Safety Data Sheet

According to Regulation (EU) 2015/830

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1.1 Product Name MA2

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance Marking solution

1.3 Details of the supplier Universal Marking Systems Ltd

Dukes Mill, Station Approach, Medstead, Alton, Hants, GU34 5EN,
England
Telephone +44 (0) 1420 565800
Email Info@ums.co.uk
Web www.ums.co.uk
1.4 Emergency Telephone Number +44(0) 1420 565800

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of mixture EC 1272/2008 (CLP)
Physical hazards None
Health hazards Eye Damage 1; H318
Environmental Hazards None
2.2 Label Elements
Hazard pictograms

Signal Word Danger

Hazard statement H318: Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statements P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
P310: Immediately call a doctor/physician.
Contains Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate & Citric acid anhydrous
2.3 Other Hazards None

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances

3.2 Mixtures
Name of Ingredient Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate
CAS No 13477-34-4
Approx. content < 20%
M-Factor -
Classification Eye Damage 1; H318
Acute Toxicity 4; H302

Name of ingredient Citric acid anhydrous

CAS No 77-92-9
Approx. content < 5%

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M-Factor -
Classification Eye Irritant 2; H319

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of First Aid Measures

General information None.
Inhalation Move affected person to fresh air.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Do
not induce vomiting.
Eye contact Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention.
Skin contact Wash with plenty of soap and water.
4.2 Most important symptoms & side effects
General information None.
Inhalation No specific symptoms.
Ingestion Ingestion of large volumes may cause stomach pain and/or vomiting.
Skin contact May cause slight irritation.
Eye contact Causes serious eye damage. Severe irritation, burning and tearing.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical
attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor No specific recommendations. Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Suitable extinguishing media To suit local surroundings (e.g. water spray, carbon dioxide, foam,
chemical powder)
5.2 Special hazards arising from the mixture
Specific hazards Decomposition products released in a fire, (e.g. oxides of nitrogen and
carbon), should be considered toxic if inhaled.
Hazardous combustion products This product is non-combustible.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protective actions during firefighting As appropriate for surrounding fire.
Special protective equipment for Fire fighters should wear protective equipment appropriate for
firefighters surrounding fire.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable personal protective
equipment and emergency procedures equipment (see section 8).
6.2 Environmental precautions Do not allow large volumes to get into waste water or waterways; if this
occurs, inform the relevant water authority at once.
6.3 Methods and material for containment LARGE LEAKS & SPILLAGES: Adhere to personal protective measures.
and cleaning up Take up with material, e.g. sand, into tightly closable containers. DO
NOT use organic absorbent material. Label container and dispose of as

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hazardous waste.
MINOR LEAKS & SPILLAGES: Wear protective gloves and absorb spillage
into a damp cloth. Ensure cloth is fully rinsed out afterwards. Wash
contaminated area with plenty of water.
6.4 Reference to other sections See Section 8 for personal protective equipment. See Section 13 for
waste disposal.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Usage precautions Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Wear
suitable protective clothing as specified in section 8.
Avoid contact with organic or combustible materials. CAUTION: This
includes wood, paper and rags. If these become contaminated and are
allowed to dry out, they may spontaneously catch fire
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities
Storage precautions Ensure adequate ventilation of the storage area. Keep containers
tightly closed, cool and dry when not in use.
Storage Class 8B
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Usage description Marking solution.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTIONS

8.1 Control Parameters

Occupational exposure limits No Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) assigned.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls Ensure adequate ventilation of working area. Provide local exhaust
ventilation if necessary.
Individual protection measures Observe normal standards for handling chemicals.
Wash thoroughly after handling (shower if necessary). Store work
clothes separately.
Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task (see
below).
Personal protective equipment should be selected as appropriate for
the identified hazard(s). It should be regularly inspected for soundness
against leaks, bad fitting and possible chemical penetration.
Recommended safe use periods should never be exceeded.
Ensure the availability of eyewash bottles/stations.
Not required

Lightweight chemical resistant gloves for normal use.

PVC gloves for dealing with large leaks or spillages.

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None required for normal use.
Protective overalls for dealing with large leaks or spillages.

Not required.

Goggles or safety glasses with side shields.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and

chemical properties (typical data)
Appearance Liquid supplied in 1 litre and 125 ml plastic bottles.
Colour Colourless.
Odour Mild.
Odour threshold Not available.
pH Approx. 1.2
Melting point Not available.
Initial boiling point and range Not available.
Flash point Not flammable.
Evaporation rate Not available.
Evaporation factor Not available.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive
limits Not flammable.
Vapour pressure Not available.
Vapour density Not available.
Relative density Not available.
Bulk density Not applicable.
Solubility(ies) Miscible with water.
Partition coefficient Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature Not flammable.
Decomposition temperature Not available.
Viscosity Not available.
Oxidising properties Mildly oxidising.

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity Stable under normal use and storage conditions.

10.2 Chemical stability The product may oxidise slowly in air.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions May react with organic or combustible materials.
10.4 Conditions to avoid Elevated temperatures.
10.5 Incompatible materials Avoid contact with organic or combustible materials. CAUTION: This
includes wood, paper and rags. If these become contaminated and are
allowed to dry out, they may spontaneously catch fire
10.6 Hazardous decomposition product(s) May generate toxic oxides of carbon and nitrogen if involved in a fire.

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SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Toxicological effects Product is low toxicity.
Acute toxicity Low acute toxicity.
Skin corrosion/irritation May cause slight skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory sensitisation Not a respiratory sensitiser.
Inhalation Low hazard.
Ingestion Ingestion of large volumes may cause stomach pain and/or vomiting.
Skin contact Low hazard.
Eye contact Causes serious eye damage.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Ecotoxicity Product is low hazard for the environment.

12.2 Toxicity Not considered toxic to fish.
12.3 Persistence and degradability Not available.
12.4 Mobility in soil Product is soluble in water.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Product not classified as PBT or vPvB according to EU criteria.
12.6 Other adverse effects None

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods

General information In accordance with national (i.e. Hazardous Waste Regulations in the
UK) and local authority regulations, e.g. incineration.
Treat empty containers in the same way as the product or if possible
wash out thoroughly and recycle.
Disposal methods In the UK, product and contaminated packaging must be disposed of as
Hazardous Waste.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 UN Number The product is not hazardous for transport.

14.2 UN proper shipping name -
14.3 Transport hazard classes -
14.4 Packing group -
14.5 Environmental hazards -
14.6 Special Precautions for user -
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Not intended to be transported in bulk.
MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental

regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
National regulations Ensure compliance with all relevant national regulations.
EU legislation In accordance with EC Regulation No. 1272/2008
Guidance Ensure compliance with all relevant guidance.
German Water Hazard Class (WGK) 1
15.2 Chemical safety assessment Not applicable.

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

16.1 General Information Suppliers' safety data sheets for components.

ECHA Classification & Labelling Inventory
16.2 Hazard statements in full H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

Disclaimers

Information contained in this publication or as otherwise supplied to users is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith,
but it is for the users to satisfy themselves of the suitability of the products for their own particular purpose. Universal Marking
Systems gives no warranty as to the fitness of the product for any particular purpose and any implied warranty or condition
(statutory or otherwise) is excluded expect to the extent that exclusion is prevented by law. Universal Marking Systems accepts
no liability for loss or damage (other than that arising from death or personal injury caused by defective product, if proved),
resulting from reliance on this information. Freedom under Patents, Copyright and Designs cannot be assumed.

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