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Huntsman Textile Effects CHEMICAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Edition from 08.05.2006 Distribution date 06.04.2007 Replaces Edition from 29.10.2002 IdentProduct-No. 1377091 -Ident Product

TRADE NAME ALBAFIX ECO 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Identification of the substance or preparation
Chemical description Cationic Aqueous solution based on polyethylene polyamine

Use of the substance/preparation

Textile chemical

Company/undertaking identification
Product responsibility Responsible department Supplier Huntsman Textile Effects CH-4057 Basel Product EHS Fax 0041 61 636 7996 e-mail: pehs_te@huntsman.com Huntsman (Singapore) Pte Ltd. 150 Beach Road #06-05/08 Gateway West Singapore 189720 Tel: +65 62973363 Fax: +65 63906400 Emergency telephone +65 63366011

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Information on ingredients - Cyanoguanidine polymer with N-(2-Aminoethyl)1,2-ethanediamine Content > 25 % CASCAS-No. Symbol N R-Phrases 51/53

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

4. FIRSTFIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Advice for the doctor Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell or if exposure prolonged. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected skin with soap and plenty of water. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes. Wash out mouth with water. Drink plenty of water. Symptomatic treatment

1377091 - ALBAFIX ECO 5. FIREFIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire extinguishing agents Restrictions Fire/explosion hazard Main combustion gas Personal protection Waterspray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. No restrictions. None Carbon and nitrogen oxides Self contained breathing apparatus.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal protection Environmental precautions Spillage procedure Additional information Goggles. Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN 374). Prevent entry into surface waters Contain with suitable absorbent material. Scoop into marked containers for disposal as chemical waste.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling

Occupational hygiene Avoid ingestion, inhalation, skin and eye contact. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene practice and any legal requirements. No special measures required Store in a cool, dry area with adequate ventilation No special precautions. Keep containers closed. Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace

Storage
Fire precautions Storage facilities Segregation Storage conditions

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure limit values

Components with occupational exposure See 2. Ensure adequate ventilation limits

Exposure Controls
Occupational exposure controls General Personal Protection Goggles. Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN 374).

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES General information

Appearance Form Colour Odour pH Boiling point Flash point Liquid Yellow Characteristic 6.5 - 8.5 ca. 100 C > 100 C 50 g/l

Important health safety and environmental information

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Oxidising properties Solubility in water Viscosity 10 mPa.s -- C Lower Upper -- g/l -- g/l None Miscible

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at 25 C

Other information
Melting point Explosion limits (Vol%)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products None. None None under normal storage conditions

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity - LD50 oral Primary irritation (Skin) (Eye) Skin sensitisation Adverse effects in man Additional information Non-irritant Non-irritant Not sensitizing No adverse effects reported Rabbit Rabbit Guinea Pig OECD 404 OECD 405 OECD 406 > 2000 mg/kg Rat

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity

Bacterial toxicity IC50 Fish toxicity Daphnia toxicity Algae toxicity Summary LC0 LC50 EC50 EC50 > 100 mg/l ca. 1 mg/l 5 mg/l 4 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 48 h 72 h OECD 202, part I OECD 201 3 hour 96 hour Zebra fish

Toxic to aquatic organisms if run directly to surface waters <10%, TOC/DOC Analysis, OECD 303A (mod)

Persistance and degradability

Bioelimination Summary Behaviour in treatment plants

Poorly eliminated by adsorption on effluent treatment sludge No inhibition. No nitrification inhibition known 122 mgO2/g 601 mgO2/g 13.6 % ca. 10 % --

Additional Ecology Data

BOD5 COD TOC Nitrogen content Phosphorus content

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Organohalogen content Metal content Tested material Additional information -- % Metal content under the ETAD recommended limits Based on known data of the components

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product disposal Contaminated packaging Incineration, landfill. Observe local regulations. Contaminated, empty containers must be disposed of as chemical waste.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS

Transport road and rail

UN Number ADR/RID Correct technical name ADR/RID ADR/RID Class Packing Group 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (POLYETHYLENE/POLYAMINE DERIVATIVE) 9 III

Transport air
UN Number ICAO Proper shipping name ICAO Class Packing Group 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (POLYETHYLENE/POLYAMINE DERIVATIVE) 9 III

Transport sea
UN Number IMO Proper shipping name IMDG Class Packing Group 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (POLYETHYLENE/POLYAMINE DERIVATIVE) 9 III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING

Symbol and classification R-Phrases S-Phrases Contains EU Guideline N : Dangerous for the environment R51/53 : Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment S61 : Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets Diethylenetriamine, cyanoguanidine polymer 99/45/EC

16. OTHER INFORMATION List of relevant RR-phrases (Section 2)

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R51/53 : Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

Recommended restrictions on use

Huntsman textile, paper and leather dyes and chemicals are technical grade and unless otherwise stated or agreed are recommended only for industrial use in applications involving the pretreatment dyeing or finishing of textiles, paper or leather. Other intended uses including their use in consumer products governed by specific legislation or standards should be referred to the manufacturer. The data contained in the SDS apply only to Huntsman products sold under the stated trade names. Technical information in support will be provided by Huntsman at the request of competent authorities. member of ETAD MSDS Changes Transport sea