MSDS: CIBATEX RN
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: CIBATEX RN
MSDS CODE : C0670009FS
VERSION : 3
UPDATED : August 2003
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Aust.
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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 ..: CIBATEX RN
Other name(s)..: ANIONIC - METHYLENE SUBSTITUTED ARYL SULFONIC ACID
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. . . . . . : RED BROWN LIQUID; FAINT AMMONIA ODOUR
Boiling/Melting point : ca. 100 (deg.C)
Vapour pressure . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Density . . . . . . . : 1.18 (g/cc @ 20 deg.C)
Flash Point . . . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Flammability Limits . : not applicable
Solubility in water . : MISCIBLE (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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Decomposition temperature: > 350 oC
VISCOSITY : 35 mPa.s at 25 oC
pH value : 8.5 - 10 (50 g/l)
OXIDISING PROPERTIES : NONE
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
NON HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS 100 %
Ingredient(s) not classified as hazardous according to Criteria of the
National Occupational Health & Safety Commission.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : SLIGHT (Oral, Rat LD50): > 5000 mg/kg
Eye . . . : NON IRRITANT - RABBIT.
Skin . . : NON IRRITANT - RABBIT.
Inhaled . : NOT YET AVAILABLE.
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THERE ARE NO ADVERSE HEALTH AFFECTS REPORTED IN WORKERS, ARISING FROM
LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO THIS SUBSTANCE.
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Swallowed : WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
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.
Inhaled . : REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR AND REST. IF YOU FEEL
UNWELL OR IF EXPOSURE PROLONGED, SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
First aid facility: NO SPECIAL FACILITIES REQUIRED.
Advice to Doctor .: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY, NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE KNOWN.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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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 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.
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GLOVES (PVC, LONG IMPERVIOUS), OVERALLS AND GOGGLES ARE RECOMMENDED TO
BE WORN WITH THIS PRODUCT.
WHERE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, AVOID BREATHING
AEROSOLS OR VAPOURS BY WEARING THE FOLLOWING AS1716 APPROVED
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: HALF FACED RESPIRATOR WITH PARTICULATE FILTER
TYPE A1, SUITABLE FOR ORGANIC VAPOURS.
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 : 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
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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.
VERMICULITE, SAND).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.
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Extinguishing Media : WATERSPRAY, CO2, FOAM, DRY POWDER
Hazardous combustion products:
VAPOURS OF CARBON, NITROGEN AND SULFUR OXIDES 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . : 494 mg02/g
TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . : 16.62 %
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES : ZEBRA FISH
LC0 : 30 mg/l
LC50 : 60.8 mg/l, 96 hrs OECD 203
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : IC50 : > 640 mg/l, 3 hrs OECD 209
OECD Biological degredation : < 10 %, DOC ANALYSIS, OECD 302B
Heavy-metal content . . . . : UNDER THE ETAD RECOMMENDED LIMITS
POORLY ELIMINATED BY ADSORPTION ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT SLUDGE.
HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS IF RUN DIRECTLY TO SURFACE WATERS.
BEHAVIOUR IN TREATMENT PLANTS: NO INHIBITION. NO NITRIFICATION
INHIBITION KNOWN.
NOTE: PREVENT SPILLAGE FROM ENTERING WATERWAYS OR DRAINS.
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EEC classification/labelling: * NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS *
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: NAMLIST1 Date: 12 August 03
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