SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to EC directive 2001/58/EC

E.O.S. DEVELOPER, PART C
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Version 5 Print Date 03.08.2007
Revision Date 02.08.2007

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Identification of the substance/preparation

Product name : E.O.S. DEVELOPER, PART C
Use of the : Photographic developer concentrate
Substance/Preparation
Company/Undertaking Identification
Agfa-HealthCare Ges.m.b.H.
Diefenbachgasse 35
1150 Wien
Austria
Tel. : +43(1)8996601
Fax : +43(1)89966549
Person responsible for the safety data sheet: Jos Vanholzaets
E-mail: electronic.sds@agfa.com

Emergency telephone number (Belgium) : +32 3 4443333 (24h/24h)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

This preparation is not classified as dangerous as defined by EC Directives and transposed into
national legislation. A hazardous situation is not normally to be expected with this product when it is
used by a professional following instructions for safe storage and handling.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

This product does not contain any hazardous ingredients as defined by relevant legislation.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and consult a physician.
Skin contact : Wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. If symptoms
persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth with plenty of water. Seek medical advice.
Inhalation : Not relevant.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Specific hazards during fire : In case of fire, thermal decomposition with emission of
fighting hazardous fumes is possible (e.g. SO2).
Further information : Product is not combustible.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : See section : Exposure controls / personel protection.

Environmental precautions : For waste disposal see section 13.
Methods for cleaning up : Dike the spill if necessary. Soak up with absorbent material.

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Collect large spills into a properly labelled and sealable

container. Prevent release into the drain, soil or surface water.
Additional advice : Wash away residues with plenty of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Advice on protection against : No special protective measures against fire and explosion
fire and explosion required.

Storage
Requirements for storage : Keep container tightly closed. Protect from direct sunlight.
areas and containers
Advice on common storage : Store away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents (e.g.
sodium hypochlorite).

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure controls
Engineering measures : Ventilation should be sufficient so that any applicable
occupational exposure limits are not exceeded.
Hygiene measures : Observe normal precautions when handling chemicals. Keep
away from foodstuffs, drinks and tobacco.
Hand protection : Use chemical resistant gloves. In case of prolonged immersion
or frequently repeated contact use gloves made of the
materials: butyl rubber (thickness >= 0.36 mm, breakthrough
time > 480 min), nitrile rubber (thickness >= 0.38 mm,
breakthrough time > 480 min) or neoprene (thickness >= 0.65
mm, breakthrough time > 240 min). For intermittent splash
protection corresponding gloves with breakthrough times > 60
min can be used. Avoid gloves made of: natural latex.
Eye protection : Safety glasses.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

General Information
Form : Liquid.
Colour : Colourless.
Odour : Nearly odourless
Important Health Safety and Environmental Information
Vapour pressure (20 °C) : 23,00 hPa
Relative density (20 °C) : 1,212
Solubility/qualitative : Miscible with water at all ratios.
pH (25 °C) : 2,3
Melting point/range : < 0 °C
Boiling point/range : > 100 °C

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability : The product is stable under normal conditions of storage and

use.
Conditions and materials to : Avoid contact with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents
avoid (e.g. sodiumhypochlorite). Remove all chemicals and rinse the
processing tanks thoroughly with water before using any
cleansing products.
Hazardous decomposition : Sulphur dioxide
products

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Other information
No toxicological effects known.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This preparation does not contain any ingredient that is classified as hazardous to the environment
according to European Directives and corresponding national legislation.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste disposal methods

Environmental regulations, discharge of chemicals and washwater, waste treatment and disposal
conditions of chemicals and their packaging may vary from one country to another. The relevant
local regulations should be consulted. When this product or its contaminated packaging has to be
removed as waste, contact an authorized waste contractor. May be discharged to drain if local
regulations permit.
For waste resulting from this product, it is recommended to use European Waste Code : 09 01 01
(water-based developer and activator solutions).

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This product is not to be labelled as a dangerous substance or preparation as defined by EC

Directives and transposed into national legislation.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet is compiled in accordance with European Directives and corresponding
national legislation.

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The information disclosed in this Safety Data Sheet is believed to be correct to the best of our
current knowledge and experience. It only relates to the specific product designated herein and it
may not be valid when said product is used in combination with any other material or in any process,
unless specified in the text. This document aims to provide the necessary health and safety
information of the product and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. It is the
responsibility of the user to comply with local legislation relating to safety, health, environment and
waste management.

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