Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
CREMOPHOR (R) A25
Revision Date:2026-05-31Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: CREMOPHOR (R) A25
- CBnumber: CB6502940
- CAS: 68439-49-6
- EINECS Number: 939-518-5
- Synonyms: Ceteareth-25,Ceteareth
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Substance
- Product name: CREMOPHOR (R) A25
- Synonyms: Ceteareth-25,Ceteareth
- CAS: 68439-49-6
- EC number: 939-518-5
- MF: C18H38O
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
Protection of first-aiders
For personal protection see section 8.
Notes to physician
No data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Hazardous combustion
Nature of decomposition products not known. products
Specific extinguishing methods
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Handling
Avoidance of contactStrong oxidizing agents
Storage
Further information on storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry.
Storage class
11, Combustible Solids
Recommended storage temperature
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures
No data available
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protectionrequired when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Filter type P2
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Eye/face protection
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin and body protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles
protective clothing
Hand protection
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Full contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Splash contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Remarks
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D- 36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- SolubilityH2O: 1 g/10 mL, clear, colorless
- Physical statecrystals
- Appearancecrystalline
- Colorwhite
- Odorcharacteristic
- Odor ThresholdNo data available
- pH5.0 - 7.0 (20 °C)
Concentration: 100 g/l - Boiling point/boiling range330-400℃ at 101kPa
- Flash point243 °C
Method: closed cup - Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- Flammability (liquids)No data available
- Burning rateNo data available
- Self-ignition> 200 °C
Method: DIN 51794 - Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
- Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
- Vapor pressure< 0.1 hPa (20 °C)
- Relative vapor densityNo data available
- Relative density0.87g/cm3 at 21℃
- Density1.0 g/cm3 (60 °C)
Method: DIN 51757 - Water solubility100 g/l soluble (20 °C)
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
- Autoignition temperature405 °C
- Decomposition temperature> 300 °C
- Viscosity, dynamicca. 70 mPa.s ( 60 °C)
- Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
- Flow timeNo data available
- Explosive propertiesNo data available
- Oxidizing propertiesnone
- Particle characteristics Particle sizeNo data available
- Drop pointca. 47 °C (External MSDS)
Reactivity
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical. The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
Strong heating.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - 1,260 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Food intake (animal).
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Other changes.
Liver:Other changes.
(RTECS)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Remarks: Behavioral:Food intake (animal).
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Other changes.
Liver:Other changes.
(RTECS)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Skin irritation
Remarks: (RTECS)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: Skin irritation
Remarks: (RTECS)
Remarks: Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
RTECS: AZ0883332
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Ecotoxicity
Components:
alcohols, C??-C??, ethoxylated:
Toxicity to fishLC50 (Danio rerio (zebra fish)): 108 mg/l End point: Immobilization Exposure time: 96 h Test Type: semi-static test Method: OECD Test Guideline 203 Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: polymer of alcohols (C?? - C??) and C??unsaturated alcohols, ethoxylated
M-Factor (Acute aquatic toxicity)
10
Toxicity to microorganisms
EC (activated sludge): > 5,000 mg/l Remarks: (External MSDS)
Ecotoxicology Assessment
Acute aquatic toxicityVery toxic to aquatic life.
Chronic aquatic toxicity
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Persistence and degradability
Components:
alcohols, C??-C??, ethoxylated:
Biodegradabilityaerobic Inoculum: activated sludge, non-adapted Concentration: 20 mg/l Result: Readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 94 % Exposure time: 28 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301B
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
310 mg/g Remarks: (External MSDS)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
2,000 mg/g Remarks: (External MSDS)
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available
Disposal methods
Waste from residuesOffer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
International Regulations
IATA-DGR
UN/ID No. : UN 3077
Proper shipping name : Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
(alcohols, C??-C??, ethoxylated)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 956
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 956
Proper shipping name : Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
(alcohols, C??-C??, ethoxylated)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 956
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 956
IMDG-Code
UN number : UN 3077
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(alcohols, C??-C??, ethoxylated)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
EmS Code : F-A, S-F
Marine pollutant : yes
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(alcohols, C??-C??, ethoxylated)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
EmS Code : F-A, S-F
Marine pollutant : yes
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National regulation GB 6944/12268
UN number : UN 3077
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(alcohols, C??-C??, ethoxylated)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
National regulation GB 6944/12268
UN number : UN 3077
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(alcohols, C??-C??, ethoxylated)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
Special precautions for user
Remarks : EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous
Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.
Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L , not dangerous goods of Class 9
The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.
Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.
Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L , not dangerous goods of Class 9
The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.
National regulatory information
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Full text of other abbreviations
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonized System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC -No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonized System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC -No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.
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