1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1 Product identifier Trade name : 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the Substance/Mixture : Plant assistants 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company : COMPO GmbH & Co. KG Gildenstraße 38 D-48157 Münster Telephone : +49-0251/3277-0 Telefax : +49 (0)251/326225 E-mail address : info@compo.de 1.4 Emergency telephone number Central Safety & Environment Telephone:+49-251-3277-0 2. Hazards identification 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Acute toxicity, Category 4 H302: Harmful if swallowed. Acute toxicity, Category 4 H332: Harmful if inhaled. 2.2 Label elements Labelling(REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Warning Hazard statements : H302 Harmful if swallowed. H332 Harmful if inhaled. Precautionary statements : P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. Prevention: P280 Response: P301 + P312 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON 1/8 Print Date: 03.05.2012
CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. 2.3 Other hazards 3. Composition/information on ingredients 3.2 Mixtures Chemical nature : Plant assistants Hazardous components Chemical Name CAS-No. EC-No. Registration number Classification (67/548/EEC) Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Benzylalkohol 100-51-6 Xn; R20/22 Acute Tox. 4; H332 Acute Tox. 4; H302 Concentration [%] >= 10 - <= 20 Ferulasäure 1135-24-6 214-490-0 Xi; R36/37/38 Skin Irrit. 2; H315 Eye Irrit. 2; H319 STOT SE 3; H335 >= 1 - <= 5 For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 4. First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures General advice : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Move the victim to fresh air. If inhaled : If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If unconscious place in recovery position and seek medical advice. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. In case of skin contact : Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and water. In case of eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. If swallowed : Do NOT induce vomiting. If symptoms persist, call a physician. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms : No information available. Risks : No information available. 2/8 Print Date: 03.05.2012
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treatment : Treat symptomatically. 5. Firefighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : ABC powder Carbon dioxide (CO2) Water spray jet Alcohol-resistant foam Unsuitable extinguishing media : High volume water jet 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards during : In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. firefighting 5.3 Advice for firefighters Special protective equipment for firefighters : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemicalprotective clothing. Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. 6. Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions : Wear personal protective equipment. Keep container tightly closed. 6.2 Environmental precautions Environmental precautions : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. 6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up : Larger quantities evacuate. Remainders soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). 6.4 Reference to other sections For personal protection see section 8. 7. Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling : Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area. Advice on protection against fire and explosion : Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. 3/8 Print Date: 03.05.2012
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Requirements for storage areas and containers : Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat. German storage class : 10 Combustible liquids 7.3 Specific end uses : Always read the label and product information before use. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters 8.2 Exposure controls Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection : Use the indicated respiratory protection if the occupational exposure limit is exceeded and/or in case of product release (dust). Gas filter EN141 Type A for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point >65 C). Hand protection : butyl-rubber Glove thickness: 0,4 mm : Fluorinated rubber Glove thickness: 0,4 mm Eye protection : Tightly fitting safety goggles Skin and body protection : Wearing of closed work clothing is recommended. Environmental exposure controls General advice : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Soil : Avoid subsoil penetration. 9. Physical and chemical properties 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance : liquid Colour : product specific Odour : characteristic ph : ca. 6, 20 C 4/8 Print Date: 03.05.2012
Flash point : > 100 C Density : 1,05 g/cm³, ca. 20 C Water solubility : partly soluble Autoignition temperature Ignition temperature : not determined Explosive properties : no data, Unspecified Oxidizing properties 9.2 Other information 10. Stability and reactivity 10.1 Reactivity None reasonably foreseeable. 10.2 Chemical stability No decomposition if stored normally. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous reactions : None known. 10.4 Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid 10.5 Incompatible materials Materials to avoid : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. : Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizing agents. 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products : Carbon dioxide (CO2) Carbon monoxide Biphenyls Benzoic acid 11. Toxicological information 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Product Acute oral toxicity Acute inhalation toxicity Acute dermal toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin : None known. sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity 5/8 Print Date: 03.05.2012
Genotoxicity in vitro Genotoxicity in vivo Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity : Contains no ingredient listed as a carcinogen : Contains no ingredient listed as toxic to reproduction Components: Benzylalkohol : Acute oral toxicity Acute inhalation toxicity Acute dermal toxicity : LD50: = 1.040 mg/kg, rabbit : LC50: >= 500 mg/l, rat : LD50: = 2.000 mg/kg, rabbit 12. Ecological information 12.1 Toxicity Components: Benzylalkohol : Toxicity to fish Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates. Toxicity to algae Toxicity to bacteria : LC50: 640 mg/l, 48 h, golden orfe : EC50: 400 mg/l, Daphnia magna : EC50: = 640 mg/l, 96 h, Scenedesmus quadricauda (Green algae) : EC50: > 658 mg/l, Pseudomonas putida 12.2 Persistence and degradability Biodegradability : no data available 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation : No bioaccumulation is to be expected. 12.4 Mobility in soil Mobility 12.5 Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Assessment 12.6 Other adverse effects 6/8 Print Date: 03.05.2012
Additional ecological information : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system., No information on ecology is available. 13. Disposal considerations 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Contaminated packaging : Incinerate in suitable incineration plant, observing local authority regulations. : Observe all local regulations. Packs must be completely emptied. Uncleaned empties should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents. 14. Transport information 14.1 Land transport ADR Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. 14.2 Sea transport ADNR Remarks IMDG Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. 14.3 Air transport IATA-DGR Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. 14.4 Special precautions for user 14.5 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code 15. Regulatory information 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Water contaminating class : WGK 1 slightly water endangering (Germany) 15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment 7/8 Print Date: 03.05.2012
16. Other information Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3 R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. 8/8 Print Date: 03.05.2012