SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sika AER 46
Date of issue - 17/12/2002. SIKAR46


1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Code SIKAR46
Product Name Sika AER 46
Product Description Concrete admixture based on an aqueous blend of anionic
surfactants.
Manufacturer/Supplier Sika Limited
Watchmead
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire.
AL7 1BQ
tel. 01707 394444
Fax. 01707 329129

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS

Preparation - Hazardous ingredients ( Europe )
Component CAS/EINECS Concentration Classification Risk Phrases
Alkyl ether sulphate 68585-34-2 1.00% - 2.50% Xi R36/38
Nonylphenyl/polyoxyethylene ether phosphates 68412-53-3 0.10% - 1.00% Xi, N R38, R41, R51/53


3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Main Hazards Not classified as hazardous.



4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, holding the eye open.
Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists.

Skin Contact Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Contaminated clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned before
re-use.
Do not use organic solvents to clean skin.

Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting.
Obtain medical attention.

Inhalation Remove from exposure.
Unlikely to occur.However provide symptomatic medical treatment
if required.


5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved.
Special Hazards of Product Combustion will produce smoke,carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide.
See also Section 10.




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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Environmental Precautions and Clean-up Prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.
Methods Advise Authorities if spillage has entered water course or sewer or
has contaminated soil or vegetation.

Spillages Small spillages may be flushed with large quantities of water.
Large spillages should be collected for disposal.
Transfer into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.


7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Storage Storage area should be: cool. out of direct sunlight.
Where outside storage of drums is unavoidable, they should be
stored horizontally to avoid ingress of water.
Protect from extremes of cold.
Storage temperature should be controlled to between 5 and 25 ??C.
Keep away from foodstuffs


8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory Protection None required.
Hand Protection Wear suitable impervious gloves.
Eye Protection Wear safety glasses if risks of accidental contamination are
possible during application.


9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Liquid.
Color Colourless.
Odor Faint.
pH 6 (typical)
Boiling Point ??C >100
Flash Point ??C Not applicable.
Solubility - Water Miscible.
Density (kg/m3) Approx. 1000.
Viscosity (at 20??C) Mobile liquid at ambient temperatures.


10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid Protect from frost
Hazardous Decomposition Products Combustion will generate: oxides of carbon. oxides of sulphur.




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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Low order of acute toxicity.
Eye irritation May cause slight transient irritation.
Skin irritation Frequent or prolonged skin contact may cause some local short
term skin irritation.


12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility The product will dissolve rapidly in water.
Persistence/degradability The product is expected to be readily biodegradable.
Ecotoxicity Maybe harmful to aquatic species

13. DISPOSAL

Product Disposal Arrange for disposal via a licensed waste contractor.
Container Disposal Dispose of containers with care.
Empty containers may contain hazardous residues.
Empty packaging should be removed by a licensed waste
contractor.


14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID : Proper shipping name Not Regulated under ADR/RI IMDG : Proper shipping name Not Regulated under IMDG
IATA : Proper shipping name Not Regulated under ICAO

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Risk Phrases None assigned.
Safety Phrases The following are offered as advisory.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice.




16. OTHER INFORMATION

First Issue Date 29.06.1995
Revisions Highlighted Composition and Information on Ingredients
Uses and Restrictions Customers are urged to ensure that the product is entirely suitable
for their own purpose.It is the customer`s responsibilty to ensure
that a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks created by
the use of the product is undertaken.

UK Legislation Health and Safety at Work etc Act, 1974, and relevant Statutory
Provisions.
SI 2002/1689: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging)
Regulations, 2002.
SI No 2839 1991 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care)
Regulations.
SI 1999/437 The Control of Substances Hazard to Health
Regulations.
UK Guidance Publications General Approved Code of Practice to COSHH Regulations, HSE.



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Footnote The information contained in this SDS corresponds to our level of
knowledge at the time of publication.All warranties are
excluded.Our most current General Sales Conditions shall apply.
Please consult the Technical Data Sheet prior to use.


Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(nonylphenyl)-.omega.-hydroxy-, branched, phosphates