Via Porton n. 15 37010 RIVOLI VERONESE (VR) ITALY Tel. ++39-045-6269400 - Fax ++39-045-6269411 Url: http://www.cristanini.com e-mail: cristanini@cristanini.it UP 929 Rivoli Veronese, 22.02.2007 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SIMULANT OF BX24 DECONTAMINANT BX 30 P/N 240256 SAFETY CARD ED. 1 - REV. 00 DATED OCTOBER 5TH, 2004 ISSUED October 5th, 2004 1.1 Preparation and manufacturer identification BX 30: Produced and marketed by Cristanini S.p.a Loc. Porton 37010 Rivoli Veronese (VR) - Italy 1.2 Use of preparation The preparation is used as a simulant of BX24 decontaminant for testing equipment 1.3 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Cristanini s.p.a. Via Porton, 15 37010 Rivoli Veronese (VR) - Italy Tel. ++39-045 - 6269400 1.4 EMERGENCY PHONE Tel. ++39-045 - 7280081 1
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS The preparation contains Sodium carbonate CAS N 497-19-8 EC N 207-838-8 Lauril sulphite sodium CAS N 151-21-3 Anhydrous sodium metasilicate CAS N 6834-92-0 EC N 229-912-9 Sodium carbonate Xi; R36 Xi Lauril sulphite sodium Xn ; R20/22-42 - 36/37/38-41 Xn Anhydrous sodium Xi; R37, C R34 metasilicate C Other components Bentonite, zeolite, carboxymethylcellulose 2
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION HAZARDS TO MAN The preparation's aqueous solutions are alcaline and irritating to digestive mucosa, eyes and healthy skin. The preparation may cause sensitization by inhalation. Inhalation (Dusts) Moderately irritating to nose, eyes and throat. Cough fits. Risk for ulcers and nasal septum perforation in case of repeated or prolonged exposition. Risk for bronchitis. Eye contact(dusts) Mechanical irritation due to product particles. (Concentrated solution) Intense irritation, lacrimation, red eyes, swollen eyelids. Risk for eye lesions Risk for serious sequelae if the ph is > 12. Skin contact (Dusts) In case of contact with moist skin: red, irritated skin. (Liquid and concentrated solutions) red, irritated skin. In case of repeated or prolonged contact: skin dryness, fissures and small ulcers. Risk for dermatitis. Ingestion (Concentrated solution) Intense irritation of the mouth, throat, strong burning pain sensation in the mouth, oesofhagus and stomach; nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps. Risk for oedema of the throat with a sense of suffocation. Risk for choc (paleness of the face, tendency toward syncope, weak and irregular pulse). 3
4. FIRST AID INTERVENTION 4.1 INHALATION Take the victim away from the dust contaminated danger area, have him/her blow the nose, move him/her to an extended position with the bust elevated and to a tranquil, cool and well-ventilated place. In any case, immediately take the victim to an emergency facility. 4.2 SKIN CONTACT (Liquid and concentrated solutions, dust) Remove clothing. Wash skin with lukewarm running water, under the shower if necessary. Avoid treating with neutralising chemical substances. In case of powder substance, brush skin before rinsing. Be particularly careful not to damage the patient's skin. Call the poison control center or emergency facility. Immediately take the patient to an emergency facility. 4.3 EYE CONTACT (Liquid and concentrated solutions, dust) In case of splashes of concentrated solution into the eyes, immediately flush them with running water for 15' by keeping eyelids wide apart, so as to remove the product. Keep eyes protected from the light. In any case, immediately take the victim to an emergency facility. 4.4 INGESTION If the victim is conscious, administer a solution of water and vinegar (30%), have him/her rinse the mouth with cool water and have him/her gargle. Have him/her sit. Do not induce vomiting. Have him/her drink plenty of water. Keep victim from getting cold (cover him/her). In any case, immediately take the victim to an emergency facility. 4
5. FIRE MEASURES In case of fire occurring in the vicinity, use water to cool containers. The following extinguishing media can be used: Dry powder extinguishers Prevent the product from getting warm. Decomposition causes emission of CO 2 (carbon dioxide chocking gas). The staff in charge with emergency intervention must wear individual protection devices: a Breathing protection systems, insulating-type; it is allowed to use open-cycle or closed-cycle autoprotection system (see paragraph 8.2.1.1) b c d Full-face mask with P2 filter Nomex III EN 531 jacket, II category Helmet with external cap, made of self-extinguishing material 5
6. MEASURES TO TAKE IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL DISPERSION In the case of leaks due to container breaking or during decanting, collect the solid product and subsequently wash with plenty of water, by taking care to wear individual body and breathing protection systems while also avoiding skin and eye contact. In the case of leaks in closed rooms, ventilate the room after removing the product, so as to avoid dust dispersion in the environment. In any case, observe the protection regulations indicated at section 8. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 Handling While handling the preparation, use appropriate equipment and avoid dust dispersion into the air. More in detail, use equipment made of a plastic, smooth and easy-to-wash material. Avoid dust contact and inhalation. Do not eat, drink and smoke while using the preparation. Avoid using equipment (containers, sample-taking equipment etc.) that may be eiher dirty or contaminated by other substances. Avoid contact of substance with incompatible substances. Also see chapter 10 Stability and reactivity. 7.2 Storage The preparation must be stored into its original containers, which must be closed and sealed. While storing, position the containers so as to make the label easy to read. The containers must be placed on suitable pallets and into dry, appropriately ventilated environments. Absolutely avoid storage with acid type products. 6
8 PERSONAL PROTECTION/EXPOSURE CONTROL 8.1 Exposure limit values Exposure limit values are not applicable for the preparation. TLV/TWA is applicable (PNOC:Particulates Not Otherwise Classified) TLV/TWA 10 mg/m 3 TLV CEILING TLV STEL N.A. N.A. ACGIH THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUES 8.2 Exposure control For technical protection measures concerning exposure limits, also see champter 7 "Handling and storage" 8.2.1 Personnel exposure control As regards the use of the preparation, employers must adopt all of the following measures and actions to reduce the risk to the exposed personnel. Storage must be performed in accordance with what stated at chapter 7 Handling and storage. Storage conditions must be in compliance with the safety criteria stated for the storage of hazardous substances and preparations, as to the presence of incompatible substances and hygiene and storage-health as well (appropriate ventilation, isolation from humidity, smooth and washable floor covering, wall paint finish, presence of washing sewage traps in the floor. Suitable measures for storage, handling and safe transport of containers must be provided. Specific procedures concerning the risks related to handling of preparation must be provided. These must be observed during sample-taking and mixing with water (dust release into the air), as well as during aerosol dispersion while spreading preparation with pressure equipment. 7
Contact with the product is possible in the case of free handling. Therefore, breathing, skin and eye protection devices must be used. 8.2.1.1 Breathing protection The type of breathing protection is as follows: Half- or full-face mask, complete with P2 dust filter. Available oxygen shall never be lower than 19,5%. Should oxygen be lower than this, it is not possible to use filter respirators. Insulating-type systems (self-contained respirators) must be used instead. 8.2.1.2 Hand protection The type of hand protection is as follows: PVC gloves. 8.2.1.3 Eye protection The type of eye protection is as follows: Protective spectacles 8.2.1.4 Skin protection The type of skin protection is as follows: Tyvek suit 8.2.1.5 Head and hair protection The type of head protection is as follows: Tyvek cap 8.2.2 Environment exposure control This preparation cannot be introduced into phreatic waters, rivers and sewer networks. 8
9 Physical and chemical properties 9.1 General information Physical state Solid Aspect The preparation is a white-colored crystalline powder Odor Odorless Melting point >200 C Decomposition temperature from 400 C (loss of carbon dioxide) Ignitibility point N.A. Mixability Mixability in water is 70 g/l at the temperature of 20 C 9.2 Important information on human health, safety and environment. N.A. Mixability in water 212g/100 ml (20 C) Mixability in trichloroethane 20 g/100 ml Boiling point n.a. Freezing point n.a. Flammability n.a. 9
10 Stability and reactivity The product does not decompose if used according regulations. Therefore, it is stable. The product reacts when in contact with acids. 10.1 Conditions to avoid Avoid exposing product to air humidity because of the presence of sodium bicarbonate. Avoid high temperatures (heat and heat sources). The product decomposes and frees up carbon dioxide if heated at a temperature of between 60 C and 100 C. 10.2 Materials to avoid Avoid contact with acids, quicklime, aluminum and zinc. 10.3 Hazardous decomposition products The substance decomposes and frees up carbon dioxide. 11 Toxicological information Toxicity data Sodium carbonate skn rbt 500 mg/24 H MLD eye rbt 100 mg/24h MOD eye rbt 100 mg rns MLD iut must TDLo:84,800 ng/kg orl-rat LD50:4090 mg/kg ihl-rat LC50:2300 mg/m 3 /2H ihl-mus LC50:1200 mg/m 3 /2H ipr mus LD50:117 mg/kg scu mus LD50:2210 mg/kg ihl-gpg LC50:800 mg/ m 3 /2H Toxicity data Lauril sulphite sodium skn hmn 250 mg/24 H MLD skn-hmn 25 mg/24h MLD skn-mus 25/24H MOD skn-rbt 50 mg/24h SEV skn-rbt 25/24H MOD skn-rbt 250 mg/24h MOD skn-rbt 50 mg/24h MLD eye rbt 100 mg/24h MOD eye rbt 250 µg rns MLD eye rbt 2 mg 10
12 Ecological information 12.1 Ecotoxicity - fishes Lepomis macrochirus, LC 50 96 hours 300 mg/l - Shell-fishes, Daphnia magna, EC 50 48 hours 265 mg/l - Algae, Nitszcheria linearis, EC 50 5 days 242 mg/l 12.2 Chronical ecotoxicity - Phytoplankton, EC biomass 7 days 14 mg/l 12.3 Mobility - Air n.a. - Water important mixability and mobility - Soil/sediments non-significant adsorbment 12.4 Abiotic degradability - Air n.a. - Water hydrolysis Degradation products: carbonate (ph>10)/bicarbonate (ph6 10)/carbonic acid/carbon dioxide (ph<6) - Soil hydrolysis based on ph 12.5 Biotic degradability - Aerobic/anaerobic: n.a. 12.4 Bioaccumulation potential - Log Po/w: n.a. 12.5 Evaluation: The effects observed are due to the product's alkaline properties. The product does not show any significant hazards to the environment 11
13 Remarks on disposal Both the preparation's debris and the sewage from washing rooms, containers and equipment must be sent to authorised disposal plants in accordance with national regulations and local laws. All packages and containers must be decontaminated with water before disposal. Empty and decontaminated containers must be sent to local companies that are authorized for waste recycling and disposal. 12
14 Transport information 14.1 General information Transport inside and outside the premises must take place by keeping the product inside original packages and following up the criteria used for transporting any other products. Transport inside and outside the premises cannot take place in case of damaged packages or product leaks. Avoid package exposure to the sun and atmospheric precipitations. 14.2 International regulations for railway transport (RID/ADR) n.a. 14.3 International recommendations for sea transport (IMO/IMDG) n.a. 14.4 Recommendations for national, international air transport (ICAO/IATA) n.a. 13
15 Information on legislation Classification under 2001/59/CE directive, Italy's reception D.M. dated June 14th, 2002. Name of hazardous preparation as indicated on label BX 30 Simulant of BX24 decontamination/detoxification product. Symbols: Xn Harmful. Contains lauril sulphite dodium InscriptionR: R 36 R 41 R 42 Irritating to eyes Risk for serious eye lesions May may cause sensitization by inhalation InscriptionS: S 7/8 S 22 S 24/25 S 26 Keep container closed and repaired from humidity Do not breathe dusts Avoid eye and skin contact In case of eye contact, wash immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S 36/37/39 Use protective clothing and suitable gloves and protect eyes 14
16 Other information Based on the preparation's features, employers may evaluate the risks for employees' health and safety (D.Lgs. Legislative Decree 626/94, as modified by D.Lgs25/02 e further changes and variants). Based on activity and risk evaluation, employers shall provide risk reduction by means of appropriate organisational and collective protection measures against risk source, as well as individual protection measures and sanitary monitoring. Employers shall provide personnel with the necessary information and training on the hazards caused by preparation's use, as well as on the measures and actions to take in order to reduce risks. Furthermore, employers shall provide employees with the necessary information and training on the use of individual protection devices, modalities of choise and use of the same. Literature: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials - Tenth Edition - Sax, N. Irving & Lewis Richard J.SR. Il Monitoraggio biologico dei lavoratori esposti a tossici industriali - L. Alessio, P. A. Bertazzi, A. Forni, G. Gallus, M. Imbriani Advance in Occupational Medicine Maugeri Foundation Books Monitoraggio Biologico dei Solventi Industriali - G. Pezzagno, M. Imbriani - Cinetica e Advance in Occupational Medicine & Riabilitation - Le collane della Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri Proceedings of Il Rischio Chimico negli Ambienti di Lavoro Conference, Modena 1996 Threshold values Biological exposure indexes - ACGIH 2003 ed. AIDII National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substance Trattato di chimica industriale e applicata Girelli, Matteoli, Parisi Zanichelli editore La Prevenzione Incendi nella Piccola e Media Industria Giacomo Elifani EPC Editore Hazardous Waste Management Michael D.LaGrega, Phillip L.Buckingham, Jeffrey C. Evans and The Evironmental Resources Management Group McGraw Hill Pronto soccorso e interventi d emergenza Harvey D. Grant, Robert H. Murray Jr., J. David Bergeron Edizione Italiana a cura di Maurizio Bossi & C. Sesta edizione McGraw - Hill 15