Product Use: When melted, for coating on various surfaces for
photographic use
Man ufacturer: Kentmere Photographic Ltd, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9PB
Emergency Telephone: +44 1539 821365
2. Chemical compositio n
This is a preparation of gelatine and inorganic compounds dissolved in water. Mixture
of substances listed below with non-hazardous additions.
Chemical % w/w Symbol R-Phrases S-Phrases EINECS CAS No.
name No.
Silver <6% Not S22-24/25 232-076-8 7785-23-1
Bromide regulated
Industrial <0.5% Xn, F R11, S1/2,S7,S16, 8013-52-3
Methylated 68/20/21/ S36/37 S45
Spirits 22
Phenol <0.2% T, C R23/24/25 S24/25-26- 203-632-7 108-95-2
-34- 28B-36/37/39-
48/20/21/ 45
22c-68
3. Hazards ide ntificatio n
Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.
4. First Aid Meas ures
In h alatio n : Fresh air
Skin co ntact: Wash with soap and water. Remove
contaminated
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clothing. In extreme cases seek medical advice.
Eye contact: Flush with plenty of water. Seek medical advice.
Ingestio n : Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.
5. Fire fig htin g measures
Suitab le exting u is h in g media : Water, Carbon dioxide, dry powder can be used.
U n s u itab le extins u is h ing media: None
Special exposure h azards: When product is involved in a fire, toxic fumes
and smoke
may be generated.
Protective equ ipment: Use approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further instructions : Contaminated extinguishing water should be
disposed of
as approved by national and local regulatory agencies.
Other informatio n: Product is not combustible.
6. Accidenta l release measures
Persona l precautio n s: Wear personal protective clothing.
Environmental precautio ns : In case of accident, avoid release of product into
the
environment. Prevent product getting into sewerage
systems or public waterways. Collect as much as
possible in an approved container for later disposal.
Method for cleanin g u p : Wear Protective Clothing. Contain the area of
spillage.
Stop the leak. Large amounts should be pumped into a
container. Small amounts can be collected with
absorbing materials.
7. Ha n dlin g a nd Storage
Ha n dlin g: Wear protective clothing. Emergency wash and eye rinse
facilities should be accessible. When handling
chemicals
do not eat, drink or smoke.
Storage Requirements: Do not expose to light source. Store in a refrigerator.
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Keep the package closed when not in use.
Other informatio n: Always store in the original container. Open,
only in
photographic safelights.
8. Exposure controls a n d persona l protectio n
Compo nents t h at requ ire mon itoring i n t he work p lace:
This product does not contain any relevant
quantities of materials with critical values that
have to be monitored in the workplace.
Persona l protective a nd hy gie n ic measure:
The usual precautionary measures should be
adhere to when handling chemicals. Keep away
from foodstuffs. Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing.
Skin co ntact: Protective gloves
Eye contact: Wear safety glasses
9. Physical a n d C hemical Properties
Appearance: solid at 20癈
Colour: pale yellow
Odour: faint
Melting point 35癈
Flash point not relevant
Flammability not relevant
Autoignition temperature not relevant
Explosive limits lower not relevant
Oxidising properties not determined
Vapour pressure (20癈) not determined
Density (20癈) not determined
Solubility in water (25癈) soluble
pH (25癈) pH6
Viscosity not determined
10. Stab ility a n d reactivity
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This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
11. Toxicological information
The product is not subject to classification.
Ac ute Toxicity
Skin co ntact: Can cause irritation. May cause dermatitus.
Eye contact: Can cause irritation.
Ingestio n : Harmful if swallowed.
12. Ecological information
Slightly hazardous for water (self assessment)
13. Disp osa l cons ideratio ns
Product or contaminated product: Dispose of leftovers, waste or contaminated
products
in accordance with local and national regulations.
Do not allow product to reach the sewage system.
Co ntaminated package: Dispose of in accordance with local and national
regulations.
14. Trans port information
Land tra nsp ort
A DR/RID-GG VS/E Class -
UN-Number -
Maritime transp ort IM DG
IMDG-Class -
Page -
UN-Number -
Air tra nsp ort I C AO a nd I AT A-DGR
IC AO/I AT A Class -
UN/I D-Number -
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Ad d itio n a l informatio n - Not dangerous according to the specifications
15. Regulatio n s
No labelling requirements according to EC Directives.
Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals.
Water Hazard class ?1 (self assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
16. Other information
The above mentioned information corresponds to our present knowledge and therefore
does not guarantee certain properties. The safety data sheet serves as a description of
the product in regards to necessary safety measures. Recipients of our product must take
responsibility for observing existing laws and regulations.