Material Safety Data Sheet. Antimony Trioxide TMS /Timonox Red Star/Fireshield H/Thermoguard S

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1 SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name: Product Use Description: Flame Retardant Company: Chemtura Corporation 199 Benson Road Middlebury, CT United States of America Telephone: (US) Emergency telephone number: CHEMTREC: (24 hours) : Chemtura Corporation Emergency Response: CHEMTURA : For additional emergency telephone numbers see section 16 of the Safety Data Sheet. Prepared by: 02/01/2012 Product Safety Department (US) MSDSRequest@chemtura.com SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Danger Form: powder Colour: white Odour: odourless Hazard Summary OSHA Hazards : : Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. May cause skin irritation. May cause cancer. THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS UNDER THE CRITERIA OF THE FEDERAL OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD 29CFR Potential Health Effects Primary Routes of Entry : Inhalation Ingestion SAP / 10 SDS Number:

2 Skin contact Inhalation : Skin : May cause skin irritation. Eyes Symptoms of Overexposure : Causes eye irritation. : Blistering Shortness of breath Nose bleeding Headache Dizziness Nausea Carcinogenicity: IARC Carcinogenicity: Carcinogenicity: Carcinogenicity: OSHA NTP ACGIH Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans arsenic Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans arsenic Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen Confirmed human carcinogen arsenic Suspected human carcinogen Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans Confirmed human carcinogen arsenic SAP / 10 SDS Number:

3 Suspected human carcinogen Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Hazardous components Component / CAS-No arsenic lead Weight percent <= 100 % >= < 1 % >= < 1 % SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First aid procedures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion : Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately. : Wash off with soap and water. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice/attention. : Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. : If conscious, make the victim drink the following: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Get medical attention immediately. Notes to physician Symptoms : Blistering Shortness of breath Nose bleeding Headache Dizziness Nausea SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Flammable properties Flash point : Remarks: not applicable SAP / 10 SDS Number:

4 Lower explosion limit Upper explosion limit : Remarks: no data available : Remarks: no data available Fire fighting Suitable extinguishing media Further information : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Use personal protective equipment. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards during firefighting : Burning produces irritant fumes. Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions : For personal protection see section 8. Environmental precautions Methods for containment / Methods for cleaning up : Should not be released into the environment. : Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Handling procedures : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid creating dust. Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers Other data : Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. : Stable under normal conditions. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines Components with workplace control parameters Components / CAS-No. Value / Basis / Update OSHA P Control parameters 0.5 mg/m3 Further information SAP / 10 SDS Number:

5 0.5 mg/m3 arsenic lead OSHA P ACGIH C NIOSH REL ACGIH NIOSH REL mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m3 Components with workplace control parameters Components / CAS-No. Value / Basis / Update OSHA P OSHA P Control parameters 0.5 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3 Further information arsenic lead ACGIH C NIOSH REL ACGIH mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m3 SAP / 10 SDS Number:

6 NIOSH REL Engineering measures Personal protective equipment Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields Safety goggles Hand protection : Impervious gloves Skin and body protection Respiratory protection Hygiene measures : impervious clothing : In the case of dust or aerosol formation use respirator with an approved filter. : Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour Odour : powder : white : odourless Safety data Flash point Lower explosion limit Upper explosion limit : Note: not applicable : Note: no data available : Note: no data available Melting point/range : 1,211 F (655 C) Boiling point/boiling range : Note: no data available SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products : Remarks: Strong acids Strong bases Strong oxidizing agents : Note: Arsenic oxides Lead oxides SAP / 10 SDS Number:

7 Hazardous reactions : Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity arsenic : LD50: > 34,600 mg/kg Species: rat : LD50: 145 mg/kg Species: mouse LD50: 763 mg/kg Species: rat lead : Skin irritation : Remarks: May irritate skin. Eye irritation : Remarks: May irritate eyes. CMR effects lead : Carcinogenicity: Presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans Mutagenicity: In vivo tests showed mutagenic effects Teratogenicity: Effects on or via lactation Reproductive toxicity: Known human reproductive toxicant 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity to fish : LC50: > 1,000 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Species: Danio rerio (zebra fish) Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : EC50: > 1,000 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea) Toxicity to algae : 67 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h Species: Algae SAP / 10 SDS Number:

8 Further information on ecology Additional ecological : Avoid release to the environment. information SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Further information : Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT UN number : 3077 Description of the goods : Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s. : (Antimony trioxide, Arsenic) Class : 9 Packing group : III ERG Code : 171 TDG Not dangerous goods IATA Not dangerous goods IMDG Not dangerous goods RID Not dangerous goods SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA Hazards SARA 311/312 Hazards : This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR : Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard SAP / 10 SDS Number:

9 California Prop. 65 Components : WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Antimony trioxide Lead lead WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Lead lead The components of this product are reported in the following inventories: US.TSCA On TSCA Inventory DSL AICS NZIoC ENCS KECI PICCS IECSC CH INV All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list. The formulation contains substances listed on the Swiss Inventory SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION Further information HMIS Classification : Health hazard: 2 Chronic Health Hazard: * Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 PPI:Ask supervisor or safety specialist for handling instructions SAP / 10 SDS Number:

10 NFPA Classification 0 : Health hazard: 2 Fire Hazard: 0 Reactivity Hazard: Other Emergency Phone Number Latin America: Brazil All other countries +44 (0) Mexico: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. SAP / 10 SDS Number: