MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
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| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY |
| Product Name: |
AQUACUBE CONCENTRATE |
| Application: |
Low Inclusion Pellet Binder animal feeds. |
| Company: |
Kiotechagil Ltd. |
| Address: |
Hercules 2, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, READING, RG7 8DN. |
| Country: |
United Kingdom. |
| Tel/Fax No's: |
| Tel: + 44 (0) 118 981 3333 |
Fax: |
+ 44 (0) 118 981 0909 |
| Emergency Number: out of hours- |
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+ 44 (0) 1488 608 178 |
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+ 44 (0) 118 947 4407 |
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| 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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| Substance: |
Urea Formaldehyde |
Formaldehyde |
| % content: |
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<0.1% |
| CAS Number: |
9011-05-6 |
50-00-0 |
| Classification: |
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| EINECS: |
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200-001-8 |
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
| Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.
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| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
| Skin Contact: |
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water |
| Eye Contact: |
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water |
| Ingestion: |
If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if person is conscious) |
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In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) |
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| 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
| Extinguishing Media: |
Dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam or water spray. |
| Special hazards in fire: |
Thermal decomposition products may include formaldehyde, ammonia, organic amines, hydrogen cyanide, oxides of nitrogen and oxides of carbon |
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| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
| Personal Precautions: |
Wastes are not classified as hazardous |
| Environmental Precautions: |
Wastes are not classified as hazardous |
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| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE |
| Handling: |
Wear protective gloves, goggles and respirators to protect from skin and eye contact, and to prevent inhalation of dust. |
| Storage: |
Store in clean dry conditions. Keep container closed and ensure label is intact and legible.
N.B. If blended with water, the concentration of free formaldehyde of the reconstituted resin will increase to a value of 1 to 2%. The reconstituted product must therefore be considered to be harmful for supply, with the following Risk Phrases:
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| 8. EXPOSURE/PERSONAL CONTROL |
| Engineering Measures: |
N/A |
| Control Parameters: |
S2 Keep out of reach of children |
| Eyes: |
Wear eye/face protection. |
| Personal protection equipment: |
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S22 Do not breathe dust
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Hand Protection: |
Wear suitable (impervious) gloves. |
| Skin Protection: |
Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| Hygiene measures: |
When using do not eat, drink or smoke
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| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
Appearance:
Odour:
Density:
Solubility:
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White powder. .
Low odour..
Approx. 0.4 g/cm3.
Insoluble in cold water ~ forms an emulsion
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| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
Conditions to Avoid: |
Elevated temperatures and high humidity |
| Materials to avoid: |
Acids |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products: |
Thermal decomposition products may include formaldehyde, ammonia, organic amines, hydrogen cyanide, oxides of nitrogen and oxides of carbon. |
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| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
Practically non-toxic.
Excessive exposure to the dust may affect human health as follows:
| Skin contact: |
Irritating to the skin |
| Eye contact: |
R36 Irritating to eyes |
| Inhalation: |
Irritating to respiratory system |
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| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
Wastes are not classified as hazardous to the environment.
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| 13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION |
Disposal must be in accordance with local and national legislation.
Dispose of through an authorised waste contractor to a licensed site.
Provided care is taken to inhibit airborne dust, normal factory disposal procedures may be employed using skips and tips, then landfill. Spillages may be swept up and then hosed away without additional hazard other than slipperiness caused by wetting.
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| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
No special precautions are necessary. In case of spillages mark roads and warn other road users. Keep public away from the immediate area. Keep upwind to avoid inhaling dust particles. Sweep up keeping airborne dust to a minimum. Flush road with water. If material has entered a watercourse or sewer or contaminated soil or vegetation, advise appropriate authorities - e.g. police
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| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION |
| LABEL FOR SUPPLY: No label required |
| RISK PHRASES: |
R36 Irritating to eyes
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R38 Irritating to skin |
| SAFETY PHRASES: |
S2 Keep out of reach of children
S22 Do not breathe dust
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing
S39 Wear eye/face protection
S37 Wear suitable gloves
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
S64 If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if person is conscious) |
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: |
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for supply) Regulations 1994.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs 1988 (Si 1657).
Environmental Protection Act 1990. |
| CODES OF PRACTICE: |
Waste management: The duty of care. |
| GUIDANCE NOTES: |
Health and Safety Executive:-
Occupational exposure limits (EH 40/94)
Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 |
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16. OTHER INFORMATION |
Recommendations/restrictions:
It is important to follow the inclusion instructions detailed in the Product Data Sheet. Do not use the product for any other application without obtaining advice from Kiotechagil beforehand.
If this product is for resale, ensure that the purchaser receives a copy of this information.
The information herein is believed to be correct as of the date hereof but is provided without warranty of any kind. The recipient of our product is responsible for ensuring that, where applicable, existing laws and guidelines are observed.
Sources of key data:
National Chemical Emergency Centre (website)
The Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory Oxford University (website) |
