SYNTEX CFCR
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Product Name |
SYNTEX CFCR |
| 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 | Chrome/Syntan Complex Essentially basic chromic sulphate |
| Form / Colour | Powder / green |
| Hazardous ingredients | NONE |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Under normal use conditions, this product is stable.
May give off SO2, SO3 and irritant fumes under action of extreme heat (> 500°C).
| 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 and seek medical advice |
Skin, eyes and mucous membranes can be irritated. Skin disease or allergy may occur. Research and statistical evidence indicates material is non hazardous but of low toxicity.
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 according to local regs. Precipitate as chromium hydroxide. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| Handling | Wear mask to avoid respiring dust |
| Storage | Store in cool dry place. Protect from moisture. |
8. PERSONAL PROTECTION
| Handling | Wear personal protective equipment |
| Hands | Rubber or PVC gloves can be advised |
| Eyes | Wear close fitting goggles |
| Breathing devices | Approved respirator to protect against airborne dust |
| General precautions | Clean protective clothing must be used daily. Workers should take hot shower at end of work period or day. |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance (colour) | green |
| Form | powder |
| Odour | N/A |
| pH (10% solution) | 4,0 +- 1,0 |
| Solubility in water | soluble |
| Decomposition T°C | > 200°C |
| Flash point | N/A |
| Boiling point | N/A |
| Melting point | N/A |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Under normal use conditions, this product is stable.
Precipitates as chromium hydroxide with soda carbonate or sodium hydroxide.
May give off SO2 and SO3 may give off under extreme heat.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Skin irritation - 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
LD50 Oral/rat : > 3,500 mg/Kg
Effluent : chrome threshold limit value is 1.5 mg/liter in France
Free phenol content for a similar product is 10 ppm
EEC regulation concerning phenol evacuation in waters give as maximum content of free phenol : < 0,1 mg/l
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
| 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 |
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 : 19.07.01
Index : 0
Code : ISCF12
Document PC.074/A