Material Safety Data Sheet
RC791 Finisher
SUBID:000001007514
Version 1 Print Date 07-13-2007
Revision Date 07-13-2007
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Identification of the substance/preparation
Product name : RC791 Finisher
MSDS Number : 000001007514
Use of the : Offset plate finisher solution
Substance/Preparation
Product code : K1A9P, KK9KD, KX5L3, KX5M5
Synonyms : Triton Blue Two-Step Finisher, Image Works Blue Two-Step
Finisher
Business group : GS
Company/Undertaking Identification
Agfa Corporation
100 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
U.S.A.
Transport Emergency Non-transportation
Call CHEMTREC : +1 800 4249300 Health Emergency Phone : +1 303 6235716
International : +1 703 5273887 Agfa Information Phone : +1 201 4402500
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Aqueous offset plate finisher solution, mainly consisting of:
CAS-No. Concentration [%]
?Citric acid 77-92-9 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
?Water 7732-18-5 >= 80.0 - <= 100.0
?Dextrin, yellow 9004-53-9 >= 5.0 - <= 10.0
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The product as a whole has not been tested. This hazard information is for the individual ingredients.
Emergency Overview
Form : Liquid.
Colour : Light brown
Odour : Nearly odourless
WARNING !
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation.
Potential Health Effects
Primary Routes of Entry : Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation of vapours or mists.
Accidental ingestion.
Aggravated Medical Condition : Persons with preexisting eye, skin or respiratory tract disorders
may be more susceptible to the effects of this product.
Acute health effects
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Inhalation
?Citric acid : May cause respiratory tract irritation with symptoms of
coughing, sore throat and runny nose.
Skin contact
?Citric acid : Can be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening,
itching, and swelling.
Eye contact
?Citric acid : Can be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening,
itching, stinging, and swelling.
Ingestion
?Citric acid : May cause gastrointestinal irritation. Symptoms of ingestion
may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Carcinogenicity
The components of this product are not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a carcinogen by
OSHA.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and consult a physician.
Skin contact : Wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. If symptoms
persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth with plenty of water. Seek medical advice.
Inhalation : Take person to fresh air. If necessary, seek medical advice.
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : All extinguishing media are suitable.
Special protective equipment : Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing
for fire-fighters apparatus to protect against potentially toxic and irritating
fumes.
Additional advice : Product is not combustible.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : See section : Exposure controls / personel protection.
Environmental precautions : For waste disposal see section 13.
Methods for cleaning up : Dike the spill if necessary. Soak up with absorbent material.
Collect large spills into a properly labelled and sealable
container. Prevent release into the drain, soil or surface water.
Additional advice : Wash away residues with plenty of water.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Advice on protection against : No special protective measures against fire and explosion
fire and explosion required.
Storage
Requirements for storage : Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place.
areas and containers
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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure controls
Hygiene measures : Employees should wash their hands and face before eating,
drinking, or using tobacco products. Educate and train
employees in the safe use and handling of this product.
Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be
available.
Respiratory protection : Under normal conditions of use, respirator protection is not
required. If respirators are used, institute a program in
accordance with OSHA standard 29CFR1910.134 or Canada
CSA Standard Z94.4-02.
Hand protection : Use chemical resistant gloves. In case of prolonged immersion
or frequently repeated contact use gloves made of the
materials: butyl rubber (thickness >= 0.36 mm, breakthrough
time > 480 min), nitrile rubber (thickness >= 0.38 mm,
breakthrough time > 480 min) or neoprene (thickness >= 0.65
mm, breakthrough time > 240 min). For intermittent splash
protection corresponding gloves with breakthrough times > 60
min can be used. Avoid gloves made of: natural latex.
Eye protection : Safety glasses.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : Liquid.
Colour : Light brown
Odour : Nearly odourless
Vapour pressure : 23.00 hPa at 20 癈 (68 癋)
Relative density : 1.041 at 20 癈 (68 癋)
pH (25 癈, 77 癋) : 1.6
Melting point/range : < 0 癈 (< 32 癋)
Boiling point/range : > 100 癈 (> 212 癋)
Relative vapour density : Not applicable
Flash point : > 93.3 癈 (> 199.9 癋)
Not combustible.
VOC content : 0.08 %
VOC content excluding water
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability : The product is stable under normal conditions of storage and
use.
Hazardous decomposition : Hazardous decomposition products
products None
Thermal decomposition : Not applicable
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity data specific for individual ingredients in their pure state:
Acute oral toxicity
?Citric acid : LD50 rat 3,000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity
?Citric acid : LD50 rabbit 5,500 mg/kg
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
Biodegradation
?Citric acid : OECD 302B Inherent biodegradability
98 % after 2 d
Ecotoxicity effects
Ecotoxicity data specific for individual ingredients in their pure state:
Toxicity to fish
?Citric acid : Species: Leuciscus idus (golden orfe)
LC50: 760 mg/l/ 48 h
Toxicity to daphnia
?Citric acid : Species: Daphnia magna (water flea)
EC50: 120 mg/l/ 72 h
Toxicity to algae
?Citric acid : Species: Scenedesmus quadricauda (algae)
EC5: 640 mg/l/ 7 d
Toxicity to bacteria
?Citric acid : Species: Pseudomonas putida (bacteria)
EC5: > 10,000 mg/l/ 16 h
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal methods
Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental
control laws. Discharge to sewer may require approval of permitting authority and may require
pretreatment.
Empty containers.
Recondition or dispose of empty container in accordance with governmental regulations.
US. RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261)
When discarded in its purchased form, this product meets the criteria of corrosivity, and should be
managed as a hazardous waste (EPA Hazardous Waste Number D002).
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
All of the components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
US. OSHA Classification
This product is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
US. SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard.
US. California Prop. 65
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This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or any other harm.
State Right-to-Know Information
The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states. Other product specific health
and safety data in other sections of the MSDS may also be applicable for state requirements. For
details on your regulatory requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
US. Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island Right to Know Substance
Lists : See Section 2.
Canadian WHMIS Classification
D2B : Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
US. HMIS Rating
Health : 2
Flammability : 0
Reactivity : 0
(0 = Minimal, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = Serious, 4 = Severe)
US. NFPA 704M Rating
Health : 2
Flammability : 0
Reactivity : 0
(0 = Insignificant, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High, 4 = Extreme)
Agfa Corporation's method of hazard communication is comprised of Product Labels and Material
Safety Data Sheets. HMIS and NFPA ratings are provided by Agfa Corporation as a customer
service.
This MSDS is replacing Agfa MSDS number E068.004
Section(s) changed compared to the previous issue: 1, 2, 8.
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, and is believed to be
accurate to the best knowledge of Agfa Corporation. The data on this MSDS relates only to
the specific material designated herein. Agfa Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for
use or reliance upon these data.
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