MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: TINOFIX FRD
MSDS CODE : C1197613YY
VERSION : 2
UPDATED : August 2003
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC Australia
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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:
CHEMICAL SAFETY OFFICER
or
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
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IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME ..: TINOFIX FRD
Other name(s)..: CATIONIC QUARTERNARY POLYAMINE
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:
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Appearance. . . . . . : YELLOW LIQUID WITH NO ODOUR.
Boiling/Melting point : ca. 100 (deg.C)
Vapour pressure . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Density . . . . . . . : ca. 1 g/cm3 (g/cc @ 20 deg.C)
Flash Point . . . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Flammability Limits . : not applicable
Solubility in water . : MISCIBLE (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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pH : 5.5 - 6.5 (1g/l)
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS 100 %
Ingredient(s) not classified as hazardous according to Criteria of the
National Occupational Health & Safety Commission.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : SLIGHT (Oral,Rat LD50) 3000 mg/kg
Eye . . . : NON-IRRITANT - EC 83 RABBIT
Skin . . : NON-IRRITANT - EC 83 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.
THE TOXICOLOGICAL TESTS WERE CARRIED OUT ON THE ACTIVE COMPONENT.
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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 CREATING AEROSOLS.
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 GOGGLES ARE RECOMMENDED TO
BE WORN WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Where sufficient ventilation is not available, avoid breathing vapours
by using an AS 1716 approved half-face filter respirator type A -
class 1, suitable for organic vapours.
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.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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General . . . . . . : STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA WITH ADEQUATE
Storage . . . . . . : VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
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 -
"CONTAIN FIRST", SOAK UP ALL RESIDUES IN INERT ABSORBANCE MATERIAL
(i.e. VERMICULITE, SAND).PLACE 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:
VAPOURS OF CARBON, NITROGEN OXIDES AND HYDROGEN CHLORIDE POSSIBLE IN A
FIRE, USE OF SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS RECOMMENDED IN A FIRE.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BOD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . : 0 mg02/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 190 mg02/g
TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . : 8.5 %
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES : ZEBRA FISH, 96HR, OECD 203.
LC0 : 1.0 mg/l
LC50 : 1.7 mg/l
NITROGEN CONTENT: 1.4 %
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : IC50 : >320 mg/l, 3HR.
OECD Biological degredation : 70-80%, DOC ANALYSIS, OECD 302B
Organo-halogen content. . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Heavy-metal content . . . . : METAL CONTENT UNDER THE ETAD REC. LIMITS
Phosphorous content . . . . : N/AP %
NOTE: PREVENT SPILLAGE FROM ENTERING WATERWAYS OR DRAINS.
ELIMINATED BY BIODEGRADATION AND/OR ADSORPTION ONTO EFFLUENT TREATMENT
SLUDGE.
TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS IF RUN DIRECTLY TO SURFACE WATERS.
BEHAVIOUR IN TREATMENT PLANTS: NO INHIBITION. NO NITRIFICATION
INHIBITION KNOWN.
TESTED MATERIAL: STANDARDISED PRODUCT.
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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: NAMLIST1 Date: 11 August 03
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