Water-based nanocellulose

Safety Data Sheet

according to Regulation (EU) 2015/830
Date of issue: 13/09/2018 Revision date: 13/09/2018 Version: 2.0

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier
Product form : Mixture
Product name : Water-based nanocellulose
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
1.2.1. Relevant identified uses
Use of the substance/mixture : Additives, manufacture of substances

1.2.2. Uses advised against

No additional information available
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Sappi Biotech
Biessenweg 16
6211 AA Maastricht
+31 (0) 43 3822589
Valida@[Link]
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency number : 112 (24 hour service) – applicable to EU countries only

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]Mixtures/Substances: SDS EU 2015: According to Regulation (EU)
2015/830 (REACH Annex II)
Not classified

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available
2.2. Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]Extra labelling to displayExtra classification(s) to display
No labelling applicable
2.3. Other hazards not contributing to the classification
This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Not applicable
3.2. Mixtures
Name Product identifier % Classification according to
Regulation (EC) No.
1272/2008 [CLP]
Cellulose (CAS-No.) 9004-34-6 1 Not classified
(EC-No.) 232-674-9

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. In case
of breathing difficulties administer oxygen. In case of irregular breathing or respiratory
arrest provide artificial respiration. If exposure symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist,
seek medical advice.
First-aid measures after ingestion : If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention if ill effect or irritation
develops.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/effects after inhalation : Inhalation of airborne droplets or aerosols may cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
Symptoms/effects after skin contact : May cause slight irritation to the skin.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : May cause slight temporary irritation.
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Symptoms/effects after ingestion : May cause gastric irritation.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No additional information available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical powder, foam.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard : None known.
Explosion hazard : None known.
Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire : carbon oxides (CO and CO2).
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions : Cool down the containers exposed to heat with a water spray. Move undamaged
containers from immediate hazard area if it can be done safely. Fight fire with normal
precautions from a reasonable distance. Evacuate area.
Protective equipment for firefighters : Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Other information : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Emergency procedures : Immediately contact emergency personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Stop leak if safe to do so. Remove all sources of
ignition.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into drains or the environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment : Stop leak if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up : Absorb with liquid-binding material (e.g. sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal
binding agents). Collect in closed containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area.
6.4. Reference to other sections
For further information refer to section 13. For disposal of residues refer to section 13 : Disposal considerations.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Do not breathe vapour or spray. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Eliminate every possible
source of ignition.
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Always wash hands
and face immediately after handling this product, and once again before leaving the
workplace. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash contaminated
clothing prior to re-use.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in original containers closed.
Incompatible products : Strong oxidizing agents.
Storage temperature : Preferably store in a refrigerator in order to prevent mold formation.
Heat and ignition sources : Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Information on mixed storage : Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Water-based nanocellulose
Ireland OEL (8 hours ref) (mg/m³) 4 mg/m³ (respirable dust)
Ireland OEL (15 min ref) (mg/m3) 12 mg/m³ (calculated-respirable dust)

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Cellulose (9004-34-6)
Belgium Limit value (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³
Croatia GVI (granična vrijednost izloženosti) (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ (total dust)
4 mg/m³ (respirable dust)
Croatia KGVI (kratkotrajna granična vrijednost izloženosti) 20 mg/m³ (total dust)
(mg/m³)
Estonia OEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ (respirable dust)
France Local name Cellulose
France VME (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ (fibre de papier)
France Note (FR) Valeurs recommandées/admises
Ireland OEL (8 hours ref) (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ (inhalable dust)
4 mg/m³ (respirable dust)
Ireland OEL (15 min ref) (mg/m3) 20 mg/m³
12 mg/m³ (calculated-respirable dust)
Latvia OEL TWA (mg/m³) 2 mg/m³
Portugal OEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³
Romania OEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ (dust, inhalable fraction)
Spain VLA-ED (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³
United Kingdom Local name Cellulose
United Kingdom WEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ inhalable dust
4 mg/m³ respirable
United Kingdom WEL STEL (mg/m³) 20 mg/m³ inhalable dust
Switzerland MAK (mg/m³) 3 mg/m³ (respirable dust)
Australia TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ (containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline
silica-inhalable dust)
Canada (Quebec) VEMP (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ (containing no Asbestos and <1% Crystalline
silica-total dust)
USA - ACGIH Local name Cellulose
USA - ACGIH ACGIH TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³
USA - ACGIH Remark (ACGIH) NA URT irr
USA - NIOSH NIOSH REL (TWA) (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ (total dust)
5 mg/m³ (respirable dust)
USA - OSHA OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m³) 15 mg/m³ (total dust)
5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)
8.2. Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls:
Provide adequate ventilation.
Personal protective equipment:
Gloves. Protective clothing. Protective goggles.

Hand protection:
At present, due to a lack of nanomaterial-specific data regarding PPM, it is recommended to wear neoprene or rubber gloves while handing this
material.

Eye protection:
tightly fitting safety goggles. EN 166

Skin and body protection:

Wear suitable protective clothing.

Respiratory protection:
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. half-mask with filter according to EN 149.

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Personal protective equipment symbol(s):

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Appearance : Gel.
Colour : Offwhite.
Odour : Barely perceptible.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH :7
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : ≈ 0 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : ≈ 100 °C
Flash point : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density at 20 °C : ≈ 0,8
Relative density : 1,005 g/cm³
Solubility : Water: Non-soluble. Dispersible/miscible
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : 0,5 - 1,04 Pa.s @ 25 °C
Explosive properties : Not explosive.
Oxidising properties : Not oxidizing.
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2. Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
None under normal conditions.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions of use.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
None known. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Avoid ignition sources.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Oxidizing agents, strong.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
None known.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified
Acute toxicity (dermal) : Not classified
Acute toxicity (inhalation) : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
pH: 7
Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
pH: 7
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified

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Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Reproductive toxicity : Not classified

STOT-single exposure : Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Acute aquatic toxicity : Not classified
Chronic aquatic toxicity : Not classified
12.2. Persistence and degradability
No additional information available
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
No additional information available
12.4. Mobility in soil
No additional information available
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Water-based nanocellulose
This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
12.6. Other adverse effects
No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Waste treatment methods : External recovery and recycling of waste should comply with applicable local and/or
national regulations.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
ADR IMDG IATA ADN RID

14.1. UN number
Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated

14.2. UN proper shipping name

Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated

14.4. Packing group

Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated

14.5. Environmental hazards

Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated
No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
Overland transport
Not regulated
Transport by sea
Not regulated
Air transport
Not regulated
Inland waterway transport
Not regulated

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Rail transport
Not regulated
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1. EU-Regulations

Contains no REACH substances with Annex XVII restrictions

Contains no substance on the REACH candidate list
Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances
Directive 2012/18/EU (SEVESO III)

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, significant hazard to water (Classification according to
AwSV, Annex 1)
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Immission Control Act - [Link]
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : Cellulose is listed
SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : Cellulose is listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting : None of the components are listed
giftige stoffen – Borstvoeding
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting : None of the components are listed
giftige stoffen – Vruchtbaarheid
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting : None of the components are listed
giftige stoffen – Ontwikkeling
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
This mixture is classified as not hazardous according to regulation (EC) 1272/2008 [CLP]

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms:
SDS Safety Data Sheet
RID Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
NOEC No-Observed Effect Concentration
NOAEL No-Observed Adverse Effect Level
NOAEC No-Observed Adverse Effect Concentration
LOAEL Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
LD50 Median lethal dose
LC50 Median lethal concentration
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IATA International Air Transport Association
EC50 Median effective concentration
CLP Classification Labelling Packaging Regulation; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
BCF Bioconcentration factor
ATE Acute Toxicity Estimate
ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
ADN European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
PNEC Predicted No-Effect Concentration
vPvB Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
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PBT Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic

DNEL Derived-No Effect Level
Other information : This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the
purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as
guaranteeing any specific property of the product. It is the user's responsibility to take mentioned
precaution measures and ensure that this information is complete and sufficient for the use of this product.

SDS EU (REACH Annex II)

This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental
requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product

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