Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

TALL OIL FATTY ACIDS, EPOXIDISED, ISOOCTYL ESTER

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used as a plasticiser softener which is compounded into rubbers and plastics. May be used
in neoprene, nitrile, HYPALON, butyl, SBR, EPDM, butadiene rubbers. Also in PVC,
polypropylene and polyurethane plastics. May also be used in metal working lubricants.

SYNONYMS

C26-H48-O4, "octyl epoxy tallate", "epoxidized 2-ethylhexyl tallate", "epoxidized 2-
ethylhexyl tallate", "epoxidised tall oil, octyl ester", "2-ethylhexanol, tall oil
fatty acids, epoxidised ester", "2-ethylhexanol, tall oil fatty acids, epoxidised
ester", "2-ethylhexyl epoxy tallate", "2-ethylhexyl epoxy tallate", "fatty acids, tall
oil, epoxidized, 2-ethylhexyl esters", "fatty acids, tall oil, epoxidized, 2-
ethylhexyl esters", "iso-octyl epoxytallate", "sec-octyl epoxytallate", "Flexol EP-8",
"Flexol Plasticizer EP-8", "Nuoplaz 850 Plasticizer", "tall oil plasticiser softener",
"rubber extender plasticiser"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

None

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments. If swallowed,  the liquid can produce stomach upset, nausea, pain and vomiting. Vomit entering the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis (inflammation of lungs) can follow which can cause death.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and by inhalation of vapors especially at higher temperatures.  No human exposure data available. For this reason health effects described are based on experience with chemically related materials.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.