SAFETY DATA SHEET
1) IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: NATURECARE NATUREFIX FIXER
Champion Product Code: 160207
Presentation: 20L drum of ready to use solution
Supplier: CHAMPION PHOTOCHEMISTRY
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Hubert Road
Brentwood
Essex CM14 4JE
United Kingdom
Telephone No: + 44 (0) 1277 263646 (Technical Services)
Fax: + 44 (0) 1277 260832
2) COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Product Description:
A ready to use graphic arts fixer. The product is an aqueous solution containing
the following components.
%x/w
Component CAS No
Ammonium Thiosulphate 7783-18-8 10-15
Ammonium Thiocyanate 1762-95-4 5-10
Sodium Sulphite 7757-83-7 2- 5
Ammonium Acetate 631-61-8 1- 2
Boric Acid 10043-35-3 1- 2
3) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Human Health
Hazards:
Not classified as hazardous.
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Safety Hazards:
Contact with alkalis, including photographic developer, liberates irritant gas,
(ammonia). Contact with acids or strong oxidising agents liberates very toxic
gases, (HCN & H2S).
Environmental
Hazards:
Will cause short term oxygen depletion if allowed to enter the aquatic
environment..
4) FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes:
Flush immediately with eye-wash solution or clean water for at least 15 minutes
holding the eyelids apart. Obtain medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of the product is not likely to occur. In the event of inhalation of
vapour move to fresh air and obtain medical attention if symptoms occur.
Skin Contact:
Remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water
followed by a neutral cleanser and water. Wash contaminated clothing before
re-use.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water and drink two glasses of water. Do not induce
vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT OR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
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5) FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Not classified as flammable. If involved in a major fire, hazardous combustion
products may include HCN, H2S, NH3
Extinguishing Media:
Suitable for the surrounding fire.
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Protective Equipment:
Self-contained respiratory equipment.
6) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection:
When dealing with spillages of concentrates or working strength solution, use
the personal protection specified in Section 8. Ensure spill area is well
ventilated.
Environmental Precautions:
Prevent spillages from entering drain by absorption into inert absorbent
material (eg. dry sand or earth) and transfer to a container for disposal by a
licensed waste contractor.
Cleaning Up:
After collecting the bulk of the spillage thoroughly wash area to drain with
water.
7) HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
When handling the product concentrates, avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing. Use in a well ventilated area.
Storage:
Store in a dry, well ventilated area at a moderate temperature. Store away
from incompatible substances, (see Section 10).
8) EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Small quantities of sulphur dioxide and acetic acid vapour may be liberated
from the product.
UK Occupational Exposure Limits:
13mg m-3
STEL (15 min) Sulphur Dioxide
5mg m-3
TWA (8 hour) Sulphur Dioxide
37mg m-3
STEL (15 min) Acetic Acid
25mg m-3
TWA (8 hour) Acetic Acid
Engineering Measures:
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Ensure good ventilation or local exhaust ventilation of the whole working area.
Respiratory Protection:
Should not be required.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious gloves when handling product concentrates. Avoid excessive
contact with the working strength solution. The regular use of a neutral, (non-
alkaline) skin cleanser is recommended.
Eye Protection:
Wear safety glasses with side-shields as the minimum level of protection.
Provide eye-wash bottles in the immediate working area.
9) PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Colourless or very pale yellow liquid
Odour: Slightly acidic
pH at 20癈: 4.9
Weight per ml at
20癈: 1.105g
Freezing Point: <0癈
Flammability: Not flammable
Solubility
in water: Completely miscible, (is an aqueous solution)
10) STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Materials to avoid:
Avoid contact with strong acids and oxidising agents, (very toxic gases may be
produced). Avoid contact with alkalis, including photographic developers,
(Amonia may be produced).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None under normal conditions of use.
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11) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eye Contact:
May cause irritation.
Skin Contact:
May cause irritation on prolonged or repeated contact.
Ingestion:
The product is not classified as harmful, it does however contain ammonium
thiocyanate. Symptoms following ammonium thiocyanate ingestion include
nausea, vomiting, and behavioural disorders.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapour from concentrates or working strength solution may cause
irritation; asthmatics or persons with respiratory problems may experience
breathing difficulties.
12) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The following summary of expected environmental effects is based on known
data for the principal ingredients and on the physico-chemical properties of the
preparation.
A moderate biochemical oxygen demand will result in short term oxygen
depletion in the aquatic environment.
Used solutions will contain varying levels of silver from processing.
As a result of the above properties, precautions should be taken to prevent the
release of the product concentrates or working strength solution into the
environment, (see Section 13).
13) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Surplus Product and Working Strength Solution:
Disposal should be in accordance with current local and national legislation and
only by a licensed waste contractor. Do not dispose of either concentrate or
working strength solutions into drains, sewers, or waterways. Silver will be
present at appreciable levels in used solution and should be recovered before
final disposal.
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Plastic Containers:
Rinse thoroughly with water and dispose as solid waste to land fill or re-cycle
where possible.
Cardboard Cartons:
Re-cycle where possible or treat as solid waste.
14) TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as hazardous.
15) REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not classified as hazardous.
16) OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the
users own assessment of work place risk as required by other health and safety
legislation, (eg. COSHH Regulations in the UK).
Document History
Prepared by: DS
Revision No: 0
Revision Date: 30.7.97
Reference Sources Include: CHIP Regs and related ACOPs.
UK HSE EH40, Occupational Exposure Limits
Croner's First Aid Guide
Raw Material MSDS
The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet is to our best
present knowledge correct and complete and is given in good faith but
without warranty.
legislation, (eg. COSHH Regulations in the UK).
Reason for revision: General updating
No change in hazard classification
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