MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

KETJENFINE HYDROTREATING CATALYST

Nickel Molybdenum (NiMo) type
1. IDENTIFICATION

Product label name Oxides of nickel (<10%) and molybdenum (<30%), on

alumina support

Use Catalyst for oil refining industry

Supplier NIPPON KETJEN CO., LTD.

SEAVANS NORTH,
1-2-1, SHIBAURA, MINATO-KU
TOKYO 105-6791, JAPAN
Tel.: +81-3-5442-5064
Emergency telephone +65-9155-4092 or +65-9233-5571
ALBEMARLE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
+81-3-5442-5065 (or) +81-90-3236-3156
NIPPON KETJEN CO., LTD.
+81-897-33-6748
NIPPON KETJEN CO., LTD. NIIHAMA DIVISION

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B
Respiratory sensitization Category 1
Skin sensitization Category 1
Carcinogenicity Category 1
Target organ systemic toxicity-single exposure Category 3
Target organ systemic toxicity-repeated exposure Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment-chronic hazard Category 4
Labelling
Symbol

Signal word DANGER

Hazard statements Cause skin irritation.
Cause eye irritation.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties
if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause cancer.
May cause respiratory irritation.
May cause damage to organs (the central nervous system)
through prolonged or repeated exposure.
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

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Precautionary statements Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read
and understood.
Wear suitable protective gloves/clothing and eye
protection.
In case of in adequate ventilation,
wear respiratory protection.
Do not breathe dust.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid release to the environment.

3. COMPOSITIONS / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

This product is to be considered as a preparation in conformance to EC directives

Chemical description Oxides of nickel (<10%) and molybdenum (<30%), on

alumina support

Composition / information on ingredients

Number % w/w CAS-number Chemical name
1 Balance 1344-28-1 Aluminum oxide
2 0-6 7631-86-9 Precipitated silica
3 <10 1313-99-1 Nickel (II) oxide
4 <30 1313-27-5 Molybdenum(VI) oxide
5 0-9 7784-30-7 Aluminum phosphate
Number EC-number Annex-1 number Symbol(s) Risk-phrase(s)
1 215-691-6 none none
2 231-545-4 none none
3 215-215-7 028-003-00-2 T R43 R49 R53
4 215-204-7 Xn R36/37 R48/20/22
5 215-236-1 015-010-00-0 C R35

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
General Always seek medical advice in case of significant
exposure.

Inhalation Move to fresh air, rest, half upright position, loosen

clothing. Oxygen or artificial respiration if there is
difficulty in breathing. Always seek medical advice
in case of significant exposure.

Skin Wash immediately with soap and water. Remove

contaminated clothing/shoes. Launder clothes before
re-use.

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Eye Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Eyelids
should be held away from the eyeball to ensure
thorough rinsing. Seek medical advice if irritation
persists.

Ingestion Rinse mouth. Give water to drink. Induce vomiting.

Never induce vomiting in unconscious or confused
persons. Seek medical advice.

Advice to physician Symptomatic treatment is advised.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media not applicable (not combustible)

Unsuitable extinguishing not applicable

media

Specific hazards arising not applicable

from the chemical

Special protective equipment not applicable

and precautions for fire fighters

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, For personal protection, see Section 8.

protective equipment,
and emergency procedures

Environmental precautions Do not flush into public water courses.

Methods and materials Collect as much as possible in a clean container

for containment and cleaning up for(preferable) reuse or disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling Avoid dust generation.

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
Conditions for safe storage, No specific recommendations. To maintain quality,
including any incompatibilities keep container tightly closed.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls The usual precautionary measures for handling
chemicals should be observed.
Exposure limits No exposure limits have been established for this
material. The following exposure limit(s) apply for:
Name
Aluminum oxide TWA 10.0 mg/m3
Nickel(II) oxide TLV-TWA 0.5 mg/m3(as Ni)
Personal protection
Respiratory In case of dust formation use dust mask.
Hand Wear suitable gloves.
Eye Wear safety goggles.
Skin and body Wear suitable protective clothing.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance extrudates, pellets
Colour yellow
Odour odourless
Odour threshold not relevant
pH value not relevant
Melting point > 800C
Freezing point not relevant
Initial boiling point/range not relevant
Flash point not applicable
Evaporation rate not applicable
Flammability not applicable (not combustible)
Explosive limits not applicable
Vapour pressure not determined
Vapour density not relevant
Relative density not relevant
Solubility Practically insoluble in water
Partition coefficient: not determined
n-octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature not applicable
Decomposition temperature not determined
Viscosity not applicable
Bulk density 550-900 kg/m3 ( COMPACTED BULK DENSITY )

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability The product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous Formation of Ni(CO)4 in the presence of carbon monoxide.
reactions
Conditions to avoid Carbon monoxide (CO)
Materials to avoid No specific recommendations.
Hazardous decomposition No typical hazardous decomposition products known.
products

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No experimental toxicological data on the preparation as such available.

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
(Ni component). May cause cancer. (Ni component )

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No experimental ecological data are available on the preparation as such.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product According to local regulations.

Contaminated packaging According to local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land transport
ADR class not restricted ADR item number not relevant
RID class not restricted RID item number not relevant
Hazard Identification not relevant Substance Identification not relevant
No. No.
TREM-Card not relevant UN number none
Proper shipping name not relevant
National regulations
Other information

Sea transport
IMO/IMDG code not relevant Class not restricted
Packing group not relevant UN number none
EMS not relevant MFAG not relevant
Marine pollutant no
Proper shipping name not relevant
Other information

Air transport
IATA/ICAO-DGR UN number none
Class not restricted Packing group not relevant
Proper shipping name not relevant
Other information

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

R(isk) phrase(s) 49 May cause cancer by inhalation
48/20/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed
36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
43 May cause sensitization by skin contact
53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment

S(afety) phrase(s) 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use

22 Do not breathe dust
24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately. (show the label where possible)

Other information
Export trade control order not relevant
Please refer to national measures that may be relevant.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This information only concerns the above mentioned product and does not need to be
valid if used with other product(s) or in any process. The information is to our best
present knowledge correct and complete and is given in good faith but without
warranty. It remains the user’s own responsibility to make sure that the information is
appropriate and complete for his special use of this product.

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