3. Hazard information
Hazard description: Xn hazardous, low toxicity
N environmental poison
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Information concerning to particular hazards to man and environment:
Risk phrase Description
R26 very toxic by inhalation
R27 very toxic by contact with skin
R28 very toxic if swallowed
R33 Danger of cumulative effects
R50/53 very toxic for aqatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment
Classification system: The classification is according to the latest editions of the
EU lists and extended by company and literature data.
4. First aid measures
General information: none
after inhalation: N/A
after skin contact: wash thoroughly with water
after eye contact: N/A
after swallowing: N/A
5. Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing measures: N/A
Special protective equipment for
fire fighting: no spezial measures required
6. Accidential release measures
Person-related safety
precautions: not required
Measures for environmental not required
protection:
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Measures for cleaning/collecting: Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite,
acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Dispose
contaminated material as wast 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
storage rooms and receptacles: no special measures required
Information about storage in
one common storage facility: no special requirements
Further information about
storage conditions: not required
Class according to regulation
on flammable liquids: not applicable
8. Exposure controls and personal protection gear
Additional information about
design of technical facilities: no further data; see item 7
Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Ingredient Conzentration Minimal value (Germany)
none
Additional information: The data valid during the making wree used as basis.
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Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygiene Keep away from foodstuffs and beverages.
measures: Wash hands before breaks and a the end of the
working day.
Respiratory protection: not required
Protection of hands: Wearing of protective gloves is recommended.
Eye protection: During refilling wearing of goggles is recommended.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour characteristics: no odour
Danger of explosion: product does not present an explosion hazard
Explosion limits: N/A
relative vapour density 20癈: N/A
Density at 20癈: N/A
Solubility in water at 20癈: N/A
10. Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition/
conditions to be avoided: no decomposition if used according to specifications.
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Dangereous reactions: no dangereous reactions known
Dangereous decomposition products: no dangereous decomposition products
known
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
Primary irritant effect on the skin: no irritant effect
on the eye: no irritant effect
Sensitization: no sensitizing effects known
Additional toxicological information:
The products shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General Eu
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version: none
12. Ecological information
General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation; Self-assessment): WGK2 (Sodium azide), WGK3
(Thimerosal)
13. Disposal considerations
Product ?Recommendation: Must not be composed together with
household garbage. Do not allow product
to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging - Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official
regulations.
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14. Transport information
Land transport ADR-RID und GGVS/GGVE
(international/national): no constraints
Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSee: no constraints
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: no constraints
15. Regulations
Labeling according to EC Directives:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives/Ordinance on
Hazardous Materials
Code letter and hazard designation of product: N/A
Hazard determining components on labeling: N/A
Risk (R) phrases: N/A
Safety (S) phrases: N/A
National Regulations
Classification according to VbF: N/A
immision hazard class: N/A
Water hazard class: WGK 2/ WGK 3
16. Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for
any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Material Safety Data Sheet issued by: Dr. Bernhard Gerstenecker
Head of R+D department
Date of issue of the Material Safety Data Sheet: April 22, 2003