RETAN TL
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Product Name |
RETAN TL |
| 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 | Liquid composition made of pyrogallol tanning extracts prepared for the leather industry. |
| Dangerous ingredients | Microbiocide < 1 % |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Under normal use conditions, this product is stable
Dangerous Decomposition Product : NONE
Specific risks : NONE
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| Skin contact | Wash with soapy water |
| Eyes contact | Wash with plenty of water |
| Ingestion | Drink large amount of liquids and make vomit if person is conscious. |
5. FIRE PRECAUTIONS/FIRE FIGHTING
All extinguisher types can be used.
In case of fire, the product can give off pyrogallol.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
| Workers' protection | No particular measure |
| Protection and cleaning | Sweep up, wash residue with water and collect the product in drums. Dispose of according to local regulations. |
| Neutralisation | The product is sensible to metallic salts and precipitates under action of iron or alumine salts. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| Handling | No particular measure |
| Storage | Keep away from frost. Close the drums after every use. |
8. PERSONAL PROTECTION
No particular measure.
Follow good hygiene conditions and wear personal protective equipment.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance (colour) | brown |
| Form | viscous liquid |
| Odour | pleasant and characteristic |
| pH (10% solution at 20°C) | 3,5 +- 1,0 |
| Density | 1,18 |
| Decomposition T°C | > 200°C |
| Boiling point | 100°C |
| Flash point | N/A |
| Melting point | N/A |
| Solubility in water | total |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Under normal use conditions, this product is stable. It precipitates in presence of metallic salts and specially iron ones and gelatine. The product is sensible to oxidising agents.
Materials to be avoided : metallic drums
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
We have no figure on toxicological values actually.
The preparation is made from various natural vegetable tanning extracts and stabilisers, fungicidal and bactericidal agents.
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 eliminated from 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 and biodegradability.
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 : ATARTL
Document PC.074/A