Technical Department PS&E DivisionMaterial Safety Data Sheet KATALCO 32-4 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/ UNDERTAKING Identification of the substance or preparation Product name : Product type : KATALCOJM 32-4 Solid. Use of the substance/preparation Product use : Industrial applications. Specific uses : Removal of sulphur compounds from natural gas Company/undertaking identification Manufacturer Johnson Matthey Catalysts PO Box No 1, Billingham Stockton on Tees, TS23 1LB UNITED KINGDOM +44 (0) 1642 523343 e-mail address of person responsible for this SDS Emergency telephone number (with hours of operation) : [email protected] SembCorp Utilities, Middlesbrough, UK +44 (0) 1642 452461 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION The product is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments. Classification : N; R50/53 Environmental hazards Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. This health hazard assessment is based on a consideration of the composition of this product. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance/preparation Preparation Ingredient name CAS % 1 Number Classification KATALCO 32-4 Treat symptomatically. If unconscious. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. belt or waistband. R50/53 [1] Not classified. 4. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar. If not breathing.number zinc oxide diiron trioxide 1314-13-2 1309-37-1 75-90 1-5 215-222-5 215-168-2 N. If vomiting occurs. [1] Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard [2] Substance with a workplace exposure limit [3] PBT-substance [4] vPvB-substance Occupational exposure limits. Wash out mouth with water. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion : Skin contact : Eye contact : Protection of first-aiders : Notes to physician : : See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. give small quantities of water to drink. No specific treatment. within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable. tie. if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Remove dentures if any. In case of contact. Keep person warm and at rest. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. if available. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious. 2 KATALCO 32-4 . It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Keep person warm and at rest. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Maintain an open airway. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. [2] See section 16 for the full text of the R-phrases declared above There are no additional ingredients present which. FIRST AID MEASURES First-aid measures Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. Maintain an open airway. immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. are listed in section 8. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. If unconscious. Move exposed person to fresh air. place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. tie. Get medical attention immediately. belt or waistband. None known. Evacuate surrounding areas. water courses. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. waterways. Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. Decomposition products may include the following materials: metal oxide/oxides Special protective equipment for firefighters Remark : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. labelled waste container. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. soil or air). Water polluting material. 6. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. This material is very toxic to aquatic organisms.5. basements or confined areas. drains and sewers. labelled waste container. waterways. HANDLING AND STORAGE 3 KATALCO 32-4 . Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers. Large spill : 7. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Environmental precautions No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Suitable Not suitable Special exposure hazards Hazardous thermal decomposition products Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). No specific fire or explosion hazard. sewer or drain. Discharged material may be pyrophoric (see Process Hazards). Personal precautions Methods for cleaning up Small spill : Move containers from spill area. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Approach the release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers. Move containers from spill area. Provide adequate ventilation. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Do not reuse container. Avoid breathing dust. kept tightly closed when not in use. Form: respirable dust If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits. The material may also contain deposited carbon and should be regarded as potentially pyrophoric when hot. Form: inhalable dust TWA: 4 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). cool and wellventilated area. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Store in accordance with local regulations. The material should be purged free of hydrocarbons and cooled with an inert gas before it is discharged. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances. Process hazards : Storage Additional information : Packaging materials Recommended : Specific uses : Use original container. Avoid release to the environment.Handling Do not ingest. personal. Workers should wash hands and face before eating. away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Keep the discharged material away from mineral acids to avoid the generation of hydrogen sulphide. stored and processed. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Removal of sulphur compounds from natural gas 8. Eating. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to 4 KATALCO 32-4 . Further advice given in the Johnson Matthey publication 'Catalyst Handling'. drinking and smoking. As a minimum. 8/2007). Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material. skin and clothing. TWA: 10 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Recommended monitoring Procedures Exposure controls Occupational exposure : No special ventilation requirements. Pyrophoric and self-heating materials can act as sources of ignition and should be kept away from combustible materials. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Ingredient name diiron trioxide Occupational exposure limits EH40/2005 WELs (United Kingdom (UK). Avoid contact with eyes. Prior to discharge the material may contain residual hydrocarbons. workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. water sprays should be available to cool the material. drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled. Explosive properties Not available.] Off-white. Hygiene measures : Respiratory protection : Hand protection: Chemical-resistant. Odourless Important health. fume scrubbers. mists or dusts. Not applicable. Not applicable. 5 KATALCO 32-4 . In some cases. Flammability: Discharged material may be pyrophoric (see Process Hazards). forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products. air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. use process enclosures. Incompatibility : See Process Hazards section for hazards associated with the discharged material resulting from its intended use. gas) : Not applicable. safety and environmental information pH Not applicable. Eye protection: Skin protection: Environmental exposure controls 9. before eating. smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Use a properly fitted. Oxidising properties : Vapour pressure (mm Hg) Not available. Wash hands. Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes. Flash point Not applicable. filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels. Gloves should be changed regularly to avoid permeation problems. If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits.Controls control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator. Boiling point Not applicable. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES General information Appearance Physical state Colour Odour Solid. [Granular solid. local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or statutory limits. Flammability (solid. Relative density Bulk Density (g/ml) : Solubility Solubility . Under normal conditions of storage and use.14 . Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause irritation. upper respiratory tract. eye. In the metals industry. hazardous reactions will not occur. : May cause physical abrasion in contact with skin. Not available. Ingestion Skin contact : Eye contact 6 KATALCO 32-4 . hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. High concentrations of dust may be irritant to the upper respiratory tract.Water : Octanol/water partition coefficient Viscosity (m.29 Soluble in the following materials: strong acids insoluble in water. Not applicable. Potential acute health effects Inhalation : Unlikely to be hazardous by inhalation unless present as a dust. Not available. See Process Hazards section for hazards associated with the discharged material resulting from its intended use.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicokinetics Absorption : Distribution : Metabolism : Elimination : Not available Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs. 10.Pa. Ingestion may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Dust may cause irritation to eyes. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability Materials to avoid : Possibility of hazardous reactions The product is stable.1. Not applicable. 11. Under normal conditions of storage and use. the handling and use of this product in line with Section 7 is not expected to pose such a risk. high concentrations of very finely divided dust containing copper and/or zinc compounds have been known to produce the symptoms of metal fume fever. 1. skin. Dust may enter the lung and be slow to clear. Not applicable. This condition is characterised by influenza type symptoms occurring a few hours after exposure and lasting for up to 48 hours. However. No specific data. lens or cornea.s) Vapour density Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) Not applicable. Not applicable. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental effects : Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Aquatic ecotoxicity Product/ingredient name zinc oxide Test Result Acute EC50 >1000 ppm Fresh 7 Species Daphnia – Water flea . Species Rat Rat Rat Dose >4979 ug/kg >8437 mg/kg 240 mg/kg Exposure - Conclusion/Summary : Potential chronic health effects Chronic toxicity Conclusion/Summary : Irritation/Corrosion Conclusion/Summary : Sensitiser Conclusion/Summary : Carcinogenicity Conclusion/Summary : Mutagenicity Conclusion/Summary : Teratogenicity Conclusion/Summary : Reproductive toxicity Conclusion/Summary : Chronic effects : Carcinogenicity : Mutagenicity : Teratogenicity : Developmental effects : Fertility effects : Not available. Not available. data. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : No specific Ingestion : No specific Skin : No specific Eyes : No specific data. effects or critical hazards. effects or critical hazards. Not available Not available Not available. Not available. 12.Acute toxicity Product/ingredient name zinc oxide Result LD Intratracheal LD Oral LD50 Not available. effects or critical hazards. effects or critical hazards. No known significant No known significant No known significant No known significant No known significant No known significant effects or critical hazards. effects or critical hazards. data.Daphnia Exposure 48 hours KATALCO 32-4 . may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Not available. data. Neonate .Acute LC50 2246000 ug/L Fresh water magna . No known significant effects or critical hazards. solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.<24 hours 96 hours 96 hours 48 hours 48 hours 96 hours Conclusion/Summary : Biodegradability Conclusion/Summary : Other adverse effects : PBT vPvB : : Not available. Not available.<24 hours Daphnia – Water flea . waterways. Disposal of this product.5 ppm Fresh water - - Acute LC50 24600 ug/L Fresh water .donaldson trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Daphnia – Water flea . This safety data sheet does not apply to the used material. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues.Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus Fish – Rainbow trout.1 to 2. B: Not available. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.<24 hours Fish – Fathead minnow Pimephales promelas Neonate . 13.Daphnia magna .Daphnia magna . this applies to the material under normal conditions of use and may not be appropriate for used material where the properties may have changed. No. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil.Neonate . It is the responsibility of the user to check that any waste code recommendation is appropriate to their material in accordance with the recommendation of the European Waste Catalogue. T: No. Not available. drains and sewers. Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional.water Acute LC50 >320 ppm Fresh water Acute LC50 1.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Used material may have different hazards or properties from the new material. P: Not available.<24 hours Fish . national and local laws 8 KATALCO 32-4 . Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Methods of disposal The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. In all cases where a EWC code is given.Acute LC50 98 ug/L Fresh water . and regulations it has been emptied. Risk phrases R50/53. n.o.Very toxic to aquatic organisms. (zinc oxide) Environmentally hazardous substance.This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.REGULATORY INFORMATION Chemical Safety: Assessment EU regulations Classification and labeling have been determined according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC (including amendments) and take into account the intended product use.o. (zinc oxide).s.s. n. S60. (zinc oxide) 9 Iii 9 Iii Emergency schedules (EmS) F-A. The user should assign a waste code to the material in accordance with the recommendations of the European Waste Catalogue. (zinc oxide) Classes 9 PG Iii Label Additional information Hazard identification number 90 Limited quantity LQ27 CEFIC Tremcard 90GM7-III ADNR Class UN3077 IMDG Class UN3077 IATA Class UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substance. follow label warnings even after It has been emptied.s. solid. Hazardous waste : European waste catalogue (EWC) 14. solid.s. n. This product contains substances for which Chemical Safety Assessments are still required. TRANSPORT INFORMATION International transport regulations Regulatory information UN number UN3077 Proper shipping name Environmentally hazardous substance. Marine pollutant (zinc oxide) Environmentally hazardous substance. S-F Marine pollutant Limited Quantities Passenger Aircraft Quantity limitation: 30 kg 9 Iii 15. Safety phrases 9 KATALCO 32-4 . may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. n. Container information: : Since the emptied container retains product residue. solid.o. S61. Hazard symbol or symbols Dangerous for the environment.Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. solid.o. The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste. II.United Kingdom (UK) Restrictions on use Uses FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY History Date of printing : R50/53.United Kingdom (UK) Full text of classifications referred to in sections 2 and 3 .Very toxic to aquatic organisms. : Not listed : Listed : Not listed : Not listed : Not listed Chemical Weapons Convention List Schedule I Chemicals Chemical Weapons Convention List Schedule II Chemicals Chemical Weapons Convention List Schedule III Chemicals : Not listed : Not listed : Not listed 16. may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment N .Product use Europe inventory Black List Chemicals Priority List Chemicals Integrated pollution prevention and control list (IPPC) . III) International regulations Industrial applications. : All components are listed or exempted.Air Integrated pollution prevention and control list (IPPC) .Dangerous for the environment 2/24/2009 Date of issue/ Date of revision Date of previous issue 2/24/2009 No previous validation 10 KATALCO 32-4 . List of chemicals subject to the international PIC procedure (Part I.Water Prior Informed Consent.OTHER INFORMATION Full text of R-phrases referred to in sections 2 and 3 . It is the policy of Johnson Matthey Catalysts to update this information regularly. London.Version 1 Prepared by Johnson Matthey Catalysts Regulatory Affairs Department Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version. Johnson Matthey Catalysts is a trading division of Johnson Matthey plc. You are therefore advised to check that this sheet is the most recent issue. Registered Office: 40-42 Hatton Garden. Freedom under Patent. 11 KATALCO 32-4 . Copyright and Designs cannot be assumed. but it is for the Customer to satisfy itself of the suitability for its own particular purpose. Accordingly. Johnson Matthey plc gives no warranty as to the fitness of the Product for any particular purpose and any implied warranty or condition (statutory or otherwise) is excluded except to the extent that such exclusion is prevented by law. KATALCO is a trademark of the Johnson Matthey group of companies. Notice to reader . Information in this publication is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith. EC1N 8EE.