SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
BYK-410
Version 3.0 SDB_GB Revision Date 15.12.2010 Print Date 15.12.2010
1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Trade name : BYK-410
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the : Rheology Additive
Substance/Mixture
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : BYK-Chemie GmbH
Abelstrasse 45
46483 Wesel
Telephone : +49 281 670-0
Telefax : +49 281 65735
Information : Regulatory Affairs
Telephone : +49 281 670-23532
Telefax : +49 281 670-435
GHS.BYK@altana.com
1.4 Emergency telephone number
GBK Gefahrgut Buero GmbH, Tel. +49 6132 84463
2. Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Eye irritation, Category 2 H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B H360D: May damage the unborn child.
Specific target organ toxicity - single H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
exposure, Category 3
Classification (67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC)
Toxic to Reproduction Category 2 R61: May cause harm to the unborn child.
Irritant R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Hazard pictograms :
Signal word : Danger
Hazard statements : H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
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H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H360D May damage the unborn child.
Precautionary statements : Prevention:
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions
have been read and understood.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face
protection.
Response:
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air
and keep at rest in a position comfortable
for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with
water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical
advice/ attention.
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:
• 872-50-4 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
Additional Labelling:
Restricted to professional users.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Chemical nature : Solution of a modified urea
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. Classification Classification Concentration
EC-No. (67/548/EEC) (REGULATION [%]
Registration (EC) No
number 1272/2008)
1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 R36/37/38 Eye Irrit. 2; H319 >= 30 - < 50
212-828-1 T; Repr.Cat.2; Skin Irrit. 2; H315
/ R61 Repr. 1B; H360D
STOT SE 3; H335
lithium chloride 7447-41-8 Xn; R22 Acute Tox. 4; H302 >= 1 - < 3
231-212-3 Xi; R36/38 Skin Irrit. 2; H315
/ Eye Irrit. 2; H319
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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4. First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice : Move out of dangerous area.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Do not leave the victim unattended.
If inhaled : If unconscious place in recovery position and seek medical
advice.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
In case of eye contact : Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water.
Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.
Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
If swallowed : Keep respiratory tract clear.
Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Take victim immediately to hospital.
5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet
media
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment : Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if
for fire-fighters necessary.
Further information : Standard procedure for chemical fires.
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions : Use personal protective equipment.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions : Prevent product from entering drains.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
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respective authorities.
6.3 Methods and materials 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).
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
7. Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling : Avoid formation of aerosol.
Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the
application area.
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.
Advice on protection against : Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
fire and explosion
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage : Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
areas and containers place.
Electrical installations / working materials must comply with
the technological safety standards.
Other data : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Control
Components CAS-No. Value Update Basis
parameters
1-methyl-2- 872-50-4 TWA 25 ppm 2005-04-06 GB EH40
pyrrolidone 103 mg/m3
Further : Sk: Can be absorbed through skin. The assigned substances are those for which there are
information concerns that dermal absorption will lead to systemic toxicity.
STEL 75 ppm 2005-04-06 GB EH40
309 mg/m3
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Further : Sk: Can be absorbed through skin. The assigned substances are those for which there are
information concerns that dermal absorption will lead to systemic toxicity.
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an
approved filter.
Hand protection : butyl-rubber
Break through time: 120 min
: The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed
with the producers of the protective gloves.
Eye protection : Eye wash bottle with pure water
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing
problems.
Skin and body protection : impervious clothing
Choose body protection according to the amount and
concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Hygiene measures : When using do not eat or drink.
When using do not smoke.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Environmental exposure controls
General advice : Prevent product from entering drains.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance : liquid
Colour : light yellow
Odour : not significant
Flash point : 91,00 °C
Method: 49 (Pensky-Martens)
Ignition temperature : 245,00 °C
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Method: calculated
Lower explosion limit : 1 %(V)
Upper explosion limit : 9,50 %(V)
pH : no data available
Melting point/range : no data available
Initial boiling point : > 200,00 °C
Vapour pressure : < 1,0000000 hPa
at 20,00 °C
Method: calculated
Density : 1,1300 g/cm3
at 20,00 °C
Method: 4 (20°C Biegeschwinger)
Bulk density : not applicable
Water solubility : immiscible
Viscosity, dynamic : 900,000 mPa.s
at 20,00 °C
Method: 11 (NV, 20°C)
Viscosity, kinematic : at 20,00 °C
no data available
at 40,00 °C
no data available
Surface tension : no data available
10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
10.2 Chemical stability
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid : no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition : Carbon oxides
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products nitrogen oxides (NOx)
11. Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Acute oral toxicity : LD50: > 5.000,00 mg/kg
Species: rat
Method: OECD Test Guideline 401
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin irritation : Species: rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
Classification: No skin irritation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 404
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eye irritation : Species: rabbit
Result: Eye irritation
Classification: Irritating to eyes.
Method: OECD Test Guideline 405
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Sensitisation : no data available
Target Organ Systemic Toxicant - Repeated exposure
: no data available
12. Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish :
no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability : no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation : no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Surface tension : no data available
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12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
12.6 Other adverse effects
Additional ecological : no data available
information
13. Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product : Do not dispose of waste into sewer.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with
chemical or used container.
Send to a licensed waste management company.
Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents.
Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.
14. Transport information
Land transport
ADR / RID:
Not dangerous goods
Sea transport
IMDG:
Not dangerous goods
Air transport
IATA-DGR :
Not dangerous goods
15. Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Major Accident Hazard : 96/82/EC Update: 2003
Legislation Directive 96/82/EC does not apply
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
16. Other information
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
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R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H360D May damage the unborn child.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and does
therefore not guarantee certain properties.
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