SDS Reference UN4344

Version No.
Revision Date
5
10/12/2015
Safety Data Sheet
Origination Date 15/11/2004
REVISION
Product Name ME 2

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY

Product Name ME 2
Synonym (s) -

Product Use/s MARKING

Company Identification Universal Marking Systems Ltd

Unit 4, Dukes Mill
Station Approach Telephone 01420 565 800
Medstead, GU34 5EN
Emergency Telephone 01420 565 800
e-mail address [email protected]

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of mixture (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP))
Eye Irritant 2; H319

Label elements

Hazard
pictogram(s)

Signal word WARNING

Hazard statements H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements P264: Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Further information Contains Citric acid.
Other hazards None.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical name CAS-No EINECS/ELINCS Classification (Reg. EC 1272/2008) Conc. %

Citric acid 77-92-9 201-069-1 Eye Irrit. 2; H319 5 - 10
Further Information: Other components are either low hazard or are below the concentration limit for classification.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation If inhaled, provide fresh air, warmth and rest.
Skin contact Clean areas of skin affected with soap and plenty of water.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion Allow the patient to vomit on his own accord. DO NOT induce vomiting. Give copious water to
drink and if necessary seek medical advice.
Further information -

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

General hazard THE PRODUCT IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing media To suit local surroundings (e.g. water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, chemical powder)
Extinguishing media not to -
be used
Special exposure hazards Decomposition products released in a fire should be considered toxic if inhaled.
Protective equipment Fire fighters should wear protective equipment appropriate for surrounding fire.
Further information -

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Methods for cleaning up LARGE LEAKS & SPILLAGES: Adhere to personal protective measures. Take up with absorbent
material, e.g. sand, sawdust, into tightly closable containers. Label container and dispose of as
hazardous waste.
MINOR LEAKS & SPILLAGES: Wear protective gloves and mop up with a cloth. Wash
contaminated area with plenty of water.
Environmental Do not allow large volumes to get into waste water or waterways; if this occurs, inform the relevant
considerations water authority at once.
Further information Wash decontaminated area well with plenty of water.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear
suitable protective clothing as specified in section 8.
Storage conditions Ensure adequate ventilation of the storage area. Keep containers tightly closed, cool and dry when
not in use.
Further information -

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limit values Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) – none assigned.
LTEL (8 hour TWA): - ppm - mg/m3
STEL (15min) - ppm - mg/m3

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering controls Ensure adequate ventilation of working area.
Personal protection Observe normal standards for handling chemicals.
Avoid eye contact.
Wash thoroughly after handling (shower if necessary). Store working clothes separately.
Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task (see below).
Eye protection Safety spectacles for normal use.
Goggles or full-face visor for dealing with large leaks or spillages.
Skin protection Lightweight chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory protection None required.
Other personal protection None required.
Environmental exposure Data not supplied.
controls
Further Information Personal protective equipment should be selected as appropriate for the identified hazard(s). It
should be regularly inspected for soundness against leaks, bad fitting and possible chemical
penetration. Recommended safe use periods should never be exceeded.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical form Liquid.
Colour Not available.
Odour Not available.
Molecular weight Not applicable.
Molecular formula Not applicable.
pH Approx. 2.8.
Boiling pt / range 100°C approx.
Melting pt / range Not available.
General Flammability NON-COMBUSTIBLE.
Flash point Not applicable.
Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable.
Decomposition Not available.
temperature
Relative Density Approx. 1.
Explosive properties Not explosive.
Oxidising properties Not available.
Vapour pressure Not available.
Vapour Density Not available.

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9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Relative Evaporation Rate Not available.
(n-Butyl Acetate = 1)
Viscosity Not available.
Water solubility Miscible.
Partition coefficient (log P Not available.
or log K n-octanol / water)
Additional information -

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid None known.
Incompatible materials Not available.
Hazardous decomposition May generate toxic fumes if involved in a fire.
products
Further information -

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 rat (oral) 3000 mg/kg data for Citric acid RTECS GE7350000
Acute irritation/corrosivity Skin (rabbit): 500 mg/24H - MILD data for Citric acid RTECS GE7350000
Eye (rabbit): 0.75 mg/24H - SEVERE data for Citric acid RTECS GE7350000
Sensitisation No data available.
Repeated dose toxicity No data available.
CMR effects No data available.
Further information -

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity LC50 fish 440 - 760 mg/l/96H data for Citric acid
EC50 daphnia magna ca. 120 mg/l/72H data for Citric acid
Mobility No data available.
Persistence and No data available.
degradability
Bioaccumulative potential No data available.
Results of PBT No data available.
assessment
Other adverse effects This product is unlikely to cause environmental damage.

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Advice on disposal In accordance with national (i.e. Hazardous Waste Regulations in the UK) and local authority
regulations, e.g. incineration.
Contaminated packaging Treat empty containers in the same way as the product or if possible wash out thoroughly and
recycle.
Further information In the UK, this product must be disposed of as Hazardous Waste.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

United Nations number The product is not classified for transport.
Proper shipping name -
Class -
Subsidiary risk/s -
Packing group -
Marine pollutant -
Emergency action code -
Hazard Identification -
Number
Further information -

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification & labelling in accordance with EC Regulation No. 1272/2008

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Key to H statements in H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Section 3

Sources of data RTECS; suppliers' safety data sheet; ECHA Classification & Labelling Inventory.
Date of Revision 10/12/2015

Reason for revision Amended to comply with EC Regulation No. 1272/2008 and improve relevance for end users.
Sections revised All sections.
This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of
the safety requirements. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.
Printing date: 15/06/2018

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