SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

DICYANDIAMIDE AB
Version 3.2 / REG_EU Specification: 131775 Date of first issue: 23.05.2016
Revision Date: 23.05.2016 Material no.: Print Date: 24.05.2016

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

1.1 Product identifier
Trade name : DICYANDIAMIDE AB

Registration number : if available listed in Chapter. 3

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the Sub- : Intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, flavour-
stance/Mixture ings, plant protection products, papermaking agents as well as
mixtures.
Raw material for the industrial manufacturing of coating mate-
rials, adhesives, sealing agents, and composite materials

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company : AlzChem AG
Dr.-Albert-Frank-Str. 32
83308 Trostberg, Germany
Telephone : +49 8621 86-3351

E-mail address of person : [email protected]

responsible for the SDS

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone num- : +49 8621 86-2776
ber Fire Brigade, Site Trostberg, AlzChem AG

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)

Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
2.2 Label elements

Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)

No labelling required

2.3 Other hazards

A PBT/vPvB evaluation is not available, since a chemical safety evaluation is not required / has
not been carried out
If dust occurs:
Mechanical irritation of skin and mucous linings of eyes and respiratory tract may occur.
Dust may form explosive mixture in air.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2 Mixtures
Chemical nature : Dicyandiamide with anticaking agent

Hazardous components
Chemical name CAS-No. Classification Concentration

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EC-No. (% w/w)
Registration number
cyanoguanidine 461-58-5 not classified >= 96
207-312-8
01-2119474914-28

silicon dioxide, chemically pre- 7631-86-9 not classified <4

pared 231-545-4
01-2119379499-16

For explanation of abbreviations see section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice : Seek medical advice in case of symptoms caused by eye or
skin contact, inhalation or swallowing.

If inhaled : Following inhalation of product dust: See that there is fresh

air.
Possible discomfort: cough, sneezing

In case of skin contact : Upon skin contact, wash with plenty of water and soap.

In case of eye contact : Rinse with plenty of water.

If swallowed : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
None known.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder.

Unsuitable extinguishing : high volume water jet

media

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during fire- : Hazard-determining flue gases might develop in case of fire:
fighting Ammonia
Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hydrocyanic acid (HCN)

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment : In the case of fire, wear respiratory protective equipment in-
for firefighters dependent of surrounding air and chemical protective suit.

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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions : Wear personal protective equipment; see section 8.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Avoid dust formation.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent substance from entering soil, natural bodies of water
and sewer systems.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Sweep up and shovel.
Avoid dust formation.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

6.4 Reference to other sections

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
Ensure suitable suction/aeration at the work place and with
operational machinery.
Avoid dust formation.
Avoid deposition of dust.

Advice on protection against : Formation of flammable or explosive dust/air mixtures possi-

fire and explosion ble. Keep away from combustion sources such as sparks,
flames and unprotected light sources Minimum ignition energy
> 10 J, lower explosion limit 100 g/m3

Hygiene measures : Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and cloth-
ing. Take off clothing and shoes contaminated with product.
Clean before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke during use.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Keep
away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Dust explosion class : St1

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage : No special precautions required.
areas and containers

Packaging material : Suitable material: Polypropylene, paper bags with polyeth-

ylene liner

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7.3 Specific end use(s)

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006:

Substance name End Use Exposure routes Potential health ef- Value
fects
1-Cyanoguanidine Workers Inhalation Acute - systemic ef- 76,5 mg/m3
fects
Remarks: Exposure time: 1 h

Workers dermal Long-term - systemic 30,1 mg/kg

effects body-
weight/day
Remarks: Exposure time: 8 h

Workers Inhalation Long-term - systemic 15,3 mg/m3

effects
Remarks: Exposure time: 8 h

Consumers dermal Long-term - systemic 6,5 mg/kg

effects body-
weight/day
Remarks: Exposure time: 8 h

Consumers Inhalation Acute - systemic ef- 56 mg/m3

fects
Remarks: Exposure time: 1 h

Consumers Inhalation Long-term - systemic 11,2 mg/m3

effects
Remarks: Exposure time: 8 h

Consumers Oral Long-term - systemic 6,5 mg/kg

effects body-
weight/day
Remarks: Exposure time: 8 h

Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006:

Substance name Environmental Compartment Value
1-Cyanoguanidine Freshwater 2,5 mg/l
marine water 0,25 mg/l
water - intermittent releases 10 mg/l
sewage treatment plant 34 mg/l
Fresh water sediment 5,83 mg/kg
Marine sediment 0,58 mg/kg
soil 100 mg/kg

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oral (secondary poisoning) 278 mg/kg

8.2 Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Safety glasses

Hand protection
Material : Nitrile rubber, Recommendation: Dermatril 740
Break through time : 480 min
Glove thickness : 0,11 mm
Directive : DIN EN 374
Manufacturer : Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany

Material : Nitrile rubber, Recommendation: Camatril 730

Break through time : 480 min
Glove thickness : 0,4 mm
Directive : DIN EN 374
Manufacturer : Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany

Skin and body protection : Long sleeved clothing

Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally re-

quired.
If dust occurs:
Dust protection mask in accordance with EN 149 FFP2

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance : powder

Colour : colourless

Odour : odourless

Melting point/range : 209 - 211 °C

Decomposition: yes

Flash point : Not applicable, (solid)

Flammability (solid, gas) : Not combustible.

Lower explosion limit : 100000 mg/m3

dust Main component
Density : 1,4 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Main component

Bulk density : 300 - 500 kg/m3Main component

Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : 32 g/l Main component (20 °C)

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Solubility in other solvents : 30,02 g/l

Main component
(20 °C)
Solvent: methanol

6,32 g/l
Main component
(20 °C)
Solvent: Acetone

258,4 g/l
Main component
(20 °C)
Solvent: Dimethylformamide

Auto-ignition temperature : > 360 °C

Ignition temperature for deposited dust No burning at 360°C.
Main component

ca. > 600 °C

Ignition temperature for swirling (airborne) dust Main compo-
nent

9.2 Other information

Impact sensitivity : Not sensitive to rubbing
Not impact sensitive.
Dust explosion class : St1

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

10.2 Chemical stability

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : No hazardous reactions are known if properly handled and
stored.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : Avoid dust formation.
Avoid heating for prolonged periods above melting point.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Strong acids with oxidizing effect

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Under fire conditions:, Ammonia, Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrocyanic acid (HCN)

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SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 10000 mg/kg
Method: analogy OECD-method
Assessment: based on available data, the classification crite-
ria are not met.
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): > 0,259 mg/l

Exposure time: 4 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 403
Assessment: based on available data, the classification crite-
ria are not met.
Remarks: maximum concentration in the test: no animals died.
Own study, IUCLID

Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rabbit): > 2000 mg/kg

Method: OECD Guide-line 402
Assessment: based on available data, the classification crite-
ria are not met.
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

Skin corrosion/irritation

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Species: Rabbit
Exposure time: 24 h
Method: analogy OECD-method
Result: Not irritating.
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Species: Rabbit
Method: FDA
Result: Not irritating.
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Species: Guinea pig
Method: OECD Test Guideline 406

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Result: not sensitizing to the skin

Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

Germ cell mutagenicity

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: Ames-test (Cytogenetic test)
Species: Salmonella typhimurium
Method: OECD 471
Result: negative
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

: Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro

Species: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

: Test Type: Unscheduled DNA synthesis -test (UDS)

Species: rat hepatocytes
Method: OECD Test Guideline 482
Result: negative
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

Germ cell mutagenicity- As- : Not mutagenic in a battery of in-vitro test systems.
sessment Remarks: IUCLID

Carcinogenicity

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Carcinogenicity - Assess- : No evidence that cancer may be caused.
ment Remarks: IUCLID

Reproductive toxicity

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Effects on foetal develop- : Remarks: Did not show teratogenic effects in animal experi-
ment ments.

Reproductive toxicity - As- : No toxicity to reproduction

sessment Remarks: IUCLID

STOT - single exposure

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Assessment: based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Remarks: IUCLID

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STOT - repeated exposure

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Assessment: based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Remarks: IUCLID

Repeated dose toxicity

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Remarks: Ninety-day feeding studies on rats and dogs did not reveal any adverse health effects.
Own study

Aspiration toxicity

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
No data available
Remarks: IUCLID

Experience with human exposure

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Eye contact : Remarks: Product dust may cause temporary mechanical eye
irritation.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss): 7700 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

LC50 (Lepomis macrochirus): > 1000 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna): 3177 mg/l

aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Method: OECD 202
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

Toxicity to algae : ErC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)): 2040

mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

Toxicity to bacteria : EC10 (Pseudomonas putida): 126,9 mg/l

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Remarks: Own study, IUCLID

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Biodegradability : Result: Not biodegradable.
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD 301 E

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Product:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log Pow <=
4).

12.4 Mobility in soil

Components:
cyanoguanidine:
Distribution among environ- : log Koc: 0,72
mental compartments Method: Calculation, EPI Suite Software

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Product:
Assessment : A PBT/vPvB evaluation is not available, since a chemical
safety evaluation is not required / has not been carried out.

12.6 Other adverse effects

no data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product : Must be brought to an adequate waste treatment facility, in
conformity with applicable waste disposal regulations.

Contaminated packaging : Packaging, that can not be reused after cleaning must be
disposed or recycled in accordance with all federal, national
and local regulations.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.2 UN proper shipping name
Not regulated as a dangerous good

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14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.4 Packing group
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.5 Environmental hazards
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.6 Special precautions for user
Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regu-
lations.

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mix-
ture

The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:

REACH : Listed

TSCA : Listed

DSL : Listed

IECSC : Listed

TCSI : Listed

ENCS / ISHL : Listed

KECI : Listed

AICS : Listed

NZIoC : Listed

PICCS : Listed

15.2 Chemical safety assessment

No substance safety assessment is required for this product.

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of other abbreviations

ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland
Waterways; ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road; AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances; ASTM - American Society
for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CLP - Classification Labelling Packaging Regula-
tion; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN
- Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Cana-

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da); ECHA - European Chemicals Agency; EC-Number - European Community number; ECx -
Concentration associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response;
EmS - Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx -
Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally Harmonized System;
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - In-
ternational Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the Construction and Equip-
ment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentra-
tion; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO - International Mari-
time Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organisa-
tion for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration
to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal
Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. - Not
Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration; NO(A)EL - No
Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate; NZIoC - New
Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Develop-
ment; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumu-
lative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substanc-
es; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evalua-
tion, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; RID - Regulations concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature;
SDS - Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TRGS - Technical Rule
for Hazardous Substances; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United
Nations; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

Further information

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, infor-
mation and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guid-
ance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not
to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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