SAFETY DATA SHEET
ISSUE DATE: 8-12-2004
ISSUE NO. 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGISLATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING:
Identification of the preparation: BLACK MASTERBATCH
PE 48/117
Supplier: Colloids Limited
Kirkby Bank Road
Knowsley Industrial Park North
Merseyside
Emergency telephone number: +44 (0) 151 546 9222
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
Chemical nature of preparation: Carbon black encapsulated in polyolefin carrier.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Most important hazards: None
Specific hazards: None
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
Inhalation: None
Skin Contact: Avoid abrasion. Remove pellets in contact with
skin by washing with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Avoid abrasion. Remove pellets in contact with
eye, bathe the eye in water and seek medical
advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
CO2, Dry powder, Foam, Fine Water mist.
Suitable extinguishing media:
Special protective equipment for fire fighters: In the event of a fire, wear self-contained
breathing apparatus. Large molten masses may
ignite spontaneously in air.
Specific methods: Water quenching is good practice.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ISSUE DATE: 8-12-2004
ISSUE NO. 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGISLATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
Identification of the preparation: BLACK MASTERBATCH
PE 48/117
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Personal precautions: Pellets should be swept up and disposed of in
accordance with local regulations. Dust masks
to be used if dust concentration is high.
Environmental precautions: Pellets should be swept up and disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
Method of cleaning up: Sweep or vacuum into containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Handling: Normal industrial standards should apply. This
product needs no special handling.
Storage: Store in clean , dry cool conditions and away
from other chemicals or energy sources.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Technical protective measures: N/A
Exposure control limits: N/A
Respiratory protection: N/A
Hand protection: Heat insulating gloves.
Eye protection: Avoid contact with eyes.
Skin protection: Avoid contact with bare skin.
Hygiene measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of
workday. General precaution for all plastics and
elastomers: Do not breathe fumes evolved from
hot polymer.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ISSUE DATE: 8-12-2004
ISSUE NO. 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGISLATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
Identification of the preparation: BLACK MASTERBATCH
PE 48/117
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Form: Black pellets
Odour: None at normal temperatures
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Density: 1.0 鈥? 1.6 g/cm
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Melting Point: Over 110 C
Water solubility: None
o
Decomposition temperature: Approx. 350 C
o
Flash Point: 400 C
Explosive properties: None
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
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Conditions to avoid: Temperatures above 340 C
Materials to avoid: Strong acids or alkalis
Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic gases, including ammonia, carbon
monoxide, aldehydes and hydrocarbons.
Further information: During drying, purging and moulding small
amounts of hazardous gases and/or particulate
matter may be released. These may irritate
eyes, nose and throat. Vapours irritating to the
eyes and respiratory system may be released
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above 340 C.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Acute toxicity: No data available.
Local effects: No data available.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ISSUE DATE: 8-12-2004
ISSUE NO. 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGISLATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
Identification of the preparation: BLACK MASTERBATCH
PE 48/117
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Insoluble in water. Nil hazard to water
13. DISPOSAL CONDITIONS - WASTE FROM RESIDUES, UNUSED PRODUCT & PACKAGING
Dispose of in accordance to local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
RID / ADR: No code required
IMDG - CODE: No code required
IATA: No code required
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
According to EC-Dir 67/548, as amended, the product does not need to be labelled.
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene
practices and in conformity with any legal regulation. The information contained herein is based
on present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view
of safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.
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