RETAN SFK
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Product Name |
RETAN SFK |
| Supplier |
S.C. RAOUL-DUVAL & Cie 7, place Léon-Meyer, B.P. 1414 F-76067 Le Havre Cedex, France |
| Phone | (33) 2 35 19 66 20 |
| Fax | (33) 2 35 21 55 08 |
| Urgency phone number | (33) 2 35 19 66 20 |
2. PRODUCT COMPOSITION
| Composition | Tanning extract based on soluble Quebracho |
| Equivalence | Natural pyrocatechic tannin coming from Quebracho |
| CAS | 89 957 460 |
| EINECS | 289 564 9 |
| Dangerous ingredients | NONE |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Under normal use conditions, this product is stable. The product is astringent and of bitter taste. May give off SO2 and SO3 under action of extreme heat.
It can provoke respiratory
difficulties by inhalation of the powder and gastric and intestinal disorders
by ingestion in large quantity.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| Skin contact | Wash with water |
| Eyes contact | Wash with plenty of water |
| Ingestion | Drink large amount of liquids and make vomit if person is conscious. |
| Inhalation | Wash mucous membranes. If irritation persists, seek medical advice. |
5. FIRE PRECAUTIONS/FIRE FIGHTING
All extinguisher types can be used.
In case of fire, the product can give off bitter and irritant fumes, and SO2, SO3, pyrocatechol. Respiratory masks are recommended.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
| Workers' protection | Wear personal protective clothes |
| Protection and Cleaning | Sweep up, wash residue with water and mix residue with sawdust. Dispose of according to local regulations or incinerate. |
| Neutralisation | In aqueous solution, the product precipitates the metallic salts and specially alumine sulphate. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| Handling | Wear respiratory masks to avoid respiring dusts or absorbing by inhalation. |
| Storage | Keep away from air and humidity. The product is slightly hygroscopic and becomes oxidised with air. |
Do not use hooks for handling the bags.
8. PERSONAL PROTECTION
| Handling | Wear personal protective equipment |
| Hands | Rubber or PVC gloves can be advised |
Follow good hygiene conditions and wear personal protective equipment.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance (colour) | pinky beige |
| Form | spraydried powder |
| Odour | characteristic |
| pH (10% solution at 20°C) | 4,5 +- 1,0 |
| Solubility in water | soluble |
| Density | 0,45 g/cm3 +-0,05 |
| Decomposition T°C | > 250°C |
| Flash point | N/A |
| Melting point | N/A |
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. At high temperature, may give off pyrocatechol, SO2 and SO3.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
We have no figure on toxicological values actually.
The mixture is made with sulphited extracts of Quebracho wood.
Analysis on similar tanning extract gives :
LD 50 oral rat : 3,100 mg/Kg
LD 50 skin rat : 7,000 mg/Kg
No disastrous effect, no sensitisation to this product have been reported until today.
As every pulverulent product the powder may provoke respiratory problems by
inhalation.
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.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Edition : 18.07.01
Index : 0
Code : AQUSFK
Document PC.074/A