Safety data sheet

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BASF Safety data sheet according to 91/155/EEC
Date / Revised: 14.10.2005
Product: Korantin* BH 50

Version: 3.0
(30075505/SDS_GEN_EU/EN)
Date of print 17.10.2005

1. Substance/preparation and company identification

Korantin* BH 50
Use: chemical for industrial metal-working

Company:
BASF Aktiengesellschaft
67056 Ludwigshafen
Contact address:
Performance Chemicals for Detergents and Formulators
Telephone: 0621-60-72783/ 42228
Telefax number: 0621-60-41517
E-mail address: Productinformation.Performance-Chemicals@basf-ag.de
Emergency information:
Fire brigade BASF Ludwigshafen
Telephone: 0621-60-43333
Telefax number: 0621-60-92664

2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical nature
but-2-yne-1,4-diol, in water
Hazardous ingredients
but-2-yne-1,4-diol
Content (W/W): 50 %
CAS Number: 110-65-6
EC-Number: 203-788-6
INDEX-Number: 603-076-00-9
Hazard symbol(s): C, T
R-phrase(s): 21, 23/25, 34, 43, 48/22

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methenamine
Content (W/W): 3 %
CAS Number: 100-97-0
EC-Number: 202-905-8
INDEX-Number: 612-101-00-2
Hazard symbol(s): F, Xn
R-phrase(s): 11, 42/43
prop-2-yn-1-ol
Content (W/W): 0.5 % - 1.5 %
CAS Number: 107-19-7
EC-Number: 203-471-2
INDEX-Number: 603-078-00-X
Hazard symbol(s): T, N
R-phrase(s): 10, 23/24/25, 34, 51/53
methanol
Content (W/W): 0.5 % - 1.5 %
CAS Number: 67-56-1
EC-Number: 200-659-6
INDEX-Number: 603-001-00-X
Hazard symbol(s): F, T
R-phrase(s): 11, 23/24/25, 39/23/24/25
formaldehyde
Content (W/W): 0.5 % - 1.5 %
CAS Number: 50-00-0
EC-Number: 200-001-8
INDEX-Number: 605-001-00-5
Hazard symbol(s): T
R-phrase(s): 23/24/25, 34, 43, 40
The wording of the hazard symbols and R-phrases is specified in chapter 16 if dangerous ingredients
are mentioned.

3. Hazard identification
Harmful in contact with skin.
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
Causes burns.
May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

4. First-aid measures
General advice:
Immediately remove contaminated clothing.

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If inhaled:
If difficulties occur after dust has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention.
On skin contact:
Immediately wash thoroughly with plenty of water, apply sterile dressings, consult a skin specialist.
On contact with eyes:
Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,
consult an eye specialist.
On ingestion:
Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, seek medical attention.
Note to physician:
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific
antidote, administer corticosteroid dose aerosol to prevent pulmonary odema.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
water, dry extinguishing media, foam
Specific hazards:
harmful vapours
Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of
fire.
Special protective equipment:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information:
The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Contaminated
extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official regulations.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:
Use personal protective clothing.
Environmental precautions:
Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface
waters/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning up or taking up:
For large amounts: Pump off product.
For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance
with regulations.

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7. Handling and storage

Handling
Avoid aerosol formation.
Protection against fire and explosion:
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage
Segregate from strong acids. Segregate from strong bases. Segregate from heavy-metal salts.
Segregate from strong oxidizing agents.
Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool
place.

8. Exposure controls and personal protection

Components with workplace control parameters
50-00-0: formaldehyde
67-56-1: methanol
107-19-7: prop-2-yn-1-ol

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:
Suitable respiratory protection for lower concentrations or short-term effect: Particle filter EN 143
Type P3 (high efficiency (solid and liquid particles of toxic and very toxic substances)).
Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN 374)
Suitable materials also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended: Protective index 6,
corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to EN 374):
nitrile rubber (NBR) - 0.4 mm coating thickness
Supplementary note: The specifications are based on own tests, literature data and information of
glove manufacturers or are derived from similar substances by analogy. Due to many conditions
(e.g. temperature) it must be considered, that the practical usage of a chemical-protective glove in
practice may be much shorter than the permeation time determined in accordance with EN 374.
Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.
Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (cage goggles) (EN 166) and face shield.
Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen based on level of activity and exposure., acid- resp. lye-proof apron,
e.g. of rubber (according DIN-EN 467), protection boots, e.g. of rubber (according to DIN-EN 346),
acid-proof chemical protection suit (according to DIN-EN 467)

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General safety and hygiene measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Form:
Colour:
Odour:

liquid
light yellow
product specific

pH value:

approx. 7
(20 C)
(measured with the undiluted
substance)

solidification temperature:
-1 C
Boiling range:
100 - 250 C
Flash point:
Ignition temperature:

> 65 C
> 200 C

Vapour pressure:

21 mbar
(20 C)
104 mbar
(50 C)

Density:

1.091 g/cm3
(20 C)

(DIN 51758)
(DIN 51794)

Solubility in water:
fully soluble
Solubility (qualitative) solvent(s): polar solvents
soluble

10. Stability and reactivity

Substances to avoid:
nitric acid
Hazardous reactions:
Reacts with strong acids and alkalies. Reacts with heavy metal salts. Reacts with oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

11. Toxicological information

LD50/oral/rat: 25 - 200 mg/kg

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by inhalation: / 8 h(IRT)
No mortality within the stated exposition time as shown in animal studies.
LD50/dermal/rat: 400 - 2,000 mg/kg
Primary skin irritation/rabbit: Irritant. (OECD Guideline 404)
Primary irritations of the mucous membrane/rabbit: non-irritant (OECD Guideline 405)
Sensitization:
If handled constantly, there is a risk of skin allergy.
Further information:
Information on: formaldehyde
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
After lifelong inhalation exposure to concentrations that were severely damaging to the nasal
epithelium, nasal tumors were induced in rats; in other species these findings were not found or were
considerably less pronounced.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified formaldehyde as a Group 1
(known) human carcinogen based on epidemiological evidence linking formaldehyde exposure to
occurrence of nasopharyngeal cancer.
Current regulatory information is provided in this MSDS.
No adverse health effects are anticipated if recommended personal protective equipment and
industrial hygiene practices are used.
---------------------------------Additional information:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the
individual components.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Toxicity to fish:
Leuciscus idus/LC50 (96 h): 10 - 100 mg/l
Aquatic invertebrates:
EC50 (48 h): 10 - 100 mg/l
Aquatic plants:
EC50 (72 h): > 100 mg/l
Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge:
Inhibition of degradation activity in activated sludge is not to be anticipated during correct
introduction of low concentrations.

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Persistence and degradability

Elimination information
Test method:
Method of analysis:
Degree of elimination:
Evaluation:

OECD 301E; 84/449/EEC, C.3

DOC reduction
> 80 %
Readily biodegradable.

Additional information
Other ecotoxicological advice:
Do not release untreated into natural waters.
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the
individual components.

13. Disposal considerations

Must be dumped or incinerated in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:
Uncontaminated packaging can be re-used.
Packs that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents.

14. Transport information

Land transport
ADR

: Class
Packaging group
UN-number
Designation of goods

8
III
2922
CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
(Contains: 2-BUTIN-1,4-DIOL)

RID

: Class
Packaging group
UN-number
Designation of goods

8
III
2922
CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
(Contains: 2-BUTIN-1,4-DIOL)

Inland waterway transport

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ADNR

: Class
Packaging group
UN-number
Designation of goods

8
III
2922
CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
(Contains: 2-BUTIN-1,4-DIOL)

IMDG/GGVSee : Class
Packaging group
UN-number
Marine pollutant
Exact technical name

8
III
2922
NO
CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
(contains 2-BUTIN-1,4-DIOL)

Sea transport

Air transport
ICAO/IATA

: Class
Packaging group
UN-number
Exact technical name

8
III
2922
CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
(contains 2-BUTIN-1,4-DIOL)

15. Regulatory information

Regulations of the European union (Labelling) / National legislation/Regulations
Directive 1999/45/EC ('Preparation Directive'):
Hazard symbol(s)
C
T
R-phrase(s)
R23/25
R34
R21
R42/43
R48/22
R40
S-phrase(s)
S23.3
S36/37/39
S26
S45

Corrosive.
Toxic.

Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.

Causes burns.
Harmful in contact with skin.
May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

Do not breathe vapour/spray.

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).

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Hazard determinant component(s) for labelling: 2-BUTIN-1,4-DIOL, FORMALDEHYDE

Other regulations

16. Other information

Unsuitable for use: aerosol

Not to be used as an aerosol.

Full text of hazard symbols and R-phrases if mentioned as hazardous components in chapter 2:
C
Corrosive.
T
Toxic.
F
Highly flammable.
Xn
Harmful.
N
Dangerous for the environment.
21
Harmful in contact with skin.
23/25
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
34
Causes burns.
43
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
48/22
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
11
Highly flammable.
42/43
May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
10
Flammable.
23/24/25
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
51/53
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
39/23/24/25
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed.
40
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version.
The data contained in this safety data sheet are based on our current knowledge and experience and
describe the product only with regard to safety requirements. The data do not describe the product's
properties (product specification). Neither should any agreed property nor the suitability of the product for
any specific purpose be deduced from the data contained in the safety data sheet. It is the responsibility
of the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are
observed.