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                                                            SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                          HNB SOLUTION 1% W/V

    1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING



PRODUCT NAME                            HNB SOLUTION 1% W/V

PRODUCT NO.                             1797

APPLICATION                             General chemical reagent

SUPPLIER                                Reagent Chemical Services

                                        18 Aston Fields Road

                                        Whitehouse Industrial Estate

                                        Runcorn

                                        Cheshire

                                        WA7 3DL

                                        T: 01928 716903

                                        F: 01928 716425

                                        E: info@reagent.co.uk





    2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS



Name                                                      EC No.                                         Classification

                                                                            CAS-No.         Content

HYDROXYNAPTHOL BLUE DISODIUM SALT                                                                        Xi;R36/37/38.

                                                                            165660-27-5     1-5%



The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16



    3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION



Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard under current legislation.



    4 FIRST-AID MEASURES



INHALATION

Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

INGESTION

Do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water (200-300 ml). Get medical attention immediately!

SKIN CONTACT

Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after

washing.

EYE CONTACT

Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids.

Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.



    5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES



EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

The product is non-combustible. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.



    6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES



PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.

SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS

Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Wash contaminated area with water.



    7 HANDLING AND STORAGE



USAGE PRECAUTIONS

Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact.





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STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place.

STORAGE CLASS

Chemical storage.



    8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION



ENGINEERING MEASURES

Provide adequate ventilation.

HAND PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves. Rubber or plastic

EYE PROTECTION

Wear safety glasses. If risk of splashing, wear safety goggles or face shield.

HYGIENE MEASURES

Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly if skin becomes wet or contaminated.

Promptly remove any clothing that becomes wet or contaminated. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.



    9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



APPEARANCE                              Liquid

COLOUR                                  Purple

ODOUR                                   Odourless

SOLUBILITY                              Soluble in water.





    10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



STABILITY

Stable under normal temperature conditions.



    11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION



HEALTH WARNINGS

Although not classified as hazardous, the product should be treated with the care and attention appropriate to chemicals.



    12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



ECOTOXICITY

Although not classified as environmentally hazardous, harmful effects cannot be excluded in the event of improper handling or disposal.



    13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS



DISPOSAL METHODS

Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.



    14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION







ADR CLASS                                Not classified for transportation. MARINE POLLUTANT                     No.



    15 REGULATORY INFORMATION



RISK PHRASES

                                        NC                     Not classified.

SAFETY PHRASES

                                        P13                    Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.

APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE

Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. COSHH essentials: Easy steps to control chemicals.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.

GUIDANCE NOTES

Occupational Exposure Limits EH40. Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation HS(G)37.





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NATIONAL REGULATIONS

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999



   16 OTHER INFORMATION



REVISION COMMENTS

General rewrite

REVISION DATE                       February 2004

REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED Supercedes issue of March 2002

SDS NO.                             10321



RISK PHRASES IN FULL

R36/37/38                   Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.









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