SAFETY DATA SHEET
TH 4
Issued: 26/04/00
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: TH 4
Product code: RD1905
Use / description of product: No significant hazard. Liquid.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient 1: RAW ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRA ACETIC ACID DI SODIUM SALT <10%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: No significant hazard.
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: Wash off thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye contact: Bathe in Water
Ingestion: wash out mouth with water
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Water. Carbon dioxide. Vapourising Liquids. Dry chemical powder. Foam
Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow large quantities to enter local drainage systems
Clean-up procedures: Wash down the drain with large amounts of water. Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance.
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. Face-shield.
Skin protection: Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Odourless
Viscosity: Non-viscous
Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria)
Evaporation rate: Slow
Solubility in water: Miscible in all proportions
pH: 4-5
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Heat.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal: Flush liquors to drain, local regulations permitting, or send to a waste water treatment plant.
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: No significant hazard.
Safety phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
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.
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.