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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY
Product Name: AQUACUBE CONCENTRATE
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- + 44 (0) 118 926 5589
  + 44 (0) 118 947 4407

 
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
 
Substance: Urea Formaldehyde Formaldehyde
% content:   <0.1%
CAS Number: 9011-05-6 50-00-0
Classification:    
EINECS:   200-001-8

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.

 

 

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)

 
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

 

 
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wastes are not classified as hazardous
Environmental Precautions: Wastes are not classified as hazardous

 

 
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:

  • Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
  • May cause sensitisation by skin contact

 
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:
  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

 
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:
Odour:
Density:
Solubility:

White powder. .
Low odour..
Approx. 0.4 g/cm3.
Insoluble in cold water ~ forms an emulsion

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.

 
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

 
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Wastes are not classified as hazardous to the environment.

 
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.

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

 
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


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 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)