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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Printing date 26.05.2003 Reviewed on 26.05.2003
1 Identification of substance
路 Product details:
路 Trade name: M-P-A 1078X
路 Synonyms rheological additive
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
Elementis Specialties
p/a Elementis Service Centre N.V.
Pegasus Park
De Kleetlaan 12A - P.O. Box 3
B-1831 Diegem, Belgium
Tel: +32 (0) 2 790 76 00
Fax: +32 (0) 2 790 76 60
路 Informing department:
Elementis Specialties, Diegem,Belgium
Tel.: + 32 (0)2 790 76 32
Fax : + 32 (0)2 790 76 61
路 Emergency information: Tel.: +44 1506 430 331
2 Composition/Data on components
路 Chemical characterization:
路 Description: Organic ethylene complex in xylene
路 Dangerous components:
CAS: 1330-20-7 xylene, mixed isomers, pure Xn; R 10-20/21-38 50-100%
EINECS: 215-535-7
3 Hazards identification
路 Hazard designation:
Xn Harmful
F Highly flammable
路 Information pertaining to particular hazards for man and environment:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 38 Irritating to skin.
路 Classification system:
The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by information from technical
literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.
4 First aid measures
路 After inhalation:
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms
persist.
In case of unconsciousness bring patient into stable side position for transport.
路 After skin contact:
Remove contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
路 After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
路 After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help.
路 Information for doctor:
路 The following symptoms may occur:
Dazed
Headache
Dizziness
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路 Danger: Condition may deteriorate with alcohol consumption.
5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet or alcohol-resistant foam.
路 For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with a full water jet.
路 Protective equipment:
Wear full protective suit.
Put on breathing apparatus.
路 Additional information:
Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter drains.
Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.
6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Keep away from ignition sources
路 Measures for environmental protection: Prevent material from reaching sewage system, holes and cellars.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Collect mechanically.
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Use non-sparking and solvent-proof tools.
路 Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for information on disposal.
* 7 Handling and storage
路 Handling:
路 Information for safe handling:
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Use solvent-proof equipment.
Ensure good interior ventilation, especially at floor level. (Fumes are heavier than air).
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
路 Storage:
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
Store in cool location.
Prevent any penetration into the ground.
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents.
路 Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
* 8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
路 Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
1330-20-7 xylene, mixed isomers, pure
TLV 435 mg/m3, 100 ml/m3
路 Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.
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路 Personal protective equipment:
路 General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
Be sure to clean skin thoroughly after work and before breaks.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Store protective clothing separately.
路 Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus. In case of intensive or longer
exposure use breathing apparatus that is independent of circulating air.
路 Protection of hands: Solvent resistant gloves
路 Eye protection: Safety glasses
路 Body protection: Solvent resistant protective clothing
9 Physical and chemical properties
路 General Information
Pasty
Form:
White
Colour:
Aromatic
Smell:
路 Change in condition:
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: 137掳C
> 21掳C
路 Flash point:
500掳C
路 Ignition temperature:
Product is not selfigniting.
路 Self-flammability:
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/steam
路 Danger of explosion:
mixtures is possible.
路 Critical values for explosion:
1.1 Vol %
Lower:
7.0 Vol %
Upper:
0.89 g/cm3
路 Density at 20掳C:
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
Insoluble
Water:
10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / Conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Dangerous reactions: Reacts with 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:
1330-20-7 xylene, mixed isomers, pure
Oral LD50 8700 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 6350 mg/l (rat)
路 Primary irritant effect:
路 on the skin: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
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路 on the eye: Irritant effect.
路 Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
路 Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following hazards according to the calculation method of the General EC
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Inhalation of concentrated vapours as well as oral intake will lead to anaesthesia-like conditions and
headache, dizziness, etc.
12 Ecological information
路 General notes:
Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into soil.
13 Disposal considerations
路 Product:
路 Recommendation: Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.
路 EWC Code No. 070204
路 Uncleaned packagings:
路 Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Caution - empty containers may contain flammable vapors.
* 14 Transport information
路 Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic):
路 ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class: 4.1 Flammable solids.
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路 Kemler Number:
1325
路 UN-Number:
II
路 Packaging group:
4.1
路 Label
1325 FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (XYLENES)
路 Designation of goods:
4.1
路 IMDG/GGVSea Class:
1325
路 UN Number:
4.1
路 Label
II
路 Packaging group:
F-A,S-G
路 EMS Number:
路 Correct technical name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (XYLENES)
4.1
路 ICAO/IATA Class:
1325
路 UN/ID Number:
4.1
路 Label
II
路 Packaging group:
路 Correct technical name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (XYLENES)
* 15 Regulatory information
路 Designation according to EC guidelines:
路 Code letter and hazard designation of product:
Xn Harmful
F Highly flammable
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Trade name: M-P-A 1078X
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路 Hazard-determining components for labelling:
xylene, mixed isomers, pure
路 Risk phrases:
11 Highly flammable.
20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
38 Irritating to skin.
路 Safety phrases:
7/9 Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.
25 Avoid contact with eyes.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
路 National regulations:
路 Water hazard class: Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship
路 Relevant R-phrases
10 Flammable.
20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
38 Irritating to skin.
路 Department issuing data specification sheet: Environment & Safety
路 Contact:
HS&E Department
tel: +32 (0)2 790 76 32
fax: +32 (0)2 790 76 61
路 * Data compared to the previous version altered.
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