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Edition No. 7
Day of issue: 29 October 1999
Day of revision: 4 August 2003
Page No. 1
Safety Data Sheet according to 91/155/EEC and 2001/58/EC
  1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking.
    Identification of the substance or preparation:
  2. ADSORB PLUS
    Use of the substance/preparation:
    To improve the hygiene in livestock housing.
    Company/undertaking identification:
    Stormøllen A/S
    Ringsbjergvej 16
    DK-4682 Tureby Tel. +45 56 28 34 13
    Denmark Fax +45 56 28 34 64
    Emergency telephone:
    +45 56 28 34 13
  3. Composition/Information on ingredients
    % w/w Name CAS-no. EINECS/ELINCS Classification Note
    1-2 Copper sulfate 7758-98-7 231-847-6 Xn;R22 Xi;R36/38 N;R50/53 -
    1-2 Iron sulfate 7720-78-7 231-753-5 Xn;R22 -
    < 5 Iron oxide 1309-37-1 215-168-2 - -
    Wording of R-phrases -see section 16.
  4. Hazards identification
    Mixture that is harmful to aquatic organisms.
  5. First-aid measures
    Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep at rest. If needed, get medical attention.
    Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash with water and soap.
    Eye contact: Flush with water or physiological salt water. Remember to remove contact lenses first.
    Ingestion: Rinse mouth and drink plenty water.
    Information: Show this Safety Data Sheet to a physician or emergency ward.
  6. Fire-fighting measures
    Non combustible powder.
    Suitable extinguishing media: Not relevant.
    Non suitable extinguishing media: Not relevant.
    Hazardous combustion or decomposition products:
    Not relevant.
    Protective equipment: Not relevant.
  7. Accidental release measures
    Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment - see point 8.
    Environmental precautions: Do not empty into drains. See section 12. Inform appropriate authorities in accordance with local regulations.
    Methods for cleaning up/collecting dust when machining: Use gloves. Spray with water to avoid dust. Sweep up. Further handling of spillage: see point 13.
  8. Handling and storage
    Safe handling: See section 8.
    Safe storage: Keep in a dry place at room temperature.
    Specific use(s): See section 1.
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  9. Exposure controls/personal protection
    Engineering measures (prevention of worker exposure): Provide for effective ventilation. Avoid breathing of dust and contact with skin and eyes. There shall be access to water. Wash with water and soap after work.
    Exposure limits: Long-term exposure Short-term exposure
    Iron salts (as Fe): 1 mg/m3 2 mg/m3
    Personal protective equipment:
    Respiratory protection:
    At dusty work: Use an approved mask with a particle filter type P2 S. The filter has a limited lifetime and must be changed. Read the instruction.
    Skin protection: Use gloves of nitrile rubber or plastic.
    At dusty work: Wear protective clothing. When powder is spread out by the use of a blower, wear a hooded protective suit.
    Eye protection:
    At dusty work: Wear safety goggles.
    Environmental exposure controls:
    -
  10. Physical and chemical properties
    Appearance: Pink powder
    Odour: Slight sourish smell
    pH: 3,6
    Boiling point (oC): -
    Melting point (oC): -
    Flash point (oC): -
    Density g/ml: -
    Solubility in water: Slightly soluble
    Evaporation rate: -
    Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: -
  11. Stability and reactivity
    Stability:
    Stable.
    Conditions to avoid:
    Materials to avoid:
    Hazardous decomposition products:
  12. Toxicological information
    Routes of exposure: May be absorbed through inhalation and ingestion.
    Acute toxicity:
    Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may irritate mucous membranes and induce cough.
    Skin: Slight irritation and dry skin.
    Eyes: Dust may give irritation with redness.
    Ingestion: Nausea, vomiting, constipation and sensitivity.
    Long term toxicity: Prolonged or frequent inhalation of large amount of dust through some time may induce difficulty in breathing.
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  13. Ecological information
    Ecotoxicity:
    Cobber sulfate: LC50 = 0,52 mg/l (96 hours, fish: Ictalurus nebulosus). Very toxic to fish.
    Mobility: The product is insoluble in water.
    Persistence and degradability:
    Bioaccumulative potential:
    Other adverse effects:
  14. Disposal considerations
    Disposal should be according to local, state or national legislation. Dispose of through authority facilities or pass to chemical disposal company.
    EWC-Code: 02 01 08
  15. Transport information
    Not dangerous goods (ADR/RID).

    Regulatory information
    Risk- and Safety-phrases
    R 52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
    S 61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / Safety Data Sheets.
    Restriction on application: -
    Special training:
    No special training is required. However, the user should be well instructed in the execution of his task, be familiar with this Safety Data Sheet and have normal training in the use of personal protective equipment.
    National regulations: -
    Danger symbol:
  16. Other information
    R-phrases mentioned in section 2:
    R 22: Harmful if swallowed.
    R 36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
    R 50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
    Edition No.: Date (revision): Changes in section(s):
    7 4 August 2003 3
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