Material Safety Data Sheet
6-ETHYLCHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 6-ETHYLCHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID  
Catalog Numbers: 86-65177

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS# 459789-99-2
Chemical Name: 6-ETHYLCHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID
Percent: 98%min
EINECS/ELINCS:

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritate to eyes, respiratory system and skin

Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Ingestion: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation: May cause irritation to mucous membranes. Move the exposed person to fresh air.
Eye contact: May cause irritation to eyes. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes holding the eyelids open. Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist.
Skin contact: May cause irritation to skin. Wash off immediately with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist.
Ingestion: May cause irritation to mucous membranes. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1. Extinguishing media: Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire conditions.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Burning produces irritating, toxic and obnoxious fumes.
5.3. Advice for firefighters: Wear suitable respiratory equipment when necessary.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not allow product to enter drains. Prevent further spillage if safe.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up. Transfer to suitable, labelled containers for disposal. Clean spillage area thoroughly with plenty of water.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area. Adopt best Manual Handling considerations when handling, carrying and dispensing.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed. Store in correctly labelled containers.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:  Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
State: Solid
Colour: White
Odour: Odourless
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
MF: C26H44O4
MW: 420.63

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications..
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation: no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
 
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: no data available
Aspiration hazard: no data available
Additional Information: RTECS: Not available
 
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability: no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential: no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil: no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: -                           IMDG: -                                                  IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -                           IMDG: -                                                    IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group 
ADR/RID: -                           IMDG: -                                                     IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                        IMDG Marine Pollutant: no                       IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
No data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.