METFIN
CH06 HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA SHEET
MANUFACTURER
UNITED STATES DISTRIBUTOR
GRAMOS SURFACE TREATMENT, LTD.
GTI ENGINEERING, INC
SPRING ROAD, SMETHWICK
BOX 218789
WEST MIDLANDS B66 1PT, UNITED KINGDOM
HOUSTON,
TX 77218
TELEPHONE 44-121-525-4000
TELEPHONE 281-398-0004
FAX
44-121-553-4389
FAX 281-398-0007
IDENTIFICATION
OF THE PREPARATION
METFIN CH 06
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
:
Dark green liquid.
Odour
: Mild, sweet odour.
Specific Gravity
: 1.44
Viscosity
:
Water thin liquid
pH
:
Strongly acid pH 1
Boiling point
:
As water
Solubility in water : Completely soluble
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
The product is a blend containing the following hazardous
ingredients:
Ingredient
Risk Phrases
Symbol
OES
Chromic
Acid Corrosive
R49
T,O,C,N
MEL 0.05mg/m3 as Cr
20-30%
R8
8hr TWA
R25
R35
R43
R50
R53
Phosphoric
Acid Corrosive
R34
2mg/m3 15 mins STEL
30-40%
Water to
100%
Special
provisions for carcinogens in the COSHH Regulations 1994 relate to materials
carrying R49 - May Cause Cancer by inhalation.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The
product is strongly acidic and corrosive.
It will cause chemical burns to human tissue, and may cause cancer by
inhalation.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable.
Incompatible with easily oxidizable materials including cotton or paper
(may ignite) and also incompatible with strong alkalis.
Hazardous decomposition products are:
oxides of phosphorous / mist of chromic acid
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Take care to avoid splashing.
Keep containers closed.
Handle only when wearing full protective clothing.
Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary under certain conditions.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection
: Face shield
Skin Protection : PVC or nitrile
rubber gloves, overalls and boots.
Respiratory Protection :
Not normally required, but the need should be
assessed under the conditions of use.
Ventilation
: The product is normally used as a
dilute, aqueous
solution and normal room ventilation is sufficient.
Under certain conditions of heat or spray, local
exhaust may be necessary.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
: Remove from exposure
and obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact
: Drench the affected
area with water. Remove
contaminated clothing
and continue treatment for at
least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Ingestion
: Contact local poison
control centre or doctor
immediately.
Eye Contact
: Irrigate immediately
with clean water for at least
15 minutes.
Seek medical attention.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Will not burn nor support combustion.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear full
protective clothing. Do not allow
to enter drains.
Neutralize the spill with lime, and soak up into inert
inorganic granules.
Transfer to closed polythene bins for safe disposal.
Contact of the concentrated solution with wood, paper or
other combustible materials must be avoided.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal
should be by Authorised effluent disposal contractors and it should be made
clear that the product is acidic and contains Chromic Acid.
All Statutory Regulations must be complied with.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ingestion
)
:
Corrosive
acid causes damage to membranes
Dermal
)
:
tissues and eyes.
Eye
)
Skin
)
Chromium
compounds can, on long term exposure, cause bronchitis, skin sensitisation,
kidney and liver damage, and may cause cancer by inhalation.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The product contains chromium compounds and should not be
allowed to enter drains.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Primary risk
:
Corrosive and Toxic
Secondary risk
: May be oxidising when
concentrated.
Label risk phrases
: R25 - Toxic if
swallowed
R35 - Causes severe
burns
R43 -
May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R49 - May
cause cancer by inhalation.
Label safety phrases
: S23
- Do not breathe vapour.
S26 - In case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
:
S28 - After contact with skin, wash
immediately with
plenty of water.
: S36/37/39 - Wear suitable
protective clothing,
gloves and eye/face protection.
: S45 -
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical
advice immediately (show label where
possible)
: S53 -
Avoid exposure-obtain special instruction before
use.
:
S60 - This material and/or its
container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
: S61 -
Avoid release to the environment.
Refer to special instructions / safety data sheet.
The above information is correct to the best of our
knowledge. The conditions or
methods of handling, storage, use and disposal are
beyond our control.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazard Class
:
8
UN Number
:
1755
Hazard
label(transport
:
Corrosive
Class 8. (Chromic Acid solution)
Packing Group
:
II
Tremcard number
:
80 G 02
ADR
:
Class
8 17(b)
Marine pollutant
:
No
GTI
ENGINEERING, INC. 
