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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET |
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF
THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY |
| Product Name: |
PREFECT |
| Application: |
Conditioner and digestive optimiser. |
| 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 |
Methyl propionic acid |
Formic acid |
| % content: |
<10% |
<10% |
<10% |
| CAS Number: |
79-09-4 |
107-92-6 |
64-18-6 |
| Classification: |
Xi R36/37/38 |
Xi R36/37/38 |
Xi R36/38 |
| EINECS: |
201-176-3 |
203-532-39 |
200-579-1 |
Ammonium formate <10%
Fructo-oligosaccharide <10% |
| Carrier: Mixed silicate |
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
Most important hazards:
Specific hazards:
- R36 Irritating to eyes
- R37
Irritating to respiratory system
- R38 Irritating
to skin
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| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
| Skin: |
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: |
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
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Hand
Protection: |
Wear suitable
(impervious) gloves. |
| Hygiene
measures: |
When using
do not eat, drink or smoke
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| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
| Appearance: |
Beige / brown liquid |
| Odour: |
Acrid, pungent smell |
| pH
of 5% aqueous extract: |
~ pH 3.75 – 4.25 |
| Boiling
point: |
N/A |
| Melting
point: |
N/A |
| Flash
point: |
N/A |
| Explosive
properties: |
Non-explosive |
| Vapour
pressure: |
N/A |
| Relative
density: |
Loose powder – 640
kg/M3
Packed powder – 756 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: |
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) |
