MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALSAN RS
COLOR ADDITIVE
HMIS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
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SECTION II. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Product name: Alsan RS Color Additive
Use: Color pigment
Manufacturer: Soprema, Inc.
310 Quadral Drive
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
UNITED STATES
Distributor: Soprema, Inc.
310 Quadral Drive
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
UNITED STATES
In case of emergency: SOPREMA (8:00am to 5:00pm - Eastern time): (800) 356-3521
CHEMTREC (USA) (24h.): (800) 424-9300
CANUTEC (Canada): (613) 996-6666
International: (703) 527-3887
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW!!!
Irritating to respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
SECTION II. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS# % by weight
Quartz (SiO2) 14808-60-7 10-25%
Benzylmethacrylat 2495-37-6 10-25%
2-ethylhexyl acrylate 103-11-7 5-15%
TSCA: all ingredients are listed
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SECTION III. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines.
Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
SECTION IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.
EYES Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
INHALATION Take affected persons into fresh air and keep quiet. Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
INGESTION Call a doctor immediately.
SECTION V. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fire with alcohol resistant foam.
Protective equipment Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Additional information Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.
SECTION VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
?Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
?Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
?Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to SECTION XIII.
SECTION VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
?Information for safe handling:
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Ensure good interior ventilation, especially at floor level. (Fumes are heavier than air).
?Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
STORAGE:
?Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Store in a cool location.
?Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from oxidizing agents.
?Further information about storage conditions:
Protect from heat and direct sunlight
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
SECTION VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with limit values that required monitoring at the workplace:
0.5 mg/m3 as Cr
REL
1308-38-9 dichromium trioxide
0.5 mg/m3 as Cr
TLV
Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis
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SECTION VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
General protective and hygenic measures:
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of
Respiratory protection:
intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
Hand protection: Nitrile rubber gloves, Butyl rubber gloves
Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles
Body Protection: Protective work clothing
SECTION IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL FORM Fluid
COLOR According to product specification
ODOR Ester-like
FLASH POINT 180 癋 (82 癈)
MELTING POINT Undetermined
BOILING POINT 444 癋 (229 癈)
AUTO-IGNITING Product is not self-igniting
DANGER OF EXPLOSION Product does not present an explosion hazard
VISCOSITY
200 dPas
Dynamic @ 68癋 (20 癈)
SOLUBILITY IN / MISCIBILITY WITH WATER Not miscuble or difficult to mix
SOLVENT CONTENT VOC: 0.6%
SOLIDS CONTENT 0.6%
2.1-2.2 g/cm3
DENSITY @ 68癋 (20 癈)
SECTION X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION / CONDITIONS TO BE AVOIDED:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
DANGEROUS REACTIONS:
Exothermic reaction. Reacts with peroxides and other radical forming substances.
DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
No dangerous decomposition products used accoding to specifications.
SECTION XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY
Primary irritant effect:
- on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
- on the eye: No irritating effect.
Sensitization:
Sensitization prossible through skin contact.
Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification Guidelines for
Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Irritant
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SECTION XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
?General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
SECTION XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
?Product:
?Recommendation
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
?Uncleaned packaging:
?Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
SECTION XIV. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT regulations:
Not regulated.
LAND TRANSPORT ADR/RID (cross border):
Not regulated.
MARITIME TRANSPORT IMDG:
Not regulated.
Marine pollutant: No
AIR TRANSPORT ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
Not regulated.
SECTION XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
None of the ingredient is listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
None of the ingredient is listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
All ingredients are listed.
PROPOSITION 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer:
None of the ingredients listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients listed.
Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
None of the ingredients listed.
CANCEROGENITY CATEGORIES
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients listed.
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
14808-60-7 Quartz (SiO2)
13463-67-7 titanium dioxide
103-11-7 2-ethylhexyl acrylate
7631-86-9 silicon dioxide, chemically prepared
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SECTION XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
103-11-7 2-ethylhexyl acrylate
TLV (Threshold Limit Value estabilshed by ACGIH)
14808-60-7 Quartz (SiO2)
13463-67-7 titanium dioxide
1314-23-4 zirconium dioxide
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Heath)
14808-60-7 Quartz (SiO2)
13463-67-7 titanium dioxide
OSHa-Ca (Occupational Safety and Heath Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
?Product related hazard informations:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials.
?Hazard symbols:
Irritant
?Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Benzylmethcrylat
2-ethylhexyl acrylate
?Risk phrases:
Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
?Safety phrases:
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer).
Avoid contact with skin.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Wear suitable gloves.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
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SECTION XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Glossary:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
CAS: Chemical Abstract Services
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations (United States)
CSA: Canadian Standardisation Association
DOT: Department of Transportation (United States)
DSL: Domestic Substances List (Canada)
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency (United States)
HMIS: Hazardous Material Information System
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
LC50: (Lethal concentration50) Concentration of a substance in air that causes dead of 50% mortality of a defined animal popula-
tion
LD50: (Lethal dose50) Single dose of a substance that, when administrated by a define route in an animal assay, is expected to
cause the death of 50% of a defined animal population.
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (United States)
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (United States)
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (United States)
RTECS: Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
TDG: Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
TWA: Time-weighted average
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act (United States)
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (Canada)
Reference:
Supplier MSDS
This MSDS has been prepared by: SOPREMA, INC.
For information: 800-543-3085
The Material Safety Data Sheets of SOPREMA are available on Internet at the following site: HTTP://WWW.SOPREMA.US
Justification of the update:
New MSDS.
This MSDS contains all the information required by ANSI Z-400.1-1998 standard (United States), by regulation 29 CFR Part
1910.1200 of the Hazard Communication Standard of OSHA, and is in accordance with standard DORS/88-66 OF WHMIS Canada.
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier or
any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained here-
in. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown
hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are
the only hazards that exist.
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