MERCURE ZDBC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate
Product name
Merchem Limited,2nd Floor, Malankara Centre,
Supplier
MG Road, Ernakulam,
Cochin ?682035, Kerala, India
Tel. + 91-484-2382285
Fax. + 91-484-2380199
+ 91-484-4089300, (Fax. + 91-484-4089310)
Emergency telephone
Vulcanisation accelerator
Intended use
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Information on hazardous ingredients
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate
Chemical description
Composition / information on ingredients
Chemical name
Number % w/w CAS-number
1 approx. 98 136-23-2 Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate
Number EC-number Annex-1 number Symbol(s) Risk-phrase(s)
1 205-232-8 006-081-00-9 N Xi R36/37/38 R43 R50/53
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Dust may be irritating to the respiratory tract and cause symptoms of bronchitis. May
Symptoms and effects
cause alcohol intolerance.
First aid
Do not drink alcohol after exposure. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist,
General
seek medical attention.
Not likely to occur. Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Inhalation
Wash immediately with soap and water.
Skin
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to
Eye
ensure thorough rinsing. Seek medical advice if irritation develops.
Rinse mouth, give water to drink.
Ingestion
No specific recommendations.
Advice to physician
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
water spray, water mist, foam, dry chemical powder.
Extinguishing media
water jet.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Special exposure hazards
carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrous gases (NOx).
Hazardous decomposition/
combustion products
Wear self contained breathing apparatus.
Protective equipment
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Other information
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
For personal protection see Section 8. Avoid dust generation.
Personal precautions
Avoid discharge into the environment.
Environmental precautions
Collect as much as possible in a clean container for (preferable) reuse or disposal.
Methods for cleaning up
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
The usual precautions for handling chemicals should be observed.
Handling
No specific recommendations.
Fire and explosion prevention
Store in a dry and cool place.
Storage requirements
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Avoid dust generation. Ensure good ventilation and local exhaustion of the working
Engineering controls
area.
No dust formation to be expected under normal conditions of handling. In the unlikely
Exposure limits
case of dust formation:
No exposure limits have been established for this material. The fol owing exposure
limit(s) apply for.
Name
: WEL (TWA): 4 mg/m?(respirable dust).
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate
OES-TWA 10.0 mg/m?(total inhalable dust)
Personal protection
Do not breathe dust. In case of dust formation use dust mask.
Respiratory
Wear protective gloves.
Hand
Wear safety goggles.
Eye
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Skin and body
The usual precautions for handling chemicals should be observed.
Other information
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
powder
Appearanc
white
Colour
odourless
Odour
not determined
Boiling point/range
min. 100 癈.
Melting point/range
not determined
Flash point
not determined
Flammability
400癈
Autoignition temperature
Dust explosion hazard
Explosive properties
not determined
Explosion limits
not applicable
Oxidizing properties
negligible (20 癈)
Vapour pressure
1270 kg/m?br>
Density
310-350 kg/m?br>
Bulk density
Practically insoluble
Solubility in water
acetone, CS2
Solubility in other solvents
neutral character
pH value
not determined
Partition coefficient
n-octanol/water
not applicable
Relative vapour density (air=1)
not applicable
Viscosity
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
Stability
No specific recommendations.
Conditions to avoid
oxidizing agents. strong acid.
Materials to avoid
No hazardous decomposition products known.
Hazardous decomposition
products
During the vulcanisation process, traces of carcinogenic nitrosamines may be formed.
Other information
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No experimental toxicological data on the preparation as such available. The following data are applicable to the
ingredient(s) listed below.
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate
Name
Acute toxicity
rat: >5000 mg/kg.
Oral LD50
rabbit: >2000 mg/kg.
Dermal LD50
Irritation
Practically non-irritating.
Skin
EU: Irritating to skin.
Minimally irritating.
Eye
EU: Irritating to eyes.
EU: Irritating to respiratory system.
Respiratory
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No experimental ecological data are available on the preparation as such. The following data are applicable to the
ingredient(s) listed below.
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate
Name
Ecotoxicity
No effects up to 16 mg/l (Saturated solution)
fish
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Avoid discharge into the environment.
Product
Small quantities: According to local regulations.
Large quantities: Consult Merchem for special advice.
According to local regulations.
Contaminated packaging
Waste code number: Please refer to your specific industry in the European Waste
Other information
Catalogue.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land transport (ADR/ RID)
9
ADR class
III
ADR/RID packing group
9
RID class
90 3077
Hazard Identification No. Substance Identification No.
3077
UN number
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (zinc dibuthyldithiocarbamat)
Proper Shipping Name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Zinc
dibutyldithiocarbamate)
Sea transport (IMDG-code/ IMO)
9
IMO/IMDG code Class
III 3077
Packing group UN number
F-A, S-F
EMS Subsidiary Risk
no
Marine pollutant
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (zinc dibuthyldithiocarbamat)
Proper Shipping Name
Air transport (ICAO-TI/ IATA-DGR)
3077
ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR UN number
9 III
Class Packing group
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (zinc dibuthyldithiocarbamat)
Proper Shipping Name
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate
Chemical description
Labelling according to EC
directives
Classification based on
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Symbol(s) IRRITANT (Xi)
DANGEROUS FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT (N)
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R(isk) phrase(s)
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment
S 24 Avoid contact with skin
S(afety) phrase(s)
S 37 Wear suitable gloves
S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
None
Other information
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This information only concerns the above mentioned product and does not need to be valid if used with other product(s) or
in any process. The information is to our best present knowledge correct and complete and is given in good faith but without
warranty. It remains the user's own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete for his
special use of this product.