MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT NAME: ALBEGAL B

MSDS CODE : C0119274E4
VERSION : 3
UPDATED : November 2003

Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC Australia

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COMPANY DETAILS
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CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
235 Settlement Road 6/8 Donaldson Street
THOMASTOWN VIC 3074 NORTH WYONG NSW 2259
Phone: (03) 9282 0600 Phone: (02) 43 503 200
Fax: (03) 9465 0031 Fax: (02) 43 532 136
Emergency All Hours; AUS:1800 033 111 NZL:0800 734 607
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Attn:
CHEMICAL SAFETY OFFICER
or
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
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IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME ..: ALBEGAL B
Other name(s)..: HYDROXYETHYLATED FATTY ACID AMINE DERIVATIVE.
Correct Shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUB.LIQ. N.O.S
UN Number . . . . . : 3082
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : 9 group . . : III
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : 2X
Poison Schedule . . : 5
USE:
TEXTILE CHEMICAL
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Appearance. . . . . . : YELLOW, HIGHLY FLUID TO VISCOUS LIQUID WITH A
T AMINE ODOUR.
Boiling/Melting point : >100 (deg.C)
Vapour pressure . . . : NOT AVAILABLE
Density . . . . . . . : 1.07 (g/cc @ 20 deg.C)
Flash Point . . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Flammability Limits . : not applicable
Solubility in water . : 100g/l at 25oC (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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pH : 5.0-6.0 (10 g/l)
Viscosity : 170 mPa.s at 25 deg.C
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
(2-AMINO-2-OXYETHYL)BIS (HYDROXYETHYL)AL 68648-45-3 25 - 30 %
KYL,ETHOXYLATED QUARTERNARY AMMONIUM COM
POUNDS, CHLORIDES.
NON HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS To 100 %
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : LD50(ORAL, RAT) : 4110 mg/kg
Eye . . . : SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - RABBIT
Skin . . : IRRITANT - RABBIT, OECD 404.
Inhaled . : NOT YET AVAILABLE.
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THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTS OF HEALTH AFFECTS IN WORKERS ARISING FROM
LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL.
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Swallowed : WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
Eye . . . : RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH COOL, CLEAN RUNNING WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Skin . . : REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AFFECTED SKIN
WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF WATER. DO NOT RE-USE UNTIL
LAUNDERED. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhaled . : REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR, REST. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF YOU FEEL UNWELL OR IF EXPOSURE
PROLONGED.
First aid facility: EYEWASH AND DELUGE SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED
NEAR WORK AREA.
Advice to Doctor .: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY, NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE KNOWN.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, OR WHERE SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SHOW THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET TO THE MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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AVOID EXPOSURE BY USE OF VENTILATION AND/OR PERSONAL PROTECTION.
AVOID CREATING AEROSOLS.
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE : HANDLE WITH CARE, AVOID INGESTION,
INHALATION, EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.
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WHEREVER POSSIBLE, THE WORKPLACE MUST BE VENTILATED SUFFICIENTLY TO
ENSURE THAT THE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE MET. STATE REGULATIONS ON SPEED
AND DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW AWAY FROM OPERATORS MUST BE OBSERVED.
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GLOVES (PVC, LONG IMPERVIOUS), OVERALLS AND GOGGLES MUST BE WORN WHEN
USING THIS PRODUCT.
Where sufficient ventilation is not available, avoid breathing mist or
vapours by wearing the following AS 1716 approved respiratory
protection: Half Face Respirator Class A2 + P2.
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE: Handle with care, avoid
ingestion,inhalation, eye or skin contact. Wash hands and face
thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.
Avoid unnecessary personal contact.
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KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION? - NOT APPLICABLE, NOT FLAMMABLE.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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General . . . . . . : STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA WITH ADEQUATE
Storage . . . . . . : VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
UN Number . . . . . : 3082
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : 9 group . . : III
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : 2X
IATA Class . . . . . : 9
IMDG Reference . . . : 9
Minimum temperature : NOT APPLICABLE
Maximum temperature : NOT APPLICABLE
Incompatible DG Classes : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Receptacle : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Substances : NONE KNOWN
Emergency Procedure Guide Date: 10.1998.
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IN CASE OF SPILL, WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION AS INDICATED ABOVE. CONTAIN
FIRST, SOAK UP ALL RESIDUES IN INERT ABSORBANCE MATERIAL (i.e.
VERMICULATE, SAND). SCOOP INTO MARKED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL AS
CHEMICAL WASTE.
DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE ACCORDING TO STATE REGULATIONS: LAND FILL: "NO"
SECURE LAND FILL: "NO" INCINERATION: "YES" HIGH
TEMPERATURE INCINERATION: "SUITABLE" - CONTAMINATED, EMPTY
CONTAINERS MUST BE DISPOSED OF AS CHEMICAL WASTE. NOTE: IF IN DOUBT,
CONTACT CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS TELEPHONE NUMBER ON PAGE 1.
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Extinguishing Media : WATERSPRAY, CO2, FOAM, DRY POWDER - NO
RESTRICTIONS.
Hazardous combustion products:
COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE OXIDES OF CARBON, NITROGEN AND SULFUR, AS WELL
AS OTHER TOXIC PRODUCTS. SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MUST BE
WORN IN CASE OF FIRE. .
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BOD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . : 0 mgO2/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 1025 mgO2/g
TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . : 30 %
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES: RAINBOW TROUT, 48HR, OECD 203.
LC0 : <2 mg/l.
LC50 : 5 mg/l.
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : BST : >300 mg/l.
OECD Biological degredation : 60 - 70%, DOC ANALYSIS, OECD 302B
Organo-halogen content. . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Heavy-metal content . . . . : METAL CONTENT UNDER THE ETAD REC. LIMITS
Phosphorous content . . . . : N/AP %
R51/53: TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE
EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
PARTIALLY ELIMINATED BY ADSORPTION ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT SLUDGE.
NO INHIBITION. NO NITRIFICATION INHIBITION KNOWN.
S61: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. REFER TO SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/
SAFETY DATA SHEETS.
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EEC classification/labelling: * Xi * IRRITANT
R-phrase: R38: Irritating to skin.
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
S-phrase: S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
 advice.
S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
SINCE WE CANNOT ANTICIPATE OR CONTROL THE MANY DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH THIS INFORMATION AND OUR PRODUCTS MAY BE USED, EACH USER
SHOULD REVIEW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE
INTENDED APPLICATION AND CONFIRM THAT THEY ARE APPROPRIATE.
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CONTACT POINT
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Contact the Product Safety Manager:
MR GRAHAM DICKINSON on 03-9282-0609 or 0408 023 891
or MR EFKAN KOCH on 03-9282-0673
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Authorised by: KOCHEF1 Date: 24 November 03
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