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Conforms to Regulation (EC) No.

1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II - Europe

SAFETY DATA SHEET


LEWATIT TP 207

00432245 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Identification of the substance or preparation Product name : LEWATIT TP 207 Use of the : Ion exchange, resins and catalysts substance/preparation Supplier/Manufacturer : LANXESS Deutschland GmbH, Industrial & Environmental Affairs 51369 Leverkusen, Germany, Telephone: +49 214 30 65109 E-mail: [email protected] Emergency telephone number : +49 214 30 99300 (Sicherheitszentrale CHEMPARK Leverkusen)

2.

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

The product is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

3.

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Yes.

Product definition (REACH)

: Preparation styrene-divinylbenzene-copolymer with iminodiacetic acid groups in form of salt

Within the present knowledge of the supplier, this product does not contain any hazardous ingredients in quantities requiring reporting in this section, in accordance with EU or national regulations.

4.

FIRST AID MEASURES


: Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

First-aid measures Inhalation

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Ingestion

: Wash out mouth with water. Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. : Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.

Skin contact

Eye contact

See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

5.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2. : None known. : No specific fire or explosion hazard. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. : Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon oxides nitrogen oxides metal oxide/oxides : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Extinguishing media Suitable Not suitable Special exposure hazards

Hazardous combustion products

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

6.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Provide adequate ventilation. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Hazard of slipping on spilt product.

Personal precautions

Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

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Large spill

: Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal. : Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Small spill

7.

HANDLING AND STORAGE


: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. : Store between the following temperatures: -20 to 40C (-4 to 104F). Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and wellventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. 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. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. : Use original container. : Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. Do not allow to dry out.

Handling

Storage

Packaging materials Recommended Remarks

8.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION


: Not available. : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, 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. 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.

Exposure limit values Recommended monitoring procedures

Risk management measures Occupational exposure controls Technical measures : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or statutory limits. Personal protection measures Date of issue : 2009-01-09 Page: 3/7

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Respiratory protection

: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator. : Chemical-resistant, 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. After contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations <1 hours (breakthrough time): PVC , nitrile rubber , Polychloroprene - CR : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields : 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. : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Hand protection

Eye protection

Skin protection

Hygiene measures

Environmental exposure controls Technical measures : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

9.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

General information Appearance Physical state : Solid. [beads] Colour : Beige. opaque Odour : Odourless. Important health, safety and environmental information Melting point : >200C (>392F) Density : 1.17 kg/L (20 C) Bulk density : 700 to 800 kg/m3 Ignition temperature: : >300C

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY


Stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products : The product is stable. : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur. : Contact with strong oxidising agents may cause hazardous reactions. : No specific data. : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Acute toxicity Product/ingredient name LEWATIT TP 207 Irritation/Corrosion Skin Eyes Result LD50 Oral Species Rat Dose >5000 mg/kg Exposure Test -

: Non-irritating *Test results on an analogous product : Non-irritating *Test results on an analogous product

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


AOX Remarks : The product does not contain organically bound halogens which could lead to an AOX value in waste water. : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Not available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


Methods of disposal : Examine possibilities for re-utilisation. Product residues and uncleaned empty containers should be packaged, sealed, labelled, and disposed of or recycled according to relevant national and local regulations. Where large quantities are concerned, consult the supplier. When uncleaned empty containers are passed on, the recipient must be warned of any possible hazard that may be caused by residues. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to the European Waste List (EWL) should be used. It is among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste codes specific to industrial sectors and processes according to the European Waste List (EWL). : Within the present knowledge of the supplier, this product is not regarded as hazardous waste, as defined by EU Directive 91/689/EEC.

Hazardous waste

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


Regulation ADR/RID UN Proper shipping name number Class PG Label Additional information Not regulated. Remarks if packagings larger than 3 m3: dangerous good of division 4.2 GGVSE Not regulated. Remarks if packagings larger than 3 m3: dangerous good of division 4.2 ADNR Not regulated. Remarks if packagings larger than 3 m3: dangerous good of division 4.2 IMDG Not regulated. Remarks if packagings larger than 3 m3: dangerous good of division 4.2 IATA Not regulated. Remarks if packagings larger than 3 m3: dangerous good of division 4.2 PG: Packing group Not dangerous cargo. Avoid temperatures below -20 C. Keep separated from foodstuffs.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION


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. Industrial applications. Risk phrases : This product is not classified according to EU legislation.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION


History Date of printing Date of issue Date of previous issue Version : : : : 2009-01-09 2009-01-09 No previous validation 2

Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version. Notice to reader The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this Safety Data Sheet is to describe the products in terms of their safety requirements. The above details do not imply any guarantee concerning composition, properties or performance.

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