Johnson Matthey 
                                                   FibreCat鈩? 1001 
                                       124001 1.00 EC Current 22.02.2001 
 
    1.   PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 
                                                   124001 
         Product Code 
                                                   FibreCat鈩? 1001 
         Trade Name 
                                                   Preparation 
         Product Type 
                                                   Johnson Matthey PLC 
         Manufacturer/Supplier 
                                                   Precious Metals Division, Chemicals 
         Address 
                                                   Orchard Road 
                                                   ROYSTON, Hertfordshire 
                                                   SG8 5HE 
                                                   +(44) 1763 253000 
         Phone Number 
                                                   +(44) 1763 253155 
         Fax Number 
 
    2.   COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS 
         Hazardous Components in Product for EC 
         Component Name                           Codes               Concentration           R Phrases                Classification 
         1. palladium metal                       7440-05-3           6.00% 
 
    3.   HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 
                                                   Not classified as hazardous. The catalytic properties of this material may 
         Main Hazards 
                                                   promote the oxidation and possible ignition of flammable liquids and vapours. 
                                                   Dust may cause slight transient irritation. 
         Health Effects - Eyes 
                                                   Material may cause slight irritation on prolonged or repeated contact. 
         Health Effects - Skin 
                                                   Swallowing may have the following effects:- nausea. vomiting. 
         Health Effects - Ingestion 
                                                   Exposure to dust may have the following effects:- irritation of nose, throat and 
         Health Effects - Inhalation 
                                                   respiratory tract. 
 
    4.   FIRST AID MEASURES 
                                                   Wash out eye with plenty of water. 
         First Aid - Eyes 
                                                   Wash skin with water. 
         First Aid - Skin 
                                                   Give milk or water to drink Seek medical attention if symptoms persist 
         First Aid - Ingestion 
                                                   Remove from exposure and allow to rest in fresh air. Seek medical attention if 
         First Aid - Inhalation 
                                                   symptoms persist 
 
    5.   FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 
                                                   Not readily combustible. Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials 
         Extinguishing Media 
                                                   involved. 
                                                   The residue, ash or char left after a fire may have catalytic properties and may 
         Special Hazards of Product 
                                                   promote the re-ignition of flammable materials and vapours. 
                                                   Wear self contained breathing apparatus. 
         Protective Equipment for Fire- 
         Fighting 
 
    6.   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 
                                                   Wear appropriate protective clothing. 
         Personal Precautions 
                                                   Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses. 
         Environmental Precautions 
                                                   Collect in a suitable container for re-use, recycling or disposal 
         Spillages 
 
    7.   HANDLING AND STORAGE 
 
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                                            Johnson Matthey 
                                             FibreCat鈩? 1001 
                                      124001 1.00 EC Current 22.02.2001 
 
    7.    HANDLING AND STORAGE (continued) 
 
                                             Good industrial hygiene practices should be observed. Do not eat, drink, smoke 
          Handling 
                                             or apply cosmetics whilst using this material. 
                                             Storage area should be: cool. dry. well ventilated. 
          Storage 
 
    8.    EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 
                                             Dust mask if conditions are dusty. 
          Respiratory Protection 
                                             Suitable gloves 
          Hand Protection 
                                             Suitable eye protection 
          Eye Protection 
 
    9.    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 
                                             fibre 
          Physical State 
                                             Yellow. 
          Colour 
                                             Insoluble. 
          Solubility in Water (kg/m3) 
                                             Combustible 
          Flammability 
 
    10.   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 
                                             Stable under normal conditions. 
          Stability 
 
    11.   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
                                             All components have a low order of acute toxicity. 
          Acute Toxicity 
                                             May cause mechanical irritation 
          Irritancy - Eyes 
                                             Prolonged contact may produce irritation. 
          Irritancy - Skin 
 
    12.   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
                                             The product is insoluble in water. 
          Mobility 
                                             The product is expected to be resistant to biodegradation. 
          Persistence/Degradability 
 
    13.   DISPOSAL 
                                             Return accumulated waste material to a precious metal refinery for metal 
          Product Disposal 
                                             recovery, or dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations. 
                                             Recovery is the preferred option. 
 
    14.   TRANSPORT INFORMATION 
                                             Not restricted for transport. 
          UN Number 
 
    15.   REGULATORY INFORMATION 
                                                       None 
          Labelling Information 
 
 
 
 
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                                                           Johnson Matthey 
                                                            FibreCat鈩? 1001 
                                               124001 1.00 EC Current 22.02.2001 
 
    15.   REGULATORY INFORMATION (continued) 
 
    16.   OTHER INFORMATION 
                                                             22 February 2001 
          MSDS first issued 
          MSDS data revised 
          This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any 
          other materials or in any process. Such information is given in good faith, being based on the latest information available to Johnson 
          Matthey PLC and is to the best of Johnson Matthey PLC's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable at the time of preparation. 
          However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to the accuracy, liability or completness and Johnson Matthey PLC 
          assumes no responsibility therefore, and disclaims any liability for any loss, damage or injury howsoever arising (including in 
          respect of any claim brought by any third party) incurred using this information. The product is supplied on thecondition that the 
          user accepts responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completness of such information for his own particular use. 
          Freedom from patent or any other proprietary rights of any third party must not be assumed. 
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          NIOSHTIC Occupational Safety and Health database. Published by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. USA. 
          HSELINE Health and Safety Executive Library and Information Service. Published by the Health and Safety Executive. UK. 
          CISDOC International Occupational Safety and Health Database. Published by the International Labour Organisation. Geneva. 
          RISKLINE. Published by the National Chemical Inspectorate. Sweden. 
          TOXLINE. Published by the Chemical Abstracts Service. USA. 
          Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology. The National Library of Medicine. USA. 
          Toxicity, Bibliography. The National Library of Medicine. USA. 
          Environmental Mutagen Information. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. USA. 
          Environmental Teratology Information. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. USA 
          BIOSIS. Published by Biological Abstracts Inc. USA. 
          Epidemiology Information. The Food and Drug Administration. USA 
          International Pharmaceutical Abstracts. The American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. USA. 
          Hazardous Materials Technical Center Abstracts. Department of the Army, Hazardous Materials Technical Center. USA. 
          Toxicology Document and Data Depository. National Technical Information Service. USA. 
          Federal Research in Progress. National Technical Information Service. USA. 
          Toxicology Research Projects. National Institutes of Health. USA 
          Toxic Substances Control Act Test Submissions. The Environmental Protection Agency. USA. 
          Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 3rd edition. 
          Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals. Friberg, Nordberg and Vouk 2nd edition. 
          Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards. 5th edition. 
          Grant's Toxicology of the Eye. 3rd edition. 
          Merck Index 10th edition. 
          Handbook on Toxicology of Inorganic Compounds. Seiler, Sigel and Sigel. 
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          Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemical Safety Data Sheets. 
          National Sales Offices 
          Johnson Matthey PLC,33 Jeffreys Road, Brimsdown, ENFIELD, Middlesex EN3 7PW, United Kingdom, Tel:- 0208 8048111, Fax:- 
          0208 8041918 
 
          S.A.Johnson Matthey N.V., 8 Avenue de Bale, 1140 BRUSSEL, Belgi毛 / Belgique, Tel:- 2 729 0711, Fax:- 2 216 9061 
 
          Johnson Matthey A/S, Frederikssundsvej 274 D, Br垄nsh垄j 2700, Denmark, Tel:- 38 89 62 00, Fax:- 38 89 62 01 
 
          Johnson Matthey PLC, Unit 1 - 2, Blanchardstown Business Centre, Clonsilla Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Republic of 
          Ireland, Tel:- 1 820 7722, Fax:- 1 820 7733 
 
          Johnson Matthey GmbH, Alfa Products, Zeppelinstrasse 7, Postfach 6540, D-7500 KARLSRUHE 1, Deutschland, Tel:- 721 
          840070, Fax:- 721 849674 
 
          Johnson Matthey SA, 13 Rue de la Perdrix, Z1 PARIS Nord II, BP 50240, 95996 Roissy, CDG Cedix France, Tel:- 1 48 63 22 99, 
          Fax:- 1 48 63 27 02 
 
          Oy Johnson Matthey A.B, Kielotie 7A 4KRS, 01300 BANTAA, Soumi, Tel:- 08574 800, Fax:- 08574 807 
 
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                                                         Johnson Matthey 
                                                          FibreCat鈩? 1001 
                                             124001 1.00 EC Current 22.02.2001 
 
    16.   OTHER INFORMATION (continued) 
 
          Johnson Matthey A.B., Victor Hasselblads gata 8, S-421 31 V盲stra Fr枚lunda, Sverige, Tel:- 031 891390, Fax:- 31 477795 
 
          Johnson Matthey & Co G.m.b.H, Steckhovengasse 12, 1132 WIEN, 脰sterreich, Tel:- 877 98 90, Fax:- 877 98 933 
 
          Johnson Matthey & Brandenberger A.G., Glattalstrasse 18, CH-8052 ZURICH, Switzerland, Tel:- 01 307 1919, Fax:- 01 307 1920 
 
          Johnson Matthey GmbH, Otto-Volger-Stra脽e 9B, D-65843 Sulzbach/Ts, Deutschland, Tel:- (0 61 96)70 38-21, Fax:- (0 61 96) 70 
          38 12 
 
 
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