MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

EC 1272/2008

MELANEX-VTG
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Trade name : MELANEX-VTG

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of the Sub- : Textile sizing agent

stance/Mixture

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Manufacturer/Supplier
CHEMICAL & RESINS
Address: 321 Block G-3, Johar Town Lahore.
1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone : Phone: 0092 42 35300267-8

E-mail: chemicalí[email protected]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious eye damage, Category 1 H318: Causes eye damage.

2.1 Label elements

Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1907/ 2006 )

Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H318 Causes eye damage.

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Precautionary statements : Prevention:

P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
Response:
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if pre-
sent and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a
doctor.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste
disposal plant.

Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:

Not hazardous materials
2.2 Other hazards

Ecological information: The substance/mixture does not contain components

considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f)
or Commission Delegated regu-lation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation
(EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

Toxicological information: The substance/mixture does not contain components

considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f)
or Commission Delegatedregulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation
(EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2 Mixtures

Chemical nature : Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose

Components
Chemical name CAS-No. Classification Concentration
EC-No. (% w/w)
Index-No.
Registration number
(Carboxy Methyl Cellulose -Starch– 9005-25-8 Eye Dam. 1; H318 >= 50 - < 70
Textile Sizing Grade) Aquatic Chronic 3;
H412
For explanation of abbreviations see section 16.

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SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice : Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.

Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled : Move to fresh air.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of skin contact : Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of eye contact : In case of eye contact, remove contact lens and rinse imme-
diately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least
15 minutes.
Call a physician immediately.

If swallowed : Rinse mouth with water.

Do NOT induce vomiting.
Call a physician immediately.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Risks : There may be reddening, swelling, overheating and pain on

contact.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Water spray
Dry powder

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

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Specific hazards during fire- : Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire condi-
fighting tions.
Can be released in case of fire:
Carbon oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
for firefighters

Further information : In case of fire do not inhale smoke, conflagration gases and
steams.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
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

Personal precautions : Use personal protective equipment.

Contaminated surfaces will be extremely slippery.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
courses or the soil.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
Pay attention to local or official regulations.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel,
acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

6.4 Reference to other sections

Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling : Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Advice on protection against : Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

fire and explosion

Hygiene measures : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Take off all con-
taminated clothing immediately. Handle in accordance with
good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage : Do always store in containers which correspond to the original
areas and containers ones. Keep container tightly closed.

Further information on stor- : Protect from temperatures below + 5 °C. Protect from temper-
age conditions atures over + 60 °C.

Advice on common storage : No special precautions required.

Storage class (TRGS 510) : 10, Combustible liquids

7.3

Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s) : Consult the technical guidelines for the use of this sub-
stance/mixture.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering measures
Solids with occupational exposure limits in liquid preparations do not cause an exposure
in the workplace, because they are not present in a respirable form. Exposure can occur
in the form ofaerosols or after drying of the liquid the solids remain, possibly in a finely
dispersed form.
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Personal protective equipment

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Eye protection : Wear eye/face protection. Tightly fitting safety goggles

Hand protection
Material : Nitrile rubber
Break through time : > 480 min
Glove thickness : >= 0,35 mm
Protective index : Class 6

Remarks : The choice of an appropriate glove does not only depend on

its material but also on other quality features and is different
from one producer to the other. The obtained break through
times according to EN 374 Part III are not measured under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, a maximum usage
time of 50% of the break through time is recommended.

Skin and body protection : Protective suit

Respiratory protection : Combination filter A/P

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state : powder

Colour : White

Odour : Odour less

Melting point/range : No data available

Boiling point/boiling range : No data available

Upper explosion limit / Upper : Not applicable
flammability limit

Lower explosion limit / Lower : Not applicable

flammability limit

Flash point : > 100 °C

Method: DIN 51376

Auto-ignition temperature : > 200 °C

Method: DIN 51794

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pH : 5,0 - 7,0 (20 °C)

Concentration: 100 g/l

Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic : 60 - 120 mPa.s (20 °C)
Brookfield LVT50 rpm
spindle 2

Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : miscible

Partition coefficient: n- : Not applicable

octanol/water

Vapour pressure : No data available

Density : 0,98 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Relative vapour density : Not applicable

9.2 Other information

Oxidizing properties : Not applicable

Self-ignition : not auto-flammable

Evaporation rate : Not applicable

Conductivity : Not determined

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SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No hazards to be specially mentioned.
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : Not applicable

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Not applicable

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Acute toxicity

Product:

Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5 000 mg/kg

Remarks: Argument by analogy

Acute inhalation toxicity : Remarks: Based on available data, the classification

criteria
are not met.

Acute dermal toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: > 2 000 - 5 000 mg/kg
Method: Calculation method

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Components:

Carboxlic methyl cellulose

Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5 000 mg/kg

Remarks: value stated in literature

Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 2 000 mg/kg Method: OECD Test
Guideline 402
Remarks: value stated in literature

Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5 000 mg/kg Method: OECD Test
Guideline 401
Remarks: value stated in literature

Skin corrosion/irritation

Product:
Remarks : Prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation.

Components:

Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose:

eye damage/eye irritationProduct:

Remarks : (classified according to CESIO recommendations)

Remarks : Causes eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Product:
Remarks : No known sensitising effect.

Germ cell mutagenicity

Product:
Germ cell mutagenicity- As- : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
sessment

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Carcinogenicity

Product:
Carcinogenicity - Assess- : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
ment

Reproductive toxicity

Product:

Reproductive toxicity - As- : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
sessment

STOT - single exposure

Product:

Remarks : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT - repeated exposure

Product:
Remarks : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration toxicity

Product:
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

11.2 Information on other hazards

Endocrine disrupting properties

Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components consid-
ered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to
REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation
(EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at

levels of 0.1% or
higher.

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SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Product:

Toxicity to fish : LC50 : > 1 - 10 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h
Remarks: Argument by analogy

Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 1 - 10 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 202
Remarks: Argument by analogy

Toxicity to algae/aquatic : EC50 : > 1 - 10 mg/l

plants Exposure time: 72 h
Remarks: Argument by analogy

Toxicity to microorganisms : EC50 (activated sludge): > 1 000 mg/l

Method: OECD Test Guideline 209Remarks:
Argument by analogy

Components:

Isotridecanol, ethoxylated:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): > 1 - 10 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Remarks: (classified according to CESIO recomendations)

Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 1 - 10 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Remarks: (classified according to CESIO recomendations)

Toxicity to algae/aquatic : EC50 (algae): > 1 - 10 mg/l

plants Exposure time: 72 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 201
Remarks: (classified according to CESIO recomendations)

EC10 (algae): > 1 - 10 mg/l

Exposure time: 72 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 201
Remarks: (classified according to CESIO recomendations)

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Toxicity to microorganisms : EC50 (activated sludge): > 1 000 mg/lExposure time: 16 h

Method: DIN 38412, part 8
Remarks: Argument by analogy

Toxicity to daphnia and other : NOEC: 1 mg/l

aquatic invertebrates Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)

(Chronic Remarks: value stated in literature
toxicity)

Ecotoxicology Assessment

Chronic aquatic toxicity : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Remarks: (classified according to CESIO recomendations)

Isotridecanol, ethoxylated:

Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe)): > 1 - 10 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h
Remarks: (classified according to CESIO recomendations)

Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 1 - 10 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Remarks: value stated in literature

Toxicity to algae/aquatic : EC10 (Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae)): > 0,1 - 1

plants mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 201
Remarks: value stated in literature

Persistence and degradability

Product:

Biochemical Oxygen De- : ca. 600 mg O2/g Incubation time: 5 d

mand (BOD) Method: DIN EN 1899-1 (H 55)
Remarks: Argument by analogy

Chemical Oxygen Demand : ca. 2000 mg O2/g

(COD) Method: DIN 38409-H-41

Remarks: Argument by analogy

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Biodegradability : Test Type: DOC-CO2 measuring

Biodegradation: 95 %
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD 302 B with CO2 (elimination) C

Test Type: DOC-CO2 measuring o

Biodegradation: 95 %
Exposure time: 28 d m
Method: OECD 302 B with CO2 (mineralisation)
p
Remarks: The product is "inherently biodegradable" according
to the criteria of the OECD. o
The total of the surfactants contained in the product is to be
judged readily biodegradable according to OECD. n
The surfactant(s) contained in this mixture complies(comply)
with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in Regulation e
(EC) No.648/2004 on detergents. Data to support this asser-
n
tion are held at the disposal of the competent authorities of the
Member States and will be made available to them, at their t
direct request or at the request of a detergent manufacturer.
s: Isotridecanol,

ethoxylated:

Biodegradability : Test Type: CO2 measuring Result:

Readily biodegradable.
Biodegradation: > 60 % Exposure
time: 28 d
Method: OECD 301 B (mineralisation)
Remarks: (classified according to CESIO recomendations)

Test Type: DOC measuring

Result: Readily biodegradable.
Biodegradation: > 90 % Exposure
time: 28 d
Method: OECD 301 E (elimination)

Isotridecanol, ethoxylated:

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Biodegradability : Test Type: CO2 measuring Result: Readily

biodegradable.Biodegradation: > 60 %
Method: OECD 301 B (mineralisation)
Remarks: value stated in literature

12.2 Bioaccumulative potential

Product:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: No data is available on the product itself.

12.3 Mobility in soil

Product:

Mobility : Remarks: No data available

12.4 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Product:
Assessment : This substance/mixture contains no components considered
1 2.5 Endocrine disruptin g propertie s to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or
very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of
Product: 0.1% or higher..
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components consid-
ered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to

Other adverse effectsProduct:

Adsorbed organic bound : Remarks: According to our state of knowledge, the product
halogens (AOX) does not contain organically linked halogens. The product
does not increase the AOX-value of the waste water.

Additional ecological infor- : According to our knowledge, the product does not contain
mation heavy metals and other compounds of EC directive 2000/60
EC.

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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number or ID number

Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.2 UN proper shipping name
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.4 Packing group
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.5 Environmental hazards
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.6 Special precautions for user
Remarks : see chapter 6 - 8

14.7 Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments

Remarks : Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mix-
ture

according to Detergents : 30 % and more: Non-ionic surfactants

Regulation EC 648/2004

Other regulations:
National and local regulations must be observed.

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15.2 Chemical safety assessment

not required
SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements

H319 : Causes eye irritation.

Full text of other abbreviations
Eye Irrit. : Eye irritation

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; AIIC - Australian Inventory of
Industrial Chemicals; ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw -
Body weight; CLP - Classification Labelling Packaging Regulation; Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008; CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN -
Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances
List (Canada); ECHA - European Chemicals Agency; EC-Number - European
Community number; ECx - Con- centration associated with x% response; ELx -
Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS - Emergency Schedule; ENCS -
Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx - Concen- tration associated
with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally Harmonized System; GLP - Good
Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA -
Interna- tional Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 -
Half maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO
- International Civil A viation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO -
International Maritime Organiza- tion; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law
(Japan); ISO - International Organisation for Stand- ardization; KECI - Korea
Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test
population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose);
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships;
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Speci- fied; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect
Concentration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No
Observable Effect Loading Rate; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals;
OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS -
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; PBT - Persistent,
Bioaccumulative and Toxic sub-

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stance; PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances;
(Q)SAR - (Quanti- tative) Structure Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning
the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Re- striction of Chemicals; RID -
Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail;
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS - Safety Data
Sheet; SVHC - Substance of Very High Concern; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical
Substance Inventory; TRGS - Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances; TSCA -
Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United Nations; vPvB -
Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
Further information

Training advice : Based on the information in the safety data sheet and the
workplace conditions, employees must be regularly trained in
the safe handling of the product. National rules for training
employees in handling hazardous substances must be ob-
served.

Other information : The classification for dangerous physico-chemical properties,

health and environmental hazards has been derived from a
combination of computational methods and, available, test
data.

Sources of key data used to : Information from our suppliers, as well as data from the "Reg-
compile the Safety Data istered substances database" of the European Chemicals
Sheet Agency (ECHA) has been used to compile this safety data
sheet.

Classification of the mixture: Classification procedure:

Eye Dam. 1 H318 Calculation method

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our
knowledge, infor- mation and belief at the date of its publication. The
information given is designed only as a guid- ance 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.

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