SAFETY DATA SHEET

DOPO-Me Bisphenol

Section 1. Identification
GHS product identifier : DOPO-Me Bisphenol
Product type : Powder.
Supplier/Manufacturer : SABIC Innovative Plastics
One Plastics Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201 USA
Emergency telephone : +1-760-476-3960 (0h-24h)
number (with hours of SABIC Access Code: 333619
operation)

Section 2. Hazards identification

Classification of the : SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1B
substance or mixture
GHS label elements
Signal word : Warning
Hazard statements : May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary statements
Prevention : Wear protective gloves. Avoid breathing dust. Contaminated work clothing should
not be allowed out of the workplace.
Response : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing
and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention.
Storage : Not applicable.
Disposal : Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national
and international regulations.
Symbol :

Other hazards which do not : Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing
result in classification of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the
eyes, skin, nose and throat.

Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients

Substance/mixture : Substance
Other means of : Not available.
identification
CAS number/other identifiers
CAS number : 1205686-58-3
EC number : Not available.
Ingredient name % CAS number
DOPO-Me Bisphenol 100 1205686-58-3

There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require
reporting in this section.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.

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Section 4. First aid measures

Description of necessary first aid measures
Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide
artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the
person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if
adverse health effects persist or are severe. If unconscious, place in recovery
position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air
and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been
swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to
drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not
induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs,
the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical
attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get
medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such
as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Skin contact : Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear
gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. In the
event of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure. Wash clothing
before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10
minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure
limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact : May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Eye contact : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure
limits may cause irritation of the eyes.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
Ingestion : No specific data.
Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Specific treatments : No specific treatment.
Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large
quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It
may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear
gloves.
See toxicological information (Section 11)

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Section 5. Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use dry chemical powder.
Not suitable : Do not use water jet.
Specific hazards arising : Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air.
from the chemical
Hazardous thermal : No specific data.
decomposition products
Special precautions for fire- : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without
suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk.
Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
equipment for fire-fighters breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
mode.

Section 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
protective equipment and Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
emergency procedures entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources.
No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing dust. Provide
adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways,
drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused
environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Small spill : Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof
equipment. Avoid dust generation. Using a vacuum with HEPA filter will reduce
dust dispersal. Place spilled material in a designated, labeled waste container.
Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Large spill : Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof
equipment. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water
courses, basements or confined areas. Avoid dust generation. Do not dry sweep.
Vacuum dust with equipment fitted with a HEPA filter and place in a closed, labeled
waste container. Avoid creating dusty conditions and prevent wind dispersal.
Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see Section 1 for
emergency contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal.

Section 7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Persons with a
history of skin sensitization problems should not be employed in any process in
which this product is used. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest.
Avoid breathing dust. Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid all
possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Prevent dust accumulation. Use only
with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is
inadequate. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a
compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Electrical equipment and
lighting should be protected to appropriate standards to prevent dust coming into
contact with hot surfaces, sparks or other ignition sources. Take precautionary
measures against electrostatic discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate
static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding containers and equipment
before transferring material. Empty containers retain product residue and can be
hazardous. Do not reuse container.
Advice on general : Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is
occupational hygiene handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before
eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective
equipment before entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional
information on hygiene measures.

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Section 7. Handling and storage

Conditions for safe storage, : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved
including any area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-
incompatibilities ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and
drink. Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials. Keep
container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been
opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not
store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental
contamination.

Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
None.
Recommended monitoring : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace
procedures atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness
of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory
protective equipment. Reference should be made to appropriate monitoring
standards. Reference to national guidance documents for methods for the
determination of hazardous substances will also be required.

Appropriate engineering : Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas,
controls vapor or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering
controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any
recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas,
vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof
ventilation equipment.
Environmental exposure : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process
equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Individual protection measures

Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
Eye/face protection : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn,
unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: safety glasses with
side-shields. If operating conditions cause high dust concentrations to be produced,
use dust goggles.
Skin protection
Hand protection : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should
be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates
this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer,
check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It
should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be
different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of
several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately
estimated.
Body protection : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task
being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist
before handling this product.
Other skin protection : Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be
selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be
approved by a specialist before handling this product.

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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Respiratory protection : Use a properly fitted, particulate filter respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must
be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and
the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Physical state : Solid. [Powder.]
Color : Pale color. Yellow. [Light]
Odor : Not available.
Odor threshold : Not available.
pH : Not available.
Melting point/freezing point : 298°C (568,4°F)
Boiling point : Not available.
Flash point : Not available.
Burning time : Not available.
Burning rate : Not available.
Evaporation rate : Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not available.
Lower and upper explosive : Not available.
(flammable) limits
Vapor pressure : Not available.
Vapor density : Not available.
Relative density : Not available.
Density : Not available.
Solubility : Tetrahydrofuran
Not available.
Partition coefficient: n- : Not available.
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : Not available.
Decomposition temperature : Not available.
SADT : Not available.
Viscosity : Not available.
Aerosol product
Type of aerosol : Not applicable.
Heat of combustion : Not available.
Ignition distance : Not applicable.
Enclosed space ignition - : Not applicable.
Time equivalent
Enclosed space ignition - : Not applicable.
Deflagration density
Flame height : Not applicable.
Flame duration : Not applicable.

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability : The product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
reactions
Conditions to avoid : Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid all possible sources of ignition
(spark or flame). Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges.
To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding
and bonding containers and equipment before transferring material. Prevent dust
accumulation.

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Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Incompatible materials : Reactive or incompatible with the following materials:
oxidizing materials
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
products should not be produced.

Section 11. Toxicological information

Information on the likely routes of exposure
Inhalation : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure
limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact : May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Eye contact : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure
limits may cause irritation of the eyes.
Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics
Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
Ingestion : No specific data.
Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
DOPO-Me Bisphenol LD50 Oral Rat >2000 mg/kg -
Irritation/Corrosion
Not available.

Sensitization
Not available.
Potential chronic health effects
General : Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
Once sensitized, a severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed
to very low levels.
Inhalation : Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact : Once sensitized, a severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed
to very low levels.
Eye contact : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Chronic toxicity
Not available.
Carcinogenicity
Not available.
Mutagenicity
Not available.
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Section 11. Toxicological information

Teratogenicity
Not available.
Reproductive toxicity
Not available.

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)

Not available.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
Not available.
Aspiration hazard
Not available.

Numerical measures of toxicity

Acute toxicity estimates
Not available.

Section 12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Aquatic and terrestrial toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Exposure
DOPO-Me Bisphenol LC50 >100 mg/l Fish 96 hours
NOEC 4,6 mg/l Algae 72 hours
Persistence/degradability
Not available.
Bioaccumulative potential
Not available.
Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition : Not available.
coefficient (KOC)
Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Section 13. Disposal considerations

Disposal methods : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible.
Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply
with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation
and any regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-
recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be
disposed of untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of
all authorities with jurisdiction. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or
landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible. This material and
its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when
handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty
containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of spilled
material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

Section 14. Transport information

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Section 14. Transport information

UN IMDG IATA
UN number Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.

UN proper Not applicable Not applicable. Not applicable.

shipping name
Transport hazard Not applicable Not controlled under IMDG. Not controlled under IATA.
class(es)

Packing group - - -
Environmental No. No. No.
hazards
Additional - - -
information

Special precautions for user : Transport within user’s premises: always transport in closed containers that are
upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in
the event of an accident or spillage.

Transport in bulk according : Not available.

to Annex II of MARPOL
73/78 and the IBC Code

Section 15. Regulatory information

National Inventory List : Australia inventory (AICS): Not determined.
China inventory (IECSC): Not determined.
Japan inventory: Not determined.
Korea inventory: Not determined.
Malaysia Inventory (EHS Register): Not determined.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC): Not determined.
Philippines inventory (PICCS): Not determined.
Taiwan inventory (CSNN): Not determined.
United States inventory (TSCA 8b): Not determined.
Europe inventory: Not determined.
Canada inventory: Not determined.
EU Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Annex XIV - List of substances subject to authorization
Substances of very high concern
None of the components are listed.
Annex XVII - Restrictions : Not applicable.
on the manufacture,
placing on the market and
use of certain dangerous
substances, mixtures and
articles
United States
Canada
WHMIS (Canada) : Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Chemical Weapons : Not listed
Convention List Schedule I
Chemicals
Chemical Weapons : Not listed
Convention List Schedule II
Chemicals

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Section 15. Regulatory information

Chemical Weapons : Not listed
Convention List Schedule III
Chemicals

Section 16. Other information

History
Date of printing : 15-4-2015.
Date of issue/Date of : 15-4-2015.
revision
Date of previous issue : 15-4-2015.
Version : 2
Key to abbreviations : ATE = Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF = Bioconcentration Factor
GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LogPow = logarithm of the octanol/water partition coefficient
MARPOL 73/78 = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From
Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)
UN = United Nations
References : Not available.
Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
Notice to reader
The information contained in the Safety Data Sheet is at the date of its issuance to the best of our knowledge
correct according to the data available to us. The information is meant as a guideline for safe use, handling,
disposal, storage and transport of products and does not imply any warranty (not implied nor explicitly) or
specification. The Supplier shall to the extent permitted by law not be liable for any error or incorrectness in
the information contained in this Safety Data Sheet. The information relates exclusively to the specified
products, which may not be suitable for combination with other materials or use in processes other than
those specifically described here.

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