MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: ALBEGAL PLUS
MSDS CODE : C0991199E4
VERSION : 2
UPDATED : October 1998
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 ..: ALBEGAL PLUS
Other name(s)..: SEE INGREDIENTS TEXT BELOW
Correct Shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE,LIQ
UN Number . . . . . : 3082
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : 9 group . . : III
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : 2X
Poison Schedule . . : 6
USE:
TEXTILE CHEMICAL
which are processed below 200 deg. C.
Refer to Technical Data Sheet.
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Appearance. . . . . . : YELLOW-BROWN LIQUID WITH AN AROMATIC ODOUR.
Boiling/Melting point : approx. 100 (deg.C)
Vapour pressure . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Specific Gravity. . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Density . . . . . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Flash Point . . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Flammability Limits . : not applicable
Solubility in water . : MISCIBLE (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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pH : 2 - 3.5 50 g/L
Viscosity : 20 mPa.s at 25 deg.C
HAZARD CODE : *XN*N*PS6*
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
PREPARATION BASED ON PARTIALLY MODIFIED
NITROGEN CONTAINING FATTY AND ALCOHOL
ETHOXYLATES AS WELL AS SPECIAL ADDITIVES
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AMMONIUM FLUOROSILICATES 16919-19-0 5%
'OBSERVE EXPOSURE LIMITS'
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : SLIGHT (Oral,Rat LD50) >2000 mg/kg
Eye . . . : NON-IRRITANT - EC 83 OECD 405 RABBIT
(REFER TO HEALTH EFFECTS CHRONIC).
Skin . . : NON-IRRITANT - EC 83 OECD 404 RABBIT.
(REFER TO HEALTH EFFECTS CHRONIC).
Inhaled . : HARMFUL - SEE "HEALTH EFFECTS" CHRONIC.
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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS AMMONIUM FLUOROSILICATE WHICH IS HARMFUL BY
INGESTION AND ABSORBTION WHEN INHALED OR IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
FLUOROSILICATES ARE STRONG SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANE (LUNGS, TRACHEA,
NOSE), SKIN IRRITANTS. IF POISONING OCCURS, CONTACT A DOCTOR OR
POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE.
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Swallowed : IF SWALLOWED, AND IF MORE THAN 15 MINUTES FROM A
HOSPITAL INDUCE VOMITING, PREFERABLY USING IPECAC
SYRUP.
Eye . . . : RINSE IMMEDIATELY , HOLD EYES OPEN, FLOOD WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
Skin . . : CLEAN CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF
RUNNING WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. DO
NOT RE-USE UNTIL LAUNDERED.
Inhaled . : REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR, REST. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF YOU FEEL UNWELL OR IF EXPOSURE
PROLONGED.
First aid facility: EYEWASH
Advice to Doctor .: SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT. PRODUCT CONTAINS
AMMONIUM-HEXAFLUOROSILICATE.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, OR WHERE SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SHOW THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET TO THE MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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TLV : (WORKSAFE) 2.5 mg/m3 - FLUORIDES (AS F)
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 AEROSOLS.
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WHEREVER 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.
HAZARDOUS VAPOURS: EMPLOY LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION CAPTURE OR
CONTAINMENT OF VAPOURS AT SOURCE. ENSURE SUFFICIENT DILUTION
VENTILATION IN WORKPLACE WHERE AEROSOLS OR VAPOURS PRESENT.
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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.
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 . . . . . : 3082
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : 9 group . . : III
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : 2X
IATA Class . . . . . : FREE
IMDG Reference . . . : 9.11C
Minimum temperature : SENSITIVE <0oC
Maximum temperature : SENSITIVE >60oC
Incompatible DG Classes : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Receptacle : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Substances : NONE KNOWN
Emergency Procedure Guide Date: OCTOBER 1998
KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK AND ANIMAL FEEDING STUFFS.
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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IN CASE OF SPILL, WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION AS INDICATED ABOVE -
CONTAIN FIRST,'AVOID BREATHING VAPOURS, MISTS OR AEROSOLS', SOAK UP
ALL RESIDUES IN INERT ABSORBANCE MATERIAL (i.e. VERMICULITE,
SAND).SCOOP INTO SUITABLE, 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.
Contaminated, empty containers must be disposed of as chemical waste.
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Extinguishing Media : WATERSPRAY, CO2, FOAM, DRY POWDER - NO
RESTRICTIONS.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . : 0 mgO2/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 570 mgO2/g
TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . : 17.5 %
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES: ZEBRA FISH, 48HR, OECD 203.
LC0 : 1 mg/l
LC50 : 2 mg/l
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : IC50 : >100 mg/l, 3HR.
OECD Biological degredation : 10-20%, 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 %
SPECIAL PARTICULARS: TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE, DO NOT DISCHARGE
CONCENTRATED LIQUORS TO SEWER.
observed.
POORLY ELIMINATED BY ADSORPTION ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT SLUDGE.
NO INHIBITION. NO NITRIFICATION INHIBITION KNOWN.
TESTED MATERIAL: STANDARDISED PRODUCT.
NITROGEN CONTENT: 1.5 %
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EEC classification/labelling: *XN*N*PS6*
R-phrase: R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
S-phrase: S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S36/37/38
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: DOUGLSH Date: 05 October 98
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