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

 

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance: Butylated hydroxytoluene Ethoxyquin Rapeseed oil
% content: <25% <10%  
CAS Number: 25013-16-5 91-53-2 68554-11-0
Classification:      
EINECS: 246-563-8 202-075-7  

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
None

 

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)
Do not induce vomiting

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible)

 


5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, halon, dry chemical or foam

Special hazards in fire: Toxic levels of Carbon dioxide and Carbon monoxide are released during combustion. Avoid inhalation of vapours

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Wastes are not classified as hazardous
Environmental precautions: Wastes are not classified as hazardous to the environment
Methods for cleaning: Recover free product. Add sand, earth, or some other suitable absorbent material to the spill area. Keep product out of sewers and watercourses. Advise authorities if the product has entered sewers, watercourses or extensive land areas

 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Minimum feasible handling temperatures should be maintained.
Rags and other materials containing this product may heat and spontaneously ignite if exposed to air. Store contaminated rags in metal cans with tight fitting lids.
Storage: Combustible liquid. Keep away from fire, sparks and flame. Store in clean dry conditions. Keep container closed and ensure label is intact and legible.


8. EXPOSURE/PERSONAL CONTROL
Engineering Measures: N/A
Control Parameters: None determined
Eyes: Wear eye/face protection.
Personal protection equipment:
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:
Boiling point:
Melting point: N/A
Flashpoint: N/A
Explosive properties:
Vapour pressure:
Specific gravity:
Solubility in water:

Beige / brown liquid
Slight phenolic smell
N/A
N/A
N/A
Non-explosive
N/A
0.924
Negligible


10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid:
Protect from sources of heat and ignition

Materials to avoid:
Strong oxidising agents

 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Practically non-toxic.

 

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.


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. Add sand, earth, or some other suitable absorbent material to the spill area. Keep product out of sewers and watercourses. Advise authorities if the product has entered sewers, watercourses or extensive land.

 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABEL FOR SUPPLY: None
RISK PHRASES:  
SAFETY PHRASES: 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)