RETAN GL

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

2. PRODUCT COMPOSITION

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

5. FIRE PRECAUTIONS/FIRE FIGHTING

All extinguisher types can be used.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

8. PERSONAL PROTECTION

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

Under normal use conditions, this product is stable. It precipitates in presence of metallic salts and specially iron ones and gelatine. It is sensitive to oxidising agents.

Decomposition products : NONE

Materials to be avoided : IRON DRUMS

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

- We have no figure on toxicological values actually.

- The mixture is made with extract of leaves and branches of Uncaria Gambir plus stabilising and antiseptic agents.

- In fact, the extract in powder is used as masticatory additive and in cosmetology. The microbiological analysis on the extract in powder shows that the extracts are of satisfactory bacteriological quality.

- Gambier belongs to the list of natural sources of aromatizing substances authorised in France provided that it is not sold pure. Gambier can be part of foodstuff ingredients.

- No disastrous effect, no sensitisation to this product have been reported until today.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Natural product of high molecular weight ; biodegradability is low. The product is very sensitive to metallic salts and is disposed of in waste waters under the form of mud by treatment with alumine sulphate. Although the effects on environment and waters are not disastrous, at the moment we have no figure on ecotoxicity.

13. WASTE DISPOSAL

Dispose of according to local regulations.

The product is eliminated of aqueous solutions by precipitation under the form of muds with alumine sulphate (formation of alumine tannate).

Elimination of residue and packing by incineration.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The product is not regulated.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Health & Safety Regs.

EC Directives 76-464, 78-318, 80-68, 91-156
EC Directive 93-18 of 5th April 1993

Official French Gazette of 28th March 1993, Decree of 1th October 93 relative to taking off and water consumption as well as to disposals of any type, and specially,

Chapter VI Art. 60 water pollution
Chapter VII Art. 61 environmental evaluation
Chapter VIII Art. 63/64/65 control of effects on environment

16. OTHER INFORMATION

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 herein 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 should not, therefore, be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.