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1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
?Product details
?Trade name: MC-Developer, 3x5 L
?Article number: B3MWW
?Application of the substance / the preparation
photographic processing chemical (identic to AGFA/AgfaPhoto Chemistry)
?Manufacturer/Supplier:
a&o imaging services uk ltd.
27 Great West Road
Brentford
Middlesex
TW8 9AX
UK
?Further information obtainable from:
Productmanagement, Tel.: + 49 7042 913-41, Fax: + 49 7042 913-18
?Information in case of emergency:
EUROPE :
Phone : + 49 214 30 99300 (Security service Bayer Industries Services Leverkusen)
2 Composition/information on ingredients
?Chemical characterization
?Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
?Dangerous components:
CAS: 584-08-7 potassium carbonate 6.1%
EINECS: 209-529-3 Xi; R 36/38
CAS: 111-46-6 2,2'-oxybisethanol 4.2%
EINECS: 203-872-2 Xn; R 22
CAS: 123-31-9 1,4-dihydroxybenzene 3.0%
EINECS: 204-617-8 Carc. Cat. 3, Muta. Cat. 3; Xn, N; R 22-40-41-43-68-50
CAS: 18662-53-8 NTA-Na3 1.4%
EINECS: 225-768-6 Xn; R 22-36
?Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
3 Hazards identification
?Hazard description:
Xn Harmful
?Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
Th e prod uct h as to b e lab elled due t o the calcu lat ion procedure o f the " Gen eral C lassifi cati on
guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
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R 43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R 68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
?Classification system:
The classification is according to th e latest edit ions of the EU-lists, and extended by company and
literature data.
4 First aid measures
?After inhalation:
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
?After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
?After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
?After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
5 Fire-fighting measures
?Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
?Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
?Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
?Measures for environmental protection:
Dilute with plenty of water.
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).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
7 Handling and storage
?Handling:
?Information for safe handling: No special measures required.
?Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.
?Storage:
?Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
?Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
?Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.
8 Exposure controls/personal protection
?Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
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?Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
111-46-6 2,2'-oxybisethanol
WEL Long-term value: 101 mg/m? 23 ppm
123-31-9 1,4-dihydroxybenzene
WEL Long-term value: 0.5 mg/m?br>
?Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
?Personal protective equipment:
?General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
?Respiratory protection: Not required.
?Protection of hands:
Protective gloves
The g lo ve mat eria l ha s t o be i mp ermeab le a nd resi st an t to t he p ro d uct/ t he sub st an ce/ th e
preparation.
Du e to missing t ests n o reco mmen dat ion to t he glo ve mat eria l can b e given for th e prod uct/ t he
preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glo ve material on considera tion of the penetration times, rates of diffu sion and the
degradation
?Material of gloves
The sel ection of th e suitable gl oves does not only depend on the mat erial, but al so on further marks
of qu ality and varies from manufact urer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several
substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has t herefore
to be checked prior to the application.
?Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time ha s to be found out by the manu facturer of the pro tective gl oves and
has to be observed.
?Eye protection:
Tightly sealed goggles
9 Physical and chemical properties
?General Information
Form: Fluid
Colour: According to product specification
Odour: Characteristic
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?Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined.
Boiling point/Boiling range: 100癈
?Flash point: Not applicable.
?Self-igniting: Product is not selfigniting.
?Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
?Vapour pressure at 20癈: 23 hPa
?Density at 20癈: 1.330 g/cm?br>
?Solubility in / Miscibility with
water: Fully miscible.
?pH-value at 20癈: 11.3
?Viscosity:
Kinematic at 20癈: 11 s (DIN 53211/4)
?Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 4.2 %
Water: 60.8 %
?Solids content: 35.0 %
10 Stability and reactivity
?Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
?Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
?Dangerous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
11 Toxicological information
?Acute toxicity:
?LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
123-31-9 1,4-dihydroxybenzene
Oral LD50 320 mg/kg (rat)
?Primary irritant effect:
?on the skin: No irritant effect.
?on the eye: Irritating effect.
?Sensitization: Sensitization possible through skin contact.
?Additional toxicological information:
The pro duct shows the fol lowing dang ers accord ing to t he calcul ation meth od o f th e General EU
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Irritant
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12 Ecological information
?General notes:
Water hazard class 3 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water
Do n ot a ll ow prod uct to reach grou nd wa ter, w at er co urse o r sew ag e syst em, even in sma ll
quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Rinse off of bigger amou nts into drains or the aquatic environment may l ead to increased pH-values.
A h ig h p H-va lu e h arms aq ua ti c o rg an isms. In t he d il u ti on o f t he u se-level t he p H-val ue i s
considerab ly reduced, so that after th e use of the product the aqueous waste, emptied into drains, is
only low water-dangerous.
13 Disposal considerations
?Product:
?Recommendation
Mu st not be disposed tog eth er wit h hou seho ld ga rba ge. Do not al low p rodu ct to reach sewa ge
system.
?Uncleaned packaging:
?Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
?Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
?Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
?ADR/RID class: 8 (C5) Corrosive substances.
?Danger code (Kemler): 80
?UN-Number: 1719
?Packaging group: III
?Hazard label: 8
?Description of goods: 1719 CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUID, N.O.S. (potassium carbonate solution)
?Maritime transport IMDG:
?IMDG Class: 8
?UN Number: 1719
?Label 8
?Packaging group: III
?Marine pollutant: No
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?Proper shipping name: CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUID, N.O.S. (potassium carbonate solution)
?Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
?ICAO/IATA Class: 8
?UN/ID Number: 1719
?Label 8
?Packaging group: III
?Proper shipping name: CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUID, N.O.S. (potassium carbonate solution)
15 Regulatory information
?Labelling according to EU guidelines:
Th e pro duct ha s been cl assi fied an d marked in accordan ce wi th EU Direct ives / Ordin ance on
Hazardous Materials.
?Code letter and hazard designation of product:
Xn Harmful
?Hazard-determining components of labelling:
1,4-dihydroxybenzene
?Risk phrases:
36 Irritating to eyes.
40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
?Safety phrases:
26 In case of cont act w ith eyes, ri nse immedi atel y wi th p lent y of wat er an d seek medical
advice.
36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
?National regulations:
Class Share in %
Wasser 60.8
I 3.0
NK 4.2
16 Other information
This in formation is b ased on our present knowledg e. However, th is shall not constitute a guarantee
for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
?Relevant R-phrases
22 Harmful if swallowed.
36 Irritating to eyes.
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
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40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
?Department issuing MSDS: Productmanagement department
?Contact: Mr. Vollhofer, a&o imaging solutions, Tel.: + 49 7042 913-43
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