Fixative/Decalcifier

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Fixative/Decalcifier

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

64148-01, 64148-06, EMS64148-01, EMS64148-06

CAS Number

Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Hazard-determining components of labelling:
• formaldehyde
• Formic acid
• Combustible liquid.
• Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instruction before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking.
• Do not breathe dusts or mists.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

• Call for a doctor immediately.
• Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Other Information

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Use neutralising agent.
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Store protective clothing separately.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Protective clothing.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless liquid

Odour

Uncharacteristic.

pH

2

Vapour Pressure

43hPa

Density

1.00398g/cm³

Boiling Point

-21°C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

71°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 14 Vol%
• Upper: 33 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

300°C

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• 64-18-6 Formic acid
• Oral LD50 1100mg/kg (rat)
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• Oral LD50->200mg/kg (rat)

Eye contact

• Stong caustic effect.
• Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.

Skin contact

Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.

Ingestion

Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.

Inhalation

Not available.

Toxicity and irritation

• Harmful
• Corrosive
• Irritant
• Carcinogenic

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
• Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
• Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN3265

Proper shipping name

3265 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (FORMIC ACID, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION)

Transport hazard class

Class 8 Corrosive substances.

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Corrosive substances.
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 80
• EMS Number: F-A,S-B
• Segregation groups: Acids
• Stowage Category: B
• Stowage Code: SW2 Clear of living quarters.

Additional information

• Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
• Transport category: 2
• Tunnel restriction code: E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

• 64-18-6 Formic acid S5
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde S2, S6, S10
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6

Other Information

• Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
• A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

30 March 2023

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.