| SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking |
| PATE DE DECAPAGE SOUDURE INOX |
| Bulk |
| 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against |
| 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet |
| CRC Industries Europe bvba |
| Touwslagerstraat 1 |
| 9240 Zele |
| Belgium |
| Tel.: +32(0)52/45.60.11 |
| Fax.: +32(0)52/45.00.34 |
| E-mail : hse@crcind.com |
| Subsidiaries | | Tel | Fax |
| CRC Industries Finland Oy | Asemanrinne 13, 08500 Lohja | +358/(19)32.921 | +358/(19)383.676 |
| CRC Industries France | 6, avenue du marais, C.S. 90028, 95102 Argenteuil Cedex | 01.34.11.20.00 | 01.34.11.09.96 |
| CRC Industries Deutschland GmbH | Südring 9, D-76473 Iffezheim | (07229) 303.0 | (07229)30 32 66 |
| CRC INDUSTRIES IBERIA S.L.U. | GREMIO DEL CUERO-PARC.96, POLIGONO INDUSTR. DE HONTORIA, 40195 SEGOVIA | 0034/921.427.546 | 0034/921.436.270 |
| CRC Industries Sweden | Kryptongatan 14, 431 53 Mölndal | 0046/31 706 84 80 | 0046/31 27 39 91 |
| 1.4. Emergency telephone number |
| CRC Industries Europe, Belgium: Tel.: +32(0)52/45.60.11 (office hours) |
| SECTION 2: Hazards identification |
| 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture |
| Classification according to 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC: |
| Health: |
R34: Causes burns. |
| | R22: Harmful if swallowed. |
| Environment: |
not classified |
| Other hazards : |
not classified |
| Contains: |
| ammonium bifluoride; ammonium hydrogen difluoride |
| nitric acid |
| Warning symbol(s) : |
C : CORROSIVE |
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| Risk-phrase(s) : |
R34: Causes burns. |
| | R22: Harmful if swallowed. |
| Safety-phrase(s) : |
S1/2: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. |
| | S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| | S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
| | S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
| SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients |
| Hazardous ingredient | CAS-nr. | EC-nr | w/w % | symbol | R-phrases* | Notes |
| nitric acid | 7697-37-2 | 231-714-2 | 10-30 | O,C | 8-35 | A |
| ammonium bifluoride; ammonium hydrogen difluoride | 1341-49-7 | 215-676-4 | <10 | T,C | 25-34 | |
| Explanation notes |
| A : substance with Community workplace exposure limit |
| Hazardous ingredient | Registration number | CAS-nr. | EC-nr | w/w % | Hazard Class and Category | Hazard statement | Notes |
| nitric acid | | 7697-37-2 | 231-714-2 | 10-30 | Ox. Liq. 3, Skin Corr. 1A | H272,H314 | A |
| ammonium bifluoride; ammonium hydrogen difluoride | | 1341-49-7 | 215-676-4 | <10 | Acute Tox. 3, Skin Corr. 1B | H301,H314 | |
| Explanation notes |
| A : substance with Community workplace exposure limit |
| (* Explanation phrases : see chapter 16) |
| SECTION 4: First aid measures |
| 4.1. Description of first aid measures |
| Contact with eyes : |
If substance has got into eyes, immediately wash out with water for at least 15 minutes |
| | Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| | Seek immediate medical attention |
| Contact with skin : |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
| | Wash with water and soap. |
| | Seek immediate medical attention |
| Inhalation : |
Fresh air, keep warm and at rest. |
| | Seek medical attention if ill effects occur |
| Ingestion : |
Rinse mouth with water (do not swallow) |
| | If swallowed do not induce vomiting |
| | Seek medical advice |
| 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
| Inhalation : |
Symptoms : sore throat, cough |
| Ingestion : |
Harmful if swallowed. |
| | Symptoms : sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting |
| Skin contact : |
Causes burns |
| | Symptoms : redness and pain |
| Eye contact : |
Causes burns |
| | Symptoms : redness and pain, impaired vision |
| 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed |
| General Advice : |
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible |
| | If symptoms persist always call a doctor |
| SECTION 5: Firefighting measures |
| foam, carbon dioxide or dry agent |
| 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
| May give off noxious and toxic fumes in a fire |
| Reacts violently with strong alkalines |
| 5.3. Advice for firefighters |
| Keep container(s) exposed to fire cool, by spraying with water |
| In case of fire, do not breathe fumes |
| SECTION 6: Accidental release measures |
| 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
| Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| Ensure adequate ventilation |
| Wear suitable protective clothing including eye/face protection. |
| 6.2. Environmental precautions |
| Do not allow to enter public sewers and watercourses |
| 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
| Absorb spillage in earth or sand |
| Wash spill site with water and detergent |
| 6.4. Reference to other sections |
| For further information see section 8 |
| SECTION 7: Handling and storage |
| 7.1. Precautions for safe handling |
| Do not breathe aerosols or vapours. |
| Ensure adequate ventilation |
| Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| Wash thoroughly after use |
| Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
| Eyewash bottles should be available |
| 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
| Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. |
| Keep out of reach of children. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Hazardous ingredient | CAS-nr. | method | | |
| EU established exposure limits: |
| nitric acid | 7697-37-2 | STEL | 1 ppm |
| Control procedures : |
Ensure adequate ventilation |
| Personal protection : |
Take precautions to avoid contact with skin and eyes when handling the product. |
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Ensure adequate ventilation |
| inhalation : |
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. |
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Air purifying respirator equiped with ABEK type cartridge |
| hands and skin : |
Wear suitable protective gloves against chemicals |
| eyes : |
Wear safety goggles. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties |
| 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties |
| Apperance : physical state : |
Paste. |
| odour : |
ACID Perceptible odour. |
| Boiling point/range : |
100-120 °C |
| Flash point : |
Not available. |
| Evaporation rate : |
Not applicable. |
| Explosion limits : upper limit : |
Not available. |
| lower limit : |
Not available. |
| Vapour pressure : |
2.33 kPa (@ 20°C). |
| Relative density : |
1.352 g/cm3 (@ 20°C). |
| Solubility in water : |
Soluble in water |
| Viscosity : |
Not available. |
| SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity |
| 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions |
| In case of fire, do not breathe fumes |
| May give off noxious and toxic fumes in a fire |
| 10.4. Conditions to avoid |
| 10.5. Incompatible materials |
| acids and alkalis |
| Affects metals |
| 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological information |
| 11.1. Information on toxicological effects |
| Ingestion : |
Harmful if swallowed. |
| Skin contact : |
Causes burns |
| Eye contact : |
Causes burns. |
| SECTION 12: Ecological information |
| 12.2. Persistence and degradability |
| 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential |
| No experimental data available |
| 12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment |
| 12.6. Other adverse effects |
| No experimental data available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal considerations |
| 13.1. Waste treatment methods |
| Product : |
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. |
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Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point. |
| Contaminated packaging : |
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation |
| SECTION 14: Transport information |
| 14.2. UN proper shipping name |
| Proper shipping name: |
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (nitric acid, ammonium hydrogendifluoride solution) |
| 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) |
| ADR/RID - Classification code: |
C1 |
| 14.5. Environmental hazards |
| ADR/RID - Environmentally hazardous: |
No |
| IMDG - Marine pollutant: |
No |
| IATA/ICAO - Environmentally hazardous: |
No |
| 14.6. Special precautions for user |
| ADR/RID - Tunnelcode: |
(E) |
| 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory information |
| 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture |
| The Safety Data Sheet is compiled according to the current European requirements. |
| EU-directive 99/45/EC
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| Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
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| Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
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| 15.2. Chemical safety assessment |
| SECTION 16: Other information |
| *Explanation risk-phrases: |
R8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire. |
| | R25: Toxic if swallowed. |
| | R34: Causes burns. |
| | R35: Causes severe burns. |
| *Explanation hazard statements: |
H272 : May intensify fire; oxidiser. |
| | H301 : Toxic if swallowed. |
| | H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal regulation. The information contained herewith is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements. It does not guarantee any specific properties. Apart from any fair dealing for purposes of study, research and review of health, safety and environmental risks, no part of these documents may be reproduced by any process without written permission from CRC. |
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