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Safety Data Sheet

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Printing date 26.09.2009 Version 1 Revision: 19.05.2009

1 Identification of substance / preparation and company

· Product details
· Trade name BEISOL CAF-G
· Application of the substance / the preparation Textile auxiliary
· Manufacturer/Supplier:
CHT R.BEITLICH GMBH
BISMARCKSTRASSE 102
D-72072 TÜBINGEN
GERMANY
TEL.: +7071-154-0
info@cht.com

Department issuing safety data sheet:

msds@cht.com
· Informing department: Product Safety
· Emergency information: Tel.: +7071-154-0 (Germany, 24 h)

2 Hazards identification
· Hazard designation:

Xn Harmful

· Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

R 42 May cause sensitisation by inhalation.
· Classification system:
The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by information from
technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.

3 Composition/information on ingredients
· Chemical characterization
· Description: Bacteria amylase
· Dangerous components:
9000-90-2 Amylase, alpha- 2,0- 4.0%
Xn; R 42

107-21-1 ethane-1,2-diol 0.5- 1,5%

Xn; R 22
· Additional information For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.

4 First aid measures

· General information
Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.
In case of allergic symptoms consult a doctor immediately.
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It is advisable to present this safety data sheet when visiting the doctor.
· After inhalation
Provide with fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms.
In case of allergic symptoms consult a doctor immediately.
· After skin contact
Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.
· After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
· After swallowing
Rinse mouth and throat with water.
Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help.

5 Fire fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents
Product itself does not burn, fire extinguishing measures have to be adjusted to the environment.
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray jet. Fight larger fires with water spray jet or foam.
· Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or flue gases:
Can be released in case of fire:
Oxides of carbon (COx)
In case of fire or smouldering fires harmful substances are released.
· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
· Additional information
In case of fire do not inhale smoke, conflagration gases and steams
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.
The product itself does not burn.

6 Accidental release measures

· Person-related safety precautions:
Personal protection see point 8.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Don't breathe dust of dried material.
Ensure adequate ventilation
· Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow to enter the ground, water or sewage water system.
Pay attention to local or official regulations.
· Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Should not dry because dust may form.
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.
Clean thoroughly the soiled surfaces.

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7 Handling and storage

· Handling
· Information for safe handling:
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Product should not dry out.
Do not dry clean dust covered objects and floors. Wash thoroughly with plenty of water.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.

· Storage
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
Do always store in containers which correspond to the original ones.
Do not apply any vessel corroded by chloride.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions:
Keep containers tightly sealed.
Store in a cool place.
Protect from temperatures over + 40 °C.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Avoid drying because formation of dust possible.
· Storage class: 12 (according to VCI-outline)

8 Exposure controls and personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
· Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
107-21-1 ethane-1,2-diol (0.5 – 1,5%)
AGW (Germany) 26 mg/m³, 10 ppm
2(I);DFG, H, Y
· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.

· Personal protective equipment

· General protective and hygienic measures
Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
Do wash contaminated clothes before using again.
The usual precautionary measures when handling with chemicals should be observed.
· Breathing equipment:
In case the work place is not ventilated sufficiently and during spray processing, it is necessary to
wear respiratory protective equipment.
Combination filter A/P
· Protection of hands: Protective gloves.
· Material of gloves
suitable, e.g.:
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Recommended thickness of the material: 0,35 mm

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Neoprene gloves
Recommended thickness of the material: 0,5 mm
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks
of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
Value for the permeation: Level 6 (> 480 min)
The determined penetration times according to EN 374 part III are not performed under practical
conditions. Therefore a maximum wearing time, which corresponds to 50% of the penetration time,
is recommended.
· Eye protection:
Safety glasses
If necessary face protection.
· Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9 Physical and chemical properties:

· General Information
Form: Fluid
Colour: Brown
Smell: typical smell of fermentation
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: ≈ 100 °C

· Flash point: not applicable

· Self-inflammability: Product is not selfigniting.
· Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive.
· Critical values for explosion:
Oxidizing properties Not applicable
· Steam pressure at 20°C: ≈ 23 hPa
· Density at 20°C 1,0 - 1,1 g/cm³
· Relative steam density (air = 1): Not applicable
· Evaporation rate Not applicable

· Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water: miscible
· pH-value at 20°C: 6,0 - 7,0
· Segregation coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not applicable
· Viscosity:
dynamic: Not determined

10 Stability and reactivity

· Conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
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· Hazardous decomposition products:
No dangerous decomposition if stored and handled appropriately.
Can be released in case of fire:
see Section 5

11 Toxicological information
· Acute toxicity:
· LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Argument by analogy:
Product
Oral LD50 > 3000 mg/kg
· Primary irritant effect:
· on the skin: In case of longer, direct contact with the skin slight irritations of the skin are possible.
· on the eye: In case of direct contact irritations are possible.
· In case of inhalation:
Sensitization possible by inhalation.
If an aerosol spray or dust are inhaled sensitive people may get an allergy of the respiratory tracts.
· Sensitization: Sensitization possible by inhalation.
· Other information (about experimental toxicology):
The toxicological data of this product are not determined by experiments. The values are deduced
from assesments or the examination results of similar products (argument by analogy).

· Additional toxicological information:

The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EC
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Harmful

12 Ecological information:
· Persistence and degradability:
· Method
OECD 301 F
(argument by analogy)
· Analysing method Manometer-respirometer-test
· Mineralisation: > 50 %
· Evaluation text: The product is "readily biodegradable" according to the criteria of the OECD.

· Ecotoxical effects:
· Aquatic toxicity:
· Fish toxicity LC 50:
> 100 mg/l
(argument by analogy)
· Daphnia toxicity EC 50:
> 100 mg/l
(argument by analogy)
· Algae toxicity EC50:
> 100 mg/l
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(argument by analogy)
· Additional ecological information:
· AOX (DIN EN ISO 9562 (H 14)):
· AOX information:
The product contains halogens in the form of inorganic salts, which can simulate a small AOX-
value.

· According to recipe contains the following heavy metals and compounds according to EC
directive 2000/60 EC:
According to our knowledge, the product does not contain heavy metals and other compounds of
EC directive 2000/60 EC.

13 Disposal considerations
· Product:
· Recommendation Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.

14 Transport information
· Transport/Additional information: No dangerous goods according to transport regulations.

15 Regulatory information
· Designation according to EC guidelines:
The product has been classified and labelled in accordance with EC Directives / Ordinance on
Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV)
Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals.

· Code letter and hazard designation of product:

Xn Harmful
· Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Amylase, alpha-
· Risk phrases:
42 May cause sensitisation by inhalation.
· Safety phrases:
23 Do not breathe fumes/aerosol.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).

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16 Other information:
This data is based on our present knowledge. However, it shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
· Relevant R-phrases
22 Harmful if swallowed.
42 May cause sensitisation by inhalation.

· Department issuing data specification sheet: Product Safety

· Contact: Mr. Knörzer

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