MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY

TRADE NAME OXYGEN CONTROL

APPLICATION OXYGEN SCAVENGER

ART-NO 655 571315 (25 liter)

Producer/Importer UNITOR CHEMICALS, Kjemi-Service AS

Address P.O.Box 49
Zipcode & City 3163 Borgheim
Country Norway
Telephone + 47 33 35 15 00
Fax + 47 33 35 15 05
Issued by Leen de Visser (+31 6 538 63736)
Emergency number Int. +44 1865 407333

Int. +1 703 5273887

USA (800) 424-9300
Greece Int. +30 1 7793777

2. COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
No Ingredients name CAS-NO Cons.(weight%) Classification
1 hydrazine 302-01-2 10-30 T,45-10-23/24/25-34-43
2 Water 7732-18-5 60-90

Legend T+=Very toxic, T=Toxic, C=Corrosive, Xn=Harmful, Xi=Irritant, IK=No classification required, E=Explosive, O=Oxidising,
F+=Extremely flammable, F=Very flammable, Fo=Flammable, N=Dang. to the environment, Mut=Genetoxic,
Sens=Sensitizing, Carc=Carcinogen, Repr=Causes birth defects

INGREDIENT COMMENTS

When hydrazine is dissolved in water, it chemically changes to hydrazine hydrate (N2H4.H2O)

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Toxic
Liquid.Colourless.
Soluble in water.
May cause cancer.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Causes burns.
May cause sensitization by skin contact.

4. FIRST AID

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GENERAL
Seek medical attention if any signs of unconsciousness or discomfort develop.Show this safety data sheet to the
physician present.
INHALATION
Immediately move the exposed person to fresh air. Keep warm and in a quiet place.Give artificial respiration if
breathing has stopped. Get medical advice if discomfort develops.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes.Get medical attention if irritation persists after
washing.Remove contaminated clothing immediately.Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
EYE CONTACT
Flush with large amounts of water (open eyelids) for at least 15 minutes.Get medical attention immediately. Continue to
rinse.
INGESTION
Never give anything to drink and never try to induce vomiting if the patient is not fully conscious.
Give plenty of water or milk to drink.Get medical advice immediately.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

PROPER FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Non-flammable.Containers may explode if heated.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SAFETY MEASUREMENTS TO PROTECT PERSONS
Use personal protective equipment as specified in section 8.
SAFETY MEASUREMENTS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT
Avoid release of significant quantities of the product to water sources, sewers or the environment in general.
PROPER METHODS FOR DAMAGE LIMITATION AND CLEANUP
Remove spill with absorbent materials and/or mechanical equipment, and dispose of in accordance with section
13.Flush with large amounts of water to clean the area.Ventilate well.
OTHER INFORMATION
Small amounts can be flushed to sea or drain with large amounts of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING ADVICE
Use personal protective equipment as specified in section 8.Avoid contact with skin and eyes.Eyewash facilities should
be available at the workplace.
STORAGE
S-3/9/49 Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place.S-3/9/49 Containers must be kept tightly
closed.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ingredients name CAS-no TLV value TLV Year

hydrazine 302-01-2 0.1 ppm 1995

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EXPOSURE CONTROL
Arrange working conditions and methods to avoid direct contact with the product.
RESP. PROTECTION
If ventilation is inadequate, use:Gas mask with cartridge K (ammonia, green) may be necessary.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear eye protection if there is a possibility of direct contact or splashes.
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves of impervious material, e.g. rubber/plastic.
SKIN PROTECTION
Protective clothing should be worn if there is a possibility of direct contact or splashes.
OTHER INFORMATION
Eating, smoking and water fountains prohibited in immediate work area.S-13 Keep away from food, drink and animal
feedingstuffs.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid.
Colour Colourless.
Odour Ammonia-like.
Solubility Completely soluble in water.
Melting point/range -14 ºC (760 mm Hg) Density 1.01 @ 20 ºC
Expl. limit LEL-UEL., %-%: N/A Solubility in water 100%
Vapor pressure 20 mbar @ 20 ºC Saturation conc. N/A
Decomposition temp. N/A Rel. density sat. air (air=1) N/A
pH Solution 9 - 10 (1%) Boiling point/range 102 ºC (760 mm Hg)
Flash point N/A pH konsentrat: 12
Molecular weight N/A Viscosity 1.04 mPa.s @ 20 ºC
Ignition temp N/A Smelling limits lo-hi N/A
Rel. vapor density (air=1) N/A Rel. evap. velocity
Air reactive Water reactive

OTHER INFORMATION
N/A = Not applicable.
N/E = Not established.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY
Stable under normal conditions.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Avoid contact with acids.
Avoid contact with:Oxidizing materials. & heavy metallic salts.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
No decomposition if stored and used as directed.Generates toxic gas in contact with acids.Thermal decompasation
generates:Hydrogen. & Ammonia.
OTHER INFORMATION
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Do not allow to freeze.Avoid intense heating.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

OTHER TOX. INFORMATION
LD50/oral/rat =670 mg/kg* LD50 value for anhydrous substance.
LC50/inhalation/4h/rat =0.75 mg/l (N2H4)
GENERAL
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
INHALATION
Vapour or aerosol (liquid particles) will irritate upper respiratory tract.
SKIN CONTACT
Prolonged or repeated exposure causes severe irritation.
EYE CONTACT
May cause intense discomfort, lacrimation and temporary vision impairment.
INGESTION
Toxic if swallowed.
SESITATION
May cause sensitization.
CANCER
EU Carcinogen Category 2.
Animal tests conducted under conditions comparable with the workplace situation have shown the substance to be
carcinogenic.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

MOBILITY
Dissolves in water .

BREAKDOWN
Dumping of large amounts may cause pollution and deplete oxygen due to the degradation process which consumes
oxygen.
ACCUMULATION
Does not bioaccumulate.
ECOTOXITY
Exhibits low toxicity to water organisms.
OTHER INFORMATION
No environmental problems are expected if the product is handled/used correctly.

13. DISPOSAL

S-35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.S-35 In accordance with local and national

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regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

GENERAL
Goods classified for transport : YES
UN-no: : 3293
PROPER SHIPPING NAME : Hydrazine, aqueous solution
Flash point : N/A
Packing group : III

Label information:

ADR
Class : 6.1
Item. : 65c
Haz. id. no. : 60
ERI-Card : 6-03
TREM-Card : 61G65c
Labeltype : 6.1
Labelcolour : White./Black.

IMDG-CODE
Class : 6.1
Subsidiary risk : -
Marine pollutant : NO
EMS : 6.1-02
MFAG : 720
Page Number : 6161-1
Labeltype : 6.1
Labelcolour : White./Black.

IATA-DGR
Class : 6.1
Subsidiary risk : -
Labeltype : 6.1
Labelcolour : White./Black.
Aircraft Cat. : Passenger & Cargo aircraft

US DOT
Class : 6.1
Marine pollutant : NO
RQ : l lb
Labeltype : 6.1
Labelcolour : White./Black.

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification

Toxic

COMPOSITION
hydrazine (10-30)
R-PHRASES
R-45 May cause cancer.
R-20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R-34 Causes burns.
R-43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
S-PHRASES
S-53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
S-45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
REFERENCES
Classified according to European directive on classification of dangerous preparations 90/492/EEC.
OTHER INFORMATION
EU Carcinogen Category 2.
The product is labelled in accordance with EU directive 88/379.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

ISSUED: 03/Dec/1998

VENDOR NOTES
The safety data sheet fulfills requirements specified in Directive 93/112/EEC.The safety data sheet has been prepared
on the basis of information given by our suppliers and our present knowledge.Information given is intented to present
guidelines for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transport, disposal and discharge; it is not intended to be a
guarantee or quality specification.The intent of this safety data sheet is to give a description of the product with regard to
safe storage, handling and use.Information given applies only to the product itself, and not in combination with other
products or in any processed form, unless this is specified in the text.We believe that all information in this safety data
sheet (which replaces all previous versions) was correct at the date of issue.It is the responsibility of the recipient of
this safety data sheet to ensure that information given here is read and understood by all who use, handle, dispose of or
in any way come in contact with the product.

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