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1 Identification of substance
Product details: Trade name: Hanffaser Application of the substance / the preparation Sealant Manufacturer/Supplier: Fermit GmbH Zur Heide 4, D- 53560 Vettelscho www.fermit.de Informing department: Tel.: +49 (0) 2645-2207 Fax: +49 (0) 2645-3113 Email: info@fermit.de Emergency information: Tel.: +49 (0) 2645-2207

2 Hazards identification
Hazard designation: void Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment The product does not have to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. Classification system The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by information from technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.

3 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization Description: Natural hemp fibres as sealing material Dangerous components: Void

4 First aid measures

General information No special measures required. After inhalation Inhalation is not considered a potential way of exposure. Seek medical treatment in case of complaints. After skin contact The product is not skin irritating. Rinse with water. After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. After swallowing Swallowing is not considered to be a possible way of exposure.

5 Fire fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents Extinguishing powder, foam or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet or alcohol-resistant foam. Protective equipment: No special measures required.
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6 Accidental release measures

Person-related safety precautions: Not required. Measures for environmental protection: No special measures required. Measures for cleaning/collecting: Collect mechanically. Additional information: No dangerous materials are released.

7 Handling and storage

Handling Information for safe handling: Prevent formation of dust. Information about protection against explosions and fires: Store it away from ignition sources or open fire. Storage Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required. Further information about storage conditions: Store under dry conditions. Storage stability at least 5 years.

8 Exposure controls and personal protection

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace. CAS No. Designation of material % Type Value Unit Additional Occupational Exposure Limit Values for possible hazards during processing: General Exposure Limit for dust OEL: 3 A mg/m; 10 E mg/m Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis. Personal protective equipment General protective and hygienic measures Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work. Breathing equipment: Not required. Protection of hands: Not required. Material of gloves Not applicable. Penetration time of glove material Not applicable. Eye protection: Not required.

9 Physical and chemical properties

General Information Form: Colour: Odour: Fibres yellowish-grey Nearly odourless

Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: Not applicable Boiling point/Boiling range: Decomposition at heating. Flash point: Ignition temperature: Not applicable 320 C
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Decomposition temperature: 200 C Self-inflammability: Danger of explosion: Density at 20 C Product is not selfigniting. Product is not explosive. 1.45 g/cm

Solubility in / Miscibility with Insoluble Water: pH-value at 20 C: Solvent content: Organic solvents: Water: 6.5 +/- 1 0.0 % 0.0 %

10 Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Materials to be avoided: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known Dangerous products of decomposition: None in case of intended use and storage in compliance with instructions.

11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity: Primary irritant effect: on the skin: No irritant effect. on the eye: No irritant effect. Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known. Additional toxicological information: The product is not subject to classification according to the calculation method of the General EC Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version. When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to our experience and the information provided to us.

12 Ecological information
Information about elimination (persistence and degradability): Other information: The product is biodegradable. Additional ecological information: General notes: Generally not hazardous for water.

13 Disposal considerations
Product: Recommendation Smaller quantities can be disposed with household waste. The waste code numbers mentioned are recommendations based on the probable use of the product.
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European waste catalogue 08 00 00 WASTES FROM THE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION, SUPPLY AND USE (MFSU) OF COATINGS (PAINTS, VARNISHES AND VITREOUS ENAMELS), ADHESIVES, SEALANTS AND PRINTING INKS 08 04 00 wastes from MFSU of adhesives and sealants (including waterproofing products) 08 04 99 wastes not otherwise specified 03 00 00 WASTES FROM WOOD PROCESSING AND THE PRODUCTION OF PANELS AND FURNITURE, PULP, PAPER AND CARDBOARD 03 03 00 wastes from pulp, paper and cardboard production and processing 03 03 10 fibre rejects, fibre-, filler- and coating-sludges from mechanical separation Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14 Transport information
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border) ADR/RID-GGVSE Class: No hazardous good. Maritime transport IMDG: IMDG Class: No hazardous good. Marine pollutant: No Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA Class: Not Restricted. Transport/Additional information: Not dangerous according to the above specifications.

15 Regulatory information
Designation according to EC guidelines: The product is not subject to identification regulations under EC Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials. National regulations Water hazard class: Generally not hazardous for water.

16 Other information
These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. Department issuing data specification sheet: This Material Safety Data Sheet has been drawn up in cooperation with: DEKRA Industrial GmbH, Hanomagstr. 12, D-30449 Hannover, Tel.: +49.511.42079-311, reach@dekra.com.
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