SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Sodium Naphthenate
Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. NA-NAPH-01-SLD
CAS #: 61790-13-4
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351
Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS classification
PHYSICAL HAZARDS Not classified
HEALTH HAZARDS Not classified
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Acute aquatic hazard Category 2
Long-term aquatic hazard Category 2
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Signal word No signal word
Hazard statements
Toxic to aquatic life
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements:
[Prevention] Avoid release to the environment.
[Response] Collect spillage.
[Disposal] Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by the local government.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture: Substance
Synonyms: Naphthenic Acid Sodium Salt
Chemical Formula: ----
Notice Through Official Gazettes Reference Number
ENCS: (9)-1758
ISHL: Official announcement chemistry substance.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Protection of first-aiders: A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and airtight goggles.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media:
Dry chemical, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protective equipment for firefighters:
When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Entry to non-involved personnel should be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Be careful not to let it flow into rivers, etc., since adverse effects on the environment are concerned.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Sweep dust to collect it into an airtight container, taking care not to disperse it.
Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Technical measures: Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent dispersion of dust. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use a local exhaust if dust or aerosol will be generated.
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark place.
Store under inert gas.
Protect from moisture.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Hygroscopic
Packaging material: Comply with laws
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls: Install a closed system or local exhaust as possible so that workers should not be exposed directly. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Control parameters: Not set up
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Dust respirator. Follow local and national regulations.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C): Solid
Form: Crystal- Powder
Color: Very pale yellow - Pale yellow
Odour: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:No data available
Boiling point/range: No data available
Flash point: No data available
Flammability or explosive
limits:
Lower: No data available
Upper: No data available
Relative density: No data available
Solubility(ies):
[Water] No data available
[Other solvents] No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under proper conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No special reactivity has been reported.
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide etc.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eye
damage/irritation:
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC = No data available
NTP = No data available
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: 48h LC50:6.78 mg/L (Oryzias latipes)
Crustacea: No data available
Algae: No data available
Persistence / degradability: 33 - 58 % (by BOD), 23 % (by TOC), 27 % (by GC)
*The substance was determined as "Non-biodegradability" under the Chemical
Substances Control Law.
Bioaccumulative potential(BCF):
1.6 - 4.4 (conc. 0.5 mg/L), 10 - 13 (conc. 0.05 mg/L)
*The substance was determined as "Low bioconcentration " under the Chemical Substances Control Law.
Mobility in soil
Log Pow: No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc): No data available
Henry's Law constant(PaM3/mol):
No data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system.
Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US):
UN number: UN3077
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
Class or Division: 9 Miscellaneous hazardous material
Packing Group: III
IATA:
UN number: UN3077
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
Class or Division: 9 Miscellaneous hazardous material
Packing Group: III
IMDG:
UN number: UN3077
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
Class or Division: 9 Miscellaneous hazardous material
Packing Group: III
EmS number: F-A, S-F
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA 8b.):
This product is ON the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory.
US Federal Regulations
CERCLA Hazardous substance and Reportable Quantity:
SARA 313: Not Listed
SARA 302: Not Listed
State Regulations
State Right-to-Know
Massachusetts Not Listed
New Jersey Not Listed
Pennsylvania Not Listed
California Proposition 65: Not Listed
Other Information
Other Information
NFPA Rating:
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Instability: 0
HMIS Classification:
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Physical: 0
International Inventories
Canada: DSL On DSL
EC-No: 263-108-9
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.