MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Musk 50/DEP

1. Identification of the substance / preparation and of the company / undertaking

Ref. n
Supplier

: 17661100
: AAKO B.V.
Arnhemseweg 87, 3832 GK Leusden, The Netherlands
P.O. Box 205, 3830 AE Leusden, The Netherlands
Phone: (+31) (0) 33 494 84 94
Fax:
(+31) (0) 33 494 80 44
: Viscous liquid.
: Fragrance industry.
: Emergency phone: 112
or
Call local Poison Control Centre for assistance.
BE : +32 70 245 245
NL : +31 30 274 88 88
DE : +49 30 19240

Type of product
Use
Emergency phone number

2. Hazards identification
This product is considered to be hazardous and contains hazardous components.
Adverse human health effects
: May irritate eyes and skin.
May cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
Environmental hazard
: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.

3. Composition / Information on ingredients

Composition
Substance name

Value(s)

CAS nr / EC nr / EC annex

Symbol(s)

R-Phrase(s)

Musk

48 to 52 %

1222-05-5 / 214-946-9 / -----

50/53

Diethyl phthalate

30 to 38 %

84-66-2 / 201-550-6 / -----

Xi

36/37/38

See heading 16, where the full text of each relevant R phrase shall be listed.

4. First Aid measures

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First aid
- Inhalation
- Skin contact

- Eye contact
- Ingestion

: Remove victim to fresh air.

If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
: Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and
water, followed by warm water rinse.
Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
: Flush with lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking, tears or redness persist.
: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
Rinse mouth with water.
Seek medical advice.

5. Fire-Fighting measures
Extinguishing media
- Suitable
Special exposure hazards
Protection against fire

Revision nr : 7

: dry chemical , foam , carbon dioxide

: Thermal decomposition generates: carbon monoxide , unidentified organic
compounds may be formed.
: Use self-contained breathing apparatus when in close proximity to fire.
Total protection required in enclosed areas.

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6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions
Environmental precautions
After spillage and/or leakage

: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

: Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
: Clean up any spills as soon as possible, using an absorbent material to collect it.
Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection
point.
Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.

See also headings 8 and 13.

7. Handling and storage

Handling
Storage

: Good ventilation of the workplace required.

: Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area.
Keep container closed when not in use.
: Steel drums

Packaging materials

8. Exposure controls and personal protection

Personal protection
- Respiratory protection
- Hand protection

- Skin protection
- Eye protection
Industrial hygiene

: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

: Wear suitable gloves resistant to chemical penetration. ( Use neoprene or nitrile
rubber gloves. )
: Wear suitable protective clothing . and chemical resistant boots
: Chemical goggles or safety glasses.
: Good ventilation of the workplace required.
Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eat, drink or
smoke and when leaving work.
Wash clothing before re-using.
: Not established. (Musk)
: 10 (10 min) ( Diethyl phthalate )
: 5 ( Diethyl phthalate )
: 5 ( Diethyl phthalate )

Occupational Exposure Limits

OEL (mg/m3)
TLV-STEL [mg/m3]
8 Hour TWA [mg/m3]

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical state
Colour
Odour
Density [kg/m3]
Solubility in water
Flash point [C]
Flammability
Log P octanol / water at 20C

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Viscous liquid.
Colourless.
Musk
1034 - 1044 (20C)
Insoluble
> 100
Not flammable.
5.9 (Musk)

10. Stability and reactivity

Stability
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous Polymerization
Materials to avoid
Conditions to avoid

Revision nr : 7

: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.

: Thermal decomposition generates: carbon monoxide , unidentified organic
compounds may be formed.
: Will not occur.
: Oxidizing agents , acids , bases.
: Heat sources , direct sunlight , open flame , sources of ignition

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11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity
- Oral

: LD50 ( rat ) : > 3000 mg/kg (Musk)

LD50 ( rat ) : > 5000 mg/kg (Diethyl phthalate)
: LD50 ( rat ) : > 6500 mg/kg (Musk)
: LC50 ( rat ) : > 5 mg/l/4h (Diethyl phthalate)
: Mildly irritating. ( Musk )
: Not irritant. ( Musk )
Slight irritant. ( Diethyl phthalate )
: This material was found to be non-sensitising in guinea pigs.
( Musk , Diethyl phthalate )
: Musk
NOAEL rat 150 mg/kg/day (90 day(s) )
: Non-mutagenic.
: Maternal toxicity 500 mg/kg/day .
: No adverse health effects were noted (10% skin ). In pre- and postnatal milk study,
no effects found at the dose of 20 mg/kg/day .

- Dermal
- Inhalation
Dermal irritation (rabbit)
Eyes irritation (rabbit)
Sensitization
Chronic toxicity
Mutagenicity
Teratogenicity
Experiences in humans

12. Ecological information

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Substance

: Musk

Ecotoxicity

: Fish
Lepomis macrochirus
LC50 (21 day(s) ) = 0.45 mg/l
NOEC (21 day(s) ) = 0.182 mg/l
Pimephales promelas
LC50 (32 day(s) ) = 0.14 mg/l
NOEC (36 day(s) ) = 0.068 mg/l
Daphnia magna
LC50 (21 day(s) ) = 0.282 mg/l
NOEC (21 day(s) ) = 0.111 mg/l
Algae (Pseudokircheneriella subcapitata)
EbC50 (72h) = 0.723 mg/l
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
: Degrades rapidly in the aquatic environment
Half-life (hours): 21 ( activated sludge test )
>80% degradation by soil fungi in 7 day(s)
May biodegrade. ( modified Sturm test )
Half-life (minutes) under irradition of artificial UV light: 1.25
: May bioaccumulate.
BCF 1320.

Persistence and degradability

Bioaccumulative potential

13. Disposal considerations

Disposal

: Dispose of in a pesticide approved landfill. in a chemical incinerator equipped with

scrubbers.
Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.

14. Transport information

Hazard Label(s)

Proper shipping name

Revision nr : 7

: UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (

Musk), 9, III

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14. Transport information (continued)

UN Number
H.I. nr :
Land transport
Tremcard nr.
ADR/RID

: 3082
: 90
: 90GM6-III
: Group : III
Class : 9

Sea transport
Class
Packing group
EmS-Nr
IMDG-Marine pollution
Air transport
ICAO/IATA

:
:
:
:

9
III
F-A, S-F
Yes.

: Class 9

15. Regulatory information

EC Labelling
Symbol(s)

: According to the EC Directive 1999/45/EEC:

: Dangerous for the environment.

: R 50/53 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment.
: S 13 : Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
S 20/21 : When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 23 : Do not breathe spray.
S 24/25 : Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S 61 : Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data
sheets.

R Phrase(s)
S Phrase(s)

16. Other information

Full text R phrases under heading 3 :

Literature

Further information
Prepared by

: R 36/37/38 : Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

R 50/53 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment.
: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Road (ADR)
International Maritime Dangerous Goods; 2004 edition; IMO
: Revision - See : *
: HPV
h.vogelezang@aako.nl

The contents and format of this MSDS according to Regulation 1907/2006/EC.

When this MSDS was formulated, the scientific and technical knowhow known to the supplier at that moment were used. The
information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification.
Reference should be made to a Product Datasheet regarding the quality or specification of the product.
The supplier emphatically indicates that failure to follow the instructions given in the MSDS is entirely at the users risk. For the
rest reference is made to the text of the "Veiligheidsinformatiebladenbesluit Wet milieugevaarlijke stoffen" (Decree on the Safety
Datasheets, Law on substances that are dangerous to the environment) of april 29, 1993 as published under number 252 in the
"Staatsblad"

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