SAFETY DATA SHEET
AFLUX 37
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Division Rubber
1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Commercial Product Name : AFLUX 37
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the : Processing promoter
Substance/Mixture
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer
Rhein Chemie Rheinau GmbH
Duesseldorfer Strasse 23-27
68219 Mannheim
Germany
Telephone +49 (0)621-8907-270
Telefax +49 (0)621-8907-404
E-Mail
[email protected]1.4 Emergency telephone number
+49 (0)621-8907-313
2. Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Classification 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to EC-directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC.
2.2 Label elements
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical nature
fatty acid preparation
Hazardous components
No dangerous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of first aid measures
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Skin contact : Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.
Cool melted product on skin with plenty of water. Do not
remove solidified product.
Obtain medical attention.
Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth.
Consult a physician if necessary.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms : No information available.
Risks : No information available.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment : No information available.
5. Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing : water mist, foam, dry powder, CO2,
media
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards : In the event of fire be aware of formation of noxious fumes.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Special protective : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
equipment
Further information : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions : Use personal protective equipment.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid subsoil penetration.
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6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable
container for disposal.
Avoid dust formation.
7. Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling : For personal protection see section 8.
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Advice on protection : Avoid dust formation.
against fire and explosion Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage : Keep in a dry, cool place.
areas and containers Keep away from direct sunlight.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Advice on common : Keep away from foodstuffs, drinks and tobacco.
storage
German storage class : 11
Combustible Solids
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Control
Components CAS-No. Value Update Basis
parameters
polyethylene 25322-68- AGW 1.000 mg/m3 04 2011 TRGS 900
glycol 3
If the AGW and BGW values are complied with, there should be no risk of reproductive damage (see
Number 2.7).
Control
Components CAS-No. Value Update Basis
parameters
polyethylene STEL 04 2011 TRGS 900
glycol CL
Category II: substances with a resorptive effect.
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : Dust-protection mask if there is a risk of dust formation.
Hand protection : When handling hot material, use heat resistant gloves.
Eye protection : Safety glasses
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Body Protection : Protective suit
Hygiene measures : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Protective measures : Do not breathe vapours/dust.
When handling observe the usual precautionary measures for
chemicals.
Environmental exposure controls
General advice : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid subsoil penetration.
9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Form : Pastilles,
Colour : white
Odour : fatty
Odour Threshold : no data available
Safety data
Flash point : ca.190 °C
Ignition temperature : not determined
Thermal decomposition : No decomposition if used as directed.
Lower explosion limit : not applicable
Upper explosion limit : not applicable
Flammability (solid, gas) : Sustains combustion
Oxidizing properties : no
Autoignition temperature : not auto-flammable
pH : not applicable
Melting point/range : ca. 60 °C
Boiling point/boiling range : not determined
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Vapour pressure : not determined
Density : ca.0,97 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Water solubility : practically insoluble
Partition coefficient: n- : not determined
octanol/water
Solubility in other solvents : not determined
Viscosity, kinematic : not determined
Explosive properties : Not explosive
Relative vapour density : no data available
Evaporation rate : no data available
10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Reactivity : No hazards to be specially mentioned.
10.2 Chemical stability
Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : None reasonably foreseeable.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid : Direct sources of heat.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid : None known..
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous : No hazardous decomposition products when stored and
decomposition products handled correctly..
11. Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute oral toxicity no data available
Acute inhalation toxicity : no data available
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Acute dermal toxicity : no data available
Skin irritation : no data available
Eye irritation : no data available
Sensitisation : no data available
Repeated dose toxicity : no data available
Genotoxicity in vitro : no data available
Genotoxicity in vivo : no data available
Carcinogenicity : no data available
Reproductive toxicity : no data available
STOT - single exposure : no data available
STOT - repeated : no data available
exposure
Aspiration toxicity : no data available
12. Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Ecotoxicity effects : No information on ecology is available.
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability : no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation : no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility : no data available
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12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Results of PBT and vPvB : inappropriate
assessment
12.6 Other adverse effects
Additional ecological : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
information Avoid subsoil penetration.
13. Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product : The relevant EC Directives as well as local, regional and
national regulations have to be observed.
It is among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to
waste codes specific to industrial sectors and processes
according to the European Waste Catalogue.
It is recommended that details be sorted out with the waste
disposer responsible.
Method of disposal : If utilisation or recycling of the product is not possible, it
should be disposed of according to the local regulations and
laws, e.g. by incineration in a suitable plant.
Contaminated packaging : Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste
handling site for recycling or disposal.
14. Transport information
Other information
Not dangerous cargo., Keep separated from foodstuffs.
15. Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
Water contaminating class (Germany)
WGK 1: slightly water endangering (VWVWS A4)
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
Chemical Safety Assessment not yet performed.
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16. Other information
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 other materials or in any
process, unless specified in the text.
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