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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

 

Product Name                     ECODYE CNOK

 

Supplier                         S.C. RAOUL-DUVAL & CIE

                                 7, place Leon-Meyer, B.P. 1414

                                 F-76067 Le Havre Cedex, France

                                 Tel. 02 35 19 66 20 - Fax. 02 35 21 55 08

 

Urgency Phone Number             02 35 19 66 20

 

 

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2. PRODUCT COMPOSITION

 

Composition                      Natural dye extract from Yellow Fustic wood

 

Equivalent                       Natural Old Fustic extract. Main elements

                                 are Morin, Maclurin, Morin hydrate

                                 CAS 4.80-16-0

 

Formule                          2'34'57 pentahydroxy flavon hydrate

 

Dangerous or hazardous ingredients :     NONE

 

 

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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

 

Under normal conditions of use, this product is stable.

 

As every natural dyestuff, the product cannot be disposed of in water without preliminary elimination.

 

 

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

 

Skin contact                     Wash with soapy water

 

Eye contact                      Wash with plenty of water

 

Ingestion                        Drink large amount of liquid and milk

 

Inhalation                       Wash mucous membranes. In case of

                                 irritation, ask for medical advice.

 

 

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5. FIRE PRECAUTIONS / FIRE FIGHTING

 

All extinguisher types can be used. Nevertheless, the product being a dyestuff, water should be avoided.

 

Airborn dust can catch fire by contact of oxygen if fire broke out.

 

If water has been used, care should assure than running water can not reach sewers, watercourses or rivers.

 

Inappropriate hazards            NONE

Special hazards                  NONE

 

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE

 

Individual precautions           Wear protective clothes

 

Environmental protection         As dyestuffs, the product cannot be

                                 disposed of in water

 

Elimination                      Collect into container after clean

                                 up. Mix residue with wood or saw

                                 dust. Dispose of residue to

                                 approved land fill sites or

                                 incinerate

 

Neutralisation                   Metallic salts precipitate the

                                 product out of its aqueous solution

 

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

Handling                         Protect against airborne dust.

 

Storage                          Store in dry cool place. Protect

                                 from humidity. Keep in original packing

                                 and avoid contact with metallic drums.

 

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8. PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Handling                         Wear long sleeves and gloves

 

Eyes                             Wear close fitting goggles

 

Hands                            Wear rubber or PVC gloves

 

Respiratory precautions          Wear approved respirator to protect

                                 against airborne dust

 

 

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

Appearance (colour)              orange

Physical state                   spraydried powder

Odor                             none

pH ( 10 % aqueous)               5.2 + 1.0

Solubility in water              soluble in hot water

Boiling point                    not applicable

Melting point                    > 250°C

Flash point                      not applicable

Vapour pressure                  not applicable

Bulk density                     0.3 + 0.1

 

 

 

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10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

 

Under normal conditions of use, the product is stable.

 

It is sensitive to metallic salts and oxidizing agents.

 

No risk known as regards to decomposition and polymerisation.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

The natural extracts of Yellow wood are not dangerous.

 

No data available regarding toxicity.

 

This natural dye has been used for more than 60 years for manufacturing dyestuffs. No report has never shown toxicity or risks for human health.

 

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

No information are available in respect with ecological effect.

 

As natural dyestuff used for more than 60 years, the product is not toxic. Nevertheless, as dyestuff, it follows the same regulations than synthetic dyes regarding effects on water.

 

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13. WASTE DISPOSAL

 

The product precipitates as complex with metallic salts.

 

Dispose of to approved area in accordance with local regulations or incinerate.

 

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

 

The product is not regulated.

 

Colour Index : Natural Yellow 11

 

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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 of 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

 

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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.