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| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
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PRODUCT NAME : BUEHLER DRIERITE DEHYDRANT
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 20-2835
PRODUCT USE/CLASS : Dying agent
SUPPLIER:
Buehler UK, Ltd. Buehler GmbH
Saturn Building In der Steele 2, 40599 D眉sseldorf
101, Lockhurst Lane Postfach 16 03 55, 40599 D眉sseldorf
Coventry CV6 5SF ENGLAND
TEL: (+44) (0) 24 7658 2158 Telefon: (+49) 0211-974100
FAX: (+44) (0) 24 7658 2159 Telefax: (+49) 0211-9741079
PREPARER: Technical Department, PHONE: +18472955600, PREPARE DATE: 02/07/01
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| SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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ITEM ------------ CHEMICAL NAME ------------- CAS NUMBER WT/WT%
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01 Cobalt chloride 7646-79-9 1.0-5.0
Classification: T, N; R49-22-42/43-50/53
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U/K GERMANY OTHER
ITEM 8-HR REL 15-MIN STEL 8-HR MAK 15-MIN MAK 8-HR TWA SKIN
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01 0.2 mg/m3 N.E. 0.05 mg/m3 N.E. N.E. NO
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 3 - IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS |
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: (R49) May cause cancer by inhalation. (R42/43) May
cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: INHALATION, INGESTION, EYE CONTACT, SKIN CONTACT
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| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES |
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EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical
attention if irritation develops or persists.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
INHALATION: No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not
likely to be hazardous by inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels of
dusts or fumes, remove to fresh air and get medical attention if cough or
other symptoms develop.
INGESTION: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of
water or milk. Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically.
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| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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FLASH POINT: N.A. LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: None known.
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| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Reclaim clean
material. Wipe up or sweep up contaminated material and place in closed
container. Prevent substance from entering drains and waterways. Wash
spill area with soap and water.
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| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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HANDLING: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Follow good general
industrial safety practices during use and handling.
STORAGE: No information.
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| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No special ventilation normally required.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required under good general
industrial ventilation.
SKIN PROTECTION: Cloth or synthetic gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glassess or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None known.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Prevent contact with skin. DO NOT open packets.
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| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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BOILING RANGE : N.A. VAPOR DENSITY : Is heavier than air
ODOR : None ODOR THRESHOLD : N/A
APPEARANCE : Blue granules EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
SOLUBILITY IN H2O : Negligible Acetate
FREEZE POINT : N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.9752
VAPOR PRESSURE : N/A pH @ 0.0 % : N/A
PHYSICAL STATE : Solid VISCOSITY : N/A
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: No data
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: No information.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong Lewis or mineral acids.
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| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Cobalt fumes. Cobalt oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
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| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES |
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No product or component toxicological information is available.
Toxicological Test Data: No information.
ACUTE EFFECTS - EYE CONTACT: Mildly irritating to the eyes.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation. May cause
allergic skin reaction.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INHALATION: Dust or vapours may be slightly irritating to
respiratory tract. Repeated and prolonged inhalation may be harmful.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach, with
nausea.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: *Ingestion of significant amounts of cobalt
may cause damage to the blood, heart, thyroid, or pancreas.
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| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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ECOLOGICAL TEST DATA: No information.
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| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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DISPOSAL METHOD: Material as sold may be disposed of in landfill. If
material becomes contaminated, follow disposal instructions for
contaminant.
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| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated for transport
INTERNATIONAL ID NUMBER: N/A
IMDG CLASS (1酶,2酶): N/A PACKING GROUP: N/A
IMDG EMS: N/A IATA CLASS (1酶,2酶): N/A
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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CHiP SUPPLY LABEL RISK PHRASES: (R49) May cause cancer by inhalation.
(R42/43) May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.
CHiP SUPPLY LABEL SAFETY PHRASES: (S22) Do not breathe dust. (S29) Do not
empty into drains. (S45) In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
CHiP SUPPLY LABEL SYMBOLS: T, Toxic
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Product: 20-2835
Preparation Date: 02/07/01 Page 4
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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PREVIOUS MSDS REVISION DATE: 02/07/01
REASON FOR REVISION: new format
ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION DATE:
REASON FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION:
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS): 0 grams/ltr
LEGEND: N.A. - No information, N.E. - Not Established,
N.D. - Not Determined
ABBREVIATIONS: ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists; UK = United Kingdom; REL = Recommended Exposure Limit; MAK =
Maximale Arbetisplatzkonzentration (Maximum Concentration in the
Workplace); TLV-TWA = Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average (8
hours); STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes); C = Ceiling Value;
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit
DISCLAIMER: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in
this MSDS is accurate or is obtained from sources believed to be accurate.
However, no liability, expressed or implied, is assumed for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. Buyer assumes liability
in its use of the material.
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