Material Safety Data Sheet

According to regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

63712 - Klucel H
Revised edition: 14.08.2007 Printed: 21.01.2011
1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and of the Company/Undertaking
Identification of the Product
Product Name: Klucel H
Article No.: 63712
Use of the Substance/Preparation: Artists and Restoration Material
Company
Company: Kremer Pigmente GmbH & Co. KG
Address: Hauptstrasse 41-47, D 88317 Aichstetten
Tel/Fax: Tel +49 7565 914480, Fax +49 7565 1606
Internet: www.kremer-pigmente.de, kremer-pigmente@t-online.de
Emergency No.: +49 7565 914480, Mon-Fri 8:00 - 17:00
2. Hazard Identification
Hazard designation: No labelling required.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Chemical Characterization: Hydroxypropyl cellulose, CAS No. 9004-64-2, EINECS: Polymer
4. First Aid Measures
After inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. In case of complaints consult a
physician.
After skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of soap and water and rinse
thoroughly.
In case of complaints consult physician.
After eye contact: Rinse open eye for several minutes under running water. Should
irritation continue, seek medical advice.
After ingestion: Rinse mouth with water and drink plenty of water.
If symptoms persist consult physician.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media: CO2, extinguishing powder, water jet.
Fight larger fire with water jet or alcohol resistant foam.
Protective equipment: Use self-containing breathing apparatus.
Special hazards: In case of fire: formation of carbon monoxide and dioxide.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions: Wear protective clothing.
Together with water product causes slippery surfaces.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains, surface or ground water in
concentrated form.
Methods of cleaning/absorption: Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling
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63712 - Klucel H
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Instructions on safe handling: Provide adequate ventilation.
Avoid formation and deposition of dust. Provide adequate
ventilation.
Information on fire and explosion
protection:
Dust in combination with air can form an explosive compound.
Keep away from sources of ignition - do not smoke. Take
precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage
Storage conditions: Store in tightly sealed containers in a dry and cool room.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Additional information about
design of technical systems:
No further measures, see Section 7.
Components with workplace
control parameters (Germany):
TWA-Value: 3 mg/m3 general dust limit inhalable fraction.
TWA-Value: 10 mg/m3 (8h) inhalable dust (average value)
Personal protective equipment
General protective measures: Keep away from foodstuffs and drinks. Do not eat, drink or smoke
during work. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of the shift.
Respiratory protection: Dust mask.
Hand protection:: Protective gloves
Protective glove material: Rubber or plastic gloves.
Please note the manufacturers detailed statements, especially about
the minimum thickness and the minimum breakthrough time.
Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Body protection: Protective clothing.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Form: granules
Color: creme colored
Odor: odorless
Melting temperature: not determined
Boiling temperature: not determined
Softening point: 100 - 150C
Flash point: not applicable
Ignition temperature: 370C
Explosion risk: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Lower explosion limit: 156 Vol.%
Density: 1.010 g/cm3 (2%; 30C)
Bulk density: 500 kg/m3
Solubility in water: soluble
Solubility in solvents: Polar solvents: completely miscible.
Non-polar solvents: not miscible.
pH-Value: 5 - 8.5 (20 g/l; 25C)
Viscosity dynamic: 1275-3500 mPa.s (1%; 20C)
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10. Stability and Reactivity
Thermal
decomposition/Conditions to be
avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Hazardous decomposition
products:
None known.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity
LD50, oral: 10200 mg/kg (rat) (RTECS-No. NF9050000)
Primary effects
Irritant effect on skin: Non irritating
Irritant effect on eyes: Slight irritant effect
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Further toxicological effects: Patch-Test on humans negative.
Product is non-toxic.
12. Ecological Information
Elimination (Persistency and
Degradability):
Biodegradable.
Further information
Water hazard class: 1
Do not let product contaminate ground water, waterways or sewage
system.
13. Disposal Considerations
Product: Dispose of according to official national and local regulations.
Uncleaned packaging: Clean packaging material can be recycled.
Dispose according to product.
14. Transport Information
15. Regulatory Information
Designation according to GHS
guidelines:
The material is not subject to classification according to GHS.
Designation according to EC
Guidelines:
The material is not subject to classification according to EC lists.
Water hazard class: 1, slightly hazardous for water
16. Other Information
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good hygiene practices and in
conformity with any legal regulations.
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63712 - Klucel H
Revised edition: 14.08.2007 Printed: 21.01.2011
This information contained herein is based on the present state of knowledge and is intended to describe
our product from the point of view of safety requirements. It should be therefore not be construed as
guaranteeing specific properties.
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