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SAFETY DATA SHEET

ALUMON 5825 (QA)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:

PRODUCT NAME: ALUMON 5825 (QA)

PART No.: 5913210

APPLICATIONS: Memory Disk Production.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONES: Call the NATIONAL CHEMICAL EMERGENCY CENTRE on 01865 407333

SUPPLIER: Enthone-OMI (UK) Ltd,

Forsyth Road,
Sheerwater,
Woking. Surrey. GU21 5RZ
TELEPHONE: 01483 758400
FAX: 01483 728837

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: CONTENT HEALTH: RISK:

SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 <35 % C 35
ZINC OXIDE 1314-13-2 <5 % NC

COMPOSITION COMMENTS:
Preparation based on inorganic compounds.
Contains zinc as zincate.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Causes severe burns.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

GENERAL: Medical treatment. Treat symptomatically.

Seek medical attention for all burns, regardless how minor they may seem.

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INHALATION: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get prompt medical
attention. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering 100%
oxygen. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.

INGESTION: NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Rinse mouth thoroughly. If
chemical has been swallowed immediately get affected person to drink ~550mls. (1 pint) of water to dilute. Give
repeated drinks of ~200mls.(cupful) of water every 10 minutes. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention
immediately.

SKIN: Remove affected person from the source of contamination. Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Promptly
wash all contaminated skin with water. Seek medical attention.

EYES: Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to
rinse.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
This material is not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Containers close to fire should be removed or cooled with water.
Wear Self Contained breathing apparatus.
Wear full protective clothing.

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

May develop toxic or corrosive fumes in a fire situation !
May react with amphoteric metals (such as aluminium, zinc, tin) generating hydrogen gas which will burn or explode
if ignited.

PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE:

Keep run-off water out of sewers and watercourses.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL:

Wear suitable protection as detailed in section 8.

PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT:

Inform Local Authorities if large amounts are involved.
Prevent product from entering drains or water courses by best available means.

SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:

SMALL SPILLS: Contain spillage with sand or earth. Absorb onto sand or vermiculite and transfer to a suitable
container. Wash down area with plenty of water.
LARGE SPILLS: Prevent the solution from entering drains or watercourses by use of sand or earth. Inform local
authorities if this cannot be prevented. Transfer to a salvage tank if possible. Absorb with vemiculite, dry sand or
earth and place into suitable containers. When spillage is cleared flush the area with water.
Wash thoroughly after dealing with the spillage.

DO NOT WASH SPILLAGES INDISCRIMINATELY DOWN DRAINS.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.

STORAGE CRITERIA:
Corrosive storage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: STD: LT EXP. 8 HRS: ST EXP. 15 MIN:

SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 OES. No std. 2.00 mg/m3
ZINC OXIDE 1314-13-2 OES. 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3

INGREDIENT COMMENTS:
OES = Occupational Exposure Standard (EH40).

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

PROCESS CONDITIONS:
Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level. Provide eyewash station and safety
shower.

VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.

RESPIRATORS: No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if the general level exceeds the
Occupational Exposure Level (OEL). Exposure should be avoided/controlled by ventilation or extraction. If exposure
limits are likely to be exceeded wear chemical respirator with suitable cartridge.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Use protective gloves made of: Neoprene.

EYE PROTECTION:
Wear full face visor or shield.

OTHER PROTECTION:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent reasonably probable skin contact.

HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES:

Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Contaminated clothing to be placed in closed container
until disposal or decontamination. Warn cleaning personnel of chemical's hazardous properties. Wash promptly with
water if skin becomes contaminated. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the
toilet. No eating or drinking while working with this material.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

APPEARANCE: Liquid.
COLOUR: Yellow.
ODOUR/TASTE: No characteristic odour.
PHYSICAL DATA COMMENTS: Information given concerns the concentrated solution.
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Miscible with water.
BOILING POINT (°C, interval): 112 PRESSURE: 760mmHg
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml): 1.47 TEMPERATURE (°C): 20
pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION: > 13.0
FLASH POINT (°C): N/A METHOD: N/A.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

STABILITY: No particular stability concerns.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize.

MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Acids and acidic materials. Ammonia or ammonium compounds. Attacks aluminium, magnesium, zinc and tin.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No data is available for the LD 50 value.

INHALATION: Mist and spray can cause damage to upper respiratory tract and may lead to bronchoconstriction and laryngeal spasm
or edema. There will be a feeling of tightness in the chest with shortness of breath, a cough and a sore throat. In severe
cases congestion of the lungs can occur causing severe shortness of breath and possibly unconsciousness.

INGESTION: There will be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat with pain and difficulty in swallowing. Corrosive burns
may be present around the lips. Nausea, vomiting and stomach pain may occur. Blood may be vomited.

SKIN: Irritation or pain will occur at the contact site. There may be either redness or whiteness of the skin in the contact
area, occasionally followed by blistering. Severe burns can occur.

EYES: There will be irritation and pain with redness and profuse lacrimation. Severe corneal burns may occur.

OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS:

This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties.

HEALTH WARNINGS:
This substance is corrosive. Causes severe burns.
Contact with concentrated chemical may very rapidly cause severe eye damage, possibly loss of sight. Burning pain
and severe corrosive skin damage. Swallowing concentrated chemical may cause severe internal injury. Ingestion may
result in perforation of the oesophagus, vomiting blood, diarrhoea, shock, haemolysis and haemoglobinuria.

MEDICAL SYMPTOMS:
Extreme irritation of eyes and mucous membranes, including burning and severe lacrimation. Sore throat. Coughing,
chest tightness, feeling of chest pressure. Shortness of breath. Severe skin irritation. Severe abdominal pain. Nausea,
vomiting. Vomiting of blood. Unconsciousness.

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SUBSTANCE: SODIUM HYDROXIDE

TOXIC DOSE - LD 50: 500.00 mg/kg (oral-rbt)

CARCINOGENIC: This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties.

SUBSTANCE: ZINC OXIDE

TOXIC DOSE - LD 50: 7950 mg/kg (oral-mus)

TOXIC DOSE - LD 50: 240 mg/kg (ipr-rat)
CARCINOGENIC: This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Because of harmful effects on water organisms this material should not be allowed to enter water courses. May cause
long-term adverse effects in the environment.

BIO ACCUMULATION:
No information available.

DEGRADABILITY:
No Information available.

ACUTE FISH TOXICITY:

No Information available.

WATER HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:

Hazardous.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

GENERAL/CLEANING:
Product must be disposed of as Special Waste. Local and national requirements must be observed when disposing of
this material. Dispose via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Hazard Code H8 - Corrosive.

DISPOSAL METHODS:
Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements.
EMPTY CONTAINERS: Rinse thoroughly before disposal in accordance with Control of Pollution Act 1974.
For further advice on the disposal of this material contact Enthone-OMI.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

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LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE:

ROAD TRANSPORT:
UN No. ROAD: 3266
ADR CLASS No.: Class 8: Corrosive substances.
ADR CLASS: 8
ADR ITEM No.: 47°(b)
HAZARD No. (ADR) 80 Corrosive or slightly corrosive substance.
HAZARD No. (ADR) 80
ADR MARGINAL: 2801
ADR LABEL No.: 8
HAZCHEM CODE: 2X
CEFIC TEC(R) No.: 80G12
PROPER SHIPPING NAME I: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S (SODIUM HYDROXIDE,
MIXTURE)

RAIL TRANSPORT:
RID CLASS No.: 8

SEA TRANSPORT:
UN No. SEA: 3266
IMDG CLASS: 8
IMDG PAGE No.: 8147-1
IMDG PACK GR.: II
EmS No.: 8-15
MFAG TABLE No.: 760

AIR TRANSPORT:
UN No., AIR: 3266
ICAO CLASS: 8
AIR SUB CLASS: -
AIR PACK GR.: II

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

RISK PHRASES: R-35 Causes severe burns.

SAFETY PHRASES: S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S-36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S-45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
S-60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

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UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations 1988. Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.

ENVIRONMENTAL LISTING: Control of Pollution Act 1974. Control of Pollution (Special Waste Regulations) Act 1980.
The Special Waste Regulations 1996.

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations.

APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Classification and Labelling of Substances
and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. Safety Data Sheets for Substances and
Preparations L62.

GUIDANCE NOTES: Occupational Exposure Limits EH40

16. OTHER INFORMATION:

USER NOTES: N/A-NOT APPLICABLE. N/D-NO DATA.

N/I-NO INFORMATION. N/K-NOT KNOWN.

INFORMATION SOURCES: Croner's: Emergency First Aid Guide.

REVISION COMMENTS: The following sections have been changed in this revision. 4, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, & 16.
This revision replaces all previously issued S.D.S's for this product.

REVISION DATE: 13-11-2000

REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED: 1

DATE: 09-02-1999

THIS SDS IS PRODUCED WITH SAFECHEM for WINDOWS

DISCLAIMER:
THIS INFORMATION RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH MATERIAL USED IN
COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. SUCH INFORMATION IS, TO THE BEST OF THE COMPANY'S
KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ACCURATE AND RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE INDICATED. HOWEVER NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR
REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR COMPLETENESS. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SATISFY
HIMSELF AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION FOR HIS OWN PARTICULAR USE.

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