ICSC 1558 - NONOXYNOL-9

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NONOXYNOL-9	ICSC: 1558 (October 2006)
Nonoxynol-9 Nonyl phenoxypolyethoxyethanol

CAS #: 26571-11-9

EC Number: 247-816-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation			Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Ventilation.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

NONOXYNOL-9

ICSC: 1558

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₉H₁₉(C₆H₄)(OC₂H₄)₉OH Boiling point: 250°C Melting point: 6°C Solubility in water: moderate Relative vapour density (air = 1): >1 Flash point: 197°C c.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₉H₁₉(C₆H₄)(OC₂H₄)₉OH

Boiling point: 250°C
Melting point: 6°C
Solubility in water: moderate
Relative vapour density (air = 1): >1
Flash point: 197°C c.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
This ICSC is based on NONOXYNOL-9. For the group of polyethylene mono(p-nonylphenyl)ether glycols (C_9H_1_9(C_6H_4)(OC_2H_4)_nOH) the CAS number is 26027-38-3 and the RTECS number is RB1299090. The average number of ethylene oxide units (n) per molecule is indicated by the number following nonoxynol. This group of substances are nonionic surfactants and are used as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, dispersants, stabilizers, intermediates in synthesis of anionic surfactants, and defoaming agents. Nonoxynols-9 and -11 are spermicides. Nonoxynols-4, -15 and -30 are used as pharmaceutical aids (surfactants). Compounds with n < 15 are a yellow to almost colorless liquid; n > 20 are pale-yellow to off-white pastes or waxes. Compounds with n < 6 are soluble in oil; compounds with higher n are soluble in water. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES

This ICSC is based on NONOXYNOL-9.
For the group of polyethylene mono(p-nonylphenyl)ether glycols (C_9H_1_9(C_6H_4)(OC_2H_4)_nOH) the CAS number is 26027-38-3 and the RTECS number is RB1299090.
The average number of ethylene oxide units (n) per molecule is indicated by the number following nonoxynol.
This group of substances are nonionic surfactants and are used as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, dispersants, stabilizers, intermediates in synthesis of anionic surfactants, and defoaming agents.
Nonoxynols-9 and -11 are spermicides.
Nonoxynols-4, -15 and -30 are used as pharmaceutical aids (surfactants).
Compounds with n < 15 are a yellow to almost colorless liquid; n > 20 are pale-yellow to off-white pastes or waxes.
Compounds with n < 6 are soluble in oil; compounds with higher n are soluble in water.
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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