SYNTEX CRA
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Product Name |
SYNTEX CRA |
| 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 | Essentially basic chromium aluminium sulphate |
| Form | Powder |
| Colour | green |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Under normal use conditions, this product is stable.
Under normal use conditions, this product is stable.
May give off SO2 and SO3 under extreme heat.
| Labelling | Xi irritant |
| R 36/38 | Irritating to eyes and skin |
| S 24/25 | Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
| S 26 | In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| S 28 | After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water |
| S 37/39 | Wear suitable gloves, and eye/face protection |
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| Skin contact | Wash with soap and water |
| Eyes contact | Irrigate with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes |
| Ingestion | Drink large amount of liquids |
5. FIRE PRECAUTIONS/FIRE FIGHTING
Product is not combustible and does not support burning.
May give off SO2 and SO3 under action of extreme heat.
In the event of fire, all extinguisher types can be used - select on the basis of the other materials present.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
| Measures | Collect into container and wash residue away with water which should be collected and precipitated by the addition of Sodium Carbonate or Sodium Hydroxide to pH 8.5. Dispose of residue to approved land fill sites. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| Handling | Wear personal protective equipment |
| Storage | Store in cool dry place. Protect from moisture. |
8. PERSONAL PROTECTION
| General precautions | Clean protective clothing must be used daily. Workers should take hot showers at end of work period or day |
| Hands | Rubber or PVC gloves |
| Eyes | Close fitting goggles |
| Breathing devices | Approved respirator to protect against airborne dust |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance (colour) | green |
| Odour | N/A |
| pH (10% solution at 20°C) | 3,1 +- 1,0 |
| Physical state | powder |
| Boiling point | N/A |
| Temperature of fusion | N/A |
| Flash point | N/A |
| Flammability | N/A |
| Vapour pressure | N/A |
| Bulk density | ca 1,000 Kg/cm3 |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Under normal use conditions, this product is stable.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Skin & Eye irritation : Research and statistical evidence indicates material
is essentially non-hazardous, but of low toxicity which may cause irritation
to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Threshold Limit Value 0.5 mg/l as Cr value in effluents according to E.E.C. regulations.
LD50 : 7,500 mg/Kg Oral/Rat
13. WASTE DISPOSAL
Precipitate as chromium hydroxide.
Dispose of to approved disposal area in accordance with Local Regulations, or contact supplier or manufacturer.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The product is not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Health & Safety Regs.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988, S.I. 1988/1657, (Amendment) Regs. 1991, S.I. 1991.2431. E.H. 40, Occupational Exposure Limits 1992 (revised annually). H.S.E. Guidance Note EH2 - Chromium and its inorganic compounds : Health & Safety Precautions. Revised December 1991.
| Labelling | Xi irritant |
| R 36/38 | Irritating to eyes and skin |
| S 24/25 | Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
| S 26 | In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| S 28 | After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water |
| S 37/39 | Wear suitable gloves, and eye/face protection |
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 : 19.07.01
Index : 0
Code : IRICRA
Document PC.074/A