Specification

Chronic effects
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Prolonged exposure may cause.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Components
Aquatic
Species
Results
ETHYLBENZENE
(CAS 100-41-4)
Crustacea – EC50
Water flea
(Daphnia magna)
1.37 - 4.4 mg/l, 48 hours
Fish – LC50
Fathead minnow
(Pimephales promelas)
7.5 - 11 mg/l, 96 hours
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
(CAS 78-93-3)
Crustacea – EC50
Water flea
(Daphnia magna)
4025 - 6440 mg/l, 48 hours
Fish – LC50
Sheepshead minnow
(Cyprinodon variegatus)
> 400 mg/l, 96 hours
XYLENE (CAS 1330-20-7)
Fish – LC50
Bluegill
(Lepomis macrochirus)
7.711 - 9.591 mg/l, 96 hours
Bioaccumulative potential - Partition coefficient n-octanol / water (log Kow)
ETHYLBENZENE (CAS 100-41-4)
3.15
METHYL ETHYL KETONE (CAS 78-93-3)
0.29
XYLENE (CAS 1330-20-7)
3.12 – 3.2
Mobility in Soil
No data available.
Other adverse effects
No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion,
photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global
warming potential) are expected from this component.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal instructions
Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste
disposal site. Do not allow this material to drain into sewers/water
supplies. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with
chemical or used container. Dispose of contents/container in
accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Local disposal regulations
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Hazardous waste code
The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user,
the producer and the waste disposal company.
Waste from residues / unused
products
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or
liners may retain some product residues. This material and its
container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see: Disposal
instructions).
Contaminated packaging
Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label
warnings even after container is emptied. Empty containers should
be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal.
Section 14 - Transport Information