MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: ALBATEX FFO
MSDS CODE : C1079980D7
VERSION : 4
UPDATED : March 2004
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 ..: ALBATEX FFO
Other name(s)..: SEE 'INGREDIENTS' TEXT BELOW
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 CHEMICAL
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Appearance. . . . . . : BEIGE LIQUID WITH NO ODOUR
Boiling/Melting point : >100 (deg.C)
Vapour pressure . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Density . . . . . . . : 0.94-0.96 g/ml (g/cc @ 20 deg.C)
Flash Point . . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Flammability Limits . : not applicable
Solubility in water . : MISCIBLE (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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Hazard code : *XI* IRRITANT
pH : 2.7 (20 g/l)
Viscosity : 140 mPa.s at 25 deg.C
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
MALEIC ACID, BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL)ESTER 142-16-5 36%
2-ETHYLHEXANOL 104-76-7 0.74 %
NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS To 100 %
SELF-EMULSIFYING PREPARATION OF OILS, CARBONIC ACID
ESTERS AND SPECIAL ADDITIVES, SLIGHTLY ANIONIC.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : SLIGHT >2000 mg/kg Rat(Oral)
Eye . . . : NOT YET TESTED
Skin . . : IRRITANT - RABBIT
SENSITIZING - GUINEA PIG.
Inhaled . : NOT YET AVAILABLE.
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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A VERY SMALL PORTION OF 2-ETHYLHEXANOL, WHICH IS
A SEVERE EYE IRRITANT AND A MODERATE SKIN IRRITANT.MODERATE
TOXICITY BY INGESTION OR REPEATED/ PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN.
SKIN SENSITISATION: EXPOSURE OF SKIN TO A SENSITISING AGENT TENDS TO
RESULT IN RESPONSES SUCH AS HIVES OR EXZEMA. SHOULD AN INDIVIDUAL
BECOME SENSITISED, A DOCTOR SHOULD BE CONSULTED AND ALL CONTACT WITH
THE SENSITISING PRODUCT MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
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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. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
Skin . . : CLEAN CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF
RUNNING WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhaled . : REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR, REST. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF YOU FEEL UNWELL OR IF EXPOSURE
PROLONGED.
First aid facility: EYEWASH AND DELUGE SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED
NEAR WORK AREA.
Advice to Doctor .: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY, NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE KNOWN.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, OR WHERE SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SHOW THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATRA SHEET TO THE MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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AVOID EXPOSURE BY USE OF VENTILATION AND/OR PERSONAL PROTECTION.
AVOID CREATING AEROSOLS.
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE : HANDLE WITH CARE, AVOID INGESTION,
INHALATION, EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.
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WHEREEVER POSSIBLE, THE WORKPLACE MUST BE VENTILATED SUFFICIENTLY TO
ENSURE THAT THE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE MET. STATE REGULATIONS ON SPEED
AND DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW AWAY FROM OPERATORS MUST BE OBSERVED.
"AVOID FORMATION OF AEROSOLS CONTAINING THIS PRODUCT".
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GLOVES (PVC, LONG IMPERVIOUS), OVERALLS AND GOGGLES MUST BE WORN WHEN
USING THIS PRODUCT.
Where sufficient ventilation is not available, avoid breathing mist or
vapours by wearing the following AS 1716 approved respiratory
protection: Half Face Respirator Class A2 + P2.
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE: Handle with care, avoid
ingestion,inhalation, eye or skin contact. Wash hands and face
thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.
Avoid unnecessary personal contact.
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KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION? - NOT APPLICABLE, NOT FLAMMABLE.
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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 : SENSITIVE -10oC
Maximum temperature : SENSITIVE >60oC
Incompatible DG Classes : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Receptacle : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Substances : NONE KNOWN
Emergency Procedure Guide Date: NOT APPLICABLE
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCTS. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
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IN CASE OF SPILL, WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION AS INDICATED ABOVE. CONTAIN
FIRST, SOAK UP ALL RESIDUES IN INERT ABSORBANCE MATERIAL (i.e.
VERMICULATE, SAND). SCOOP 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.
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Extinguishing Media : WATERSPRAY, FOAM, POWDER, CO2. NO RESTRICTIO
Hazardous combustion products:
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE TOXIC. SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS MUST BE WORN IN CASE OF FIRE.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BOD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . : 120 mgO2/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 2420 mgO2/g
TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . : 54 %
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES: RAINBOW TROUT, 48HR, OECD 203.
LC0 : 200 mg/L
LC50 : 450 mg/L
NITROGEN CONTENT: < 1 %
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : BST : >300 mg/L
OECD Biological degredation : 25-50%, TOC/DOC ANALYSIS, OECD 303A mod
Organo-halogen content. . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Heavy-metal content . . . . : METAL CONTENT UNDER THE ETAD REC. LIMITS
Phosphorous content . . . . : N/AP %
NOTE: PREVENT SPILLAGE FROM ENTERING WATERWAYS OR DRAINS.
NOT TOXIC OR HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS.
BEHAVIOUR IN TREATMENT PLANTS: NO INHIBITION. NO NITRIFICATION
INHIBITION KNOWN.
PARTIALLY ELIMINATED BY ADSORPTION ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT SLUDGE.
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EEC classification/labelling: * Xi * IRRITANT
R-phrase: R36/38: IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN.
R43: MAY CAUSE SENSITISATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
S-phrase: S26: IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE
IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL
ADVICE.
S37/39: WEAR SUITABLE GLOVES AND EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
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: KOCHEF1 Date: 19 March 04
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