1907/2006 FLUORESCEIN DYE Page 1 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking Trade name FLUORESCEIN DYE Use of the substance/preparation. Type of use : Tracer dye Identification of the company Clariant Oil Services UK Ltd Howe Moss Place Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce AB21 0GS Aberdeen Telephone no. : +44 1224-797400 Information about the substance/preparation Division Functional Chemicals tel.: 44 1224 797409 e-mail: UKOilServicesProductSafety@clariant.com Emergency telephone number : 00800-5121 5121 (24 h) 2. Hazards identification Irritating to eyes and skin. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization Hazardous ingredients Fluorescein Dye Concentration : >= 60 - <= 100 % CAS number : 518-47-8 EINECS number : 208-253-0 Hazard symbols Xi R phrases 36/38 The text of the R-phrases is shown in section 16. 4. First aid measures After inhalation Remove the casualty into fresh air and keep him calm. In the event of symptoms seek medical advice. After contact with skin In case of contact with skin wash off with water. Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists. After contact with eyes Rinse immediately with gently running water for 15 minutes, maintaining eyelids open. Consult an ophthalmologist or a physician.
Page 2 After ingestion Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. In case of unconsciousness do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth. Obtain medical advice. Advice to doctor Symptoms Abdominal pains Vomiting 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Carbon dioxide, water, foam, dry chemical. Special hazards from the substance itself, its combustion products or from its vapours carbon oxides Sulphur oxides Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Special protective equipment for firefighting Wear full protective suit. Wear respiratory protection when fighting fires Further information Collect contaminated firefighting water separately, must not be discharged into the drains. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear suitable personal protective equipment. Respiratory protective equipment Environmental precautions Do not allow entry to drains,water courses or soil If the product gets into drains, inform the relevant authorities immediately. Methods for cleaning up/taking up Avoid raising dust Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the regulations. Additional information Must not be released into sewers, drains or wells. 7. Handling and storage Advice on safe handling Provide good ventilation of working area (local exhaust ventilation if necessary). Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin, eyes,and clothing.
Page 3 Advice on protection against fire and explosion Avoid formation of dust Dust can form an explosive mixture with air. Keep away from sources of ignition - refrain from smoking. Requirements for storage rooms and vessels Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. 8. Exposure controls / personal protection Occupational exposure controls Additional advice on system design Provide general ventilation. Exposure limit values Dust EH40 WELs (amended) UK OEL - EH40 WELs Revision : 17/10/2007 WEL_TWA: Values: Dust EH40 WELs (amended) UK OEL - EH40 WELs Revision : 17/10/2007 WEL_TWA: Values: 4 mg/m3 4 mg/m3 General protective measures Avoid contact with eyes and skin Do not inhale dust Hygiene measures Do not eat, drink or smoke during work time. Wash hands before breaks and after work. Change contaminated clothes immediately. Respiratory protection : Hand protection : Eye protection : Body protection : If ventilation insufficient, use a respiratory protection apparatus Neoprene gloves tightly fitting safety goggles face shield protective clothing 9. Physical and chemical properties Form : Powder Colour : orange Odour : odourless
Page 4 Melting point : > 100 C Solubility in water : soluble ph value : 8-9.5 (1 g/l) 10. Stability and reactivity Thermal decomposition : > 150 C Hazardous decomposition products Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide Sulphurous oxides (SOx) nitrogen oxides 11. Toxicological information Irritant effect on skin : irritant Irritant effect on eyes : irritant Remarks The classification was made by the conventional (calculation) method of the Dangerous Preparations Directive (1999/45/EC) 12. Ecological information Biodegradability : < 20 % (28 d) 13. Disposal considerations Product Dispose of in accordance with local authority regulations 14. Transport information ADR ADNR RID IATA IMDG 15. Regulatory information
Page 5 Labelling in accordance with EC-Directives hazard warning labelling compulsory Hazard symbols Xi Irritant R phrases 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. S phrases 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 37 Wear suitable gloves. 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Chemical Safety Assessment No Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA) is yet available for the substance, or for the component substances, contained in this product. 16. Other information Text of the R-phrases assigned to the ingredients/components mentioned in section 3 : 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. The data are based on the current state of our knowledge, and are intended to describe the product with regard to the requirements of safety. The data should not be taken to imply any guarantee of a particular or general specification. It is the responsibility of the user of the product to ensure to his satisfaction that the product is suitable for the intended purpose and method of use. We do not accept responsibility for any harm caused by the use of this information. In all cases, our general conditions of sale apply.