Date of issue: 03/14/2018 Version: 1.0 SECTION 1: Identification 1.1. Identification Product form Product name : Mixture : Bisblock 1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use Use of the substance/mixture 1.3. Supplier Manufacturer Bisco, Inc. 1100 W. Irving Park Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60193 T 1.847.534.6000 - F 1.847.891.5049 sales@bisco.com - www.bisco.com : For Rx Only 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : CHEMTREC - 24-Hour Hazmat Emergency Communications Center Domestic: 1-800-424-9300 Outside the U.S.: 1-703-527-3887, collect calls accepted SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A H314 Full text of H statements : see section 16 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage 2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements GHS-US labeling Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) : Signal word (GHS-US) Hazard statements (GHS-US) Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : Danger : H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage : P260 - Do not breathe vapors P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear eye protection, protective gloves, face protection P301+P330+P331 - If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER, a doctor P321 - Specific treatment (see First aid measures on this label) P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations 2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification 2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) Not applicable SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Not applicable 3.2. Mixtures 02/05/2018 EN (English US) Page 1
Name Product identifier % GHS-US classification Oxalic Acid (CAS-No.) 144-62-7 1-5 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302 Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal), H312 Eye Dam. 1, H318 Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16 SECTION 4: First-aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general First-aid measures after inhalation First-aid measures after skin contact First-aid measures after eye contact First-aid measures after ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Call a physician immediately. : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center or a doctor. : Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see First aid measures on this label). Rinse skin with water/shower. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Call a physician immediately. : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Call a physician immediately. : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed) Potential Adverse human health effects and symptoms Symptoms/effects after inhalation Symptoms/effects after skin contact Symptoms/effects after eye contact Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. : Causes skin irritation. Irritation. Burns. : Causes serious eye irritation. Serious damage to eyes. : Burns. 4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures 5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media 5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Reactivity : Sand. Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide. : Do not use a heavy water stream. 5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters Firefighting instructions Protection during firefighting SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures : The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment. : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing. 6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel Emergency procedures 6.1.2. For emergency responders Protective equipment Emergency procedures : Ventilate spillage area. Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. For further information refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection". : Ventilate area. 02/05/2018 EN (English US) 2/6
6.2. Environmental precautions Avoid release to the environment. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up 6.4. Reference to other sections : Take up liquid spill into absorbent material. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials. : Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site. See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection. For further information refer to section 13. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling Hygiene measures : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapor. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. : Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions Incompatible products Incompatible materials : Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. : Strong bases. Strong acids. SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters : Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight. ACGIH ACGIH TWA (mg/m³) 1 mg/m³ (Oxalic acid; USA; Time-weighted average exposure limit 8 h; TLV - Adopted Value) ACGIH ACGIH STEL (mg/m³) 2 mg/m³ (Oxalic acid; USA; Short time value; TLV - Adopted Value) 8.2. Appropriate engineering controls Appropriate engineering controls Environmental exposure controls : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. : Avoid release to the environment. 8.3. Individual protection measures/personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment: Avoid all unnecessary exposure. Hand protection: Wear protective gloves Eye protection: Chemical goggles or safety glasses. Protective goggles Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing Respiratory protection: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Wear respiratory protection : Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. 02/05/2018 EN (English US) 3/6
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state Appearance Color Odor Odor threshold : Liquid : Clear liquid. : Yellow : Odourless ph : 1.5-1.8 Melting point Freezing point Boiling point Flash point : < C Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) Flammability (solid, gas) Vapor pressure Relative vapor density at 20 C : Not applicable Relative density : 1-1.1 Solubility Log Pow Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity, kinematic Viscosity, dynamic Explosion limits Explosive properties Oxidizing properties 9.2. SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity : Non flammable. The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. 10.2. Chemical stability 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions 10.4. Conditions to avoid Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures. 10.5. Incompatible materials Strong acids. Strong bases. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products fume. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity ATE US (oral) ATE US (dermal) Skin corrosion/irritation 500 mg/kg body weight 1100 mg/kg body weight : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. ph: 1.5-1.8 02/05/2018 EN (English US) 4/6
Serious eye damage/irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity single exposure Specific target organ toxicity repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Potential Adverse human health effects and symptoms Symptoms/effects after inhalation Symptoms/effects after skin contact Symptoms/effects after eye contact Symptoms/effects after ingestion SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity Ecology - general ph: 1.5-1.8 Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. : Causes skin irritation. Irritation. Burns. : Causes serious eye irritation. Serious damage to eyes. : Burns. : The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms or to cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Before neutralisation, the product may represent a danger to aquatic organisms. LC50 fish 1 EC50 Daphnia 1 137 mg/l (EC50; 48 h) 12.2. Persistence and degradability 34.1 mg/l (LC50; 96 h; Pimephales promelas) Bisblock Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) ThOD Readily biodegradable in water. Readily biodegradable in water in anaerobic conditions. Photolysis in water. Biodegradable in the soil. Photolysis in the air. 0.14 g O₂/g substance 0.18 g O₂/g substance 0.18 g O₂/g substance 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bisblock Bioaccumulative potential Log Pow Bioaccumulative potential -2.22 - -1.74 (Estimated value) Bioaccumulation: not applicable. 12.4. Mobility in soil 12.5. Other adverse effects Effect on the global warming GWPmix comment : No known effects from this product. : No known effects from this product. : Avoid release to the environment. 02/05/2018 EN (English US) 5/6
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Disposal methods Waste treatment methods Product/Packaging disposal recommendations Ecology - waste materials SECTION 14: Transport information Department of Transportation (DOT) In accordance with DOT : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector s sorting instructions. : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. : Avoid release to the environment. : No supplementary information available. TDG Transport by sea Air transport SECTION 15: Regulatory information 15.1. US Federal regulations 15.2. International regulations CANADA EU-Regulations National regulations 15.3. US State regulations SECTION 16: Revision date : 02/05/2018 Data sources : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. : None. Full text of H-phrases: H302 H312 H314 H318 Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage SDS US (GHS HazCom 2012) This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product 02/05/2018 EN (English US) 6/6