note for Physicians: Symptomatic treatment, monitor for chemical burns in severe exposure.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, water spray, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jets may spread product
Specific Hazards: Product can produce carbon oxides and nitrogen oxides under combustion
Advice for Firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear to avoid fumes
Special Procedures: Cool tanks or containers with water from a safe distance; try to prevent runoff from fire control to enter waterways
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical splash goggles, suitable gloves, long-sleeved clothing
Environmental Precautions: Prevent the product from reaching soil, sewers and surface or groundwater
Methods for Containment/Cleanup: Absorb with inert material such as dry sand or soil, shovel into containers for disposal; wash area with plenty of water after cleanup
Spill Response Team: Notify relevant authorities, follow site emergency protocol for hazardous chemical releases
Additional Advices: Do not walk through spilled material, avoid inhalation of vapor or spray mist
Precautions for Safe Handling: Work in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use appropriate personal protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly closed original containers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Segregate from strong acids, oxidizing agents.
Technical Measures: Use corrosion-resistant materials for containers and piping where possible. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Storage Temperature: Keep between 5–35°C. Avoid freezing or strong heating to maintain product stability.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids, reducing agents.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established ACGIH or OSHA limits for this chemical
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation preferred for large-scale or prolonged use
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles or face shield, lab coat or apron
Respiratory Protection: Suitable mask or respirator if handling large quantities or in poorly ventilated areas
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Appearance: Pale yellow liquid or paste
Odor: Slightly fatty or amine-like
Solubility: Dispersible in water; forms cloudy or milky solutions
pH (1% Solution): 9–11
Boiling Point: Above 100°C
Flash Point: Typically > 100°C
Melting Point: Variable, typically below room temperature
Density: 0.95–1.10 g/cm³ at 20°C
Viscosity: Medium to high, depending on ethoxylation level
Vapor Pressure: Low
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not readily available, but expect high water solubility
Decomposition Temperature: May decompose above 200°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Exothermic reactions with strong oxidants or acids
Thermal Decomposition: Yields carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid strong heat, ignition sources, incompatible chemicals
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes under fire conditions
Acute Toxicity: Possible low acute toxicity via oral and dermal exposure, but effects can vary by formulation
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes irritation and redness on prolonged or repeated contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Serious eye irritation possible; can lead to redness, pain, watering
Respiratory Sensitization: May cause irritation to respiratory tract at high concentrations
Ingestion Risk: Can cause nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal discomfort
Chronic Effects: Persistent skin contact may lead to dermatitis
Carcinogenicity: No data suggesting carcinogenic risk available for pure product
Mutagenicity, Reproductive Effects: No reliable studies confirming effects
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments
Persistence and Degradability: Moderately biodegradable; slow in cold or low-oxygen conditions
Bioaccumulation Potential: May accumulate in aquatic life, though ethoxylated chains are less likely to bioconcentrate
Mobility in Soil: Expected to have high mobility due to good water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: Can contribute to nutrient imbalances or oxygen depletion in surface waters
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of as hazardous chemical waste according to local, regional, and national regulations.
Disposal Containers: Use leak-proof, labeled chemical waste containers
Incineration: Permitted in licensed chemical incinerators; do not discharge to natural waterways
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers thoroughly before recycling or disposal; properly label and handle containers with residual material
Regulatory Codes: Refer to local waste disposal codes
UN Number: May require UN3082 for dangerous goods (if classified as environmentally hazardous liquid, N.O.S.)
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances) for bulk shipments
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Product identified as hazardous to the environment
Special Transport Precautions: Protect from physical damage, store upright, ensure packaging integrity
Regulations Governing Transport: Road (ADR/RID), Sea (IMDG), Air (ICAO/IATA) may have specific restrictions for this product
International Inventories: Registered under TSCA (USA), REACH (EU), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia)
OSHA Hazcom Standard: Hazardous according to 29 CFR 1910.1200
EPCRA Section 313: Not listed
CERCLA: No designated RQ
SARA 302/311/312/313: Not listed under extremely hazardous substances
EU Classification: Dangerous for the environment, irritating to eyes and skin under CLP regulations
Other Regulations: Observe all workplace safety, chemical management, and environmental protection laws and regulations in each jurisdiction
