MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification of substance
Product Information :
Trade Name : GHA FUR 909
Manufacturer / Supplier : Gargi Huttenes Albertus Pvt. Ltd.
D –360/ 361, TTC Indl. Area, Shirwane
Nerul, Navi Mumbai – 400 706

Contact Nos.: + 91 22 27626001 /2

2. Composition / Data on Components :

Chemical Characterization:
Description : Urea modified– Furan Resin
Dangerous Components
98 – 00 – 0 Furfural Alcohol > 70%
Xn; R 20 /21 /22

50 – 00 – 0 Formaldehyde 0.5% max

T; R23 /24/25 – 34 –40 - 43

3. Hazards Identification:

Hazard designation : Xn harmful

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

R –20/21/22 harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
Classification system
The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however by
information from technical literature and by information furnished by supplier
companies.

4. First Aid measures

General information

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 Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.
After inhalation : Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms
After skin contact: Instantly wash with plenty of water
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist,
consult doctor.
After swallowing
Rinse out mouth and then slowly drink a glass of water, seek medical treatment.

5. Fire fighting measures :

Suitable extinguishing agents
Fire – extinguishing powder
Alcohol –resistant foam
Water spray jet
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or flue gases
Can be released in case of fire
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Nitrogen oxides (NOX)
Under certain fire conditions, traces of other toxic gases cannot be excluded

Protective equipment
Put on breathing apparatus
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment

6. Accidental release measures:

Person related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected
person away. Ensure adequate ventilation

Measures for environmental protection:

Prevent material from reaching sewage system or water bodies
Measures for cleaning / collecting:
Absorb with liquid binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders)
Do not seal container gas tight
Additional information:
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 See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment
See section 13 for information on disposal.

7. Handling and storage:

Handling
Information for safe handling : Ensure good ventilation / exhaustion at the work
place
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep ignition sources
away – do not smoke

Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: Use only containers
specifically permitted for this substance /product
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Do not store together with
acids
Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool place
Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure controls and personal protection:

Additional information about design of technical systems:

No further data , see item 7.
Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
98 – 00 - 0 Furfural Alcohol
OEL : Short term value : 60 mg /m3, 15 ml/m3
Long term value : 20 mg /m3, 5 ml/m3
50 – 00 – 0 Formaldehyde
OEL : Short term value : 2.5 mg/m3, 2 ml/m3
Long term value : 2.5 mg/m3, 2 ml/m3

Personal protective equipment

General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
Breathing equipments:
Use breathing protection in case of insufficient ventilation. In case of brief exposure
or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus.
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus.
In case of intensive or longer exposure use breathing apparatus that is independent of
circulating air.
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 Protection of hands: Synthetic gloves
Eye protection : Tightly sealed safety glasses.
Body protection : Light weight protective clothing

9. Physical and Chemical Properties:

Form : Fluid
Colour : Dark Brown
Smell : Characteristic
Change in condition :
Melting point / melting range Not applicable
Boiling point / Boiling range > 64°C
Flash Point 65 °C
Ignition temperature 390°C (furfural alcohol)
Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive
However formation of explosive air
/steam mixture is possible.
Critical values for explosion :
Lower 1.8 vol% (furfural alcohol)
Vapour pressure @ 20°C 0.53 mbar (furfural alcohol)
Density @ 30°C 1.150- 1.170 gm/cc
Solubility in / miscibility with water mainly soluble
pH 6–8
Viscosity @ 30°C 100 - 200 mpas
Dynamic

10. Stability and reactivity:

Material to be avoided : Sauren
Dangerous reactions : Strong exothermic reaction with acids
Dangerous products of decomposition : Formaldehyde

11. Toxicological information:

Acute toxicity
LD/LC 50 values that are relevant for classification
98 – 00 – 0 Furfural Alcohol
LD/LC50: 160 –2000 mg/kg (MOUSE)
Dermal: LD 50:110 –132 mg/kg (rat)
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 Inhalative: LC 50/4h:0.95 mg/1 (rat)
LC 50 /6h: 0.35 mg/1 (rat)
Primary irritant effect
On the skin: No irritant effect
On the eye: Slight irritant effect is possible
Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the
general EC classification guidelines for preparations as issued in the latest version.
Harmful

12. Ecological Information:

General notes:
Do not allow product to reach ground water, lakes, rivers or sewage system.

13. Disposal considerations:

Product
Recommendation
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to
reach sewage system.
Disposal considerations: Hazardous waste has to be incinerated.

Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendations:
Empty contaminated containers thoroughly. They can be recycled after thorough and
proper cleaning.
Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.

14. Transport information:

Maritime transport IMDG /GGVSea:
IMDG/GGVSea class : 6.1
Page : 6270 – 1
UN number : 2810
Packaging group : III
MFAG : 305
EMS number : 6.1 –02
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 Correct technical name: Toxic liquid organic, n.o.s contains furfural alcohol

15. Regulatory information:

Designation according to EC guidelines
The product has been classified and labeled in accordance with EC
directives/relevant national laws.
Code letter and hazard designation of product : Xn Harmful
Hazard determining components of labeling: Furfural alcohol
Risk phrases :
20/ 21/ 22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

Safety phrases :
36/ 37 Wear suitable protective clothes and gloves

16. Other information:

These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a
guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid
contractual relationship.

Factory : GARGI HUTTENES ALBERTUS PVT. LTD. PLOT NO 360/361,

TTC INDL. AREA VILLAGE KUKSHET, NAVI MUMBAI –400706