Material Safety Data Sheet

AVABIOPRI

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

Product Name AVABIOPRI

Application Primary emulsifier for AVALAO system

Supplier Ava S.p.A.

via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy

Telephone +39-06-8856111
Telefax +39-06-8889363
Emergency telephone number +39-06-88561123 // +39-335-7767778 // +39-335-5710385

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Fatty acid derivatives in dipropylene glycol methyl ether and
polyolefinic solvent

Hazardous Impurities 30-60% Fatty acid derivatives Xi Irritant R36/38

20-40% Polyolefinic hydrocarbons Xn Harmful R65

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Can cause irritation. Do not breathe vapour/aerosol

Skin contact Irritating to skin

Eye contact Irritating to eyes. Avoid contact with eyes

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal irritation

Human health hazards - Chronic Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dermatitis

Environmental hazards Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system

Physical and chemical hazards If involved in fire, CO, CO2

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically. Obtain medical
attention

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water.

Eye contact Gently irrigate with clean water. If irritation persist, obtain medical
attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. Do not induce
vomiting which may contaminate lungs. Obtain medical attention

Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Carbon dioxide, dry power, foam

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Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not use water jets

Fire and explosion hazard None. Combustible product

Protective equipment In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and protective suit

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Use personal protective equipment

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an

authorised waste collection point. Do not allow material to contaminate
ground water system.

Methods for cleaning up Small spills: soak up with inert absorbent material. Clean up promptly
by scoop or vacuum.
Large spills: dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally. Do not breathe aerosol/vapours. Avoid contact
with eyes and skin. Remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly
wash the affected area. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage conditions Keep container tightly closed

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended.

Exposure limits (ACGIH, 2004) Mineral oil mist:

TLV-TWA = (5 mg/m³); TLV-STEL=(10 mg/m3) lung

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed. Avoid generating
aerosol/vapours

Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid

Colour Brown

Odour Hydrocarbon odour

Boiling point > 150 °C

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) > 75 °C

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Auto ignition > 200 °C

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/E

Relative density 0.92 g/cm3

Solubility in water Insoluble in water; soluble in oil

pH N/A

Viscosity (40 °C) > 200 cP

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/E

Pour point N/E

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions

Conditions to avoid None

Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products Under fire conditions, COx, NOx

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Not available data

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation to eyes and skin

Sensitisation Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis and sensitisation

Chronic toxicity data Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis and sensitisation

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Not available data

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Not available data

Ecotoxicological effects LC50 (Penaeus aztecus, 96h) > 100 mg/l

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

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Packing group N/A

ADR/RID

Class ADR 2003 Label: --

ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: -

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Xi Irritant

Hazard Symbol

contains: Fatty acids derivatives, polyolefins

Risk Phrases R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin

R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed

Safety Phrases S24/25: Avoid contact with eyes and skin

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.

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