SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification
Product identifier ARISTONIC® ACID H
Other means of identification
Product Code 518040
Recommended use Industrial Intermediate
Recommended restrictions None known.
Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information
Manufacturer
Company name Pilot Chemical Company
Address 2744 East Kemper Road
Sharonville, OH 45241
United States
Telephone (513) 326-0600 (8 AM to 5 PM Eastern)
1-800-707-4568
E-mail sdsinfo@pilotchemical.com
Emergency phone number CHEMTREC International: 1-703-527-3887
CHEMTREC USA: 1-800-424-9300

2. Hazard(s) identification
Physical hazards Not classified.
Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Label elements

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statement
Prevention Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when
using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and
keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison
center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage Store locked up.
Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1
hazard
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3
long-term hazard
Hazard(s) not otherwise Very toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
classified (HNOC)

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Supplemental information 55% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic
environment. 55% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the
aquatic environment.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number %
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid 1 Trade Secret Trade Secret
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid 2 Trade Secret Trade Secret
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid 3 Trade Secret Trade Secret

Impurities
Chemical name CAS number %
Sulphur Dioxide 7446-09-5 0< 0.25
*Designates that a specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
Composition comments Occupational Exposure Limits for impurities are listed in Section 8. Additional compounds which
may be formed during processing are listed in Section 8.

4. First-aid measures
Inhalation Move to fresh air. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.
Skin contact Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a physician or
poison control center immediately. Chemical burns must be treated by a physician. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Ingestion Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If
vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.
Most important Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may
symptoms/effects, acute and include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including
delayed blindness could result.
Indication of immediate Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Chemical burns: Flush with water
medical attention and special immediately. While flushing, remove clothes which do not adhere to affected area. Call an
treatment needed ambulance. Continue flushing during transport to hospital. Keep victim warm. Keep victim under
observation. Symptoms may be delayed.
General information Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
media
Specific hazards arising from During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.
the chemical
Special protective equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
and precautions for firefighters
Fire fighting Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk.
equipment/instructions
Specific methods Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.
General fire hazards No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Wear
protective equipment and appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do
emergency procedures not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be
contained. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS.

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Methods and materials for Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is
containment and cleaning up possible. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth
and place into containers. Prevent product from entering drains. Following product recovery, flush
area with water.

Small Spills: Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to
remove residual contamination.

Never return spills to original containers for re-use. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS.
Environmental precautions Avoid release to the environment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid
discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Inform appropriate managerial or
supervisory personnel of all environmental releases.

7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not taste or swallow.
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.
Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Conditions for safe storage, Store locked up. Store in original tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible materials
including any incompatibilities (see Section 10 of the SDS).

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Occupational exposure limits
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Impurities Type Value
Sulphur Dioxide PEL 13 mg/m3
(CAS 7446-09-5)
5 ppm
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Impurities Type Value
Sulphur Dioxide STEL 0.25 ppm
(CAS 7446-09-5)
US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Impurities Type Value
Sulphur Dioxide STEL 13 mg/m3
(CAS 7446-09-5)
5 ppm
TWA 5 mg/m3
2 ppm
Biological limit values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).
Appropriate engineering Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates
controls should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation,
or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If
exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. Eye
wash facilities and emergency shower must be available when handling this product.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield.

Skin protection
Hand protection Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove
supplier.
Other Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Thermal hazards Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary.
General hygiene Keep away from food and drink. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as
considerations washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash
work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance Viscous.

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 Physical state Liquid.
Form Liquid.
Color Brown.
Odor Pungent Rotten-egg like. Sulphurous.
Odor threshold Not available.
pH <2
Melting point/freezing point Not available.
Initial boiling point and boiling 212 °F (100 °C) (decomposes)
range
Flash point Cleveland Open Cup , None to decomposition
Evaporation rate Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower Not available.
(%)
Flammability limit - upper Not available.
(%)
Explosive limit - lower (%) Not available.
Explosive limit - upper (%) Not available.
Vapor pressure Not available.
Vapor density Not available.
Relative density Not available.
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water) Dispersable; may gel
Partition coefficient Not available.
(n-octanol/water)
Auto-ignition temperature Not available.
Decomposition temperature Not available.
Viscosity Not available.
Other information
Density 8.85 lb/gal
Specific gravity 1.06

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Chemical stability Material is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
reactions
Conditions to avoid Contact with incompatible materials.
Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition No hazardous decomposition products are known.
products

11. Toxicological information

Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation May cause irritation to the respiratory system.
Skin contact Causes severe skin burns.
Eye contact Causes serious eye damage.
Ingestion Causes digestive tract burns. Harmful if swallowed.
Symptoms related to the Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may
physical, chemical and include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including
toxicological characteristics blindness could result.
Information on toxicological effects
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Acute toxicity Harmful if swallowed.
Components Species Test Results
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid 1
Acute
Dermal
LD50 Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation
LC50 Rat > 1.9 mg/l, 4 h
Oral
LD50 Rat > 5000 mg/kg
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid 3
Acute
Dermal
LD50 Rat > 2000 mg/kg
Oral
LD50 Rat 1470 mg/kg
Impurities Species Test Results
Sulphur Dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5)
Acute
Inhalation
LC50 Hamster 50 ppm, 4 h

* Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown.
Skin corrosion/irritation Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/eye Causes serious eye damage.
irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitization Not a respiratory sensitizer.
Skin sensitization This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization.
Germ cell mutagenicity No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are
mutagenic or genotoxic.
Carcinogenicity IARC has concluded that "occupational exposure to strong inorganic mists containing sulfuric acid
is carcinogenic for humans (Group 1)".
IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity
Sulphur Dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5) 3 Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
Not listed.
Reproductive toxicity This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects.
Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard Not an aspiration hazard.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity Very toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Components Species Test Results
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid 1
Aquatic
Acute
Algae EC50 Algae > 1000 mg/l, 96 h
Crustacea EC50 Daphnia > 1000 mg/l, 48 h

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 Components Species Test Results
Fish LC50 Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon 1.2 mg/l, 96 h
variegatus)
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid 2
Aquatic
Acute
Algae EC50 Algae > 100 mg/l, 96 h
Crustacea EC50 Daphnia > 100 mg/l, 48 h
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid 3
Aquatic
Acute
Algae EC50 Algae 0.91 mg/l, 96 h
Crustacea EC50 Daphnia 7.6 mg/l, 48 h
Fish LC50 Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) 1.67 mg/l, 96 h
Chronic
Algae NOEC Algae 3.1 mg/l, 15 d
Crustacea NOEC Daphnia < 3.4 mg/l, 28 d
Fish NOEC Fish 0.25 mg/l, 90 d

* Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown.
Persistence and degradability Not available.
Bioaccumulative potential
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.

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 Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some
products 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.

14. Transport information

DOT
UN number UN2586
UN proper shipping name Aryl sulfonic acids, liquid
Transport hazard class(es)
Class 8
Subsidiary risk -
Label(s) 8
Packing group III
Special precautions for user Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.
Special provisions IB3, T4, TP1
Packaging exceptions 154
Packaging non bulk 203
Packaging bulk 241
IATA
UN number UN2586
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 UN proper shipping name Arylsulphonic acids, liquid
Transport hazard class(es)
Class 8
Subsidiary risk -
Packing group III
Environmental hazards No.
ERG Code 8L
Special precautions for user Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.
Other information
Passenger and cargo Allowed.
aircraft
Cargo aircraft only Allowed.
IMDG
UN number UN2586
UN proper shipping name ARYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, LIQUID
Transport hazard class(es)
Class 8
Subsidiary risk -
Packing group III
Environmental hazards
Marine pollutant No.
EmS F-A, S-B
Special precautions for user Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.
Transport in bulk according to Not established.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and
the IBC Code
DOT

IATA; IMDG

15. Regulatory information

US federal regulations This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)
Not regulated.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4)
Not listed.
SARA 304 Emergency release notification
Sulphur Dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5) 500 LBS

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 OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
Not listed.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - Yes
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance
Chemical name CAS number Reportable Threshold Threshold Threshold
quantity planning quantity planning quantity, planning quantity,
lower value upper value
Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 1000 1000 lbs
Sulphur Dioxide 7446-09-5 500 500 lbs
SARA 311/312 Hazardous No
chemical
SARA 313 (TRI reporting)
Not regulated.

Other federal regulations

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List
Not regulated.
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130)
Sulphur Dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5)
Safe Drinking Water Act Not regulated.
(SDWA)
US state regulations
US. California Controlled Substances. CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100)
Not listed.
US. California. Candidate Chemicals List. Safer Consumer Products Regulations (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 22, 69502.3, subd.
(a))
Sulphur Dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5)
US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List
Sulphur Dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5)
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act
Sulphur Dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5)
US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law
Sulphur Dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5)
US. Rhode Island RTK
Sulphur Dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5)
International Inventories
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) No
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) No
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) Yes
China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) No
Europe European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical No
Substances (EINECS)
Europe European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) No
Japan Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) No
Korea Existing Chemicals List (ECL) No
New Zealand New Zealand Inventory No
Philippines Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances No
(PICCS)

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 Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).

16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision

Issue date 08-27-2014
Revision date 04-20-2015
Version # 04
NFPA ratings Health: 3
Flammability: 1
Instability: 0
Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is
not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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