SAFETY DATA SHEET
THIP
Issued: 23/10/00
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: TH1P
Product code: RD6902
Synonyms: TOTAL HARDNESS INDICATOR POWDER
Use / description of product: No significant hazard.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient 1: DYE, BUFFER AND FILLER MATERIAL >90%
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 irritation of the throat. There may be vomiting.
Inhalation: There may be vomiting.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Wash off thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Transfer to hospital for specialist
examination.
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: Carbon dioxide.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details.
Environmental precautions: Contain the spillage using bunding.
Clean-up procedures: 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
Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles.
Skin protection: Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Powder
Colour: Purple
Odour: Odourless
Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria)
Solubility in water: Soluble
pH: 7
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Direct sunlight. Heat.
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.
Other adverse effects: Negligible ecotoxicity.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal: Dispose of as normal industrial waste.
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.