SAFETY DATA SHEET
S1
Issued: 01/09/00
Revision No: 1
Bayer-Wood Technologies, 2 Duddage Manor Business Park, Brockeridge Road, Twyning, Tewkesbury, GL20 6BY UK
Tel: 01684 290077
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product name: S1
Product code: RD2701
Synonyms: B1
Use / description of product: Solid. Irritant. The regulatory information is dependent upon the concentration limit of the specific substance.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient 1: SULPHAMIC ACID 60-90%
CAS: 5329-14-6
EINECS: 226-218-8
[Xi] R36/38; [N] R52/53;
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: Irritating to eyes and skin.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Irrigate thoroughly for at least 10 minutes. If discomfort persists OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide.
Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.
Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method. Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles.
Skin protection: Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Solid
Colour: White crystalline
Odour: Odourless
Solubility in water: Soluble
pH: 1
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Heat.
Materials to avoid: Oxidising agents.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Soluble in water.
Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal: Dispose of in a regulated landfill site or other method for hazardous or toxic wastes.
Disposal of packaging Dispose of as normal industrial waste.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations
regarding disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR / RID
UN no: :none
IMDG / IMO
IATA / ICAO
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: Irritant.
Risk phrases: R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information: The information contained within this MSDS is based on bulk quantities. The user should bear in mind the reduced hazard associated with the small quantities normally associated with test kit reagents, and adjust their responses accordingly. Risk phrases used in s.2: R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin. R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.