Material Safety Data Sheet

according to 1907/2006/EC (REACH),

1272/2008/EC (CLP), and GHS
Matex Version 1.1
Bangladesh Limited Revision date: 20/07/2019
Print date: 20/07/2019
Megafix® Blue BML

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name: Megafix® Blue BML
Product Code:
Product description: Synthetic dye preparation.
Product type: Powder
Brand/Trademark: Megafix
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against:
Identified uses: Reactive Textile dye, Industrial uses only
1.3 Details of the supplier of the Safety Data Sheet Manufacturer/Supplier:
Company: Matex Bangladesh Limited
Head Office: Rupayan Golden Age, 5th & 6th Floor,
99,Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka. Bangladesh.
Telephone: 880-2-9883358
Fax: 880-2-88010850
Factory: East Chandora, Shafipur, Kaliakoir,
Gazipur. Bangladesh.
Tel & Fax: 88-06822-51166, Cell: 88-017-11684530
E-mail address: [email protected]
Web: www.matexbd.com
1.4 Emergency telephone number: 88-06822-51166, 88-017-13425868

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture:
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP):
Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3
Eye Irritation Category 2B
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3
For the full text of the S-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram:

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statement(s):
H316 Causes mild skin irritation.
H320 Causes eye irritation
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves: < 1 hour (breakthrough time): butyl or neoprene..
Wear eye or face protection: Recommended: tightly fitting safety goggles.
P284 Wear respiratory protection: Recommended: Respiratory protection, filter P3.
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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Response
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or physician.

P302 + P352 + P362+P364 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.Take off contaminated clothing
and wash it before reuse.
P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Immediately call a POISON
CENTER or physician.
Supplemental Hazard Statement(s):
None
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
No data available
2.3 Other hazards:
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in
classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.
Environmental hazard(s) :
Hazardous to the aquatic environment-Not classified as hazardous
Hazardous to the ozone layer – Not classified as hazardous

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances:
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008:
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3.2 Chemical characterization: Mixture
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Component Identifiers Classification %
2-(4-AMINO-2,5-DIMETHOXY-
PHENYL-SULFONYL)ETHANOL CAS 26672-24-2 60%
SULFATE ESTER N/A
Aniline-4-beta-ethyl sulfonyl
CAS 42986-22-1 40%
sulfate-2-sulfonic acid
There are no aditional ingridients present which, within the current knowledge of supplier and in the
concentrations applicable , are classified as hazardous to health or environment and hence require
reporting to this section.
For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General Notes:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Self-protection of the first aider
In case of Inhaletion
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is suspected that fumes
are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus.
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If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by
trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

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.
In the event of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure.
In case of Skin Contact
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing
thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. In the event
of any complaints, avoid further exposure. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
In case of Eye Contact
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.
In case of Ingestion
Wash out mouth with water. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,
tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Self protection of the first aider:
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may be dangerous to the
person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
Inhalation
May give off gas, vapor or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory system. May cause allergy
or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health
hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.
Ingestion
May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach
Skin Contact
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Eye Contact
May stains the eyes
4.3 Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Inhalation
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
wheezing and breathing difficulties
asthma
Care should be taken to avoid inhalation. Cases of respiratory sensitization have been observed with reactive dyes.
dyes.Should an individual become sensitized a physician should be consulted and all contact with reactive dyes
must cease immediately.
Ingestion
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
stomach pains
Skin
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
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pain or irritation
redness
blistering may occur

SECTION 4: First aid measures

Eyes
Adverse symptoms may include the following: Stains the eyes
4.4 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
Specific treatments
No Data Available
Notes to physician
No specific treatment. Treat symptomatically. Call medical doctor or poison control centre immediately
if large quantities have been ingested.
Protection of first-aiders
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is suspected that fumes are
still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be
dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing
thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
No Data Available
5.2 Special exposure hazards
This material is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fire water contaminated with this material
must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.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.
5.3 Hazardous thermal decomposition products
Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon dioxide Carbon monoxide halogenated compounds
nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides

5.4 Advice for firefighters

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets,
protective boots and gloves)conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection
for chemical incidents.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.Evacuate surrounding areas.
Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material.
Provide adequate ventilation.Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate
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personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
6.2 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).
Water polluting material. May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Small spill
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.
Large spill
Move containers from spill area. Approach the release from upwind. 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.
6.4 Reference to other sections:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling:
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. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before or
entering eating areas. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep in the original container
an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty
containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry,
cool and well-ventilated 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.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limits:
No exposure limit value known
Recommended Monitoring procedures:
None assigned
Derived effect levels:
No DELs available
Predicted effect concentrations:
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No PECs available
8.2 Exposure controls:
Respiratory protection:
Use a properly fitted, particulate filter 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. Recommended: Respiratory
protection, filter P3

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

Skin protection:
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.
Hand protection:
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. <1 hours (breakthrough time):
butyl or neoprene.
Eye protection:
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.
Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots,
chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust).
General safety and hygiene measures
Avoid ingestion, inhalation, skin and eye contact. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene
practice and any legal requirements. 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.Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the
workstation location.
Environmental exposure Controls:
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.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Black colored powder
b) Odour Odourless.
c) Odour threshold None
d) pH 5.0 to 6.0 [Conc. 1g/l]
e) Melting point / freezing point >300°C
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range Not applicable.
g) Flash point Closed cup: Not applicable.
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
k) Vapour pressure Not applicable.
l) Vapour density No data available
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m) Bulk density Not applicable.
n) Solubility(ies) Soluble in water
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available
p) Auto-ignition temperature No data available
q) Decomposition temperature No data available
r) Viscosity Not applicable.
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidising properties None.
9.2 Other information
No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity:
Strong acid, strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 Chemical stability:
Stable at room temperature
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions:
Product is considered stable and hazardous polymerization will not occur
10.4 Conditions to avoid:
Keep away from heat, moisture, sparks, open flame and other ignition sources.
10.5 Incompatible materials:
Not known
10.6 Hazardous decomposition of products:
Thermal decomposition products may include NOx, Cox

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

This product is not tested. The following information is based on analogy with a similar material.
11.1 Information on toxicological effects:
(a) Acute toxicity; LD50 Dermal Rat >2000 mg/kg
LD50 Oral Rat >5000 mg/kg
(b) Skin corrosion/irritation; Non-irritant. OECD 404
(c) Serious eye damage/irritation; Stains the eyes OECD 405
(d) Respiratory or skin sensitisation; Sensitizing; OECD 406 Skin
(e) Germ cell mutagenicity; No known significant effects or critical hazards.
(f) Carcinogenicity; No known significant effects or critical hazards.
(g) Reproductive toxicity; No known significant effects or critical hazards.
(h) STOT-single exposure; No data available
(i) STOT-repeated exposure; No data available
(j) Aspiration hazard. No data available
Additional Information No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological information

This product is not tested. The following information is based on analogy with a similar material.
12.1 Toxicity:
Toxicity to Fish:
Acute LC50 >100 mg/L
Toxicity to aquatic invertibrates:
Harmful to aquatic organisms if run directly to surface waters.
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Toxicity to Algae/Aquatic Plants:
Acute EC50 >100 mg/L
Toxicity to Other Organisms:
Not toxic or harmful to aquatic organisms
12.2 Persistence and degradability: Poorly eliminated by adsorption on effluent treatment sludge.
Abiotic Degradation :
No data available
Biodegradation:
60% eliminated by adsorption onto effluent treatment sludge.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential:
No known significant effects or critical hazards.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.4 Mobility in soil:
No additional information available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:
Not applicable
12.6 Other adverse effects:
No additional information available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods:
Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.Significant
quantities of waste product residues should not be disposed of via the foul sewer but
processed in a suitable effluent treatment plant. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable
products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and
any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental
protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN-Number:
Not Available
14.2 UN proper shipping name:
Not Available
14.3 Transport hazard class(es):
Not classified as transport hazard
14.4 Packing group:
Not Available
14.5 Environmental hazards:
None
14.6 Special precautions for user:
None
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol¹¹² and the IBC Code:
Regulation: Not evaluated
Shipment approved: Not evaluated
Pollution name: Not evaluated
Pollution category: Not regulated for transport of dangerous goods: DOT, IATA, IMDG
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Ship Type: Not evaluated

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Restrictions relating to the product or contained substances pursuant to Annex XVII to EC
Regulation 1907/2006 : None.
Substances in Candidate List (Art. 59 REACH) : None.
Substances subject to authorisarion (Annex XIV REACH) : None.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment:
This product contains substances for which Chemical Safety Assessments are still required.

SECTION 16: Other information

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for
any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

SECTION 16: Other information

Relevant phrases:
Risk phrases:
R42/43- May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.
Safety phrases:
S22- Do not breathe dust.
S24- Avoid contact with skin.
S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S37/39- Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
Key to abbreviations:
ASTM American Society for Testing Materials
DNEL Derived No Effect Level
ETAD The Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers
GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
IATA International Air Transport Association
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
PNEC Predicted No Effect Concentration

The information, data and recommendations stated herein are based upon the data of ingredients available to us and
are considered to be reliable. However, it is the users responsibility to satisfy himself, by preliminary tests or otherwise,
the suitability of such information for his own particular purpose, including mixing with other products.The purpose of
this Material safety data sheet is to describe the material in terms of physical, health & environmental hazards.
Matex Bangladesh Limited makes no warranties,either expressed or implied with respect thereto and assumes
no obligation/liability for the hazards connected with the use or handling of the material.