SYNTEX LD1
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Product Name |
SYNTEX LD1 |
| 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 | Product of formol condensation on phenolsulphonic acid and dihydroxydiphenylsulphone |
| Equivalence | Replacement or substitution synthetic tannin |
| Dangerous 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).
The product has an astringent effect. In case of prolonged inhalation, it can cause respiratory difficulties and in case of important ingestion, stomach and intestinal troubles.
| 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 water |
| Eyes contact | Wash with plenty of water |
| Ingestion | Drink large amount of liquids and make vomit |
| Inhalation | Wash mucous membranes and take medical advice in case of respiratory troubles |
5. FIRE PRECAUTIONS/FIRE FIGHTING
All extinguisher types can be used. The product is non flammable but combustible.
People fighting against fire must wear respirators to be protected from irritant dust and fumes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
| Workers' protection | Avoid respiring dust and wear respirators |
| Cleaning | Sweep up and mix residue with wood saw or sand |
| Neutralisation | Wash residue with water which should be collected and precipitated by the addition of metallic salts |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| Handling | Wear masks to avoid respiring dusts |
| 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 |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance (colour) | white |
| Form | spraydried powder |
| Odour | N/A |
| pH (10% aqueous) | 4,3 +- 1,0 |
| Solubility | good |
| Bulk density | 0,7 +- 0,1 |
| Decomposition T°C | > 200°C |
| Flash point | > 500°C |
| Boiling point | not available |
| Melting point | not available |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Under normal use conditions, this product is stable.
Decomposition products : May give off SO2, SO3, nitrogen and irritant fumes under action of extreme heat.
Materials to be avoided : Product reacts with iron salts, heavy metal salts, gelatine and oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Rat injection : LD 50 > 5,000 mg/Kg
Tests carried out on similar products give the following results :
Rabbit skin : little irritant
Rabbit eyes : lightly irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
We have no information available regarding effect on environment and biodegradability.
Free phenol content : < 50 ppm
EEC regulation concerning phenol evacuation in waters give as maximum content of free phenol : < 0,1 mg/l
13. WASTE DISPOSAL
In aqueous solution, the product is precipitated by metallic salts, specially iron salts.
Product and packing destruction : by incineration.
Dispose of according to local regulations.
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 : 20.07.01
Index : 0
Code : ISYLD1
Document PC.074/A