Material Safety Data Sheet - Sachtleben Chemie GmbH

Material Safety Data Sheetaccording to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and 1272/2008BARYT SeriesPrint date: 17.12.2013Approval date: 26.09.2013 Revision: 01. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THECOMPANY/UNDERTAKING· 1.1 Product identifierProduct Code:Types:BARYT SeriesBARYTE/SCHWERSPAT/SULFATE DE BARYUMNATUREL/ZWAARSPATALBARYT; ALBARYT PLUS; EWO; EWO-S; FLEUR; FLEUR-S;ALBASOFT; ALBASOFT 90, 100;ALBAWHITE 10, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100;BARYTMEHL, 901, F, G, NREACH Registration No.: REACH exemption under ANNEX V article 7.· 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised againstRelevant identified uses:Extender and additive for paints, coatings, plastics and paperUses advised against:· 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheetManufacturer / supplier: Manufacturer:Deutsche Baryt-IndustriePostfach 11 63D-37421 Bad Lauterberg, GermanyMr SteinkammSupplier:Sachtleben Chemie GmbHDr.-Rudolf-Sachtleben-Str. 4D-47198 Duisburg, GermanyPhone: +49 2066 22-0Fax: +49 2066 22-2000Mail:info@sachtleben.deProduct Safety:product-safety@sachtleben.com· 1.4 Emergencytelephone number2. POSSIBLE HAZARDS+49 30 30686 790 Giftnotruf Berlin (German/English)+1 800 255 3924 CHEMTEL (U S A)+358 9 471 977 or +358 9 4711 Poison Information Center(Finland)Page 1/6

· 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixtureThe product is not classified hazardous according to the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and theCouncil Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EEC, dangerous. Therefore no obligation exists toissue a safety data sheet according to REACH Art. 31.· 2.2. Label elementsNo special labelling required· 2.3 Other hazards-3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS· 3.1 Chemical Characterisation (Substance)Classification according to DSD-DPD / CLPSubstanceidentificationGround barite,native barium sulfateCAS.EINECS.INDEX:REACHColor Index.ID Numbers Classification HazardStatemernts (R/H)7727-43-7- -231-784-4-Exemption under ANNEX V article 7C.I. 77120 Pigment white 22· 3.2 Chemical Characterisation (Mixture)Description:No mixtureHazardous components: -4. FIRST AID MEASURES· 4.1 Description of first aid measuresGeneral indications:No hazards which require special first aid measures.Inhalation:Move to fresh air. Give symptomatic treatment as necessary.Skin contact:Wash with soap and water.Eye contact:Wash with water or neutral eyewash solution.Ingestion:Do not induce vomiting. Give up to 200 ml water. In case ofpersistent symptoms, consult a doctor.· 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed-· 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed-5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES· 5.1 Extinguishing mediaNo restrictions· 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixtureThe product itself does not burn. Product is inert, not flammable and incombustible.NFPA Ratings: Health 1 - Flammability: 0 - Reactivity: 0· 5.3 Advice for firefightersPage 2/6

-6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES· 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency proceduresAvoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation.· 6.2 Environmental precautionsAvoid dust dispersion to the environment. Prevent leakages from entering drains and ditches thatlead to natural waterways.· 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning upUse any suitable mechanical means (e.g. vacuum, sweeping), but avoid dusting during clean-up.· 6.4 Reference to other sections-7. HANDLING AND STORAGE· 7.1 Precautions for safe handlingNo special measures· 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesFire Precautions:The product is not flammableStorage conditions/Store in original containers in a dry and cool area.packing material:Incompatible products: No restrictions· 7.3 Specific end use(s)-8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION· 8.1 Control parametersCAS-Nr. Substance identification type Value Unit7727-43-7 Barium sulfate TEL (UK)OSHA PEL(USA)ACGIH TLV(USA)4 (respirable dust)10 (total dust)15 (total dust)5 (respirable dust)10mg/m³mg/m³mg/m³mg/m³mg/m³· 8.2 Exposure controlsEngineering measures:None requiredPersonal Protection EquipmentIndustrial hygiene measures: Keep in clean conditions. Avoid dust formationRespiratory protection: A respirator must be used if the dust concentration is likely toexceed the Occupational exposure limit. At higher concentrationswear particle filter DIN EN 143 - P2. or equivalent approved byNIOSH.Page 3/6

Hand protection:Eye protection:Skin protection:Prolonged exposure should be avoided by wearing suitableprotective gloves and clothing.The use of an approved dustproof goggles is recommended if thedust concentration is likely to exceed the Occupational exposurelimitBarium Sulfates are not irritant but as with all fine powders canabsorb moisture and natural oils from the surface of the skin duringprolonged exposure. Prolonged exposure should be avoided bywearing suitable protective gloves and clothing9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES· 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical propertiesAppearancePhysical State: powder Colour: white Odour: NoneCritical DataMelting point or range: > 1,350°CBoiling point or range: not applicableFlash point:not flammableIgnition temperature: not flammableAuto-ignition temperature: not flammableOxidizing properties:noneExplosive properties: no danger of explosionExplosivity or flammability limit -in air:Vapour pressure:not applicableDensity:approx. 4.2 - 4.4 g/mlSolubility:< 0,01 g/lpH-value: approx. 9Partition coefficient:not applicableViscosity:not applicable· 9.2 Other information-10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY· 10.1 ReactivityNo special reactivity known.· 10.2 Chemical stabilityStable under normal use conditions· 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactionsMay react with strong reducing agents under heat (powdered aluminium, potassium metal, etc.· 10.4 Conditions to avoidThermal decomposition above >1300°C.· 10.5 Incompatible materialsStrong reducing agents· 10.6 Hazardous decomposition productsSulphur oxides (SOx), BaOPage 4/6

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION· 11.1 Information on toxicological effects· Acute toxicity:LD 50(rats, oral) > 15,000 mg/kg· Irritation/corrosion:Product is not irritating to eyes and skin· Sensitation:No sensibilisation known· Chronic Toxicity:No toxic effects known· Further information:12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION· 12.1 Toxicity· 12.2 Persistence and degradabilityMethods for the determination of biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.· 12.3 Bioaccumulative potentialThe product is practically insoluble in water and not biodegradable.· 12.4 Mobility in soilNo information· 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessmentAccording to Annex XIII of regulation (EC) 1907/2006 a PBT and vPvB assessment shall not beconducted for inorganic substances. Barium sulfate is an inorganic substance, thus a PBT andvPvB assessment is not required.· 12.6 Other adverse effects-13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS· 13.1 Waste treatment methodsProduct:No hazardous waste according to European Directive 91/689/EEC.Place in an appropriate disposal facility in compliance with localand national regulations.Contaminated packaging: Containers that cannot be cleaned must be treated as waste anddisposed of in an approved industrial incineration facility. Theempty and clean containers may be reused in conformity withregulations.Cleanser:water14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION· 14.1 UN numberPage 5/6

-· 14.2 UN proper shipping name-· 14.3 Transport hazard class(es)-· 14.4 Packing group-· 14.5 Environmental hazards-· 14.6 Special precautions for userThe product is not classified as a hazardous material according to the ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA onthe transport of dangerous or hazardous goods.· 14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code-15. REGULATORY INFORMATION· 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance ormixture-· National Regulations-· 15.2 Chemical safety assessmentThe substance has not undergone a safety assessment.16. OTHER INFORMATION· Changes against last versionAdaption to directive 453/2010/EC· Hazard information which is referred to in section 2 or 3According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008:-According to Directive (EC) 67/548/EWG:-(2011-BR-001-EN)The data given here are based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this MaterialSafety Data Sheet is to describe the product in terms of its safety requirements. The data do notsignify any warranty with regard to the product's properties.Page 6/6