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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET |
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF
THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY |
| Product Name: |
MYCOSTAT LIQUID |
| 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: |
Ammonium propionate |
Acetic acid |
Formic acid |
Sorbic acid |
| % content: |
<45% |
<5% |
<5% |
<1% |
| CAS Number: |
17496-08-1 |
64-19-7 |
64-18-6 |
110-44-1 |
Classification: |
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Xi; R36/38 |
Xi R36/38 |
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| EINECS: |
241-503-7 |
200-580-7 |
200-579-1 |
203-768-7 |
Carrier: Water
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
| Most important hazards: |
Xi Irritant |
| Specific hazard: |
R36 Irritating to eyes
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R38 Irritating to skin
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| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
| Skin: |
S28 After
contact with skin, wash immediately
with plenty of soap and water |
| Eyes: |
S26 In case
of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty
of water |
| Ingestion: |
S64 If swallowed,
rinse mouth with water (only if person
is conscious) |
Medical
Information:
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 |
| 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: |
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 |
| 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:
Odour:
pH:
Melting point:
Flashpoint:
Explosive properties:
Vapour pressure:
Specific gravity:
Solubility: |
Yellow liquid
Slight acrid smell..
pH 5.0 – 6.0
N/A
Not known
None
Not known
1.045
Miscible with 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 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.
Spillages may be hosed away without
additional hazard other than slipperiness
caused
by wetting.
Dispose of through an authorised waste
contractor to a licensed site.
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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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