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I. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME: AZEPOR AZ 3, 4, 5, 40 I, 402
Address/Phone No: Chance & Hunt Ltd
Alexander House
Crown Gate
Runcorn
Cheshire WA7 2UP
(01928) 793000
IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL999
Emergency Phone No:
For specialist advice in an emergency telephone Runcorn (01928) 572000
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
123-77-3
CAS No:
Azodicarbonamide
Chemical description:
204-650-8
EC-No.:
Xn
Symbol
42,44
R-phrases
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Maycause sensitisation by inhalation.
Riskof explosion if heated under confinement.
(Non explosive during handlingwithout confinement and when stored in original packing)
When sufficientlyheated, risk of exothermic, self-acceleratingdecomposition with strong liberation of gases.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General recommendations: Take off immediatelyall contaminated clothing.
Inhalation: Ifyou feel unwell,seek fresh air and medicaladvice immediately.
Skincontact Wash immediatelywith plenty of water and soap.
Eye contact: Rinse immediatelywith plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Ingestion: Rinse immediately mouth with water and seek medical advice.
s. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Water jet, foam, powder and carbon dioxide.
Suitable Extinguishing media:
Unsuitable:
In case of fire, liberation of toxic gases that could be ignited.
Specific hazards during fire fighting:
Respiratory equipment.
Protective equipment for fire fighters:
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid generating a dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Personal precautions:
Do not discharge into drains or the environments, disposal according
Environmental precautions:
to regulations.
Removed spilled material mechanically and put into specially marked
Methods for cleaning:
containers; Do not keep the containers sealed.
Additional recommendations: Keep away from sources of heat; In case of self-heating and
decomposition (strong liberation of gases) cool with large quantities
of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Do not heat at a temperature exceeding 50DCand protect against
Handling:
moisture. Keep awayfrom sources of ignition;Do not smoke; Avoid
liberation and deposition of dust.
Keep only in the original container in a cool and separate place at a
Storage:
temperature not exceeding 50 DC.
Keep away from food, drink and animalfeeding stuffs.
Storage with other products:
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
WEL (EH40)
CAS-No
Substance LongTerm mglm3(LTEL) Short Term mglm3(STEL)Comment
1.0 3.0 SEN
123-77-3
Azodicarbonamide
LongTerm ppm (LTEL) Short Term ppm (STEL)
Decomposition products
35
25
7664-41-7
-Ammonia
30 200*
-Carbon monoxide 630-08-0
*Extended periods of exposure around the STEL,particularlywithout interruption, raise concerns for adverse
health effects and should be avoided.
The HSEpublication: MDHS92 sets out the method for determining Azodicarbonamide in air by liquid
chromatography.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory protection: Wear dust protection in case of liberation of dust; In case of decomposition.
wear self-contained respiratory equipment.
Hand protection: Impervious rubber gloves may be adequate.
Eye protection: Safety glasses with side shields or chemical safety goggles.
Skinand body protection: No special protective equipment required.
Hygiene measures: Do not breathe dust and decomposition products.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form powder
Colour yellow
Odour faint
Physical Data
pH 6.0-8.0 in water dispersion
Meltingpoint/range not applicable
Boilingpoint/range not applicable
Flashpoint not applicable
202-2040 C
Decomposition temperature
Explosiveproperties Explosivewhen heated under confinement
1.65glcm3
Density
Solubilityin water hardly soluble
In others In alkalinesolution with decomposition
Compatibility With rubber and any kind of thermoplastics. except
polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyesters.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid: Riskof exothermic, self-acceleratingdecomposition with
strong liberation of gases at a temperature exceeding
decomposition temperatures.
Dangerous reactions: Mayoccur with alkali,acids. metallic salts and oxidizers.
Hazardous decomposition products
Ammonia and carbon monoxide
-gaseous
-solid None
Further remarks: Gaseous decomposition products may be ignited as a
temperature exceeding 4000 C
II. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity: LD50 rat: exceeding 2.000mglkg
Decomposition products LD50 rat exceeding 2,OOOmg/kg
rabbit / literature
Skin irritation:
Not irritating
rabbit / literature
Eye irritation:
Lightirritating
Further remarks: Dust may cause skin irritation and irritation of the mucous
- especially of eyes - and may induce
membranes an
asthmatic sensitisation of the respiratory system.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxic effects on the environment
exceeding 100
mg/I
-Acute fish toxicity (LCSO)
exceeding 10,000
mg/I
-Acute bacterial toxicity (ECSO)
Remarks: Do not discharge into drains or the environments
Classificationfor water pollution: I VwVwS(Germany)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of as special waste
Packaging: Contaminated packages must be disposed of as special waste.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
land Transport
Class:4.1 Class Code: SR I
ADRIRID
3242
Substance IdentificationNo. Packing Group II
AZODICARBONAMIDE
Designation of the material:
Remarks: Parcels transport by post not allowed
Sea Transport
Class:4.1 UN-No: 3242
IMDG-code
Remarks: Under special conditions
Air Transport
ICAO/IATA
Remarks: Air transport not allowed
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labellingaccording to EEC Directive
Harmful
Classification: Xn
Maycause sensitisation by inhalation
R phrases R42
R44 Riskof explosion if heated under confinement
Do not breathe dust
S phrases S22
S24 Avoid contact with skin
S37 Wear suitable gloves
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PRODUCT NAME: AZEPOR AZ AZEPOR AZ 3, 4, 5, 40 I, 402
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Risk Phrase (R phrase) see text section 15
Uses: Expanding/foaming of plastics
Changes in this version: Section 8
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and
belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling,use,
processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification. The information relates only to the specificmaterial designated and may not be validfor such
material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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