EC-Safety Data Sheet                                                                                              date: 01.10.2003

1. Identification of the product

1.1. Name of product:                             Tabularasa Aktivator

1.2. Manufacturer/Distributor:                 Buzek GmbH

                                                                Lärchenweg 7

                                                                CH-8917 Oberlunkhofen

                                                                Phone 0041 56 640 27 00

                                                                Fax     0041 56 640 27 01

                                                                e-mail: info@buzek.ch

2. Composition/Information

2.1. Description:                                      Activator for disinfection

2.2. Hazardous ingredients:                    Phosphoric acid >40%

                                                                R34, Symb. C

3. Possible Hazards                              Caustic to eyes and skin

4. First aid measures

     In case of inhale: Fresh air. Artificial respiration if necessary.

     In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with water.

     In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

In case of ingestion: Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink. Summon a doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting.

5. Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Suitable extinguishing material:       Water dust, foam, CO₂

5.2. Not suited:                                        Direct water jet

6. Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions:                      No contact with eyes and skin.

6.2. Environmental precautions:             Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/

                                                                groundwater.

6.3. Methods for cleaning up:                 Take up residues with absorbent material. After

                                                                taking up the material dispose according to

                                                                regulation.

7. Handling and storage

7.1. Handling:                                          Do not  inhale vapours. Protect eyes and skin.

7.2. Storage:                                            Keep only in original container. Keep container tightly

                                                                closed in a cool place.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Exposure control:                             For repeated expositions 1 mg/m³

8.2. Personal protection equipment:       Protective gloves. Goggles. Light protective clothing. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

9. Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Appearance:                                    Colourless, odourless, transparent syrupy liquid.

9.2. pH-value:                                         0

9.3. Flash point:                                      none

9.4. Density:                                           1.3

9.5. Solubility in water:                           good

10. Stability and reactivity                   reacts with bases                                      

11. Toxicological information             The product is caustic to eyes and skin.

12. Ecological information

12.1. Physico-chemical:                        The product is biodegradable.

13. Disposal considerations

13.1. Product:                                         After neutralisation with bases can be disposed

                                                               according to regulations.

13.2. Contaminated Packaging:            Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as    possible and after appropriate cleansing with water

                                                               may be taken for reuse.

14. Transport information                  

14.1. Land transport:                              RID/ADR class 8, 17c

                                                               Hazard identification: No. 80

                                                               UN number: 1805

                                                               Name: Phosphoric acid, corrosive

14.2. Sea transport:                                IMDG class 8

                                                               Packing group III

15. Regulatory information                                                                                                         

15.1. Labelling:                                       The product is classified and labelled in accordance

                                                               with EC directives.

                                                               Symbol: C

                                                               Classification: Corrosive

15.2. Hazardous components:               Phosphoric acid

15.3. R-Phrases:                                    34 corrosive to eyes and skin

15.4. S-Phrases:                                    26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately

                                                               with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

16. Other information

       The information herein is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge, but no warranty, express or implied, is made.

       Person responsible for data sheet: Dr. Hanspeter Buzek (address see 1.2.).

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