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Safety data sheet

according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date 13.08.2012 Version number 1 Revision: 13.08.2012

1 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

· Product identifier
· Trade name: Bemifix CRW
· Article number: 002177
· Relevant identified uses of the substance or
mixture and uses advised against
· Sector of Use SU3 Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or
in preparations at industrial sites
· Application of the substance / the preparation: Binder
· Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
· Manufacturer/Supplier: Schmits International B.V.
Bedrijvenpark Twente 48
7602 KB Almelo
The Netherlands
· Telephone number: +31 546 57 40 60
· Emergency telephone number: +31 546 57 40 60
· E-mail adress: info@schmits.nl
· Trade register reference: 06069791

2 Hazards identification
· Classification of the substance or mixture
· Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC
or Directive 1999/45/EC
· Information concerning particular hazards for
human and environment: The product does not have to be labelled due to the
calculation procedure of the "General Classification
guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid
version.
· Classification system: The classification is according to the latest editions of
the EU-lists, and extended by company and literature
data.
· Label elements
· Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product is not subject to classification according to
EU lists and other sources of literature known to us.
· Risk phrases: None.
· Safety phrases: None.
· Special labelling of certain preparations: Contains formaldehyde. May produce an allergic
reaction.
· Other hazards May produce an allergic reaction.
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.
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3 Composition/information on ingredients
· Chemical characterization: Mixtures
· Description: Aqueous polymer dispersion with additives.
· Dangerous components:
CAS: 50-00-0 formaldehyde 0.1-0.25%
EINECS: 200-001-8 T R23/24/25; C R34; Xn R40; Xi R43
Carc. Cat. 3
Acute Tox. 3, H301; Acute Tox. 3, H311; Acute Tox. 2, H330;
Carc. 2, H351; Skin Corr. 1B, H314; Skin Sens. 1, H317
· Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to item
16.

4 First aid measures

· Description of first aid measures
· General information: In all cases of doubt or when symptoms persist, seek
medical attention.
· After inhalation: Move to fresh air.
· After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse
thoroughly.
· After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running
water.
· After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help
immediately.
· Information for doctor:
· Most important symptoms and effects, both
acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
· Indication of any immediate medical attention
and special treatment needed No further relevant information available.

5 Firefighting measures
· Extinguishing media
· Suitable extinguishing agents: Carbon dioxide (CO2), alcohol-resistant foam, dry
chemical powder, water spray.
· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing
agents: Water with full jet.
· Special hazards arising from the substance or
mixture No further relevant information available.
· Advice for firefighters
· Protective equipment: No special measures required.

6 Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and
emergency procedures
· Environmental precautions:
· Methods and material for containment and
cleaning up:
Wear protective clothing.
Collect as much as possible in a clean container for
(preferably) re-use or disposal.
Soak up with absorbent material (for example sand,
sawdust, neutral absorbent granule, silica gel). After
cleaning, flush traces away with water.
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· Reference to other sections
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See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection
equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

7 Handling and storage

· Handling:
· Precautions for safe handling No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
· Information about fire - and explosion
protection: No special measures required.
· Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities
· Storage:
· Usefull packaging material: Plastic packaging are recommended.
· Information about storage in one common
storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: Store in a frost-free place, in closed packaging,
complete with label.
Storage temperature range: 5-30ºC.
· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

8 Exposure controls/personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical
facilities: No further data; see item 7.
· Control parameters
· Ingredients with limit values that require
monitoring at the workplace:
50-00-0 formaldehyde
WEL Short-term value: 2.5 mg/m³, 2 ppm
Long-term value: 2.5 mg/m³, 2 ppm
· Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment
· General protective and hygienic measures: The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered
to when handling chemicals.
· Respiratory protection: Wear a mask in case of heated products release
fumes.
· Protection of hands: Wear suitable gloves.
· Material of gloves: The glove material has to be impermeable and
resistant to the product/ the substance/ the
preparation.
· Penetration time of glove material: The exact break trough time has to be found out by the
manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
· Eye protection: Wear security glasses which protect from splashes.
· Body protection: No special clothing required.
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9 Physical and chemical properties

· Information on basic physical and chemical properties
· General Information
· Appearance:
Form: Liquid.
Colour: White.
· Odour: Characteristic.
· pH-value at 20°C: ±4
· Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: ± 0°C
Boiling point/Boiling range: ± 100°C
· Flash point: Not applicable.
· Self-igniting: Product is not self-igniting.
· Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
· Density at 20°C: ± 1.1 g/cm³
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
water: Miscible.
· Viscosity:
Dynamic at 20°C: <1000 mPas
· Other information No further relevant information available.

10 Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity
· Chemical stability Stable at normal conditions.
· Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
· Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
· Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
· Hazardous decomposition products: Under efficient and purposive use there are no
hazardous decomposition products.

11 Toxicological information
· Information on toxicological effects
· Acute toxicity
· Specific symptoms in biological assay: With the preparation as such no experiments have
been done. According to our current knowledge this
product is not classified according to EU-directives.
· Primary irritant effect
· on the skin: Frequent or prolonged contacts may cause moderate
skin irritation.
· on the eye: Liquid splashes in the eye may cause irritation.
· Additional toxicological information: Health injuries are not known or expected under
normal use.
· Sensitisation: May produce an allergic reaction.

12 Ecological information
· Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
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· Other information: Ecological problems are not known or expected under

normal use.
· Behaviour in environmental systems
· Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
· Mobility in soil If product enters soil, it will be mobile and may
contaminate groundwater.
· Additional ecological information
· General notes: Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-
assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.
· Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.

13 Disposal considerations
· Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation: If recycling is not possible, eliminate in accordance
with local valid waste disposal regulations.
· Uncleaned packaging
· Recommendation: Empty and cleaned packaging can be reused, recycled
or can be taken in accordance with the local
legislation.
· Recommended cleansing agents: Water.

14 Transport information
· UN-Number
· ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA Void
· UN proper shipping name
· ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA Void
· Transport hazard class(es)
· ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA
· Class Void
· Packing group
· ADR, IMDG, IATA Void
· Special precautions for user Not applicable.
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.

15 Regulatory information
· Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
· National regulations
· Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly
hazardous for water.
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· Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried
out.

16 Other information
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.
· Relevant phrases H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye
damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and
if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
· Department issuing MSDS: Quality laboratory.
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