MSDS: CIBACRON YELLOW LS-4G HC
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: CIBACRON YELLOW LS-4G HC
MSDS CODE : C1625349AL
VERSION : 4
UPDATED : March 2004
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe 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: Attention:
CHEMICAL SAFTEY OFFICER
or
EMERGENCY RESPONCE SERVICES
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IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME ..: CIBACRON YELLOW LS-4G HC
Other name(s)..: AZO DYE
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. . . . . . : ORANGE POWDER WITH NO ODOUR.
Boiling/Melting point : >300 (deg.C)
Vapour pressure . . . : < 0.000001 (Pascals @ 20 deg.C)
Specific Gravity. . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Density . . . . . . . : 650 kg/m3(Bulk) (g/cc @ 20 deg.C)
Flash Point . . . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Flammability Limits . : not available
Solubility in water . : 80 (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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Autoigntion temperature : 270 oC E.C.A.16
Partition coefficient : < -10 log pow
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION : 290 oC
HAZARD CODE : **XI**
pH : 7-8 (20g/l water)
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
N,N'-Bis(6-fluoro-4-[3-(N-ethyl-6-hydrox 178198-11-3 70 - 80%
y-4-methyl-3-sulfomethylpyrid-2-one-5-yl
azo)-4-sulfophenylamino]-[1,3,5]triazin-
2-yl)-1,4-phenylenediamine sodium salt
NON HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS To 100 %
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : SLIGHT (Oral,Rat LD50) >2000 mg/kg, (Dermal,Rat
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LD50) >2000 mg/kg.
Eye . . . : NON-IRRITANT - OECD 405 RABBIT
Skin . . : NON-IRRITANT - OECD 404 RABBIT, BUT IS A SKIN
SENSITIZER - OECD 406 GUINEA PIG
Inhaled . : NOT YET AVAILABLE, BUT MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
SENSITIZATION (CHRONIC EFFECT) - SEE "HEALTH
EFFECTS" BELOW.
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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A REACTIVE DYE COMPONENT. CASES OF RESPIRATORY
SENSITISATION HAVE BEEN OBSERVED WITH REACTIVE DYES AND CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN TO AVOID INHALATION. INHALATION SENSITISATION MAY PRODUCE
WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND ASTHMA.
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 WITH THIS DYE 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.
Skin . . : CLEAN CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF
RUNNING WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhaled . : REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR AND REST. IF SYMPTOMS
OF ASTHMA OR BREATHING OR BREATHING DIFFICULTIES
OCCUR, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. ASSIST BREATHING
(OXY-VIVA EQUIP) UNITL HELP ARRIVES.
First aid facility: DELUGE SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED NEAR WORK
AREA.
Advice to Doctor .: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY, NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE KNOWN.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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TLV : :10MG/M3 INSPIRABLE DUST (NOHSC)
STEL :: NOT APPLICABLE
TLV : 1 MG/M3 RECOMMENDATION BY CIA UK-SENSITIZING DYE
AVOID EXPOSURE BY USE OF VENTILATION AND/OR PERSONAL PROTECTION
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE : HANDLE WITH CARE, AVOID INGESTION,
INHALATION, EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.
AVOID DUST FORMATION
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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) AND OVERALLS MUST BE WORN WHEN USING
THIS PRODUCT AND GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD ARE RECOMMENDED.
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.
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
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EXPLOSION RISK). EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE ADEQUATELY GROUNDED.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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General . . . . . . : KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
Storage . . . . . . : DRY AREA WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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IN CASE OF SPILL, WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION AS INDICATED ABOVE. DAMPEN
DOWN FIRST, 'AVOID DUST', SCOOP UP THEN WASH DOWN FINAL RESIDUE WITH
DETERGENT AND WATER.
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, CO2, FOAM, DRY POWDER - NO
RESTRICTIONS.
Hazardous combustion products:
VAPOURS OF CARBON, NITROGEN, SULFUR OXIDES AS WELL AS SOME HYDROGEN
FLUORIDE POSSIBLE IN A FIRE. SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MUST
BE WORN IN CASE OF FIRE.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BOD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . : 0 mg02/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 768 mg02/g
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES : ZEBRA FISH, 96 HR, OECD 203
LC0: 100 mg/l, LC50: >100 mg/l
DAPHNIA: EC50> 100 mg/l, 48hr, OECD 203
ALGAE TOX: EC50: >100mg/l, 72hr,OECD 201
NITROGEN CONTENT: 13.4 %
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : IC50 : > 100 mg/l, 0.5 HR, OECD 209.
OECD Biological degredation : <10%, OECD 301F, <10% DOC ANAL, OECD302B
Organo-halogen content. . . : < 0.1 FLUORO
Heavy-metal content . . . . : UNDER THE ETAD RECOMMENDED LIMITS
Phosphorous content . . . . : 0.6 %
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.
POORLY ELIMINATED BY BIODEGRATION.
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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.
S37: WEAR SUITABLE GLOVES.
SINCE WE CANNOT ANTICIPATE OR CONTROL THE MANY DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH THIS INFORMATION AND OUR PRODUCTS MAY BE USED, EACH USER
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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: 16 March 04
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