1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm1.1 | Identification of the substance or preparation | | Name: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Salt low viscosity
| 1.2 | Use of the substance/preparation: | | For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.
| 1.3 | Identification of the company or firm: | | PANREAC QUIMICA, S.L.U. C/Garraf, 2 Polígono Pla de la Bruguera E-08211 Castellar del Vallès (Barcelona) Spain Tel. (+34) 937 489 400 e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com Emergencies: Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU) Tel.:(+34) Tel.:(+34) 937 489 499
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2. Identification of dangers | | | No hazardous substance as specified in Regulation (CE) 1907/2006.
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3. Component Composition/Information | | | Name: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Salt low viscosity Formula: RnOCH2COONa CAS [9004-32-4]
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4. First aid4.1 | General indications: | | -----
| 4.2 | Inhaling: | | -----
| 4.3 | Contact with the skin: | | -----
| 4.4 | Eyes: | | Wash with plenty of water, keeping eyelids open.
| 4.5 | Swallowing: | | In the event of sickness, seek medical assistance.
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5. Fire-fighting means5.1 | Suitable fire-extinguishing means: | | Water. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Dry powder.
| 5.2 | Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used: | | -----
| 5.3 | Special risks: | | Combustible. Keep away from sources of ignition.
| 5.4 | Protective equipment: | | -----
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6. Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage6.1 | Individual precautions: | | -----
| 6.2 | Precautions for care of the environment: | | -----
| 6.3 | Methods for collection/cleaning: | | Collect up dry. Clean any remains with plenty of water.
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7. Handling and storage7.1 | Handling: | | No special indications.
| 7.2 | Storage: | | Well sealed containers. Dry atmosphere.
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8. Staff exposure/protection controls8.1 | Technical protective measures: | | -----
| 8.2 | Exposure limit control: | | -----
| 8.3 | Respiratory protection: | | -----
| 8.4 | Hand protection: | | -----
| 8.5 | Eye protection: | | -----
| 8.6 | Individual hygiene measures: | | Wash hands before breaks and when the job is done.
| 8.7 | Environmental exposure controls: | | Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.
| | | | The supplier of the protection equipment must specify the type of protection to be worn when handling the substance or preparation, including the type of material and the breakthrough time of the material, with regard to the amount and duration of exposure.
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9. Physical and chemical properties | Appearance: | | White solid.
| | Odour: | | Odourless.
| | | | pH 6,5-8,0(1%) Solubility: Soluble in water.
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10. Stability and reactivity10.1 | Conditions which should be avoided: | | -----
| 10.2 | Matter which should be avoided: | | Oxidant agents.
| 10.3 | Hazardous decomposition products: | | -----
| 10.4 | Complementary information: | | -----
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11. Toxicological information11.1 | Acute toxicity: | | LD50 oral rat: 27000 mg/kg.
| 11.2 | Dangerous effects for health: | | No dangerous characteristics are to be anticipated. Take the usual precautions for handling chemical products.
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12. Environmental information12.1 | Mobility: | | -----
| 12.2 | Ecotoxicity: | | -----
| 12.3 | Degradability: | | -----
| 12.4 | Accumulation: | | -----
| 12.5 | Other possible effects on the environment: | | If suitable handling conditions are maintained, no ecological problems are to be anticipated.
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13. Considerations regarding elimination13.1 | Substance or preparation: | | In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country. In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste. 2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes. Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.
| 13.2 | Contaminated containers: | | Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them. European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.
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15. Mandatory information | Labelling as per REACH | | -----
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16. Other information | | | Review number and date:0 07.06.09 The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.
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