1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND THE COMPANY |
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Product Name Company Name |
Biodeg Chemical Co Ltd Edwards Lane, Speke, Liverpool L24 9HW Tel: +44 151 486 1873 Fax: +44 151 448 1433 Email: safety@biodeg.co.uk Out of Normal Hours Tel: +44 7973 411019 |
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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Ingredient Name Hexamethylene-1,6- diisocyanate (HMDI)
n-Butyl acetate |
Concentration <0.5%
25% |
Classification
F |
Risk Phrases R42/43 (advisory)
R10 |
EC Number 212-485-8
204-658-1 |
CAS Number 822-06-0
123-86-4 |
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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Flammable. Contains isocyanates. May cause sensitisation by inhalation or skin contact. (Advisory risk phrase) |
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
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EYE CONTACT SKIN CONTACT
INHALATION
INGESTION |
Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wash off immediately with plenty of soap and water, seek medical advice if contamination extensive or irritation persists. Provide fresh air. Monitor breathing, sensitive individuals may have asthmatic attack. If asthma symptoms appear seek immediate medical advice. Seek immediate medical advice. |
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA None UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS Risk of pressure rise and explosion in sealed containers. Hazardous fumes in fires: isocyanate-containing vapours. Under certain fire conditions, traces of related toxic products may occur. Have ready respiratory protection equipment. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & UNUSUAL HAZARDS In case of fire wear self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: No smoking, no naked flames, use spark resistant materials. Provide sufficient ventilation. Keep bystanders clear and upwind. Keep away from drains, water courses and soil. LARGE QUANTITIES: Dam with sand or earth, pump to storage for recovery. SMALL QUANTITIES: Take up mechanically or with an absorbent material. Wash residue with alkaline detergent solution. |
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS Provide good ventilation or extraction. Store between 5 and 25° c STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a dry place in a well-ventilated area. SUITABLE STORAGE MATERIALS Mild steel, stainless steel, some plastics UNSUITABLE STORAGE MATERIALS |
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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INGREDIENT NAME EC NUMBER TWA/OEL (8 Hr) MEL (15 Min) n-Butyl acetate 204-658-1 150 ppm/724 mg/m³ 200 ppm/966 mg/m³ Hexamethylene diisocyanate 212-485-8 0.02 mg/m³ 0.07 mg/m³ ENGINEERING PROTECTION Extract vapours at source. CLOTHING : No special requirements. RESPIRATOR : Yes, if the TWA may be exceeded. GLOVES : Impervious. PVC or butyl rubber. OTHER : Eye protection to BS2092 part 2C or BS2092 part 1 in high risk areas. |
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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APPEARANCE/FORM ODOUR SOLUBILITY IN WATER pH (10% w/w in water) SOLUBILITY IN ORGANIC SOLVENTS BOILING POINT (° c) FLASH POINT (°c) LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT |
Thick liquid Weak esteric <10% reacts slowly n/a High
35° c 1.2 vol %
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COLOUR MOLECULAR WEIGHT SPECIFIC GRAVITY VAPOUR DENSITY VAPOUR PRESSURE OF POLYMER (mbar) AUTO IGNITION TEMP (°c) UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES |
Pale yellow Mixture 1.1 >1 (air=1) <0.001 @ 20° c <0.015 @ 25° c >400° c 7.5 vol % Yes |
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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STORAGE CONDITIONS TO AVOID : Store between 5 and 30°c MATERIALS TO AVOID Reacts violently with amines and some alcohols. STABILISERS REQUIRED : None HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION Isocyanate –containing vapours |
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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LD50 (ORAL, RAT) : >5,000 mg/kg LC50 (INHAL, RAT) : >100 mg/m³/13 weeks LD50 (DERMAL, RAT) : >7,000 mg/kg EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE : Toxic by inhalation of aerosols SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE : Irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory system. Risk of sensitisation by inhalation or skin contact. |
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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MOBILITY : Low, polymerises in the presence of moisture. DEGRADABILITY : >60% DOC BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL : High, will form insoluble polyureas which will not decompose readily. ECOTOXICITY OZONE EFFECTS |
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT Subjected to special treatment, dispose of as special waste in conformance with local regulation e.g. in waste incineration plant suitable for materials causing emissions of harmful substances. DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING Decontaminate with a dilute solution of detergent (1%) and ammonia (3%) for 48 hours. Dispose of as special waste. SPECIAL EC OR NATIONAL LEGISLATION |
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
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UN No : 1866 PACKING GROUP : 3 ROAD (UK) : RID / ADR : 3 hazard information No: 31C IMO : 3 packing group 3 ICAO : 3 packing group 3 |
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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CLASSIFICATION FOR HANDLING EC No : INDEX No : EINECS No : RISK SYMBOL: Xi RISK PHRASES :R10, R43 SAFETY PHRASES : S24, S51 ADVISORY PHRASES : Avoid inhalation or contact with vapours. Do not apply by spray or to large surfaces without using adequate mechanical extraction of vapours. EC AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (COSHH) 1988 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DUTY OF CARE) REGULATIONS 1991 CONTROL OF POLLUTION (SPECIAL WASTES) REGULATIONS 1980 |
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16. OTHER INFORMATION |
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RECOMMENDED USES : Production of adhesives with polyols or polyamines. RECOMMENDED RESTRICTIONS : Not for use by the general public. FURTHER INFORMATION : Rev 2 - Issued 21 January 1999 |
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