Ethanol,2-(hydroxymethylamino)-
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SUPPLIER: METPREP LTD.
CURRIERS CLOSE
CHARTER AVENUE
COVENTRY CV4 8AW
TELEPHONE: PRODUCT INFORMATION: 024 7642 1222
FAX: 024 7642 1192
CHEMICAL NAME:
PRODUCT: METPREP COOL CUTTING AGENT
PRODUCT NUMBERS: 10 90 01, 10 90 05
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health.
Hazardous Components CAS No: Class Weight %
Mineral Oil,
Alkanolamine borate 26038-87-9 Xi R36/38 5-15%
N-Formale 34375-28-5 Xn R22; Xi 36/38 1-5%
Alcoholethoxylates 157707-43-2 Xi R36/38; N R50 1-5%
Chemical characterization:
Mineral oil, anionic and nonionic emulsifiers, organic and inorganic corrosion inhibitors, biocides, and water.
Product does not contain:
Nitrite, Heavy metals, PCB??s, phenols, chlorine, diethanolamine, nonylphenolethoxylates, phosphates.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product is not a harzardous product and need not be labeled according to EC-Directives 67/548, 1999/45/EG, as amended.
Important health hazards: No significant health hazards are associated with this product when used as recommended.
Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.
Other hazards: Spilled product may result in slippery floors.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Not expected to be a probable route of exposure to product concentrate.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes, including under eyelids. Get medical help if discomfort persists.
SKIN: In case of skin contact with concentrated product, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use
recognized skin cleanser. Diluted product is not irritating to the skin when used as recommended and
good personal hygiene is practiced. Remove severely contaminated clothing, including shoes .
Launder before re-use. Should irritation occur, seek medical attention.
INGESTION: If concentrate or mix is swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Dilute by drinking water or milk.
Immediately seek medical attention. Swallowing small quantities of diluted product is not expected to
cause injury or illness but, as should be expected when drinking oily, soapy water nausea, diarrhoea
or abdominal distress may be expected.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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EXTINGUISHER METHOD: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA NOT TO BE USED: None
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen may be formed.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Soak up with inert absorbent material. After
cleaning, flush away traces with water. Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene
practice using standard skin and eye protection. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Keep at temperatures between 5 o C and 35 o C in original container.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Wash thoroughly after use and before eating of smoking.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): No special precautions required.
VENTILATION:
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impervious gloves are required when handling product concentrate. Type of glove (DIN/EN374)
Nitile, 0.11mm; minimum breakthrough time: 480 mins
The same gloves can be used for the diluted product , if considered necessary. Consider the particular working
conditions under which the gloves are being used.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety shield or goggles required when handling concentrated product.
HYGIENE MESURES: General industrial hygiene practice, preventive skin protection.
ENGINEERING MEASURES: For most applications, normal shop ventilation is adequate. However, when high mist
levels are generated or where machines are close together, or where ventilation is inadequate, use of splash guards or mist
collectors is recommended.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
D: 10 mg/m 3 UK guidance value 1 mg/m 3
Metalworking Fluid
10 mg/m 3 (CZ), 5 mg/m 3 (USA:OSHA PEL), 1 mg/m 3 (DK) 5 mg/m 3
Mineral Oil, PCA<3% IP346
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM: Liquid COLOUR: Yellow
ODOUR: Mild
BOILING POINT: > 100 O C SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): NA
MELTING POINT: < 0 O C
VISCOSITY: 350 mm2/s PERCENT VOLATILE W/W%: NA
DENSITY: 1000 kg/m 3 EVAPORATION RATE: NA
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FLASH POINT: Does not flash
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NA FLAMMABLE LIMIT, AIR VOL % LOWER: NA
UPPER: NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Emulsifiable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under recommended storage conditions
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not applicable
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Incompatible with strong acids and oxidising agents . Formaldehyde may be
released below pH 7.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: In the event of fire carbon dioxides, nitrogen oxides may be formed.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Description of possible hazardous to health effects is based on experience and/or toxicological characteristics of
several components.
Product concentrate product at use dilution
Inhalation: not applicable
Eye contact: not a primary irritant
Skin contact: not a primary irritant see below
Ingestion: not orally toxic
Mild skin irritation (redness and dryness of hands) may be experienced when the diluted product has been
contaminated by certain oils, by dissolved metals or when mix ratio is too strong. When problems occur, use of water-
resistant barrier creams may be temporary control measure. If irritation persists, get medical assistance.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains.
Chemical oxygen demands (COD)
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
ECOLOGICAL TOXICITY:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Disposal procedures must comply with local regulations. If pretreatment is needed,
chemical emulsion breaking or ultra filtration may be used.
Waste disposal number 120109.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of the transport regulations.
NON-HAZARDOUS
SHIPPING NAME
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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This product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Publication EH62 ??Metalworking fluids ?? health precautions?? from the Health & Safety Executive
Description of the R-sentences mentioned in section 2
R22 ?? Harmful if swallowed
R36/38 ?? Irritating to eyes and skin
R50 ?? Very toxic to aquatic organisms
The data sheet was prepared in accordance with Directive 91/155/EEC
The above information has been gathered from reliable sources and is believed to be correct. However, the information is
provided without any warranty, either expressed or implied. MetPrep Ltd. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
the handling of or contact with the above product.
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