Page: 1/6
Material Safety Data Sheet
According to EC-directive 2001/58/EC
Printing date: 24.03.2006 Reviewed on: 15.11.2005
1 Identification of substance
路 Product details
路 Trade name: NUOSPERSE FA 601
路 Application of the substance / the preparation: Dispersing agent, dispersant
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
Elementis Specialties Netherlands B.V.
Langestraat 167 7491 AE tel: +31/74/3775000
P.O.Box 1 7490 AA fax: +31/74/3775075
DELDEN - The Netherlands
路 Information department:
Product Stewardship
Tel: +31/74/3775307
Fax: +31/74/3775364
路 Emergency information: Tel: +32/3/5755555 (SGS)
* 2 Composition/Data on components
路 Chemical characterization
路 Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
路 Dangerous components:
CAS: 251298-11-0 oleylalcohol ethoxylated, phosphated, sodium salt 25-50%
Polymer Xi; R 36/38
CAS: 64742-94-5 solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom. 10-25%
EINECS: 265-198-5 Xn, N; R 51/53-65-66-67
CAS: 109-59-1 2-isopropoxyethanol 10-25%
EINECS: 203-685-6 Xn; R 10-20/21-36
CAS: 577-11-7 di-2-ethylhexyl sulphosuccinate, sodium salt 10-25%
EINECS: 209-406-4 Xi; R 36/38
CAS: 64-17-5 ethanol 1.0-2.5%
EINECS: 200-578-6 F; R 11
CAS: 91-20-3 naphthalene < 1.0%
EINECS: 202-049-5 Xn, N; R 22-40-50/53
路 Additional information:
For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
3 Hazards identification
路 Hazard description: Xi Irritant
路 Information pertaining to particular dangers for man 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 10 Flammable.
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
路 Classification system:
The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and
extended by company and literature data.
(Contd. on page 2)
GB
DR
Page: 2/6
Material Safety Data Sheet
According to EC-directive 2001/58/EC
Printing date: 24.03.2006 Reviewed on: 15.11.2005
Trade name: NUOSPERSE FA 601
(Contd. of page 1)
4 First aid measures
路 After inhalation:
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Consult doctor if
symptoms persist.
路 After skin contact:
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.
路 After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist,
consult a doctor.
路 After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting. If symptoms persist consult doctor.
5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents:
Water spray, CO2, extinguishing powder, alcohol-resistant foam.
路 For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
路 Protective equipment: Wear fully protective suit.
6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from ignition sources
路 Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Dilute with plenty of water.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal
binders, sawdust).
Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.
7 Handling and storage
路 Handling
路 Information for safe handling: Use only in well ventilated areas.
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
路 Storage
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Unsuitable material for receptacle: carbon steel.
Suitable material for receptacles: stainless steel and plastics.
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
路 Further information about storage conditions:
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
At lower temperatures crystallisation may develop in this product. However, by
stirring and eventually heating (< 25 掳C.), the product will get homogeneous
again. This does not influence the quality unfavourably.
(Contd. on page 3)
GB
DR
Page: 3/6
Material Safety Data Sheet
According to EC-directive 2001/58/EC
Printing date: 24.03.2006 Reviewed on: 15.11.2005
Trade name: NUOSPERSE FA 601
(Contd. of page 2)
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
64742-94-5 solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom.
OEL Long-term value: 100 mg/m鲁, 17 ppm
company internal limit.
64-17-5 ethanol
OES Long-term value: 1920 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
路 Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
路 Personal protective equipment
路 General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
路 Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation.
路 Protection of hands: Protective gloves.
路 Material of gloves
Neoprene
Nitrile rubber, NBR
路 Penetration time of glove material
The determined penetration times according to EN 374 part III are not performed
under practical conditions. Therefore a maximum wearing time, which corresponds to
50% of the penetration time, is recommended.
路 Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles.
路 Body protection: Protective work clothing.
9 Physical and chemical properties
路 General Information
Form: Fluid
Colour: Clear
Odour: Characteristic
路 Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: < 0掳C (DGF-C-IV-3A k met overvlo)
Boiling point/Boiling range: > 100掳C
路 Flash point: 40-42掳C (ASTM D6450 k met overvlo)
路 Ignition temperature: > 300掳C
路 Decomposition temperature: > 100掳C
路 Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formation of
explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
路 Explosion limits:
Lower: 0.6 Vol %
Upper: 13.0 Vol %
(Contd. on page 4)
GB
DR
Page: 4/6
Material Safety Data Sheet
According to EC-directive 2001/58/EC
Printing date: 24.03.2006 Reviewed on: 15.11.2005
Trade name: NUOSPERSE FA 601
(Contd. of page 3)
路 Vapour pressure at 20掳C: ~ 28 mbar
路 Density at 20掳C: ~ 1.01 g/cm鲁 (ISO 2811-2 k met overvlo)
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
water: Soluble
路 organic solvents: Soluble in many organic solvents
路 pH-value (20 g/l) at 20掳C: 6.0-7.0 (ASTM D1172 k met overvlo)
路 Viscosity:
dynamic at 25掳C: < 100 mPas (ASTM D2196 k met overvlo)
10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Materials to be avoided: oxidizing agents
路 Dangerous products of decomposition: No dangerous decomposition products known
11 Toxicological information
路 Acute toxicity
路 LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
路 LD50 Product: oral: 13.000 mg/kg (rat).
路 Primary irritant effect:
路 on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
路 on the eye: Irritating effect.
路 Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
路 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.
Irritant
12 Ecological information
路 Information about elimination (persistence and degradability): Not determined
路 Aquatic toxicity:
路 fish toxicity: LC50: 5-50 mg/l, literature.
路 Behaviour in sewage processing plants:
In case of judicious use the product does not cause disturbances in water
purification plants, according to experiences made so far.
路 General notes:
Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
(Contd. on page 5)
GB
DR
Page: 5/6
Material Safety Data Sheet
According to EC-directive 2001/58/EC
Printing date: 24.03.2006 Reviewed on: 15.11.2005
Trade name: NUOSPERSE FA 601
(Contd. of page 4)
13 Disposal considerations
路 Product
路 Recommendation:
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to
reach sewage system.
路 European waste catalogue
For this product, in accordance with the European Waste Catalogue (EWC), a
cataloguenumber cannot be given, because the customer has to lay down the purpose
first. The cataloguenumber has to be given according to the local waste-removal.
路 Uncleaned packagings
路 Recommendation:
With due observance of local regulations, for instance transport to refuse
incinerator.
路 Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
路 Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border):
路 ADR/RID class: 3 Flammable liquids.
路 Danger code (Kemler): 30
路 UN-Number: 1993
路 Packaging group: III
路 Label: 3
路 Description of goods: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (mixture contains 2-
isopropoxyethanol and ethanol)
special provision 640E
路 Maritime transport IMDG:
路 IMDG Class: 3
路 UN Number: 1993
路 Label: 3
路 Packaging group: III
路 EMS Number: F-E,S-E
路 Marine pollutant: Yes
路 Propper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (mixture contains 2-
isopropoxyethanol and ethanol)
路 Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
路 ICAO/IATA Class: 3
路 UN/ID Number: 1993
路 Label: 3
路 Packaging group: III
路 Propper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (mixture contains 2-
isopropoxyethanol and ethanol)
15 Regulations
路 Markings according to EU guidelines:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives /
Ordinance on Hazardous Materials
(Contd. on page 6)
GB
DR
Page: 6/6
Material Safety Data Sheet
According to EC-directive 2001/58/EC
Printing date: 24.03.2006 Reviewed on: 15.11.2005
Trade name: NUOSPERSE FA 601
(Contd. of page 5)
路 Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xi Irritant
路 Risk phrases:
10 Flammable.
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment.
67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
路 Safety phrases:
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
37 Wear suitable gloves.
51 Use only in well-ventilated areas.
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/Safety data sheets.
路 National regulations
路 Water hazard class: Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water.
* 16 Other information
Disclaimer of liability: the information in this MSDS was obtained from sources
which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any
warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods
of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and
may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume
responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense
arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal
of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product.
If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information
may not be applicable.
路 Relevant R-phrases
10 Flammable.
11 Highly flammable.
20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
22 Harmful if swallowed.
36 Irritating to eyes.
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
路 * Data compared to the previous version altered.
GB
DR
|