Product Name: Plantacare Alkyl Polyglucoside
Chemical Formula: C16H32O6 (Representative structure, varies with chain length)
Synonyms: D-Glucopyranoside, Alkyl glucosides, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside
Recommended Use: Nonionic surfactant for detergents, cleaners, personal care
Manufacturer: BASF SE
Emergency Phone: Provided by local supplier or BASF safety line
Contact: BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany
Hazard Classification: Non-hazardous, not classified as dangerous under GHS
Routes of Exposure: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion
Potential Health Effects: Mild skin or eye irritation, no chronic toxicity known, not sensitizing
Label Elements: No hazard pictogram, no signal word, precautionary advice recommended
Precautionary Statements: Avoid direct contact with eyes, use protective gloves
Target Organs: Not identified for routine workplace exposure
Ingredient: Alkyl polyglucoside (CAS No. 68515-73-1 and 110615-47-9)
Concentration: Typically 50–60% in aqueous solution, chain length C8–C16
Impurities: Trace unreacted glucose, alcohol (fatty alcohol), water
Additives: May include small quantities of stabilizers or preservatives
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash with soap and water, seek medical help for prolonged irritation
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide artificial respiration if needed, get medical assistance if symptoms continue
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, do not induce vomiting, give water to drink, seek medical advice especially if feeling unwell
Most Important Symptoms: Redness, discomfort in eyes or on skin, no systemic health effects reported
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jets on undiluted chemical
Specific Hazards: Combustion may generate carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Protective Equipment: Full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Procedures: Water can be used to cool containers, avoid run-off to waterways, ventilate area
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, prevent skin and eye contact
Environmental Precautions: Prevent undiluted product from entering waterways, sewers, or soil
Cleaning Methods: Absorb with inert material (sand, earth), collect in suitable containers for disposal, clean area with detergent and water
Spill Size Response: Small spills: wipe up and rinse. Large spills: containment using sand barriers, transfer using non-sparking tools
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use local exhaust ventilation, avoid splashing, do not eat or drink during use, wash hands after handling
Safe Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed polyethylene or stainless steel containers, keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, protect from extreme temperatures and sunlight
Storage Temperature: 5–35°C (41–95°F)
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Bulk Storage: Use only food-grade or chemical storage containers
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, eye wash stations
Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, PVC), protective clothing, adequate footwear
Respiratory Protection: Not required for normal use, use particle mask for aerosol or spray
Hygiene Measures: Change contaminated clothing, avoid prolonged skin contact, wash hands after work
Appearance: Pale yellow to amber liquid
Odor: Faint, characteristic sweet
Odor Threshold: Not measurable at workplace concentrations
pH: 11.5 (as supplied, 20% solution)
Melting/Freezing Point: -5°C (23°F) or lower
Boiling Point: Above 100°C (212°F, due to water content)
Flash Point: >100°C (212°F)
Evaporation Rate: Comparable to water
Solubility in Water: Fully miscible
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Less than 2
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Density: 1.1–1.2 g/cm3 (20°C)
Viscosity: 100–1,500 mPa·s (25°C)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal use
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong oxidizers
Hazardous Reactions: None expected during normal use
Decomposition Products: May form CO2 and CO under fire conditions
Polymerization: Will not occur under standard handling and storage
Acute Toxicity: Low acute oral toxicity (LD50 oral, rat >5,000 mg/kg), not acutely toxic by dermal or inhalation routes
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild, non-corrosive, may cause irritation upon prolonged contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: May irritate eyes, no permanent damage reported
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not a sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: No evidence of carcinogenic effects
Mutagenicity: No mutagenic activity detected in standard assays
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse effects observed in reproductive studies
Chronic Effects: No data suggest chronic toxicity from workplace exposure
Ecotoxicity: Not toxic to aquatic organisms at typical use concentrations, typical EC50 > 100 mg/l (Daphnia, fish)
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable (OECD 301 test: above 90% within 28 days)
Bioaccumulative Potential: Very low, log Kow less than 2
Mobility in Soil: High due to water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: No known disruptive effects on wastewater treatment
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations, rinse empty containers before recycling or disposal
Suitable Treatment: Incineration or authorized landfill
Waste Class: Non-hazardous according to European Waste Catalogue
Considerations: Avoid discharge of undiluted material into watercourses or soil
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: Keep containers upright and secure during transport, protect from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures
Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: Does not meet criteria for persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic or very persistent, very bioaccumulative
Labelling According to GHS: Not classified or labelled as hazardous
Relevant Directives/Regulations: Complies with REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Detergents Directive 648/2004/EC, OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA Inventory: Listed
Canadian DSL: Listed
Other Listings: Included on AICS, ENCS, EINECS, PICCS, NZIoC chemical inventories
