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Methanol,1,1'-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy)]bis-

EC Material Safety Data Sheet
according to EC 91/155
Date of issue: 01.08.2006 Reviewed on 11.07.2006

1 Identification of substance:
?? Product details:
?? Trade name: Korsolex basic
?? SAP-Code: GB R10060
?? Application of the substance / the preparation Disinfectants for instruments
?? Manufacturer/Supplier:
BODE Chemie GmbH & Co.
Melanchthonstra?e 27
D-22525 Hamburg (Germany)
Tel.: +49 (0)40 / 54 00 60
?? Informing department: Department Research and Development
?? Emergency information:
National Poisons Information Service (L)
Medical Toxicology Unit
Guy's & St. Thomas' Hospital Trust
Avonly Road
London SE14 5ER (England)
Tel.: (00 44) (0)20 76 35 91 91 / (00 44) (0)207 77 71 53 10

2 Composition/Data on components:
?? Chemical characterization
?? Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with harmless additions.
?? Dangerous components:
CAS: 3586-55-8 (ethylenedioxy)dimethanol ? Xn; R 22-38-41-52 10-25%
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EINECS: 222-720-6
CAS: 111-30-8 glutaral ? T, ? N; R 23/25-34-42/43-50 10-25%
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F EINECS: 203-856-5
nonionic surfactant ? Xn; R 22-41 1-5%
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CAS: 68439-50-9 fatty alcohol polyglycole ether Xn; R 22-41 1-5%
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?? 1%
CAS: 110-65-6 but-2-yne-1,4-diol ? T; R 21-23/25-34-43-48/22
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EINECS: 203-788-6
?? Additional information For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.

3 Hazards identification
?? Hazard designation:

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A C Corrosive

?? Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R 42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.
?? 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.

4 First aid measures
?? General information Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.
GB

D EC Material Safety Data Sheet
according to EC 91/155
Date of issue: 01.08.2006 Reviewed on 11.07.2006

Trade name: Korsolex basic

?? After inhalation Supply fresh air and call for doctor for safety reasons.
?? After skin contact
Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Call a doctor immediately.
?? After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
Call a doctor immediately.
?? After swallowing
Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help.

5 Fire fighting measures
?? Suitable extinguishing agents CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet.
?? Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

6 Accidental release measures
?? Person-related safety precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation
Use breathing protection against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.
?? Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter drainage system, surface or ground water.
?? Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

7 Handling and storage
?? Information for safe handling: Keep containers tightly sealed.
?? Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
?? Storage
?? Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: Store only in the original container.
?? Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
?? Further information about storage conditions: None.

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:
111-30-8 glutaral
WEL () Short-term value: 0.2 mg/m3, 0.05 ppm
Long-term value: 0.2 mg/m3, 0.05 ppm
?? Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.
?? Personal protective equipment
?? General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
?? Breathing equipment: Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.
GB

D EC Material Safety Data Sheet
according to EC 91/155
Date of issue: 01.08.2006 Reviewed on 11.07.2006

Trade name: Korsolex basic

?? Protection of hands:
Impervious gloves.
Only use chemical-protective gloves with CE-labelling of category 3.
Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.
After use of gloves apply skin-cleaning agents and skin cosmetics.
?? Material of gloves
1. Nitrile rubber, NB 2. Butyl rubber, B Recommended thickness of the material: 1. 0.4 mm / 2. 0.7 mm
?? Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
?? As protection from splashes gloves made of the following materials are suitable:
1. Nitrile rubber, NB 2. Butyl rubber, B ?? Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials: PVA gloves
?? Eye protection: Tightly sealed safety glasses.

9 Physical and chemical properties:
?? General Information
fluid
Form:
green
Colour:
Like aldehyde
Smell:
?? Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: 100??C
Not applicable
?? Flash point:
product is not selfigniting
?? Self-inflammability:
product is not explosive
?? Danger of explosion:
1.09 g/cm3
?? Density at 20??C
?? Solubility in / Miscibility with
fully miscible
Water:
4
?? pH-value at 20??C:

10 Stability and reactivity
?? Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
?? Dangerous reactions Reacts with amines
?? Dangerous products of composition: Small quantities of formaldehyde may be formed

11 Toxicological information
?? Acute toxicity:
?? Primary irritant effect:
?? on the skin: Caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
?? on the eye: Strong caustic effect.
?? Sensitization:
Sensitization possible by inhalation.
Sensitization possible by skin contact.
GB

D EC Material Safety Data Sheet
according to EC 91/155
Date of issue: 01.08.2006 Reviewed on 11.07.2006

Trade name: Korsolex basic

?? 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:
Corrosive
Harmful

12 Ecological information:
?? Additional ecological information: -

13 Disposal considerations
?? Product:
?? Recommendation
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.
?? Uncleaned packagings:
?? Recommendation:
Empty contaminated packagings thoroughly. They can be recycled after thorough and proper cleaning.
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?? Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.

14 Transport information
?? Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)

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?? ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class: 8 (C3) Corrosive substances.
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?? Kemler Number:
3265
?? UN-Number:
III
?? Packaging group:
8
?? Label
3265 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (glutaral)
?? Designation of goods:
?? Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:

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?? IMDG/GGVSea Class:
3265
?? UN Number:
8
?? Label
III
?? Packaging group:
F-A,S-B
?? EMS Number:
No
?? Marine pollutant:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (glutaral)
?? Correct technical name:
GB

D EC Material Safety Data Sheet
according to EC 91/155
Date of issue: 01.08.2006 Reviewed on 11.07.2006

Trade name: Korsolex basic

?? Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

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?? ICAO/IATA Class:
3265
?? UN/ID Number:
8
?? Label
III
?? Packaging group:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (glutaral)
?? Correct technical name:
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?? Remarks:

* 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).
?? Code letter and hazard designation of product:

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? C Corrosive

?? Hazard-determining components of labelling:
glutaral
?? Risk phrases:
20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
34 Causes burns.
37 Irritating to respiratory system.
42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.
?? Safety phrases:
23 Do not breathe fumes/aerosol.
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.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).

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