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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET |
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF
THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY |
| Product Name: |
BACT-A-Start |
| 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: |
Propionic
acid |
Formic acid |
Phosphoric
acid |
| % content: |
<5% |
<5% |
<25% |
| CAS Number: |
79-09-4 |
64-18-6 |
7664-38-2 |
| Classification: |
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Xi R36/38 |
Xi R36/38 |
| EINECS: |
201-176-3 |
200-579-1 |
231-633-2 |
| Carrier: |
Mixed silicate |
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
| Most important
hazards: |
Xi Irritant |
| Specific hazards: |
R36 Irritating to eyes
R38 Irritating to skin |
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| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
| Skin Contact: |
For skin
contact wash the affected area with
plenty of water, and soap if available,
for several minutes. |
| Eye Contact: |
For eye contact,
flush eyes with plenty of water for
several minutes. |
| Ingestion: |
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.
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| Storage: |
Avoid
inhaling the vapour. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. 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: |
Off-white
powder |
| Odour: |
Acrid smell |
| pH
of 5% aqueous extract: |
~ pH 3.0 – 3.5 |
| Boiling
point: |
N/A |
| Melting
point: |
N/A |
| Flash
point: |
N/A |
| Explosive
properties: |
Non-explosive |
| Vapour
pressure: |
N/A |
| Relative
density: |
Loose powder – 600
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: Azo compounds
and cyanides 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: |
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.
Spillages may be 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: No label required |
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| RISK PHRASES: |
R22 Harmful if swallowed
R36 Irritating to eyes
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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