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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET |
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF
THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY |
| Product Name: |
AQUACUBE |
| Application: |
Low Inclusion Pellet Binder animal
feeds. |
| 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: |
Urea Formaldehyde |
Formaldehyde |
Guar gum |
Calcium
sulphate |
| % content: |
<50% |
<0.1% |
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| CAS Number: |
9011-05-6 |
50-00-0 |
9000-30-0 |
10101-41-4 |
| Classification: |
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| EINECS: |
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200-001-8 |
232-536-8 |
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
Not regarded
as a health hazard.
Prolonged direct contact may cause
skin, eye and respiratory irritation
to susceptible persons. |
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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 |
| Suitable
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 |
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Handling: |
Wear
protective gloves, goggles and respirators
to protect
from skin and eye contact, and to prevent
inhalation of dust.
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| 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 rise. The
reconstituted product must therefore be considered to be
harmful for supply, with the following
Risk Phrases:
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic
effect
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin
contact
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| 8. EXPOSURE/PERSONAL CONTROL |
| Engineering
Measures: |
N/A |
| Control
Parameters: |
Keep out
of reach of children |
| Personal
protection equipment: |
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| Eye protection: |
Wear eye/face
protection. |
| Respiratory
Protection: |
Do not breathe
dust
Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Hand
Protection: |
Wear suitable
(impervious) gloves. |
| Hygiene measures: |
When using
do not eat, drink or smoke |
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| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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Appearance:
Odour:
Relative 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 |
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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: |
R38 |
Irritating to the skin |
| Eye contact: |
R36 |
Irritating to eyes |
| Inhalation: |
R37 |
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 |
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| RISK PHRASES: |
R36 Irritating to eyes
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R38 Irritating to skin |
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| 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)
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| 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. |
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| CODES OF PRACTICE: |
Waste management: The
duty of care. |
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| 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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