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Health & Safety > Hydracol
Finish
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY
| PRODUCT NAME |
HYDRACOL FINISH |
| CHEMICAL FAMILY |
Textile coating agent |
| COMPANY NAME |
COLE & WILSON LTD, NABBS LANE,
SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, W. YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AT |
| EMERGENCY TELEPHONE |
01484 842353 |
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION |
Blend of synthetic
resin polymer, cationic antistat proteinaceous wool protecting agent
and citric acid in water. |
| CAS NUMBER |
None |
| FURTHER INFORMATION |
Non hazardous |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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Not regarded as
hazardous but advisable to keep away from skin and eye contact. |
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| INHALATION |
Non volatile liquid but if inhaled seek
medical attention
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| SKIN CONTACT |
Wash off with soap and water |
| EYE CONTACT |
Promptly wash eyes with plenty
of water while lifting lids. Continue washing for at least 15 minutes.
If any irritation persists, consult a Doctor. |
| INGESTION |
If conscious, give water to
drink and consult Doctor. |
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA |
Use extinguishing
media appropriate for surrounding fire. |
| SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS |
Wear S.C.B.A. if exposed to
fumes in fire. |
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
| METHODS FOR CLEANING
UP |
Absorb in dry sand,
earth or absorbent and place in containers.
Flush materials into suitable container with large quantity of water.
This product will become very slippy on wet surfaces. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
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Wear protective
glasses and clothing when handling, avoid spillage.
Store at room temperature to avoid freezing.
Keep containers tightly closed to avoid skinning. |
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
| EYE PROTECTION |
Wear approved safety
goggles |
| HAND PROTECTION |
Rubber of plastic gloves |
| OTHER PROTECTION |
Wear appropriate clothing to
prevent skin contact |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| APPEARANCE |
Clear liquid |
| COLOUR |
Pale Yellow |
| ODOUR |
Floral |
| CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE |
Freezes at 2°C and boils at
100°C |
| FLASH POINT |
Above 61°C |
| DENSITY |
1.035. |
| SOLUBILITY |
Soluble in water |
| pH VALUE |
Approx. 4.0 |
| VISCOSITY |
Not determined |
| IGNITION TEMPERATURE |
Not determined |
| EXPLOSION LIMITS |
Not determined |
| VAPOUR PRESSURE |
Not determined |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
| THERMAL DECOMPOSITION |
Approx. 150°C |
| HAZARDOUS REACTIONS |
Can react with strong oxidisers
such as Hydrogen Peroxide to fragment the polymer chain. |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
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Carbon monoxide, acetone, acetaldehyde
and oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. |
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| ACUTE TOXICITY |
Non hazardous substance
if handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene.
LD 50 oral Rat >2000mg/kg. |
| DERMAL COMPATIBILITY |
Prolonged and repeated contact
may cause slight irritation. |
| EYE CONTACT |
Causes irritation but prompt
removal is unlikely to cause permanent damage. |
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| ECOTOXICITY |
Not known. Expected
to be toxic to fish at high concentrations. |
| Other ecological information. |
Bioaccumulative potential: Classified
as low. |
| Further information |
Persistence and degradability:
Expected to be biodegradable by sludge (Pseudomonas fungus). |
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
| ADVICE ON DISPOSAL |
Active sludge treatment.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
| UNITED NATIONS NUMBER |
None |
| PACKAGING GROUP |
None |
| IMDG PAGE NO. |
None |
| MARINE POLLUTANT |
No |
| TREM CARD NUMBER |
None |
| FURTHER INFORMATION |
Not dangerous |
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
| RISK PHRASES |
None |
| SAFETY PHRASES |
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin
and eyes |
| WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) |
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
| Date of Issue
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24th July 1997 |
This information is based on our present state of knowledge
and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of the
safety requirements. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific
properties.
M.P.SULLIVAN, CHEMIST
Health & Safety > Hydracol
Finish
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