material safety data sheet - GHC Gerling, Holz + Co. Handels GmbH

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
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revision 10.08.2012 (GB) Version 11.0
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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
Name of product 1,3-Butadiene
Art-Nr(n).: 2200
Name of substance 1,3-butadiene
Index No 601-013-00-X
EC No 203-450-8
REACH registration number 01-2119471988-16
CAS No 106-99-0
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses
Sector of uses [SU]
SU22 - Professional uses: Public domain (administration, education, entertainment, services, craftsmen).
SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites.
Process categories [PROC]
PROC1 - Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure.
PROC2 - Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure.
PROC3 - Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation).
PROC4 - Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises.
PROC5 - Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or
significant contact).
PROC6 - Calendering operations.
PROC7 - Industrial spraying.
PROC8a - Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at nondedicated
facilities.
PROC9 - Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing).
PROC10 - Roller application or brushing.
PROC13 - Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring.
PROC14 - Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation.
PROC16 - Using material as fuel sources, limited exposure to unburned product to be expected.
PROC8b - Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at
dedicated facilities.
PROC15 - Use as laboratory reagent
PROC21 - Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles.
Recommended intended purpose(s)
Basic substance.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer/distributor GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbH
Ruhrstraße 113, D-22761 Hamburg
Phone +49 (0) 40 853 123-0, Fax +49 (0) 40 853 123-66
E-Mail hamburg@ghc.de
Internet www.ghc.de
Advice GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbH
Phone +49 (0) 40 853 123-0
Fax +49 (0) 40 853 123-66
E-mail (competent person):
msds@ghc.de
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Emergency telephone number
Emergency advice Giftinformationszentrum (Poison Control Centre) Mainz
Phone +49 (0) 6131 19240
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
F+; R12
Carc. Cat. 1; R45
Muta. Cat. 2; R46
R-phrases
45 May cause cancer.
46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
12 Extremely flammable.
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
Hazard classes and Hazard
categories
Flam. Gas 1 H220
Liquef. Gas H280
Muta. 1B H340
Carc. 1A H350
Hazard Statements Classification procedure
Hazard statements for physical hazards
H220 Extremely flammable gas.
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Hazard statements for health hazards
H340 May cause genetic defects.
H350 May cause cancer.
Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
GHS02 GHS04 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements for physical hazards
H220 Extremely flammable gas.
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Hazard statements for health hazards
H340 May cause genetic defects.
H350 May cause cancer.
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P405 Store locked up.
Hazardous ingredients for labeling
1,3-butadiene
Special rules for supplemental label elements for certain mixtures
Restricted to professional users.
Other hazards
Information pertaining to special dangers for human and environment
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation.
Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below ground level.
Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.
SECTION 3: Composition/ information on ingredients
Substances
CAS No 106-99-0 1,3-butadiene
EC No 203-450-8
Index No 601-013-00-X
REACH registration number 01-2119471988-16
Additional advice
Stabiliser: =< 0.5 % weight 4-tert-butylpyrocatechol, CAS No 98-29-3, EC No 202-653-9.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of first aid measures
General information
Remove contaminated soaked clothing immediately and dispose it safely.
Adhere to personal protective measures when giving first aid.
In case of inhalation
Remove the casualty into fresh air and keep him immobile.
Seek medical treatment immediately.
In case of respiratory standstill give artifical respiration by respiratory bag (Ambu bag) or respirator. Send for a doctor.
In case of skin contact
In case of contact with skin wash off with soap and water.
In case of frostbite rinse with plenty of water. Don`t remove clothing.
In case of frostbite spray with lukewarm (not hot) water for at least 15 minutes. Apply a sterile dressing. Obtain
medical assistance.
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In case of eye contact
Rinse cautiously with water for several minuts. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Call for a doctor immediately.
In case of ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Physician's information / possible symptoms
The following symptoms may occur in case of strong exposition:
Disorientation
Unconsciousness
Headache
Confusion
Dizziness
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment (Advice to doctor)
Treat symptoms.
Monitor circulation.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Foam
Dry powder
Carbon dioxide
Water spray jet
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
Full water jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
In case of fire formation of dangerous gases possible.
Formation of explosive gas mixtures in air.
In the event of fire the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Use breathing apparatus with independent air supply ( isolated ).
Wear full protective clothing.
Additional information
Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.
Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture / explode.
Do not extinguish a leaking gas flame unless absolutely necessary. Spontaneous/explosive re-ignition may occur.
Extinguish any other fire.
Collect contaminated firefighting water separately, must not be discharged into the drains.
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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Remove persons to safety.
Evacuate area.
Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Keep away sources of ignition.
Environmental precautions
If possible, stop flow of product.
Eliminate ignition sources.
Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Suppress gases/vapours/mists with water spray jet
Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Reference to other sections
Informations for safe handling see chapter 7.
Informations for personal protective equipment see chapter 8.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Use only in thoroughly ventilated areas.
Transfer and handle only in enclosed systems.
Barrels and installations thoroughly earthing (grounding ).
Use antistatic tools.
Treatment only in suitable rooms and systems.
Provide good room ventilation even at ground level (vapours are heavier than air).
Prevent cylinders from falling over.
Ensure valve protection device is correctly fitted.
Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted.
Open valve slowly to avoid pressure shock.
Do not allow backfeed into the container.
No water to valves, flanges and other fittings.
Purging of pipes and valves with inert gases - to avoid: water, solvents.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
The product is combustible.
Because of risk of explosion avoid vapours getting into cellar, sewage system and holes.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Formation of explosive gas mixtures in air.
Use explosion-proof equipment / fittings and non-sparking tools.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Keep in closed original container.
Ventilate store-rooms thoroughly.
Use transportable pressure equipment.
Suitable materials: Normalised steel and carbon steel, tempered steel, aluminium alloys, stainless steel.
Valve: Suitable materials: Brass, copper alloys, carbon steels, aluminium alloys, stainless steel.
Advice on storage compatibility
Do not store together with combustible liquids or combustible solids.
Do not store together with animal feedstuffs.
Do not store together with explosives.
Do not store together with infectious substances.
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Do not store together with radioactive material.
Do not store together with toxic liquids or toxic solids.
Do not store together with food.
Do not store together with oxidizing agents.
Further information on storage conditions
Ensure valve protection device is correctly fitted.
Keep container tightly closed and store at cool and aired place.
Prevent cylinders from falling over.
Protect of heat.
Storage temperature may not exceed 50°C (=122°F).
Specific end use(s)
Recommendation(s) for intended use
See exposure scenario(s).
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
Ingredients with occupational exposure limits to be monitored
CAS No Name Code [mg/m3] [ppm] Remark
106-99-0 Buta-1,3-diene WEL, 8 hours 22 10 HSE EH40/
2005
106-99-0 Buta-1,3-diene 8 hours 0,19 USA - NIOSH
106-99-0 Buta-1,3-diene 8 hours 1
USA - OSHA
Short-term 15
Additional advice
DNEL (workers, inhalation, long-term, systemic effects): 2,21 mg/m³ (1,0 ppm).
Exposure controls
Respiratory protection
Keep self contained breathing apparatus readily available for emergency use.
In case of rescue and maintenance activities in storage containers use environment-independent breathing
apparatus because of risk of suffocation by edging out of air oxygen
Short-term: filter apparatus, filter AX, otherwise environment-independent breathing apparatus.
Hand protection
Leather gloves
In case of increased risk: Glove material specification [make/type, thickness, permeation time/life]: NBR; >= 0,4 mm;
> 480 min.
Eye protection
safety goggles, in case of increased risk add protective face shield
Skin protection
Safety shoes with steel toe.
Body covering work clothing, or chemical resistant suit at increased risk.
General protective measures
Do not inhale gases/vapours/aerosols.
Hygiene measures
At work do not eat, drink and smoke.
Limitation and surveillance of the environment
PNEC: not required, because the substance is gaseous.
See chapter 7.
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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Form
Gaseous / liquefied under pressure.
Colour
colourless
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH value in delivery state not
applicable
Odour
aromatic
Value Temperature at Method Remark
boiling point -4,41 °C 1013 hPa
melting point -108,9 °C
Flash point -85 °C
Ignition temperature 415 °C DIN 51794
Lower explosion limit 1,4 Vol-%
Upper explosion limit 16,3 Vol-%
Vapour pressure 2351 hPa 20 °C
Density 631 kg/m3 285 K information
concerns to
liquid phase
Rel. vapour density 1,92
Solubility in water 0,5 g/l 20 °C
Solubility/other soluble in
organic solvent
Partition coefficient (log
pOW)
1,99 25 °C pH 7
Viscosity dynamic 0,149 mPa*s 20 °C information
concerns to
liquid phase
Viscosit dynamic 0,117 mPa*s 315 K information
concerns to
liquid phase
Oxidizing properties
no
Explosive properties
Due to its structure the product is not classified as explosive.
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Other information
Vapours are heavier than air.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
See section "Possibility of hazardous reactions".
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Stabil mittels Stabilisator.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
May react violently with oxidants.
Risk of polymerisation.
Formation of peroxides possible (in the presence of light and atmospheric oxygen).
Conditions to avoid
Formations of peroxides possible.
Formation of explosive gas/air mixtures.
Heat sources / heat - risk of bursting.
Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products
When handled and stored appropriately, no dangerous decomposition products are known.
Thermal decomposition
Remark No decomposition if used as directed.
Additional information
Unstable product may polymerize spontaneously.
! SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity/Irritability/Sensitization
Value/Validation Species Method Remark
LD50 acute oral 5480 mg/kg rat
LC50 acute
inhalation
Irritability skin not applicable
Irritability eye not applicable
Skin sensitization not applicable
Sensitization
respiratory system
285 mg/l (4 h) rat
not determined
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Subacute Toxicity - Carcinogenicity
Value Species Method Validation
Subchronic Toxicity NOAEL 2,212 mg/l (5 d) Rat (male / female) OECD - 6 h/d
Inhalation
Mutagenicity Information on genotoxicity in
vivo and in vitro available.
Reproduction-
Toxicity
No indications of toxic
effects were observed in
reproduction studies in
animals.
Carcinogenicity Indications of carcinogenic
effects are available from
long-term trials.
! Toxicity test (Additional information)
In animal studies cancerogenic effects proved.
! Experiences made from practice
May cause cancer.
May cause frostbite.
Gases have a suffocating effect.
Inhalation causes narcotic effect/intoxication.
Additional information
The product is a substance of Carc. Cat. 1
The product is a substance of Muta. Cat. 2.
! SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
Ecotoxicological effects
Value Species Method Validation
Fish LC50 45 mg/l (96 h) Pimephales
promelas
Daphnia EC50 33 mg/l (48 h) Daphnia magna Calculated
Algae EC50 33 mg/l (72 h) Calculated, cell
reproduction
Bacteria not determined
Calculated Not acutely harmful to
aquatic organisms.
Persistence and degradability
Physico-chemical not determined
degradability
The product is highly volatile and can be largely eliminated from the water by stripping.
Biological
degradability
not determined
The product is not readily biodegradable to OECD criteria but is inherently biodegradable.
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Degradability not determined
Biological
eliminability
Elimination rate Method of analysis Method Validation
The product is highly volatile and can be largely eliminated from the water by stripping.
not determined
At normal temperature very highly volatile or gaseous product that can be released to atmosphere.
Elimination test cannot be employed.
Bioaccumulative potential
Because of the n-octanol/water distribution coefficient (log K o/w) accumulation in organisms is not expected.
Mobility in soil
not applicable
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.
Other adverse effects
! Behaviour in sewage plant
not determined
Additional ecological information
Value Method Remark
COD not determined
! SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Waste code No. Name of waste
16 05 04* gases in pressure containers (including halons) containing dangerous substances
Wastes marked with an asterisk are considered to be hazardous waste pursuant to Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous
waste.
! Recommendations for the product
Dispose of as hazardous waste.
Incinerate in suitable incineration plant, but care for official regulations.
Recommendations for packaging
Transportable pressure equipment (empty, residual pressure): Return to supplier / manufacturer.
SECTION 14: Transport information
Land and inland navigation transport ADR/RID
UN 1010 BUTADIENES, STABILIZED (1,3-butadiene), 2.1, (B/D), Classification code: 2F
Marine transport IMDG
UN 1010 BUTADIENES, STABILIZED (1,3-butadiene), 2.1
Air transport ICAO/IATA-DGR
UN 1010 Butadienes, stabilized (1,3-butadiene), 2.1
Special precautions for user
The protective measures listed in Sections 6, 7 and 8 of the Safety Data Sheet have to be considered.
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
No transport as bulk according IBC - Code.
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SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Other regulations (EU)
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
(REACH), Annex XVII No 28 - 30.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
(REACH), Annex XVII No 40.
Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
VOC standard
VOC content >=99,5 % 20 °C 2351 hPa
Chemical Safety Assessment
For this substance a chemical safety assessment has been carried out.
Exposure scenarios (ESs) see http://www.ghc.de/pdf_e/es2200.001e.pdf.
! SECTION 16: Other information
Recommended uses and restrictions
National and local regulations concerning chemicals shall be observed.
! Further information
All declarations of safety-data-sheet refer to pure substance.
The information contained herein is based on the state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with regard to
the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
Indication of changes: "!" = Data changed compared with the previous version.
Wording of the R/H-phrases specified in chapter 3 (not the classification of the mixture!)
R 12 Extremely flammable.
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
H220 Extremely flammable gas.
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H340 May cause genetic defects (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure
cause the hazard).
H350 May cause cancer (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the
hazard).
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