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                                           Benzotriazole
                                   Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)
                        According to 91/155 EC / Reviewed on: 04.12.2008
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1 Identification of substance:
  Product details:
  Trade name: Benzotriazole
  Application of the substance / the preparation Corrosion inhibitors
  Supplier/Manufacturer:
Guangzhou Li Hou Trading Co.,Ltd




Information department:
see above

2 Composition/Data on components:
  Chemical characterization:
  CAS No. Description:
  95-14-7 benzotriazole
  Identification number(s):
  EINECS Number:2023941

3 Hazards identification
  Hazard description:
 
  Xn Harmful
  Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
  R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
  R 36 Irritating to eyes.
  R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverseeffects in the aquatic    environment.
  Classification system:
  The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and expanded   using company data and specialized literature.

4 First aid measures
  General information:
  Symptoms of poisoning may occur even after several hours; therefore medical observation is   suggested for at least 48 hours after the accident.
  Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
After inhalation:
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult   doctor if symptoms persist.In case of unconsciousness, place patients on their side in a stable position for  transportation.
After skin contact:
  Wash with water and soap and rinse with plenty of water. If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.
After eye contact:
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing:
  Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water. Seek medical treatment.

5 Fire fighting measures
  Suitable extinguishing agents:
  CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol   resistant foam. Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
  Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
  Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire. Persons, who have   inhaled burning vapours must be observed by medicals for at least 48 hours. Symptons of   poisoning may even occur several hours after the accident.
  Protective equipment:
  Wear self-contained respiratory protective device. Do not inhale combustion vapors.
  Additional information:
  Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.
  Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official   regulations.

6 Accidental release measures
  Person-related safety precautions:
  Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid formation of dust.Wear protective equipment. Keep    unprotected persons away.  Do not smoke - keep ignition sources away.
  Measures for environmental protection:
  Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
  Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
  Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.
  In case of seepage into the ground inform responsible authorities.
  Keep contaminated washing water and dispose of appropriately.
  Measures for cleaning/collecting:
  Ensure adequate ventilation.
  Avoid dust formation absolutely. If necessary pick up with a tested and approved industrial   vacuum cleaner.Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles.
  Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

7 Handling and storage
  Handling
  Information for safe handling:
  Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
  Prevent formation of dust.
  Any deposit of dust which cannot be avoided must be regularly removed.
  Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  Dust can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.
  Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
  Protect against electrostatic charges
  Storage
  Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
  Store container tightly sealed at a cool and dry place with sufficient ventilation.
  Information about storage in one common storage facility:
  Store away from foodstuffs.
  Further information about storage conditions:
  Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
  Storage class
  11 Flammable solids

8 Exposure controls and personal protection
  Additional information about design of technical systems:
  Install appropriate mechanical ventilation.
  Keep away from open flames and other ignition sources.
  Protect against electrostatic charges.
  Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:Not required.
  Additional Occupational Exposure Limit Values for possible hazards
  during processing:
  Observe general threshold limit for dust.
  Additional information:
  The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
  Personal protective equipment
  General protective and hygienic measures:
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
  Do not inhale dust / smoke / mist.
  Vacuum clean contaminated clothing. Do not blow or brush off contamination
  Breathing equipment:
  Short term filter device:
  Filter P2.
  Protection of hands:
  Protective gloves.
  The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/
  the substance/ the preparation.
  Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is recommended.
  After use of gloves apply skin-cleaning agents and skin cosmetics.
  Material of gloves:
  Rubber gloves
  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:
  The exact break-through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of
  the protective gloves and has to be observed.
  Eye protection:
  Tightly sealed goggles.
  Body protection: Protective work clothing.
9 Physical and chemical properties:
  General Information
  Form:
  Powder, Granular, Needle
  Colour:White
  Odour: Nearly odourl
  Change in condition:
  Purity : 99.8% min.
  Chroma: 40 max.
  Moisture: 0.04%min.
  Melting point: 97 ° C min.
  Ash content: 0.03%max.
 
  Boiling point/Boiling range: 204/20mbar ° C
  Flash point: 195 ° C
  Flammability (solid, gaseous) Product is not flammable.
  Ignition temperature: 400 ° C
  Danger of explosion:
  Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/dust mixtures is possible.
  Density: at 20 ° C. 1.36 g/cm3
  Solubility in / Miscibility with
  Water: at 20 ° C. 20 g/l
  PH-value : 5-6
10 Stability and reactivity
  Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
  No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
  Materials to be avoided:
  Strong oxidants
  Dangerous reactions:
  No dangerous reactions known
  Dangerous products of decomposition:
  Hydrogen cyanide (prussic acid)
  Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
  Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
 
     
11 Toxicological information
  Acute toxicity:
  LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
  95-14-7 benzotriazole
  Oral: LD50: 965 mg/kg (rat)
  Dermal: LD50: >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
  Primary irritant effect:
  on the skin:
  No irritation, but slight irritation or redness is possible after long
  or repeatedly mechanical contact.
  on the eye:
Strong irritating effect.
Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
 
12 Ecological information
  Ecotoxical effects:
  Acquatic toxicity:
  95-14-7 benzotriazole
  EC50: 1060 mg/L (ba)
  IC50/72h: 231 mg/L (scanedesmus subspicatus)
  LC50/48h: 91 mg/L (daphnia magna)
  LC50/96h: 39 mg/L (fish)
  LC50/96h: 25 mg/L (lm)
 
  General notes:
  Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): hazardous for water.
  According to appendix 3 of VwVwS dated 17.05.1999 (German regulation)
  Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
  Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

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 adhering to official regulations.
  Uncleaned packagings:
  Recommendation:
  Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class:
No hazardous good according to the regulation.
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class:
No hazardous good according to the regulation.
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class:
No hazardous good according to the regulation.
 
 
15 Regulations
Markings according to EC guidelines:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials
Code letter and hazard designation of product:
Xn Harmful
Risk phrases:
22 Harmful if swallowed.
36 Irritating to eyes.
52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment.
Safety phrases:
22 Do not breathe dust.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/safety data sheets.
National regulations
Water hazard class:
Water hazard class 2 (Assessment by list): hazardous for water.
16 Other information:
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Reasons for amendments:
EC-directive: 2001/58/EC
General revision
Department issuing MSDS:




 
* Data compared to the previous version altered.
Changes have been made to chapters marked with a *, as compared to the previous version.
 
                   
                   Guangzhou Lihold Trading Co.,Ltd.copy right(C)2008