MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: LANASOL BLUE 3 MSDS CODE : C0184919AH
VERSION : 3
UPDATED : May 2004

Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC Australia
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COMPANY DETAILS
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CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
235 Settlement Road Unit 10, 43-51 College Street
THOMASTOWN VIC 3074 GLADESVILLE NSW 2111
Phone: (03) 9282 0600 Phone: (02) 9879 2500
Fax: (03) 9465 0031 Fax: (02) 9879 2501
Emergency All Hours; AUS:1800 033 111 NZL:0800 734 607
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Attn:
CHEMICAL SAFETY OFFICE or
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
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IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME ..: LANASOL BLUE 3 Other name(s)..: ANTHRAQUINONE DYE PREPARATION
Correct Shipping name: NOT APPLICABLE
UN Number . . . . . : FREE
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : Not applicable group . . : Not applicable
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : Not applicable
Poison Schedule . . : NONE ALLOCATE USE:
TEXTILE DYE
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Appearance. . . . . . : BLUE GRANULES; NO ODOUR.
Boiling/Melting point : NOT APPLICABLE
Vapour pressure . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Density . . . . . . . : 377 kg/m3(BULK) (g/cc @ 20 deg.C)
Flash Point . . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Flammability Limits . : not applicable
Solubility in water . : >100 @ 30oC (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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pH : 5 - 6 (20 g/l)
Colour Index : REACTIVE BLUE 50
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION : >200oC
IGNITION TEMPERATURE : >500oC
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
CI REACTIVE BLUE 50 70210-42-3 60-70 %
NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS To 100 %
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 HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : SLIGHT (Oral,Rat LD50) > 5000 mg/kg
Eye . . . : NON IRRITANT - RABBIT
Skin . . : NON IRRITANT - RABBIT.
SENSITIZING - OECD 406 GUINEA PIG.
Inhaled . : NOT YET AVAILABLE, BUT MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
SENSITIZATION (CHRONIC EFFECT) - SEE "HEALTH
EFFECTS" BELOW.
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CASES OF RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION HAVE BEEN OBSERVED WITH REACTIVE
DYES AND CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID INHALATION.
SKIN SENSITISATION: EXPOSURE OF SKIN TO A SENSITISING AGENT TENDS TO
RESULT IN RESPONSES SUCH AS HIVES OR EXZEMA. SHOULD AN INDIVIDUAL
BECOME SENSITISED, A DOCTOR SHOULD BE CONSULTED AND ALL CONTACT WITH
THE SENSITISING PRODUCT MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
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Swallowed : WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER, DRINK PLENTY OF WATE SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
Eye . . . : RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH COOL, CLEAN RUNNING WATE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
Skin . . : CLEAN CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF
RUNNING WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. DO
NOT RE-USE UNTIL LAUNDERED. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
Inhaled . : REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR, REST. IF SYMPTOMS OF
ASTHMA OR BREATHING DIFFICULTIES OCCUR, SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. ASSIST BREATHING (OXY-VIVA
EQUIP) UNTIL HELP ARRIVES.
First aid facility: DELUGE SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED NEAR WORK
AREA.
Advice to Doctor .: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY, NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE KNOWN.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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AVOID EXPOSURE BY USE OF VENTILATION AND/OR PERSONAL PROTECTION.
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE : HANDLE WITH CARE, AVOID INGESTION,
INHALATION, EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.
AVOID CREATING AEROSOLS.
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WHEREVER POSSIBLE, THE WORKPLACE MUST BE VENTILATED SUFFICIENTLY TO
ENSURE THAT THE LPL OF EXPOSURE IS ATTAINED. ANY STATE REGULATIONS ON
SPEED AND DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW AWAY FROM OPERATORS MUST BE OBSERVED.
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GLOVES (PVC, LONG IMPERVIOUS), OVERALLS AND GLASSES/FACE SHIELD MUST
BE WORN WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Where sufficient ventilation is not available, avoid breathing dust or
vapours by wearing the following AS 1716 approved respiratory
protection (where indicated):
Disposable Dust Mask: SUITABLE.
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE: Handle with care, avoid ingestion,
inhalation, eye or skin contact. Wash hands and face thoroughly
after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.
Avoid unnecessary personal contact.
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KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION? - NOT APPLICABLE, NOT FLAMMABLE.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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General . . . . . . : STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA WITH ADEQUATE
Storage . . . . . . : VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
UN Number . . . . . : FREE
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : Not applicable group . . : Not applicable
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : Not applicable
IATA Class . . . . . : FREE
IMDG Reference . . . : FREE
Minimum temperature : NOT APPLICABLE
Maximum temperature : NOT APPLICABLE
Incompatible DG Classes : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Receptacle : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Substances : NONE KNOWN
Emergency Procedure Guide Date: NOT APPLICABLE
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IN CASE OF SPILL, WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION AS INDICATED ABOVE. DAMPEN
DOWN FIRST, 'AVOID DUST', SCOOP UP THEN PLACE INTO MARKED CONTAINERS
FOR DISPOSAL AS CHEMICAL WASTE.
DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE ACCORDING TO STATE REGULATIONS: LAND FILL: "NO"
SECURE LAND FILL: "NO" INCINERATION: "YES" HIGH
TEMPERATURE INCINERATION: "SUITABLE" - CONTAMINATED, EMPTY
CONTAINERS MUST BE DISPOSED OF AS CHEMICAL WASTE. NOTE: IF IN DOUBT,
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Extinguishing Media : WATERSPRAY, CO2, FOAM, DRY POWDER - NO
RESTRICTIONS.
Hazardous combustion products:
VAPOURS OF CARBON, NITROGEN AND SULFUR OXIDES POSSIBLE IN A FIRE.
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MUST BE WORN IN CASE OF FIRE.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BOD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . : 25 mg02/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 790 mg02/g
TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . : 28%
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : Species : RAINBOW TROUT
LCo : 20 mg/l
LC50 : 45 mg/l( 48 hrs), OECD 203
NITROGEN CONTENT: 4.7 %
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : BST : >300 mg/l
OECD Biological degredation : 40-50%, TOC ANALYSIS, OECD 303A (MOD)
Organo-halogen content. . . : < 0.1 % bromo
Heavy-metal content . . . . : METAL CONTENT UNDER THE ETAD REC. LIMITS
Phosphorous content . . . . : 0 %
R52/53: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE
EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
S61: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. REFER TO SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/
SAFETY DATA SHEETS.
NITROGEN CONTENT: 4.7%.
PARTIALLY ELIMINATED BY ADSORPTION ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT SLUDGE.
NO INHIBITION. NO NITRIFICATION INHIBITION KNOWN.
TESTED MATERIAL: STANDARDISED PRODUCT.
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EEC classification/labelling: * Xi * IRRITANT
R-phrase: R43: MAY CAUSE SENSITISATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
S-phrase: S22: DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
S24: AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.
S37: WEAR SUITABLE GLOVES.
SINCE WE CANNOT ANTICIPATE OR CONTROL THE MANY DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH THIS INFORMATION AND OUR PRODUCTS MAY BE USED, EACH USE SHOULD REVIEW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE
INTENDED APPLICATION AND CONFIRM THAT THEY ARE APPROPRIATE.
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CONTACT POINT
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Contact the Product Safety Manager:
MR GRAHAM DICKINSON on 03-9282-0609 or 0408 023 891
or MR EFKAN KOCH on 03-9282-0673
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Authorised by: KOCHEF1 Date: 22 May 04
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