MICROPOSIT MF-26A DEVELOPER
31200 1.00 CH Current 07.04.2000
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
31200
Product Code
MICROPOSIT MF-26A DEVELOPER
Trade Name
Preparation
Product Type
Shipley Europe Ltd.
Manufacturer/Supplier
Shipley House
Address
Herald Way
Coventry UK
CV3 2RQ
+44 (0)24 7665 4400
Phone Number
-
Fax Number
Safety + Environment
Responsible Department
+44 (0)2476 654400
Emergency Phone Number
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS
Hazardous Components in Product for EC
Component Name CAS Number Concentration R Phrases Classification
1. Tetramethylammonium hydroxide 75-59-2 1.00 - 4.99 R24, R34, R50 T, N, C
R24 Toxic in contact with skin.
R34 Causes burns.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
C C - Corrosive
N N - Dangerous to the Environment
T T - Toxic
Aqueous solution of organic compounds
Chemical Characterization
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Main Hazards
Liquid will cause conjunctival irritation.
Health Effects - Eyes
Material will cause irritation.
Health Effects - Skin
Exposure to vapour or mist may have the following effects:-
Health Effects - Inhalation
irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15
First Aid - Eyes
minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain medical attention
urgently.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES (continued)
Immediately wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
First Aid - Skin
Remove contaminated clothing as washing proceeds. Obtain
medical attention urgently.
Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
First Aid - Ingestion
Remove from exposure. Obtain medical attention.
First Aid - Inhalation
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials
Extinguishing Media
involved.
This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire.
Special Hazards of Product
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing
Protective Equipment for Fire-
apparatus.
Fighting
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Consider need for
Personal Precautions
evacuation.
Prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.
Environmental Precautions
Advise Authorities if spillage has entered water course or
sewer or has contaminated soil or vegetation.
Contain and absorb using earth, sand or other inert material.
Spillages
Transfer into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Use in well ventilated area.
Handling
Storage area should be: cool. dry. well ventilated. out of direct
Storage
sunlight. Away from incompatible materials (see also section
10 'Materials to avoid'). Store in original containers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Use of the basic principles of Industrial Hygiene will enable
Engineering Control Measures
this material to be used safely. Engineering methods to
prevent or control exposure are preferred. Methods include
process or personnel enclosure, mechanical ventilation (
dilution and local exhaust), and control of process conditions.
Administrative controls and personal protective equipment
may also be required.
Respiratory protection not normally required.
Respiratory Protection
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION (continued)
Protective gloves.
Hand Protection
Chemical goggles.
Eye Protection
Protective work clothing.
Body Protection
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Physical State
Light yellow.
Colour
Characteristic.
Odour
13
pH
212
Boiling Range/Point (掳C)
Miscible.
Solubility in Water (kg/m3)
1010.
Density (kg/m3)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal conditions.
Stability
Acids. Oxidising agents.
Materials to Avoid
Combustion will generate: oxides of nitrogen. oxides of
Hazardous Decomposition
carbon.
Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Tetramethylammonium hydroxide:
Acute Toxicity
2.14% (by weight): A single 4h semi-occlusive application to
intact rabbit skin produced no signs of dermal irritation. No
clinical signs of toxicity were observed during a 48h
observation period. Testing complied with OECD Section 404
and EPA TSCA 40 CFR Part 798 standard protocols. DOT
Corrosivity testing conducted on stainless steel and laboratory
animals determined that this product is not corrosive.
No known reports of skin sensitisation.
Skin Sensitisation
Tetramethylammonium hydroxide:
Additional Data
3.5% (by weight): A single 4h semi-occlusive application to
intact rabbit skin produced minimal signs of irritation (mean
scores for erythema or edema less than 2). No clinical signs
of toxicity were observed during a 48h observation period.
Testing complied with OECD Section 404 and EPA TSCA 40
CFR Part 798 standard protocols. 5% and 7% (by weight): A
single 4h semi-occlusive application to intact rabbit skin
produced burns (full thickness destruction of skin). This
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued)
material is corrosive. No clinical signs of toxicity were
observed during a 48h observation period. Testing complied
with OECD Section 404 and EPA TSCA 40 CFR Part 798
standard protocols. Corrosive to aluminum per DOT
corrosivity testing. <5% (w/v): Repeated application to rat
skin for 6 h/d, 5 d/wk, for 4 weeks did not produce systemic
toxicity. Test material was applied continuously through a
reservoir affixed to shaved animal backs. >=5% (w/v):
Repeated application to rat skin for 6h/d,5 d/wk, for 4 weeks
produced rapid systemic toxicity with the following effects: -
convulsions - death Effects were noted after 2 hours of initial
application. Test material was applied continuously through a
reservoir affixed to shaved animal backs.
100% (by weight): Dermal LD50 (guinea pig) 25mg/kg.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
WHC 3 (Germany): Extremely hazardous for water (self-
Ecotoxicity
estimation). Do not release into the enviroment.
13. DISPOSAL
Incineration. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local
Product Disposal
and national regulations.
Empty containers may contain hazardous residues.
Container Disposal
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified.
UN Number
-
IMDG - Marine Pollutant
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Harmful
Labelling Information
Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to eyes and skin.
R phrases
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
S phrases
water and seek medical advice. Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. After contact with skin, wash
immediately with plenty of: water. Wear suitable protective
clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
7 April 2000
MSDS first issued
MSDS data revised
These data are based on our present knowledge. However,
Uses and Restrictions
they shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product
features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual
relationship.
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