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Substance key: SXR007032 Revision Date: 30.06.2003

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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and company

Trade name
Arkofil G1 gr
Material number: 110895
Use of the substance/preparation.
Industry sector : Textile processing industry
Type of use : Textile auxiliary
Identification of the company
Clariant Produkte (Schweiz) AG

Rothausstrasse 61
4132 Muttenz
Telephone no. : +41 61 469 5111
Information about the substance/preparation
Textile, Leather & Paper Chemicals
Product Safety, ++41-(0)61-469-5121
Emergency telephone number : +41 61 469 5121

2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
Synthetic polymer

Hazardous ingredients
Methanol
Concentration : <3%
CAS number : 67-56-1
EINECS number : 200-659-6
Hazard symbols F T
R phrases 11 23/24/25 39/23/24/25

3. Hazards identification
In closed containers, due to development of heat, vapours from Methanol and Methyl acetate
could collect in the empty space of the container, therefore keep closed containers away from
ignition sources and from open fires.
According to the present state of knowledge provided this product is handled correctly,there is
no danger to humans or the environment

4. First aid measures

After inhalation
Immediately seek fresh air after inhaling of dust, vapour or aerosol.
After contact with eyes
In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water
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After ingestion
When swallowed seek medical aid immediately and show the physician the packaging or the
label of the packaging.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
water spray jet
alcohol-resistant foam
carbon dioxide
dry powder
Special hazards from the substance itself, its combustion products or from its vapours
In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed:
carbon oxides

6. Accidental release measures

Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Pick up mechanically. Rinse away rest with water.
Clean equipment with water.

7. Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling
Provide good ventilation when handling large quantities.
By the transportation in silo trucks, the product is covered with Nitrogen, do not climb in.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Take precautions against accumulation of electrostatic charge
The product is capable of a dust explosion.
The product is combustible.
Further information on storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed and dry

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Ingredients with occupational exposure limits to be monitored
METHANOL
CAS number : 67-56-1
EU. Indicative Exposure and Directives relating to the protection of risks related to work
exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents.
EU Exposure Limit Values Data
Revision : 12 1996
Time Weighted Average (TWA):
Values: 260 mg/m3 200 ppm
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General protective measures

Avoid contact with eyes
Do not inhale dust
Hygiene measures
This preparation is classified as non-hazardous. However the usual precautions for handling
chemicals must be observed to avoid contact with the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. In case
of contact with the product, wash the eye immediately with running water and the skin with
water and soap.
Respiratory protection : Dust mask
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities
Eye protection : safety glasses

9. Physical and chemical properties

Form : Granules
Colour : slightly yellowish
Odour : slight, original odour
Melting range : 160 - 240 °C
Method : DSC
Ignition temperature : 400 - 500 °C
Method : DIN 51794
Density : approx. 1,3 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Method : DIN 51757
Bulk density : approx. 500 - 650 kg/m3
Method : DIN 53466
Solubility in water : (20 °C)
soluble
pH value : 6 - 8 (20 °C, 40 g/l)
Method : DIN 19261
Viscosity (dynamic) : approx. 30 mPa.s (20 °C)
Method : DIN 53015
Further information
Combustible solid product.
Methanol is present in the volatile contents of the product.

10. Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition : from 180 °C
Hazardous reactions
No hazardous reactions known.

11. Toxicological information

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Remarks
Toxicological data are not available
The product was classified on the basis of the calculation procedure of the Dangerous
Preparations Directive (1999/45/EC).

12. Ecological information

Biodegradability : > 80 %
Method : OECD 302 B
Fish toxicity : LC50 > 1.000 mg/l (Orycias latipes)
Source : Analogy

Bacteria toxicity : EC50 100 - 1.000 mg/l

Method : fermentation tube test

Dissolved Organic carbon 470 mg/g

(DOC) :
Chemical oxygen demand 1.430 mg/g
(COD) :
Remarks
By analogy with a product of similar composition

13. Disposal considerations

Product
In accordance with local authority regulations, take to special waste incineration plant
Uncleaned packaging
Consider recycling.
Composition
C,H,O,

14. Transport information

ADR not restricted

ADNR not restricted
RID not restricted
IATA not restricted
IMDG not restricted

15. Regulatory information

Labelling in accordance with EC-Directives
hazard warning labelling not compulsory
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16. Other information

Text of the R-phrases which are allocated to the ingredients/components mentioned
in section 2 of this Safety Data Sheet.
11 Highly flammable.
23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed.

This information is based on our present state of knowledge. It should not therefore be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability
for a particular application.