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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET |
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF
THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY |
| Product Name: |
SALKIL - Liquid |
| Application: |
In-feed and feed mill bactericide |
| 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) 1635 871
556 |
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+ 44 (0) 118 947
4407 |
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| 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON INGREDIENTS |
| Substance: |
Formic acid |
Ammonium formate |
Ammonium propionate |
Propionic
Acid |
| % content: |
<10% |
<50% |
<25% |
<10% |
| CAS Number: |
64-18-6 |
540-69-2 |
17496-08-1 |
79-09-4 |
| Classification: |
Xi R36/38 |
Xi R36/38 |
|
Xi R36/37/38 |
| EINECS: |
200-579-1 |
208-753-9 |
241-503-7 |
201-176-3 |
| Carrier: |
Water |
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
| Most
importan haxards: |
Xi |
Irritant |
| Specific
hazards: |
R36 |
Irritating
to eyes |
| |
S64 |
Irritating to skin |
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| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
| Skin: |
S28 |
Usually no
problems arise. Cleanse with mild soap
and water. If irritation develops seek medical attention |
| 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). |
| |
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
googles 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: |
S39 Wear eye/face
protection. |
| Personal
protection equipment: |
|
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| |
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing |
| 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: |
Colourless
liquid |
| Odour: |
Slight acrid
smell |
| pH
|
~ pH 4.5 – 4.9 |
| Flashpoint: |
Pensky-Marten
(Closed Cup) 62oC |
| Specific gravity: |
1.136 – 1.140 |
| Solubility: |
Miscible with
water |
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| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
When stored in sealed packaging,
out of direct sunlight, in a cool dry place
SALKIL-liquid retains its potency for 12 months.
Conditions to avoid: Protect from extremes
of temperature
Materials to avoid: Reacts with bases
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| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
Low hazard.
Excessive exposure may affect human health
as follows:
| Skin contact: |
R38 Irritating to the skin |
| Eye contact: |
R36 Irritating to eyes |
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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 absorbed onto sand or
soil, swept up and then hosed away without
additional hazard other than slipperiness
caused by wetting.
Dispose
through an authorised waste contractor
to a licensed site.
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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. Spillages may be absorbed
onto sand or soil, swept up and then hosed
away without additional hazard other than
slipperiness caused by wetting. Flush road
with water. If material has entered a watercourse
or sewer or contaminated soil or vegetation,
advice 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
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:
|
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) |
