EC-Safety Data Sheet                                                                                                       date: 01.01.01

1. Identification of the product

1.1. Name of product:                                Tabularasa Peracet

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:                                        Disinfectant

2.2. Hazardous ingredients:                        Peracetic acid 5%, R36/37/38, Symb. Xi

                                                                Hydrogen peroxide 26%, R8/34, Symb. C, O

3. Possible Hazards                                  Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

                                                                Causes burns.

                                                                Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

4. First aid measures

     Remove contaminated soaked clothing immediately and dispose of safely.

     Remove the casualty into fresh air and keep him calm. Summon a doctor immediately.

    In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water. Consult a doctor if skin

    irritation persists.

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

    In case of ingestion do not induce vomiting. Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink.

    Summon a doctor immediately.

5. Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Suitable extinguishing material:            Water mist, foam

5.2. Extinguishing material that

         must not be used:                             Full water jet, limestone powder, cement, dry powder

5.3. Additional information:                        Do not inhale explosion and/or combustion gases.

                                                                Cool containers at risk with water spray jet.

6. Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions:                          Use personal protective clothing. Keep away sources of

                                                                ignition.                                                                

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

                                                                groundwater.

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

                                                                material dispose according to regulation. Flush away

                                                                residues with water.

7. Handling and storage

7.1. Handling:

       Use only in well-ventilated areas. Open and handle container with care. When diluting,

       always stir product into water. Do not smoke. Keep away from sources of ignition.

7.2. Storage:

       Only use containers that are approved specifically for the product. Provide ventilation of

       containers. Do not store with combustible materials.

       Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Protect from sun. Storage group 5.2.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Ingredients to be monitored:                Hydrogen peroxide, MAK 1.4 mg/m3

8.2. Personal protection equipment:

       If ventilation insufficient, wear respiratory protection.

       Hands: Protective gloves. Eyes: Face shield. Skin: Acid-resistant protective clothing. Avoid

       contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale vapours. At work do not eat, drink or smoke.

       Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Wash hands before breaks and after work.

9. Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Appearance:                                      Colourless liquid with pungent odour.

9.2. pH-value:                                           ca. 2

9.3. Flash point:                                       >96°C

9.4. Density:                                             ca. 1.12

9.5. Solubility in water:                              unlimited

10. Stability and reactivity

10.1. Materials to avoid:                            Reactions with alkalies and metals. As oxidising agent,

                                                               attacks organic substances such as wood, paper, fats.

10.2. Further information:                          Stable at ambient temperature.                     

11. Toxicological information

11.1. LD 50 oral:                                       12000 mg/kg (rat)

11.2. LD 50 dermal:                                  10000 mg/kg (rabbit)

11.3. LD 50 inhalation:                                4000 mg/m3x1h (mouse)

12. Ecological information

12.1. Physico-chemical:                            The product is biodegradable.

12.3. General information:                         Do not discharge product unmonitored into the        environment.

13. Disposal considerations

13.1. Product:                                          Dispose of as hazardous waste. Waste code 59904.

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:                                 ADR/RID-GGVS/E class 5.1, no. 1b

                                                               Hazard 58/3149, product no. 3149

                                                               Identification: organic peroxide type F, liquid

14.1. Marine transport:                              IMDG/GGV See class 5.1, UN-no. 3149, PG II

                                                               EmS-no. 5.1-02, MFAG 735

                                                               Proper shipping name: organic peroxide type F, liquid

15. Regulatory information                                                                                                               

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

                                                               with EC directives.

                                                               Symbol: O, classification: oxidizing

                                                               Symbol: C, classification: corrosive

15.2. Hazardous components:                   Contains Organic peroxide, hydrogen peroxide

15.3. R-Phrases:                                       8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

                                                               34: Causes burns.

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

                                                               with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

                                                               36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and

                                                               eye/face protection.

15.5. Water hazard class:                          1 (Germany)

15.6. Other regulations:                             Switzerland poison class 3, BAG T 682063.

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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