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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET |
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF
THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY |
| Product Name: |
MYCOSTAT |
| Application: |
Anti mould agent for animal feeds
and feed ingredients. |
| 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 |
Acetic acid |
Sorbic acid |
| % content: |
<25% |
<10% |
<25% |
<10% |
| CAS Number: |
79-09-4 |
557-27-7 |
64-19-7 |
110-44-1 |
| Classification: |
Xi R36/37/38 |
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Xi; R36/38 |
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| EINECS: |
201-176-3 |
209-166-0 |
200-580-7 |
203-768-7 |
| Carrier: |
Mixed silicate |
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
Most
important hazards: Xi Irritant
Specific hazards:
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| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
| Skin: |
Skin contact:
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with plenty of soap and
water |
| Eyes: |
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 |
| Non-Flammable
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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 |
| Handling: |
Wear protective
gloves, goggles and respirators to protect
from skin and eye contact, and to prevent
inhalation of fumes. |
| 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: |
S1/2 Keep
locked up and out of reach of children |
| Eyes: |
Wear eye/face
protection. |
| Personal
protection equipment: |
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S22 Do not
breathe dust
S23 Do not breathe fumes
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Eye Protection: |
S39 Wear eye/face protection |
| Hand Protection: |
S37 Wear suitable (impervious) gloves. |
| Hygiene
measures: |
S20/21 When using
do not eat, drink or smoke
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| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
| Appearance: |
Brown,
granular |
| Odour: |
Slight acrid smell |
| pH
of 5% aqueous extract: |
~ pH 3.5 – 4.0 |
| Boiling
point: |
N/A |
| Melting
point: |
N/A |
| Flash
point: |
N/A |
| Explosive
properties: |
Non-explosive |
| Vapour
pressure: |
N/A |
| Relative
density: |
Loose powder – 354
kg/M3
Packed powder – 428 kg/M3 |
| Solubility: |
Carrier is
insoluble in water |
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| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
| 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: |
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,
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. Spillages 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 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.
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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