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Material Safety Data Sheet
According to 91/155 EC
Printing date 04.06.2003 Reviewed on 04.04.2003
1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Product details
Trade name: 5744
Application of the substance / the preparation Dross reducer
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Kester Tel.(847) 297-1600
515 E. Touhy Ave. Fax.(847) 390-9338
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Further information obtainable from:
MSDS Coordinator: Tel. (847) 699-5755
Information in case of emergency:
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Response Telephone Number: (800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Response Telephone Number (Outside US and Canada): (703) 527-3887
2 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
Dangerous components:
CAS: 13826-83-0 ammonium tetrafluoroborate Xi; R 36/38 50-100%
G
@
EINECS: 237-531-4
CAS: 14075-53-7 potassium tetrafluoroborate Xn; R 22-36/38 25-50%
G
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EINECS: 237-928-2
Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
3 Hazards identification
Hazard description:
@
G Xn Harmful
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for
preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
4 First-aid measures
After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
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After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
5 Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Special hazards caused by the substance, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Measures for cleaning/collecting: Sweep up and discard. Flush residual with water.
7 Handling and storage
Handling:
Information for safe handling: Prevent formation of dust.
Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.
8 Exposure controls/personal protection
Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
14075-53-7 potassium tetrafluoroborate
OES Long-term value: 2.5 mg/m鲁
as F
Additional information:
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit (OSHA)
REL= Recommended Exposure Limit (NIOSH)
TLV= Threshold Limit Value (ACGIH)
OSHA= Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ACGIH= American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH= National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
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Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
self-contained respiratory protective device.
Protection of hands:
S Protective gloves
Material of gloves
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Natural rubber, NR
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
Eye protection:
R Tightly sealed goggles
Safety glasses
9 Physical and chemical properties
General Information
Form: Solid
Colour: White
Odour: Odourless
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: > 300掳C
Flash point: Undetermined.
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Density at 20掳C: 1.140 g/cm鲁
Solubility in / Miscibility with
water: Partly soluble.
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
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Dangerous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification
Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Harmful
Irritant
12 Ecological information
General notes: Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: Not regulated.
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: Not regulated.
Marine pollutant: No
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: Not regulated.
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15 Regulatory information
Labelling according to EU guidelines:
Code letter and hazard designation of product:
G
@ Xn Harmful
Risk phrases:
22 Harmful if swallowed.
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety phrases:
2 Keep out of the reach of children.
13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
56 Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
National regulations:
Waterhazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
16 Other information
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered solely for information,
consideration and investigation. Kester extends no warranties, makes no representations and
assumes no responsibilty as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this data for any purchaser's use. The
data on this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to this product and does not relate to use with any other
material or in any process. All chemical products should be used only by, or under the direction of, technically
qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved and the necessity for reasonable care in handling.
Hazard communication regulations require that employees must be trained on how to use a Material Safety Data
Sheet as a source for hazard information.
Relevant R-phrases
22 Harmful if swallowed.
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.