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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET |
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF
THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY |
| Product Name: |
BUT-A-CID Dry |
| Application: |
Bactericide and acidifier for piglet
feeds & liquid feeding of pigs. |
| Company: |
Agil 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) 118 926
5589 |
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+ 44 (0) 118 947
4407 |
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| 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON INGREDIENTS |
| Substance: |
Sodium n-butyrate |
| % content: |
32.5% |
| CAS Number: |
156-54-7 |
| Classification: |
Xi; R36/37/38 |
| EINECS: |
205-857-6 |
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
| Most
important hazards: |
Xi Irritant |
| Specific hazards: |
R36 Irritating to eyes
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R38 Irritating to skin |
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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)
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 |
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| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
Personal
precautions: Wastes are not classified
as hazardous
Environmental precautions: Wastes do
not bioaccumulate
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| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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Handling: |
Wear
protective gloves, goggles and respirators
to protect
from skin and eye contact, and to prevent
inhalation of
fumes. |
| Storage: |
Store
in clean dry conditions. Keep container
closed and
ensure label is intact and legible.
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| 8. EXPOSURE/PERSONAL CONTROL |
| Engineering
Measures: |
N/A |
| Control
Parameters: |
Keep out of
reach of children |
| Eyes: |
Wear eye/face
protection. |
| Personal
protection equipment: |
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| 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: |
White
free flowing powder |
| Odour: |
Slight unpleasant
odour |
| pH
of 5% aqueous extract: |
~ pH 8.0 |
| Boiling
point: |
N/A |
| Melting
point: |
N/A |
| Flash
point: |
N/A |
| Explosive
properties: |
Non-explosive |
| Vapour
pressure: |
N/A |
| Relative
density: |
Loose powder – 625
kg/M3 |
| Solubility: |
Carrier insoluble
in water |
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| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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Conditions to avoid: None documented
Materials to avoid: Strong acids
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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: |
Harmful if swallowed |
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| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
Wastes
are not classified as hazardous to the
environment, and do not bioaccumulate.
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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
fumes or 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: |
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| RISK PHRASES: |
R36 Irritating to eyes
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R38 Irritating to skin |
| SAFETY PHRASES: |
S1/2 Keep locked up
and out of reach of children
S23 Do not breathe fumes
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)
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS:
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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
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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
Agil 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)
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