Page 1 of 8 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Further trade names Article no. (user): 310.000.193 (250 ml) 310.000.194 (5 kg) 310.000.195 (10 kg) 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the substance/mixture Inspection of metals 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company name: Street: Spoekerdamm 2 Place: D-25436 Heidgraben Telephone: +49-4122-922-0 Telefax:+49-4122-922-201 e-mail: info@helling.de Internet: www.helling.de 1.4. Emergency telephone number: SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture GIZ Nord Göttingen +49-(0)511-19240 (Information in German and English) Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 This mixture is not classified as hazardous in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. 2.2. Label elements Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Special labelling of certain mixtures EUH210 Safety data sheet available on request. Additional advice on labelling No labelling required. 2.3. Other hazards SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.2. Mixtures Hazardous components CAS No Chemical name EC No Index No REACH No Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Quantity 56-81-5 Glycerin 100 % 200-289-5 Full text of H and EUH statements: see section 16.
Page 2 of 8 SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures General information In case of accident or unwellness, seek medical advice immediately (show directions for use or safety data sheet if possible). After inhalation Provide fresh air. After contact with skin Wash with plenty of water. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. In case of trouble call doctor. After contact with eyes In case of troubles or persistent symptoms, consult an ophthalmologist. After ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Co-ordinate fire-fighting measures to the fire surroundings. Water fog. Extinguishing powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide. Sand. Unsuitable extinguishing media none 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture In case of fire may be liberated: Carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide 5.3. Advice for firefighters In case of fire: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Additional information Suppress gases/vapours/mists with water spray jet. Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. Do not allow entering drains or surface water. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Provide adequate ventilation. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. High slip hazard because of leaking or spilled product. 6.2. Environmental precautions Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Take up mechanically. Treat the recovered material as prescribed in the section on waste disposal. Clear contaminated areas thoroughly. 6.4. Reference to other sections Safe handling: see section 7 Personal protection equipment: see section 8 Disposal: see section 13
Page 3 of 8 SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Provide adequate ventilation. Keep the packing dry and well sealed to prevent contamination and absorbtion of humidity. Advice on protection against fire and explosion Usual measures for fire prevention. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Requirements for storage rooms and vessels Keep container tightly closed. The product is hygroscopic. Advice on storage compatibility Keep away from: Oxidizing agents. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Further information on storage conditions Store in a cool dry place. Avoid: frost. 7.3. Specific end use(s) SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Exposure limits (EH40) CAS No Substance ppm mg/m³ fibres/ml Category Origin 56-81-5 Glycerol, mist - 10 TWA (8 h) WEL Additional advice on limit values 50 mg/m³ (inhalable aerosol) 8 h 100 mg/m³ (inhalable aerosol) 15 min 8.2. Exposure controls - - STEL (15 min) WEL Appropriate engineering controls If handled uncovered, arrangements with local exhaust ventilation should be used if possible. Protective and hygiene measures Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Remove contaminated, saturated clothing immediately. When using do not eat or drink. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Eye/face protection Eye glasses with side protection Hand protection Tested protective gloves are to be worn: Suitable material: NBR (Nitrile rubber). (> 0,11 mm) The quality of the protective gloves resistant to chemicals must be chosen as a function of the specific working
Page 4 of 8 place concentration and quantity of hazardous substances. For special purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves. Protective gloves have to be replaced at the first sign of deterioration. Skin protection Wear suitable protective clothing. Respiratory protection In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. gas filtering equipment. Filter type: A With correct and proper use, and under normal conditions, breathing protection is not required. Environmental exposure controls Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state: Colour: Odour: ph-value: Changes in the physical state Melting point: Initial boiling point and boiling range: Solidification point:: Flash point: Flammability Solid: Gas: Explosive properties not explosive. Lower explosion limits: Upper explosion limits: Ignition temperature: Auto-ignition temperature Solid: Gas: liquid, viscous transparent characteristic neutral 18-22 C 290 C > 180 C not applicable 0,9 vol. % 400 C not applicable Decomposition temperature: 290 C Oxidizing properties Not oxidising. Vapour pressure: (at 50 C) Density (at 20 C): Water solubility: Solubility in other solvents Partition coefficient: Viscosity / dynamic: 0,0025 hpa ~1,260 g/cm³ completely miscible not applicable Test method
Page 5 of 8 Vapour density: Evaporation rate: 9.2. Other information Solid content: SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity No risks worthy of mention. 10.2. Chemical stability No risks worthy of mention. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions No risks worthy of mention. 10.4. Conditions to avoid No risks worthy of mention. 10.5. Incompatible materials Oxidizing agents, strong. Strong acid 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. CAS No Chemical name Exposure route Dose Species Source Method 56-81-5 Glycerin oral LD50 12600 mg/kg Rat dermal LD50 > 18700 mg/kg Rabbit Irritation and corrosivity Irritant effect on the skin: Not an irritant. Irritant effect on the eye: Not an irritant. Sensitising effects No sensitizing effect known. Carcinogenic/mutagenic/toxic effects for reproduction According to current knowledge not a carcinogen. According to current knowledge not mutagen. According to current knowledge not reproduction toxic. STOT-single exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. STOT-repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard not relevant Page 6 of 8 SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity CAS No 56-81-5 Chemical name Aquatic toxicity Dose [h] [d] Species Source Glycerin Acute fish toxicity LC50 > 5000 mg/l Acute algae toxicity ErC50 > 10000 mg/l Acute crustacea toxicity EC50 > 10000 mg/l 96 h Carassius auratus (goldfish) Pseudomonas putida 48 h Daphnia magna Method 12.2. Persistence and degradability Product is biodegradable. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential No indication of bioaccumulation potential. 12.4. Mobility in soil 12.5. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment not applicable 12.6. Other adverse effects SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods Advice on disposal Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation. According to EAKV, allocation of waste identity numbers/waste descriptions must be carried out in a specific way for every industry and process. Contaminated packaging Wash with plenty of water. Completely emptied packages can be recycled. SECTION 14: Transport information Land transport (ADR/RID) 14.1. UN number: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.2. UN proper shipping name: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.3. Transport hazard class(es): No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.4. Packing group: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. Inland waterways transport (ADN) 14.1. UN number: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.2. UN proper shipping name: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.3. Transport hazard class(es): No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.4. Packing group: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. Marine transport (IMDG)
Page 7 of 8 14.1. UN number: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.2. UN proper shipping name: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.3. Transport hazard class(es): No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.4. Packing group: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. Air transport (ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR) 14.1. UN number: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.2. UN proper shipping name: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.3. Transport hazard class(es): No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.4. Packing group: No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation. 14.5. Environmental hazards ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS: 14.6. Special precautions for user none 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code not relevant SECTION 15: Regulatory information no 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture National regulatory information Employment restrictions: Water contaminating class (D): 15.2. Chemical safety assessment For this substance a chemical safety assessment is not required. SECTION 16: Other information Changes section 1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 16 Observe restrictions to employment for juvenils according to the 'juvenile work protection guideline' (94/33/EC). 1 - slightly water contaminating Abbreviations and acronyms ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods IATA: International Air Transport Association GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service LC50: Lethal concentration, 50% LD50: Lethal dose, 50% Relevant H and EUH statements (number and full text) EUH210 Safety data sheet available on request. Further Information The above information describes exclusively the safety requirements of the product and is based on our present-day knowledge. The information is intended to give you advice about the safe handling of the product named in this safety data sheet, for storage, processing, transport and disposal. The information cannot be transferred to other products. In the case of mixing the product with other products or in the case of processing, the information on this safety data sheet is not necessarily valid for the new made-up material.
Page 8 of 8 (The data for the hazardous ingredients were taken respectively from the last version of the sub-contractor's safety data sheet.)