MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: TERATOP BLUE BLF
MSDS CODE : C1376177
VERSION : 1
UPDATED : July 2002
Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC Australia
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COMPANY DETAILS
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CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
235 Settlement Road Unit 10, 43-51 College Street
THOMASTOWN VIC 3074 GLADESVILLE NSW 2111
Phone: (03) 9282 0600 Phone: (02) 9879 2500
Fax: (03) 9465 0031 Fax: (02) 9879 2501
Emergency All Hours; AUS:1800 033 111 NZL:0800 734 607
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Attn:
CHEMICAL SAFETY OFFICER
or
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
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IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME ..: TERATOP BLUE BLF
Other name(s)..: ANTHRAQUINONE DYE PREPARATION
Correct Shipping name: NOT APPLICABLE
UN Number . . . . . : FREE
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : NOT APPLICABLE group . . : NOT APPLICABLE
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Poison Schedule . . : NONE ALLOCATED
USE:
TEXTILE DYE
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Appearance. . . . . . : BLUE POWDER WITH NO ODOUR
Boiling/Melting point : NOT APPLICABLE
Vapour pressure . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Density . . . . . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Flash Point . . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Flammability Limits . : not applicable
Solubility in water . : DISPERSES (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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Decomposition temperature: > 200 oC
Ignition point : > 550 oC, BAM
pH : 8.5 - 9.5 in water (1 g/l)
OXIDISING PROPERTIES : NONE
COLOUR INDEX : DISPERSE BLUE 77
HAZARD CODE : ** Xi ** IRRITANT
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
C.I. DISPERSE BLUE 77 1020241-76-3 20 - 30 %
OBSERVE "EXPOSURE LIMIT(S)"
NON HAZRDOUS COMPONENTS TO 100 %
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : SLIGHT (Oral, Rat LD50) > 5000 mg/kg.
Eye . . . : NON-IRRITANT - OECD 405 RABBIT.
Skin . . : NON-IRRITANT - OECD 404 RABBIT;
SKIN SENSITISATION: SENSITIZING OECD 406 GUINEA
PIG,
Inhaled . : NOT YET AVAILABLE - SEE "HEALTH EFFECTS - CHRONIC"
BELOW.
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SENSITIZATION: EXPOSURE OF SKIN TO A SENSITIZING AGENT TENDS TO RESULT
IN RESPONSES SUCH AS HIVES OR EXZEMA. INHALATION MAY PRODUCE WHEEZING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, ASTHMA, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
CASES OF RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION HAVE BEEN OBSERVED WITH SOME DYES
AND CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID INHALATION.
SHOULD AN INDIVIDUAL BECOME SENSITIZED A DOCTOR SHOULD BE CONSULTED
AND ALL CONTACT THIS DYE MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN SENSITIZATION WAS CARRIED OUT ON A COMPONENT.
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Swallowed : WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
Eye . . . : RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH COOL, CLEAN RUNNING WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
Skin . . : CLEAN CONTAMINATED AREA WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF
RUNNING WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhaled . : REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR, REST. IF SYMPTOMS OF
ASTHMA OR BREATHING DIFFICULTIES OCCUR, SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. ASSIST BREATHING (OXY-VIVA
EQUIP) UNTIL HELP ARRIVES.
First aid facility: SAFETY SHOWER AND OXY-VIVA EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
LOCATED NEAR THE WORK AREA.
Advice to Doctor .: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY, NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE KNOWN.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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TWA : 0.1 mg/m3 RECOMMENDED BY C.I.A - U.K
AVOID EXCEEDING EXPOSURE LIMITS BY USE OF VENTILATION AND/OR PERSONAL
PROTECTION
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE : HANDLE WITH CARE, AVOID INGESTION,
INHALATION, EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.
AVOID CREATING DUST.
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WHEREVER POSSIBLE, THE WORKPLACE MUST BE VENTILATED SUFFICIENTLY TO
ENSURE THAT THE LPL OF EXPOSURE IS ATTAINED. ANY STATE REGULATIONS ON
SPEED AND DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW AWAY FROM OPERATORS MUST BE OBSERVED.
HAZARDOUS POWDERS: THE USE OF LOCAL EXHAUST EXTRACTION DEVICE IN
ADDITION TO ROOM VENTILATION IS REQUIRED WITH THIS PRODUCT. LOCAL
EXHAUST EXTRACTION CAN BE A SLOT OR HOOD LOCATED AT DISPENSING POINT
OR A DOWNDRAUGHT WEIGHING BOOTH WITH HEPA AIR CLEANER.
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GLOVES (PVC, LONG IMPERVIOUS), OVERALLS AND SAFETY GLASSES/FACE SHIELD
MUST BE WORN WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
PARTICULATE FILTER CLASS P1 (DUST MASK) IS REQUIRED TO BE WORN WHEN
POSITIVE LOCAL VENTILATION IN OPERATION, OTHERWISE THE FOLLOWING
AS1716 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MUST BE WORN:
HALF FACE MASK: "YES" CANNISTER TYPE: NOT APPLICABLE CARTRIDGE CLASS:
"CLASS P2" FOR POWDERS, AND "CLASS A2" FOR LIQUIDS. PRE FILTER:
RECOMMENDED. FULL FACE MASK: "SUITABLE". AIR SUPPLIED: "YES,
AIR-LINE". COMBINATION ORGANIC VAPOUR PARTICULATE TYPE A2-P2
CARTRIDGE. (MEDIUM CAPACITY/EFFICIENCY FILTER IS SUITABLE.
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KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION? - NOT APPLICABLE, NOT FLAMMABLE.
DUST CLOUDS FROM FINELY PARTICULATED PRODUCT MAY BE HAZARDOUS (DUST
EXPLOSION RISK). EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE ADEQUATELY GROUNDED.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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General . . . . . . : STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA WITH ADEQUATE
Storage . . . . . . : VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
UN Number . . . . . : FREE
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : NOT APPLICABLE group . . : NOT APPLICABLE
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
IATA Class . . . . . : FREE
IMDG Reference . . . : FREE
Minimum temperature : NOT APPLICABLE
Maximum temperature : NOT APPLICABLE
Incompatible DG Classes : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Receptacle : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Substances : NONE KNOWN
Emergency Procedure Guide Date: NOT APPLICABLE
** KEEP UNPROTECTED PERSON(S) AWAY **
** ENSURE GOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION AT THE WORKPLACE WHERE DUST
FORMATION IS POSSIBLE **
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IN CASE OF SPILL, WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION AS INDICATED ABOVE -
'DAMPEN DOWN FIRST', 'AVOID CREATING DUST', SCOOP UP AND PLACE INTO
MARKED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL AS CHEMICAL WASTE.
DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE ACCORDING TO STATE REGULATIONS. - LAND FILL: NO.
SECURE LAND FILL: NO INCINERATION: YES HIGH TEMPERATURE INCINERATION:
SUITABLE. CONTAMINATED, EMPTY CONTAINERS MUST BE DISPOSED OF AS
CHEMICAL WASTE. ** NOTE ** : IF IN DOUBT CONTACT CIBA SPECIALTY
CHEMICALS TELEPHONE NUMBER ON PAGE 1.
** KEEP UNPROTECTED PERSON(S) AWAY **
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Extinguishing Media : WATERSPRAY, CO2, FOAM, DRY POWDER - NO
RESTRICTIONS.
Hazardous combustion products:
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR BURNING MAY RELEASE OXIDES OF CARBON,
NITROGEN AND SULFUR. SOME HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS ALSO POSSIBLE. IN CASE
OF A FIRE, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT MUST BE WORN.
** KEEP UNPROTECTED PERSON(S) AWAY **
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BOD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . : 65 mg02/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 1135 mg02/g
TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . : 41.7 %
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES : ZEBRA FISH
LC0 : 30 mg/l
LC50 : 82 mg/l, 96 hrs OECD 203
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : IC50 : > 400 mg/l, 3 hrs OECD 209
OECD Biological degredation : 30 - 40 %, TOC ANALYSIS, OECD 302B
Organo-halogen content. . . : 0.4 % CHLORO
Heavy-metal content . . . . : UNDER THE ETAD RECOMMENDED LIMITS
BIOELIMINATION SUMMARY: PARTIALLY ELIMINATED BY ADSORPTION ON EFFLUENT
TREATMENT SLUDGE. BEHAVIOUR IN TREATMENT PLANTS: NO INHIBITION. NO
NITRIFICATION INHIBITION KNOWN.
NITROGEN CONTENT: 6.9 %
TESTED MATERIAL: STANDARDISED PRODUCT.
HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE, MAY CAUSE LONG TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE
AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT. PREVENT DISCHARGE OF PRODUCT INTO NATURAL
WATERWAYS, DRAINS, SEWER AND SOIL. CONTAIN SPILLS AND ANY RESIDUES AND
DISPOSE OF AS SHOWN ABOVE.
DO NOT RELEASE CHEMICALLY CONTAMINATED WATER INTO DRAINS, SOIL OR
SURFACE WATER. SUFFICIENT MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN TO RETAIN THE WATER
FOR EXTINGUISHING. DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED WATER AND SOIL ACCORDING TO
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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EEC classification/labelling: ** Xi ** IRRITANT
R-phrase: R43: MAY CAUSE SENSITISATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
S-phrase: S22: DO NOT BREATHE DUST;
S24: AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.
SINCE WE CANNOT ANTICIPATE OR CONTROL THE MANY DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH THIS INFORMATION AND OUR PRODUCTS MAY BE USED, EACH USER
SHOULD REVIEW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE
INTENDED APPLICATION AND CONFIRM THAT THEY ARE APPROPRIATE.
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CONTACT POINT
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Contact the Product Safety Manager:
MR GRAHAM DICKINSON on 03-9282-0609 or 0408 023 891
or MR EFKAN KOCH on 03-9282-0673
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Authorised by: DEANGGU1 Date: 14 July 02
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