MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET REVISION No.

: 02
KEMTEC F160-05M FROTHER SUPERSEDES: February 9, 2010
April 30, 2012

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Kemtec F160-05M Frother
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Mixed polyglycol ethers
SYNONYMS: None
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Mixture
MANUFACTURER: Kemtec Mineral Processing Pty Ltd • 131/15 Hall St • Port Melbourne VIC • Australia
PRODUCT INFORMATION: Tel: +613 9646 3833 • Fax: +61 9646 3933
EMERGENCY PHONE: CHEMTREC • North America: +1.800.424.9300 • International: +1.703.527.3887
ISSUE DATE: April 30, 2012

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA REGULATED COMPONENTS
COMPONENT CAS No. % (w/w) OSHA (PEL) ACGIH (TLV) Carcinogen
No Permissible
Exposure Limits
(PEL/TLV) have been
established
by OSHA or ACGIH

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Color: Dark brown
Appearance: Heavy liquid
Odor: Mild polyglycol ether odor
STATEMENT OF HAZARD
CAUTION! MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBBRANE IRRITATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

EFFECTS / ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
The acute oral (rat) LD50 and acute dermal (rabbit) LD50 values for this material are estimated to be
>2000 mg/kg and >2000 mg/kg, respectively.
Direct contact with this material may cause mild eye and skin irritation.
Refer to Section 11 for toxicology information on the regulated components of this product.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INGESTION: If swallowed, call a physician immediately. ONLY induce vomiting at the instructions of a physician.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing without delay. Flush skin thoroughly with water. Do not reuse
clothing without laundering.
EYES CONTACT: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical advice if there are
persistent symptoms.
INHALATON: Material is not expected to be harmful if inhaled. If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
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5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AND FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical to extinguish fires.
Protective Equipment
Firefighters, and others exposed, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full firefighting protective clothing. See
MSDS Section 8 (Exposure Controls/personal Protection).
Special Hazards
Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Where exposure level is known, wear approved respirator suitable for level of exposure. Where exposure level is not
known, wear approved, positive pressure, self-contained respirator. In addition to the protective clothing/equipment in
Section 8 (Exposure Controls/personal Protection). Wear impervious boots.
METHODS FOR CLEAN UP
Remove source of ignition. Cover spills with some inert absorbent material; sweep up and place in a waste disposal
container. Flush spill area with water.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Not available

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING
Precautionary Measures
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Keep away from heat and flame. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Special Handling Statements
None Known
STORAGE
Do not store in aluminum, brass or copper. Areas containing this material should have fire safe practices and electrical
equipment in accordance with applicable regulations and/or guidelines.

Storage Temperature: Room Temperature

Reason: Integrity

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Where this material is not used in a closed system, good enclosure and local exhaust ventilation should be provided to
control exposure.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES: Wear eye/face protection such as chemical splash proof goggles or face shield. Eyewash equipment
and safety shower should be provided in areas of potential exposure.
SKIN: Avoid skin contact. Wear impermeable gloves and suitable protective clothing.
RESPIRATORY Where exposures are below the established exposure limit, no respiratory protection is required.
PROTECTION: Where exposures exceed the established exposure limit, use respiratory protection recommended for
the material and level of exposure.

ADDITIONAL ADVICE
Food, beverage and tobacco products should not be carried, stored or consumed where this material is used. Before
eating, drinking, or smoking, wash face and hands with soap and water.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARNCE AND ODOR: Brown, typical polyglycol odor
BOILING POINT: Not available
MELTING POINT: Not available
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.03 mmHG @ 20ºC
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.96 @ 20ºC
VAPOR DENSITY: >6 (air = 1)
% VOLATILE (BY WT.): Not available
pH: 10; (5% aqueous solution)
SATURATION IN AIR (% by Vol): Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: <5%
VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT: Not available
FLASH POINT: >263ºF (128ºC) MPCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOL.): Not available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: Not available
PARTIAL COEFFICIENT (n-octanol/water): Not available
ODOR TRESHOLD: See Section 2 for exposure limits

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known
INCOMPATABILE MATERIALS: Avoid contact with oxidizers, contact with isocyanates due to heat
liberation, and strong acids. Corrosive to aluminum, brass, copper
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide; carbon monoxide; aldehydes; ketones; organic acids

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicological information for the product is found under SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Toxicological information on the regulated components of this product is as follows:
This product contains no OSHA regulated (hazardous) components

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product is not classified as dangerous for the environment and is readily biodegradeable.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS Dispose of product in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Do not
FOR THE PRODUCT: contaminate any lakes, streams, ponds, ground water or soil.
RECOMMENDATIONS DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS
FOR PACKAGING: TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SURCES OF IGNINITION.
THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Empty drums should be completely
drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum re-conditioner, or properly
disposed of.
RECOMMENDED Water

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CLEANSING AGENT:

14. Transportation Information

D.O.T. Shipping Information IMO Shipping Information
SHIPPING NAME: Not applicable/Not regulated Not applicable/Not regulated
HAZARD CLASS Not applicable Not applicable
PACKING GROUP: Not applicable Not applicable
UN/ID NUMBER: Not applicable Not applicable
IMDG PAGE: Not applicable Not applicable
DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: Not applicable Not applicable
TRANSPORT LABEL REQUIRED: None required None required
ICAO/IATA Transport Canada
SHIPPING NAME: Not applicable Not applicable/Not regulated
HAZARD CLASS: Not applicable Not applicable
SUBSIDIARY CLASS: Not applicable Not applicable
UN/ID NUMBER: Not applicable Not applicable
PACKING GROUP: Not applicable Not applicable
TRANSPORT LABEL REQUIRED: Not applicable Not applicable
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS/ PASSENGER Not app. Not app.
Not applicable
MAXIMIMUM NET QUANTITY: CARGO Not app. Not app.
ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Technical Name (N.O.S.): Not applicable/not regulated

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

INVENTORY INFORMATION
United States All components of this product are included on the TSCA Inventory in compliance with the Toxic
(USA): Substances Control Act, 15 U. S. C. 2601 et. seq.
Canada: Components of this product have been reported to Environment Canada in accordance with
subsection 25 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and are included on the Domestic
Substances List.
European Union All components of this product are included in the European Inventory of Existing Chemical
(EU): Substances (EINECS) or the "No Longer Polymer" list in compliance with Council Directive
67/548/EEC and its amendments.

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

The following components of this product may be subject to reporting requirements pursuant to Section 313 of CERCLA
(40 CFR 372), Section 12(b) of TSCA, or may be subject to release reporting requirements (40 CFR 307, 40 CFR 311, etc.)
See Section 13 for information on waste classification and waste disposal of this product.
Component CAS NO. % (w/w) TPQ (lbs) RQ (lbs) S313 TSCA 12B
This product does not contain
any components regulated
under these sections of the
EPA

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 311 OF SARA

Not applicable under SARA TITLE III

16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA HAZARD RATING

Fire (National Fire Protection Association)
1 FIRE: Materials that must be preheated before ignition
can occur.
Health Reactivity HEALTH: Materials that, under emergency conditions, can
cause significant irritation.
1 0
REACTIVITY: Materials that in themselves are normally stable,
even under fire exposure conditions.
Special
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REASON FOR REVISION: Triennial review

Prepared By: F. Cappuccitti Revised By: C. Yuen

IMPORTANT: The above information is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we
make no warranty of merchantability or any other warrant, expressed or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability
resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular uses.
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