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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET |
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF
THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY |
| Product Name: |
BACT-A-CID |
| Application: |
Bactericide and acidifier for pig
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: |
Propionic
acid |
Ammonium
formate |
Formic acid |
| % content: |
<25% |
<25% |
<10% |
| CAS Number: |
79-09-4 |
540-69-2 |
64-18-6 |
| Classification: |
Xi R36/37/38 |
Xi R36/38 |
Xi R36/38 |
| EINECS: |
201-176-3 |
208-753-9 |
200-579-1 |
| Carrier: |
Mixed silicate |
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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:
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S64 If swallowed, rinse
mouth with water (only if person is
conscious)
S45 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: |
N/A |
| 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: |
Brown,
granular |
| Odour: |
Acrid smell |
| pH
of 5% aqueous extract: |
~ pH 3.8 – 4.2 |
| Boiling
point: |
N/A |
| Melting
point: |
N/A |
| Flash point: |
N/A |
| Explosive
properties: |
Non-explosive |
| Vapour pressure: |
N/A |
| Relative
density: |
Loose powder – 580
kg/M3
Packed powder – 686 kg/M3 |
| Solubility: |
Carrier
is insoluble in water |
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| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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Conditions to avoid: Protect from
extremes of temperature
Materials to avoid: Reacts with bases |
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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, and do not bioaccumulate. |
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| 13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION |
Disposal
must be in accordance with local and national
legislation. Dispose 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.
Spillage's may be swept up or 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 spillage's 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. Subsequently
flush road with water. If material has entered
a water course 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 |
| 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.
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| 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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