SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to the Globally Harmonized System and NBR 14725
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKI NG
Product Information
Trade name : Expancel 461 WET 40 d25
Use of the : Specific use(s): Light-weight filler
Substance/Mixture
Company : Nouryon Pulp and Performance
Chemicals AB
SE 445 80 Bohus
Sweden
Telephone : +4631587000
Telefax : +4631587400
E-mail address : [email protected]
Emergency telephone : +31 570 679 211 (24 hours emergency response number)
number Worldwide use / 09 471 977 (Myrkytystietokeskus) Finland
only/ 020 99 60 00 (Kemiakuten) Sweden only / 0145 42 59
59 (ORFILA / INRS) France only / +86 532 838 890 90
(NRCC) China only
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS-Classification
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
GHS-Labelling
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
When stored in closed containers the concentration of monomers in the vapour phase may reach
such a level that inhalation is harmful.
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature : Mixture
Hazardous components
Chemical name CAS-No. GHS Classification Concentration[%]
Isobutane 75-28-5 Flam. Gas 1; H220 >= 1 - < 5
Press. Gas Compr.
Gas; H280
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : No hazards which require special first aid measures.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air.
Skin contact : Remove contaminated clothing.
Wash the skin with soap and water.
Eye contact : Hold eyelids apart.
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Ingestion : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Notes to physician
Symptoms : No information available.
Risks : No information available.
Treatment : No information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Specific hazards during : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
firefighting / Specific hazards courses.
arising from the chemical In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Heating may cause decomposition with release of toxic fumes.
Special protective equipment : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
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for firefighters
Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions : No conditions to be specially mentioned.
Emergency measures on : Follow safe handling advice and personal protective
accidental release equipment recommendations.
Environmental precautions : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
Methods for cleaning up / : Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable
Methods for containment container for disposal.
Reference to other sections : For personal protection see section 8.
For disposal considerations see section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Advice on safe handling : For personal protection see section 8.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.
Storage
Requirements for storage : Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.
areas and containers Store at room temperature in the original container.
German storage class : Non Combustible Solids
Maximum storage : 40 °C
temperature:
Other data : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering controls
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally
required.
Hand protection : For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves.
Protective gloves complying with EN 374.
Eye protection : Safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Long sleeved clothing
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Environmental exposure controls
General advice : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form : wet powder
Colour : white
Odour : slight
Odour Threshold : No data available
Safety data
pH : 3 - 4 (as a dispersion)
Melting point/range : Not applicable
Boiling point/boiling range : Not applicable
Flash point : Not applicable
Evaporation rate : Not applicable
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Flammability (solid, gas) : The product is not flammable.
Flammability (liquids) : Not applicable
Lower explosion limit : Not applicable
Upper explosion limit : Not applicable
Vapour pressure : Not applicable
Relative vapour density : Not applicable
Density : ca.25 kg/m3
Relative density : 0,025
Water solubility : insoluble
Solubility in other solvents : Dimethylformamide
Partition coefficient: n- : No data available
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : Not applicable
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : Not applicable
Viscosity, kinematic : Not applicable
Explosive properties : Not explosive
Oxidizing properties : The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing.
Particle size : 5 - 100 µm
Volatile organic compounds : Weight percent : 1,35 %
(VOC) content
This safety datasheet only contains information relating to safety and does not replace any product
information or product specification.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid : None known.
Hazardous decomposition : In case of fire:
products Hydrogen chloride
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Thermal decomposition : No data available
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Reactivity : Stable under normal conditions.
Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Hazardous reactions : If the product is stored at temperatures above 60°C the
release of blowing agent increases with a risk of explosive air-
mixtures.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Hazard Summary
Acute toxicity : Not classified based on available information.
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified based on available information.
Serious eye damage/eye : Not classified based on available information.
irritation
Respiratory or skin : Respiratory sensitisation: Not classified based on available
sensitisation information.
Skin sensitisation: Not classified based on available
information.
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified based on available information.
Carcinogenicity : Not classified based on available information.
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified based on available information.
STOT - single exposure : Not classified based on available information.
STOT - repeated exposure : Not classified based on available information.
Aspiration hazard : Not classified based on available information.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation : Not likely to occur.
Skin : Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Eyes : May irritate eyes.
Ingestion : Not irritating.
Aggravated Medical : None known.
Condition
Symptoms of Overexposure : No information available.
Toxicology Assessment
CMR effects : Carcinogenicity:
There is no data available for this product.
Mutagenicity:
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There is no data available for this product.
Reproductive toxicity:
There is no data available for this product.
Test result
Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: > 5 000 mg/kg
Method: Expert judgement
Skin irritation : Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Eye irritation : May irritate eyes.
Sensitisation : Not sensitizing.
Target Organ Systemic : The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target
Toxicant - Repeated organ toxicant, repeated exposure.
exposure
Aspiration toxicity : No aspiration toxicity classification
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Ecotoxicology Assessment
Additional ecological : An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of
information unprofessional handling or disposal.
Test result
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish : LC50: > 5 000 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
Bioaccumulation : Does not bioaccumulate.
Mobility : immobile
Distribution among : immobile
environmental compartments
Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable.
Further information on ecology
Biochemical Oxygen : No data available
Demand (BOD)
COMPONENTS:
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Test result
Component: Isobutane
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
Bioaccumulation : No data available
Mobility : No data available
Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable.
Further information on ecology
Biochemical Oxygen : No data available
Demand (BOD)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
courses or the soil.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with
chemical or used container.
Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.
If the material is incinerated hazardous fumes are formed.
Hydrogen chloride gas
It must undergo special treatment, e.g. at suitable disposal
site, to comply with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents.
Dispose of as unused product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International Regulations
ADR
Not regulated as a dangerous good
UNRTDG
Not regulated as a dangerous good
IATA-DGR
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Not regulated as a dangerous good
IMDG-Code
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National Regulations
ANTT
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Land transport
Not regulated as a dangerous good
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Other international regulations
Notification status
DSL : YES. All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL
AICS : YES. On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
NZIoC : YES. On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
ENCS : YES. On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
ISHL : YES. On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
KECI : YES. On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
PICCS : YES. On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
IECSC : YES. On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
TCSI : YES. On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
TSCA : YES. All chemical substances in this product are either listed on the
TSCA Inventory or in compliance with a TSCA Inventory exemption.
For explanation of abbreviation see section 16.
Further information : none
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Full text of H-Statements
H220 : Extremely flammable gas.
H280 : Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Full text of other abbreviations
AICS - Australian Invent ory of Chemical Substances; ANTT - National Agency for Transport by Land
of B razil; ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CMR -
Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; CPR - Controlled Products Regulations; DIN -
Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada);
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response;
EmS - Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical S ubstances (Japan); ErCx -
Conc entration associated with x% growth rate response; ERG - Emergency Response Guide; GHS -
Globally Harmonized System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - Int ernational Agency for
Research on Cancer; IA TA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal
inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil A viation Organization; IE CSC - Inventory of
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Existing Chemical S ubstanc es in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO -
International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); IS O -
International Organisation for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 -
Lethal Concentration t o 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose t o 50% of a test population
(Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the P revention of Pollution from Ships;
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise S pecified; Nch - Chilean Norm; NO(A )EC - No Observed (A dverse) Effect
Conc entration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (A dverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect
Loading Rate; NOM - Official Mexican Norm; NTP - National Toxicology Program; NZIoC - New
Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development;
OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; PB T - P ersistent, Bioaccumulative and
Toxic substance; PICCS - P hilippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemic al Substances; (Q)SAR -
(Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (E C) No 1907/ 2006 of the
European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, E valuation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemicals; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS - Safety Data
Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods;
TS CA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United Nations; UNRTDG - United
Nations Recommendations on the Transpo rt of Dangerous Goods; vP vB - Very Persistent and Very
Bioaccumulative; WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Further information
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The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is
not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the
specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
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