MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

M 7338

Date :

23/02/2006

Edition date :

07/03/2006

1 - Identification of the product and of the company Trade name: Recommended use:

M 7338 See technical data sheet.

Supplier: - Name:

COATEX

- Address:

35 rue Ampère - Z. I. Lyon - Nord - 69730 - GENAY ( France )

- Telephone:

+33 (0)4 72 08 20 00

- Fax:

+33 (0)4 72 08 20 40

Emergency call: - Name:

COATEX

- Telephone:

+33 (0)4 72 08 20 00

2 - Composition / Information on ingredients Chemical name:

Polycarboxylate in aqueous solution.

Hazardous components:

None.

3 - Hazards identification Adverse health effects:

Slightly irritant for eye.

Physical and chemical hazards: - Fire or explosion:

Hazard classification:

Does not show any specific hazard of fire or explosion. No particular hazard according to EC criterions.

4 - First-aid measures Inhalation :

Not specifically concerned (aqueous liquid).

Skin contact:

Take off the soiled clothes. Rinse with plenty of water while using soap.

Eyes contact:

Wash immediately with plenty of water. If irritation persists, see an oculist.

Ingestion:

Consult a physician without delay.

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5 - Fire-fighting measures Extinguishing media: - Appropriate:

- Unsuitable:

Waterspray. Foam. Powder. Carbon dioxide. None.

Specific hazards:

Aqueous liquid: does not show any particular risk in case of fire.

Specific intervention methods:

Appropriate protective equipment must be worn in case of fire.

6 - Accidental release measures Individual precautions:

Waterproof protection gloves ( e.g. polyvinyl , nitril ,plastic ) . Protective glasses. Waterproof protection clothes .

Precautions to protect environment:

Prevent product from spreading in the environment. Do not reject to sewer.

Cleaning methods: - Recovery:

Vacuum bulk liquid or absorb it with inert sorbent Keep the above product for future disposal.

- Cleaning / Decontamination:

- Elimination:

Wash remaining material with plenty of water.

Burn contaminated material in an approved plant.

7 - Handling and storage Handling: - Technical measures: - Safety procedure:

Does not require specific technical measures. Thoroughly flush tank atmosphere before any maintenance work on it.

Storage: - Storage conditions:

Stable in normal storage conditions.

- Incompatible materials:

None according to our knowledge.

- Packaging materials: - recommended:

- prohibited:

Coated steel, stainless steel. Plastic materials (polyethylene) Steel. Aluminium and its alloys.

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8 - Exposure controls / personal protection Technical measures:

Does not necessitate specific or particular measure, provided general health and safety procedures are respected.

Individual protection equipment: - Hand and skin protection:

- Eye protection

Waterproof clothes and gloves . Safety glasses.

9 - Physical and chemical properties Aspect: - Physical state:

Liquid

- Colour:

Brown.

Odour:

Slight

pH :

8

Flash point:

> 100°C (closed cup).

Boiling point:

100 ° C (water)

Vapour pressure:

18 mm Hg at 20°C (water).

Crystallization point :

0

Density :

1,27 g/cm3

°C

Solubility: - in water:

Soluble.

- in solvents:

Very slight. %

Volatile part by weight :

62

n-octanol / water partition coefficient:

Log Pow (estimated) 5000 mg/kg.

Local effects:

Slightly irritant by ocular application on rabbit. Slightly irritant by cutaneous application on rabbit.

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12 - Ecological information Mobility: Target medium of material:

Degradability:

Water. Poorly biodegradable.

Ecotoxicity: - Impact on aquatic environment:

CL50 ( Fish : brachydanio rerio ) 96h > 100 mg/l). CE50 ( Daphnia : daphnia magna ) 48h > 100 mg/l. CI50 ( Algae ) : 72 hours > 100 mg/l.

13 - Disposal considerations Product residues: - Prohibition:

Do not reject to sewer.

- Destruction / elimination:

Burn in an approved plant.

Spoiled packaging: - Decontamination / washing:

Empty thoroughly packaging then clean it with water before disposal.

- Destruction / elimination:

Burn in an approved plant.

14 - Transport information Ground transportation: - ADR / RID :

Not regulated.

Sea freight: - OMI / IMDG :

Not regulated.

Air freight: - OACI / IATA :

Not regulated.

15 - Regulatory information Labelling according to CE directives: - Product identification:

nil.

- Hazard identification and symbol:

nil.

- Hazard nature:

nil.

- Safety advise:

nil.

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16 - Other information Leaflet written according to 2001/58/EC Directive guidelines.

This leaflet completes the technical data sheet but does not replace it. The information contained herein is based on the state of our knowledge relative to the concerned product, at the date of . 23/02/2006 . It is offered in good faith. The attention of users is moreover drawn on the hazards that can eventually be encountered when a product is used to other uses than the one for which it is made.

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