MSDS: ERIOCLARITE B
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: ERIOCLARITE B
MSDS CODE : C0301729D7
VERSION : 3
UPDATED : November 2003
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Aust.
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COMPANY DETAILS
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CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
235 Settlement Road Unit 10, 43-51 College Street
THOMASTOWN VIC 3074 GLADESVILLE NSW 2111
Phone: (03) 9282 0600 Phone: (02) 9879 2500
Fax: (03) 9465 0031 Fax: (02) 9879 2501
Emergency All Hours; AUS:1800 033 111 NZL:0800 734 607
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Attn: Attention:
CHEMICAL SAFTEY OFFICER
or
EMERGENCY RESPONCE SERVICES
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IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME ..: ERIOCLARITE B
Correct Shipping name: NOT APPLICABLE
UN Number . . . . . : FREE
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : NOT APPLICABLE group . . : NOT APPLICABLE
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Poison Schedule . . : NONE ALLOCATED
USE:
TEXTILE CHEMICAL
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Appearance. . . . . . : WHITE POWDER WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.
Boiling/Melting point : NOT AVAILABLE
Vapour pressure . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Density . . . . . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Flash Point . . . . . : >150 oC (deg.C DIN 51584 method)
Flammability Limits . : not applicable
Solubility in water . : 300 g/l at 30oC (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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pH : 5.5-6.7 (50g/l WATER)
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION : >100oC
IGNITION TEMPERATURE : >450oC
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS 100 %
MIXTURE OF SODIUM METABISULPHITE WITH THE SODIUM SALT OF ETHYLENE
DIAMINE TETRAACETIC ACID. ANIONIC.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : LD50(Oral,Rat): 4800 mg/kg
Eye . . . : NON IRRITANT - RABBIT
Skin . . : NON IRRITANT - RABBIT
Inhaled . : NOT YET AVAILABLE
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THERE ARE NO ADVERSE HEALTH AFFECTS REPORTED IN WORKERS, ARISING FROM
LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO THIS SUBSTANCE.
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MSDS: ERIOCLARITE B
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Swallowed : WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
Eye . . . : RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH COOL, CLEAN RUNNING WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
Skin . . : CLEAN CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF
RUNNING WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Inhaled . : REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR AND REST
Advice to Doctor .: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY, NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE KNOWN.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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AVOID EXPOSURE BY USE OF VENTILATION AND/OR PERSONAL PROTECTION.
AVOID DUST FORMATION
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE : HANDLE WITH CARE, AVOID INGESTION,
INHALATION, EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.
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WHEREVER POSSIBLE, THE WORKPLACE MUST BE VENTILATED SUFFICIENTLY TO
ENSURE THAT THE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE MET. STATE REGULATIONS ON SPEED
AND DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW AWAY FROM OPERATORS MUST BE OBSERVED.
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GLOVES (PVC, LONG IMPERVIOUS), OVERALLS AND GLASSES ARE RECOMMENDED TO
BE WORN WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Where sufficient ventilation is not available, avoid breathing dust or
vapours by wearing the following AS 1716 approved respiratory
protection (where indicated):
Disposable Dust Mask: SUITABLE.
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE: Handle with care, avoid ingestion,
inhalation, eye or skin contact. Wash hands and face thoroughly
after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.
Avoid unnecessary personal contact.
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KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION? - NOT APPLICABLE, NOT FLAMMABLE.
DUST CLOUDS FROM FINELY PARTICULATED PRODUCT MAY BE HAZARDOUS (DUST
EXPLOSION RISK). EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE ADEQUATELY GROUNDED.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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General . . . . . . : STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA WITH ADEQUATE
Storage . . . . . . : VENTILATION. NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS.
UN Number . . . . . : FREE
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : NOT APPLICABLE group . . : NOT APPLICABLE
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
IATA Class . . . . . : FREE
IMDG Reference . . . : FREE
Minimum temperature : NOT APPLICABLE
Maximum temperature : NOT APPLICABLE
Incompatible DG Classes : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Receptacle : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Substances : NONE KNOWN
Emergency Procedure Guide Date: NOT APPLICABLE
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IN CASE OF SPILL, WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION AS INDICATED ABOVE. DAMPEN
DOWN POWDER AND AVOID DUST. SCOOP INTO MARKED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL
AS CHEMICAL WASTE.
DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE ACCORDING TO STATE REGULATIONS: LAND FILL: "NO"
SECURE LAND FILL: "NO" INCINERATION: "YES" HIGH
TEMPERATURE INCINERATION: "SUITABLE" - CONTAMINATED, EMPTY
CONTAINERS MUST BE DISPOSED OF AS CHEMICAL WASTE. NOTE: IF IN DOUBT,
CONTACT CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS TELEPHONE NUMBER ON PAGE 1.
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Extinguishing Media : WATERSPRAY, CO2, FOAM, DRY POWDER - NO
RESTRICTIONS.
Hazardous combustion products:
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VAPOURS OF CARBON, NITROGEN AND SULFUR OXIDES POSSIBLE IN A FIRE.
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MUST BE WORN IN CASE OF FIRE.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BOD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . : 0 mgO2/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 180 mgO2/g
TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . : 7.5 %
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES : RAINBOW TROUT, 48HR, OECD 203
LCo : > 1000
LC50 : > 1000
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : BST : 200 mg/l
OECD Biological degredation : < 10% TOC/DOC ANALYSIS, OECD 303A (MOD)
Organo-halogen content. . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Heavy-metal content . . . . : METAL CONTENT UNDER THE ETAD REC. LIMITS
Phosphorous content . . . . : 7.1 %
NITROGEN CONTENT: 2 %
NOT TOXIC OR HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS.
BEHAVIOUR IN TREATMENT PLANTS: NO INHIBITION. NO NITRIFICATION
INHIBITION KNOWN.
POORLY ELIMINATED BY ADSORPTION ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT SLUDGE.
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EEC classification/labelling: * NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS *
SINCE WE CANNOT ANTICIPATE OR CONTROL THE MANY DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH THIS INFORMATION AND OUR PRODUCTS MAY BE USED, EACH USER
SHOULD REVIEW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE
INTENDED APPLICATION AND CONFIRM THAT THEY ARE APPROPRIATE.
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CONTACT POINT
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Contact the Product Safety Manager:
MR GRAHAM DICKINSON on 03-9282-0609 or 0408 023 891
or MR EFKAN KOCH on 03-9282-0673
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Authorised by: KOCHEF1 Date: 24 November 03
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