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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the

company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
Trade name
Helizarin ET liq c
Material number: 281203

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture
Industry sector : Textile processing industry
Type of use : Auxiliary for the textile industry

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Identification of the company
Archroma Management GmbH

Neuhofstrasse 11
4153 Reinach, Switzerland
Telephone no. : +41 61 716 3401
Information about the substance/mixture
Product Stewardship +41 61 716 3401
e-mail: PS.MSDS-Europe@archroma.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

+49 69 2222 5285, +33 1 7211 0003, +39 0236 042 884 (24 h)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, as amended)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

2.2. Label elements

Labelling according CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, as amended)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Sensitizing components / contains :
5-Chloro-2-methyl-2,3-dihydroisothiazol-3-one and 2-Methyl-2,3-dihydroisothiazol-3-one (3:1)
May produce an allergic reaction.

2.3. Other hazards

Material can create slippery conditions.
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures
Chemical characterization
Polyacrylate
Anionic surfactants
Dispersed in water

Hazardous ingredients
Diethylene glycol
Concentration : 1-2%
CAS number : 111-46-6
EC number: 203-872-2
Index Number 603-140-00-6
REACH - Registration 01-2119457857-21, 01-2119457857-21-0116
number according to
article 20(3):
GHS classification EC
Acute toxicity Category 4 H302
Specific target organ Category 2 H373
toxicity - repeated
exposure
The text of the H-phrases is shown in section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
General information
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
After inhalation
Remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms continue, get medical attention.
After contact with skin
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Get medical attention immediately if irritation persists.
After contact with eyes
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
After ingestion
Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
The possible symptoms known are those derived from the labelling (see section 2).
No symptoms known currently.
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Hazards
No additional hazards are known except those derived from the labelling.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment
There is no specific antidote available.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Water spray
Dry powder
Foam

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as:
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighting
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Further information
Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into
drains.
The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Pump up larger quantities.
Pick up rest with absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust).
Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the regulations.

6.4. Reference to other sections

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Additional information
Spilling onto the container's outside will make container slippery.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Evolution of toxic gases/vapours.
To our best knowledge, the occupational exposure limit (OEL) is not exceeded during use.
Entering of tanks must only be performed after intensive cleaning and when it is ensured that
residual vapours have been removed. Consideration of national laws and international
standards for confined space entry should be taken in to account.
In case of doubt, the concentration of Carbon monoxide must be determined.
Hygiene measures
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
No special measures necessary.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers
Keep only in the original container.
Advice on storage compatibility
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Further information on storage conditions
Keep cool.
Keep tightly closed.
Storage stability
Storage temperature: 5 - 40 °C

7.3. Specific end use(s)

For the relevant identified use(s) listed in Section 1 the advice mentioned in this section 7 is
to be observed.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Exposure limit values
Exposure limit values are not available.

DNEL/DMEL values
Diethylene glycol
EC number: 203-872-2
CAS number : 111-46-6
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Route of exposure Personnel Exposure time/Effect Value Remarks

Dermal Workers Long-term systemic effects 106 mg/kg DNEL
bw/day
Inhalation Workers Long-term local effects 60 mg/m3 DNEL
Dermal Consumers Long-term systemic effects 53 mg/kg DNEL
bw/day
Inhalation Consumers Long-term local effects 12 mg/m3 DNEL

PNEC values
Diethylene glycol
EC number: 203-872-2
CAS number : 111-46-6
Environmental Personnel/Exposure time/Effect Value
compartment
Fresh water 20,9 mg/kg sediment dw
sediment
Soil 1,53 mg/kg soil dw
Sewage treatment 199,5 mg/l
plant
Fresh water 10 mg/l
salt water 1 mg/l
Water (intermittent 10 mg/l
release)

8.2. Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls
Local ventilation recommended - mechanical ventilation may be used.
General protective measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice for diagnostics.
Wear suitable protective equipment.
Respiratory protection : Protection necessary if aerosols or vapors should develop.
P2 filter
Hand protection : Long-term exposure
Impervious butyl rubber gloves
Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 480 min
Minimum thickness / gloves 0,7 mm
For short-term exposure (splash protection):
Nitrile rubber gloves.
Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 30 min
Minimum thickness / gloves 0,4 mm
These types of protective gloves are offered by various
manufacturers. Please note the manufacturers´ detailed
statements, especially about the minimum thickness and the
minimum breakthrough time. Consider also the particular
working conditions under which the gloves are being used.
Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166
Body protection : working clothes
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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : liquid ( 20 °C )
Form : liquid
Particle size : Not applicable
Colour : slightly milky, cloudy
Odour : Product specific
Odour threshold : Not applicable
pH value : 7 - 9 (20 °C)
(undiluted)
Solidification point : approx. 0 °C
Boiling range : approx. 100 °C
Flash point : > 100 °C
Method : DIN 51758
Evaporation rate : not available
Flammability : not auto-flammable
Method : Flash point
Lower explosion limit : 1,8 %(V)
Data relate to solvent
Upper explosive limit : 12,2 %(V)
Data relate to solvent
Combustion number : Not applicable
Minimum ignition energy : not available
Vapour pressure : 150 mbar (50 °C)
Vapour density relative to air : No data available
Relative Density: 1,03 (20 °C)
Solubility in water : dispersible
Octanol/water partition Study scientifically not justified.
coefficient (log Pow) :
Ignition temperature : > 200 °C
Method : DIN 51794
Self-ignition temperature : not auto-flammable
Thermal decomposition : No decomposition if used as directed.
Viscosity (dynamic) : not determined
Viscosity (kinematic) : not available
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Explosive properties : Explosive according to EU supply regulations : Not explosive

Explosive according transport regulation : Not explosive
Oxidizing properties : Type of oxidizing effect : not oxidizing

9.2. Other information

Density : 1,03 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Surface tension : not available
Further information
If necessary, information on other physical and chemical parameters is indicated in this
section.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

10.2. Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Heat

10.5. Incompatible materials

Strong acids
Strong bases
Strong oxidizing agents

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Prolonged storage of the product can cause the stabiliser to lose its effectiveness.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Information related to the product itself:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 > 5.000 mg/kg (Rat)
Acute dermal toxicity : not available
Acute inhalation toxicity : not available
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Irritant effect on skin : No skin irritation (Rabbit)

Method : Draize Test
Irritant effect on eyes : No eye irritation (Rabbit)
Method : Draize Test
Sensitization : May cause sensitisation of susceptible persons.
Repeated dose toxicity: not available
Assessment of mutagenicity : Based on the ingredients, there is no suspicion of a mutagenic
effect.
Assessment of The whole of the information assessable provides no
carcinogenicity : indication of a carcinogenic effect.
Developmental not available
toxicity/teratogenicity :
Toxicity to not available
reproduction/fertility :
Specific target organ toxicity not available
(STOT) - single exposure :
Specific target organ toxicity According to experience and to the information available, the
(STOT) - repeated exposure : product has no harmful effects on health if used correctly and
for the intended purpose.
The product has not been tested. The information is derived
from the properties of the individual components.
Aspiration hazard :
No aspiration toxicity classification
Remarks
The product has not been tested. The statements are derived from products of a similar
composition.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Information related to the product itself:
Fish toxicity : LC50 > 100 mg/l (96 h, Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe))
Fish toxicity (chronic) : not available
Daphnia toxicity : not available
Daphnia toxicity (chronic) : not available
Algae toxicity : not available
Bacteria toxicity : > 1.000 mg/l
Method : Warburg
Inhibition of degradation activity in activated sludge is not to
be anticipated during correct introduction of low
concentrations.
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12.2. Persistence and degradability

Information related to the product itself:
Physico-chemical not available
eliminability :
Biodegradability : > 70 %
Readily eliminated from water
Method : OECD 303A
Chemical oxygen demand 860 mg/g
(COD) :

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Information related to the product itself:
Bioaccumulation: No information is available on the mixture "as is". If relevant
information is available on the substances listed in Chapter 3,
it is reported here.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Information related to the product itself:
Transport and distribution No information is available on the mixture "as is". If relevant
between environmental information is available on the substances listed in Chapter 3,
compartments : it is reported here.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Information related to the product itself:
According to Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 concerning the Registration,
Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) : The product does not
contain a substance fulfilling the PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) criteria or the vPvB
(very persistent/very bioaccumulative) criteria.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Information related to the product itself:
Additional ecotoxicological remarks
Product must not be released into water without pre-treatment.
The product has not been tested. The information is derived from the properties of the
individual components.
Product contains organic halogen, may contribute to AOX value

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
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Product
Product should be taken to a suitable and authorized waste disposal site in accordance
with relevant regulations and if necessary after consultation with the waste disposal
operator and/or the competent Authorities
Uncleaned packaging
Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as product waste

SECTION 14: Transport information

Section 14.1. to 14.5.
ADR not restricted
ADN not restricted
RID not restricted
IATA not restricted
IMDG not restricted

14.6. Special precautions for user

See sections 6 to 8 of this Safety Data Sheet.

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code (International
Bulk Chemicals Code)
No transport as bulk according IBC - Code.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
Other regulations
Apart from the data/regulations specified in this chapter, no further information is available
concerning safety, health and environmental protection.

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA) is yet available for the substance, or for the
component substances, contained in this product.

SECTION 16: Other information

Observe national and local legal requirements
List of the text of the hazard statements mentioned section 3 (H-phrases) :
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if
swallowed.
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ADN European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Inland Waterways
ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road
AOX Adsorbable organic bound halogens
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service
DMEL Derived Minimal Effect Level (genotoxic substances)
DNEL Derived No Effect Level
EC50 Half maximal effective concentration
GHS Globally Harmonized System
IATA International Air Transport Association
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LC50 Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50 Lethal Dose 50%
MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships
NOAEC No Observed Adverse Effect Concentration
NOAEL No Observed Adverse Effect Level
NOEC Non Observed Effect Concentration
OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic
PEC Predicted Environmental Concentration
PNEC Predicted No Effect Concentration
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
RID International Rule for Transport of Dangerous Substances by Railway
SVHC Substances of Very High Concern
vPvB very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative

This information corresponds to the present state of our knowledge and is intended as a general
description of our products and their possible applications. Archroma makes no warranties, express or
implied, as to the information's accuracy, adequacy, sufficiency or freedom from defect and assumes
no liability in connection with any use of this information. Any user of this product is responsible for
determining the suitability of Archroma's products for its particular application. Nothing included in this
information waives any of Archroma's General Terms and Conditions of Sale, which control unless it
agrees otherwise in writing. Any existing intellectual/industrial property rights must be observed. Due
to possible changes in our products and applicable national and international regulations and laws, the
status of our products could change. Material Safety Data Sheets providing safety precautions, that
should be observed when handling or storing Archroma products, are available upon request and are
provided in compliance with applicable law. You should obtain and review the applicable Material
Safety Data Sheet information before handling any of these products. For additional information,
please contact Archroma.
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