MSDS: ERIONYL BLUE A-R
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: ERIONYL BLUE A-R
MSDS CODE : C1599675AL
VERSION : 3
UPDATED : May 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 ..: ERIONYL BLUE A-R
Other name(s)..: ANTHRAQUINONE DYE PREPARATION
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 DYE
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Appearance. . . . . . : BLUE POWDER; ODOURLESS
Boiling/Melting point : not relevant (deg.C)
Vapour pressure . . . : not relevant (Pascals @ 20 deg.C)
Density . . . . . . . : 569 kg/m3 (g/cc @ 20 deg.C)
Flash Point . . . . . : not relevant (deg.C method)
Flammability Limits . : Upper not relevant Lower (% in air)
Solubility in water . : 20 at 30 oC (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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pH : 5.6
Thermal decomposition : >280 deg.C
Ignition point : >390 deg.C
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
Sodium 1-amino-4-[[3-[(benzoylamino)meth 67827-60-5 50-60 %
yl]-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl]amino]-9,10-di
hydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulphonate
NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS To 100 %
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : No evidence for humans. Oral, rat LD50 >5000 mg/kg
Eye . . . : Non Irritant - Rabbit
Skin . . : Non irritant - Rabbit
Not sensitizing - Guinea Pig, OECD 406.
Inhaled . : NOT YET AVAILABLE
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MSDS: ERIONYL BLUE A-R
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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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Swallowed : WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
Eye . . . : RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES.
Skin . . : REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AFFECTED SKIN
WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF WATER.
Inhaled . : Move to fresh air. If you feel unwell or if
exposure prolonged, seek medical attention.
Advice to Doctor .: Symptomatic treatment
In case of doubt, or where symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Show this Material Safety Data Sheet to the medical practitioner.
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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 should be ventilated.
State regulations on speed and direction of airflow away from
operators must be observed.
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Where sufficient ventilation is not available, avoid breathing dust by
wearing the following AS 1716 approved respiratory protection:
Particulate filter respirator - Class P1 or P2.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes by wearing the following:
Disposable gloves or Barrier Cream. Safety spectacles with side
shields or goggles must be worn when weighing or dispensing.
Clothing: Overalls or dust coat recommended.
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 and dry area
Storage . . . . . . : with adequate ventilation
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 : NONW KNOWN
Emergency Procedure Guide Date: NOT APPLICABLE
For industrial use only. Keep away from food products.
Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.
against static discharges. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep
away from food and drink.
Keep container tightly closed.
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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, foam, powder, carbon dioxide
Hazardous combustion products:
Thermal decomposition or burning may release oxides of carbon,
nitrogen and sulfur, as well as other toxic products. Self-contained
breathing apparatus must be worn in case of fire.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BOD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . : 15 mgO2/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 1285 mgO2/g
TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . : 44.5 %
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES : Zebra fish 96 h OECD 203
LC0 : 4.3 mg/L
LC50 : 14 mg/L
DAPHNIA TOXICITY, 48 Hr, OECD 202
EC0 : 34 mg/l
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : BST>300 mg/l,IC50>320 mg/l, 3h, OECD 209
OECD Biological degredation : > 90%, DOC ANALYSIS OECD 302B
Organo-halogen content. . . : ---
Heavy-metal content . . . . : UNDER THE ETAD RECOMMENDED LIMITS
Phosphorous content . . . . : --- %
ELIMINATED BY ADSORPTION ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT SLUDGE.
BEHAVIOUR IN TREATMENT PLANTS: NO INHIBITION. NO NITRIFICATION
INHIBITION KNOWN.
R52/53: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE
EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
S61: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. REFER TO SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS/SAFETY DATA SHEETS.
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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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REVISIONS IN THIS VERSION
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General five (5) year update
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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: NAMLIST1 Date: 19 May 03
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