Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification
NEW METHYLENE 217-696- 1934-16-3 0-1%
BLUE 9
SODIUM CHLORIDE 231-598- 7647-14-5 0-1%
3
SODIUM AZIDE 247-852- 26628-22-8 0-0.1% T+; R28 R32
1 N; R50/53
The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION
This product has no Hazard Classification.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if symptoms
occur.
INGESTION
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Rinse mouth thoroughly. Seek medical attention if
symptoms occur.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get
medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.
EYE CONTACT
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash
eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use fire-fighting media appropriate for surrounding material.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Flush area with
water.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use
approved respirator if air contamination is above accepted level.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a cool, dry well-ventilated place.
STORAGE CLASS
Chemical storage.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
LT - mg/m3 ST - mg/m3
Name Std LT - ppm ST - ppm
0.1 mg/m3 0.3 mg/m3
SODIUM WEL
(DEN) (UK)
AZIDE
WEL ?Workplace Exposure Limits
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Well-ventilated area.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if the
general level exceeds the Recommended Workplace Exposure Limit.
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HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with
the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove
material.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved safety goggles if there is a risk of splashing during use.
OTHER PROTECTION
Provide eyewash station. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of
liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact.
HYGIENE MEASURES
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before
eating, smoking and using the toilet. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes
contaminated. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Blue Liquid
ODOUR None
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water.
BOILING POINT ~ 101篊 760 mmHg
RELATIVE DENSITY ~ 1.01 @ 20篊
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
Not toxic.
INGESTION
Not toxic.
SKIN CONTACT
Not toxic.
EYE CONTACT
Prolonged contact may cause transient eye irritation.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
None recorded.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
GENERAL The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of
dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID).
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
RISK PHRASES
NC Not Classified
SAFETY PHRASES
N/A
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging) Regulations.
GUIDANCE NOTES
CHIP for everyone HSG(108). Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This safety data sheet covers all codes for this product.
REVISION COMMENTS
Reformatting.
REVISION DATE 02-2009
REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 3 / 10-2006
RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R28 Very toxic if swallowed
R32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment