Product Name: Alkyl Polyglucosides NatraSense
Chemical Family: Nonionic surfactant
Synonyms: APG Surfactant
Manufacturer: Croda International Plc
Recommended Use: Personal care products, detergents, household cleaners
Supplier Contact Information: Croda sales offices worldwide
Emergency Phone Number: Refer to local Croda office or regional chemical helpline
GHS Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, wash hands after handling, wear eye protection
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Potential Health Effects: Direct contact can lead to redness and watering of the eyes, skin effects are not common but may appear after prolonged contact
Environmental Hazards: Low risk due to ready biodegradability, not classified as an aquatic hazard
Other Hazards: Not flammable, does not release dangerous vapors under normal conditions
Chemical Name: Alkyl Polyglucoside
CAS Number: 110615-47-9
Formula: C16H32O6
Concentration: 40-70% Depending on product grade
Impurities: Minor water content, trace mono- and disaccharides, negligible inorganic salts
Hazardous Components: No ingredients classified as hazardous according to OSHA/GHS guidelines
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of water and mild soap, if irritation develops seek medical advice
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air, provide rest and warmth, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice if large quantities swallowed or symptoms occur
Advice for Medical Professionals: Treat symptoms, no special antidote, monitor for signs of allergic reaction
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical
Unsuitable Media: None known
Special Hazards: Product does not burn easily, may produce carbon oxides in a fire
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Advice: Cool exposed containers with water, use standard firefighting procedures for surrounding area
Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin exposure, use recommended personal protection
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large spills from entering drains or waterways, biodegrades rapidly with minimal impact
Methods for Cleaning Up: Contain spill with absorbent material (sand, earth), shovel up residue and dispose according to local regulations, wash remaining area with water
Reporting: Notify authorities only if environmental contamination occurs on a significant scale
Handling: Work in a well-ventilated area, avoid splashing and unnecessary contact with skin or eyes, use personal protection recommended for processing chemicals
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after handling, keep away from food and drink, do not eat or smoke while using product
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, protected from freezing and excessive heat, keep away from oxidizing agents
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers
Recommended Packaging Materials: Plastic drums, stainless steel tanks
Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient, use local exhaust where high mist formation
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for Alkyl Polyglucosides
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles
- Skin Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves, long-sleeved lab coat
- Respiratory Protection: Not necessary under normal conditions, use particulate filter for high aerosol/mist
Environmental Exposure Controls: As product is rapidly biodegradable, additional controls typically not needed except for very large spills
Appearance: Cloudy to clear liquid,
Odor: Faint, characteristic
pH: 11.0-12.5 (10% solution in water)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: -5 °C
Boiling Point: Above 100 °C
Flash Point: >100 °C not classified as flammable
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not self-igniting
Vapor Pressure: Not measurable at ambient temperature
Relative Density: 1.1-1.2 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Viscosity: 400-800 mPa.s (at 25°C)
Other Properties: Stable under normal storage and handling, no significant volatility
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid freezing and excessive heat, avoid strong acids and oxidizing agents
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Produces carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide at high temperatures
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None known under recommended conditions
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity based on available data, typically not harmful by skin or inhalation exposure
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not expected to cause irritation in most users, occasional mild irritation possible
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes moderate to severe eye irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: No known effects
Skin Sensitization: No evidence of skin sensitization among routine users
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No evidence of mutagenic potential
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogen by OSHA, IARC, or NTP
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence of reproductive toxicity in animal testing
STOT - Single Exposure: No effects expected
STOT - Repeated Exposure: No systemic effects expected with routine handling
Aspiration Hazard: Not considered a risk
Ecotoxicity: Considered readily biodegradable, minimal risk to aquatic life
Persistence and Degradability: Rapidly degraded by natural processes, does not persist in the environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low due to rapid biodegradation and low fat solubility
Mobility in Soil: High mobility in water, does not accumulate in soil
Other Adverse Effects: Does not contain priority pollutants or hazardous air pollutants
Product Waste Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Hazardous Waste: Not classified as hazardous waste
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers can be rinsed and recycled or disposed with standard industrial waste
Special Precautions: Prevent spillage into watercourses, reuse containers where possible
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified
Transport Hazard Class: Not hazardous
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: No specific hazards
Special Precautions for User: Standard requirements for non-hazardous chemical shipping
TSCA Status: All components listed
REACH Status: Registered or exempt
California Proposition 65: Does not contain listed substances
OSHA Hazard Communication: Eye irritant
Other Regulations: Compliant with EU Detergent Regulation, Biodegradable per OECD 301
Label Requirements: None required under GHS except eye irritant warning
