SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Gardobond Z 3400E3
Version: 1
11.03.2009
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
English
Product information
Commercial Product Name
Gardobond Z 3400E3
Recommended use :
Phosphating solution for metal surfaces.
Company:
Chemetall plc
Denbigh Road
Bletchley Milton Keynes MK1 1PB
Lead Organisation:
Contact person:
Telephone:
Telefax:
01908 649333
01908 373939
Product safety:
Telephone:
E-mail address:
+49 (0)69 7165 3252
msds.de@chemetall.com
Emergency telephone:
01908 649333
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
Classification:
Harmful
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
Corrosive
R35 Causes severe burns.
Dangerous for the
environment
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical characterization:
Aqueous solution of inorganic salts.
Hazardous components
Zinc bis (dihydrogen phosphate) 10.00 - 25.00 %
CAS-No.: 13598-37-3 EINECS-No.: 237-067-2
Classification: Xn; R22 N; R50/53
Zinc nitrate 10.00 - 20.00 %
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CAS-No.: 7779-88-6 EINECS-No.: 231-943-8
Classification: O; R 8 Xn; R22 Xi; R36/37/38 N; R50/53
Orthophosphoric acid 10.00 - 25.00 %
CAS-No.: 7664-38-2 EINECS-No.: 231-633-2
Classification: C; R34
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice:
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. First-aid crew: Ensure self-protection.
Move out of dangerous area.
Eye contact:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Call a
physician immediately.
Skin contact:
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water. Immediately give large quantities of water to drink. Do NOT induce
vomiting. Call a physician immediately.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific hazards during fire fighting:
Combustion may cause: nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder, Water spray, Alcohol-resistant foam
Further information:
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into
drains. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions:
Wear personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions:
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid subsoil penetration.
Methods for cleaning up:
Ensure adequate ventilation. Soak up with liquid binder (sand, kieselguhr, acid binder, universal
binder). Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Safe handling advice:
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Have eye wash bottle or eye rinse
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ready at the work place. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion:
No special protective measures against fire required.
Storage
Requirements for storage areas and containers:
Store at room temperature in the original container. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and
well-ventilated place.
Further information:
Avoid contact with metals.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Orthophosphoric acid 7664-38-2
TWA
STEL
TWA
STEL
Value
1.00 mg/m3
2.00 mg/m3
1.00 mg/m3
2.00 mg/m3
Update
02 2006
02 2006
2007
2007
Basis
EU ELV
EU ELV
EH40 WEL
EH40 WEL
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection:
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Recommended Filter type:
NO-P3
Hand protection:
Material: Neoprene
General advice: Protective gloves complying with EN 374., The exact break through time can be
obtained from the protective glove producer and this has to be observed., Protective gloves have
to be replaced at the first sign of deterioration.
Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin and body protection:
Chemical resistant protective clothing according to DIN EN 13034 (Type 6)
Hygiene measures:
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep
away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Wash hands before breaks and immediately
after handling the product.
Protective measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form:
Colour:
Odour:
liquid
colourless
odourless
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Solidification temperature/range:
< -14 °C
Flash point:
not applicable
Density:
1.419 - 1.469 g/cm3
at 20 °C
Method: DIN 51757
Water solubility:
completely soluble
pH:
1.9 - 2.9
at: 10 g/L
at: 20 °C
pH:
0.3
at: 20 °C
(undiluted)
Viscosity:
ca. 15 s Ø 4 mm
at 23 °C
Method: ISO 2431
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid:
To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.
Materials to avoid:
Contact with organic substances or other reducing agents can form mixed nitrous gases (toxic).,
Incompatible with bases.
Hazardous decomposition products:
nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hazardous reactions:
Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals.
Thermal decomposition:
> 320 °C
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Skin irritation:
Causes severe burns.
Eye irritation:
Causes severe burns.
Further toxicological information:
If swallowed, severe burns in the oral cavity and throat as well as danger of perforation of the
digestive tract and stomach., Harmful if swallowed.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Elimination information (persistence and degradability):
Further information:
water endangering
Further information:
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid subsoil penetration. Even
leakage of small amounts in the subsoil can contaminate drinking water. Very toxic to aquatic
organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste key for the unused product:
060313 solid salts and solutions containing heavy metals
Product:
Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Regulation : ADR
UN/ID No.: 1805
Proper shipping name: PHOSPHORIC ACID,SOLUTION
Packaging group: III
Class: 8
ADR/RID-Labels: 8
Regulation : RID
UN/ID No.: 1805
Proper shipping name: PHOSPHORIC ACID,SOLUTION
Packaging group: III
Class: 8
ADR/RID-Labels: 8
Regulation : IMDG
UN/ID No.: 1805
Proper shipping name: PHOSPHORIC ACID,SOLUTION
Packaging group: III
Class: 8
EmS: F-A S-B
Regulation : IATA_C
UN/ID No.: 1805
Proper shipping name: PHOSPHORIC ACID,SOLUTION
Packaging group: III
Class: 8
Regulation : IATA_P
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UN/ID No.: 1805
Proper shipping name: PHOSPHORIC ACID,SOLUTION
Packaging group: III
Class: 8
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling:
Harmful
Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s):
R22
R35
R50/53
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes severe burns.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause longterm adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S-phrase(s):
S26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
This material and its container must be disposed of
as hazardous waste.
S36/37/39
S45
S60
Other regulations:
The product is classified and labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national
laws.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 3
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
The information provided is based on our current knowledge and experience and apply to the
product as delivered. Regarding the product properties, these are not guaranteed. The delivery of
this safety datasheet does not free the recipient of the product from his own responsibility to
follow the relevant rules and regulations concerning this product.
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