Vicatan VB6 - MSDS

ormat no. : SHE/F/12/MSDS Issue No.
: 01
Issue Date : 01/01/2012 Revision No.: 00
Revision Date :01/01/2012
Review Date : 01/01/2017
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
VICATAN VB-6
Section 1: Identification of the substance/preparation and the company
Substance : VICATAN VB-6
Company : Viswaat Chemicals Ltd.

“Viswaat,” 7 Satsang Complex,
Upper Govind Nagar, L.S.Raheja Marg,
Malad (E), Mumbai-400097 (India)
Synonym : None.
Chemical name : Melamine formaldehyde condensate.
Material use : Synthetic tanning agent used in leather industry
Section 2: Composition/information on the ingredients
Melamine formaldehyde conde

CAS No :25036-13-9
Sodium sulphate
CAS No: 7757-82-6
Section 3: Hazard Identification.
Route of entry : Skin, eyes, mouth, nose.
Product dust can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract. Swallowing powder
may cause burns to the gastrointestinal tract. Sulphur oxides may be released in fire.
Contact with skin may cause slight irritation.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
In accordance with good industrial practice, handle with care and avoid unnecessary
personal contact.
Eye : Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes, occasionally lifting
the upper and the lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin : Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid.
Ingestion : If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation : Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician : Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5: Fire fighting Measures
It is non-flammable in nature.
Auto ignition temperature : Not available.
Flash point : Not available
Flammable limits : Not available
Product of combustion : Oxides of sulphur, carbon and nitrogen.
Explosion hazard in : Risk of explosion due to mechanical impact
Presence of various : Not available
Substances Risk of explosion in presence of static
Charge: Not available.
Fire fighting media : SMALL FIRE : Use dry chemical powder
LARGE FIRE : Use water spray, fog or
foam. Do not use water jet.
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self – contained breathing apparatus.
Wear sealed chemical suit (Viton, Butyl rubber), suitable gloves, boots.
Section 6: Accidental release Measures
General Information : Use proper personal equipment as indicated in section 8
Spills/ Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth )
then place into a chemical waste container.
Section 7: Handling and Storage

In accordance with good industrial practice, handle with care and avoid unnecessary
personal contact.
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area.
Avoid breathing vapour or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use goggles, mask rubber and plastic gloves.
Use personal respiratory protective equipments to avoid inhalation.
Storage : Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container, away from
heat or open flame, oxidants and strong bases. Ground all equipments containing
material.
Section 8: Exposure Control, Personal Protection
Use local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep proper air
circulation.
Personal protective Equipment:

Eyes : Wear appropriate eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles.
Skin : Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Use Butyl rubber,
PVA or Viton gloves ( not nitrile)
Clothing : Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Use personal respiratory protective equipment to avoid inhalation.
Section 9: Physical And Chemical Properties
Physical State : Solid

Appearance : Light brown colored powder
Solubility : Miscible with water
Ionic nature : Anionic
Active Matter : 93 % Min
pH (10 % aq.) : 6.5-7.5
Section 10: Stability And Reactivity
Hazardous Reactions: Not known.

Chemical stability : Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Materials to Avoid: There are no known materials which are incompatible with this
product.
Polymerization: Product will not undergo polymerization.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
SINGLE-DOSE (ACUTE) ANIMAL STUDIES INDICATE:
ORAL: Practically Non-Toxic (Rat LD50 > 6,600 mg/kg)
DERMAL: Practically Non-Toxic (Rabbit LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg)
EYE IRRITATION: Slightly Irritating (Rabbit)
SKIN IRRITATION: Practically Non-irritating (Rabbit, 4 hr. exposure)
SKIN IRRITATION: Corrosive (Rabbit, 24 hr. exposure)
ATTENTION! REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC

SKIN REACTIONS IN SOME PEOPLE.
Route of entry : Eye contact, inhalation, ingestion

Acute effects :
Eye contact : May cause irritation
Skin contact : May cause irritation but unlikely. Not absorbed through
skin
Sensitization : Not expected to be skin sensitizer
Ingestion : This product is ingestion hazard. May cause burns
to gastrointestinal tract.
Inhalation : In high concentration can cause irritation and
discomfort.
HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY: Although material is reported to be
“Practically Non- Toxic” and “Practically Non-Irritating” in nature, they do contain very
small quantities of Formaldehyde (<1.2%). In its pure form formaldehyde presentas
substantial risks to health and safety, but the low concentration levels in Vicatan VB-6
reduce this to proven levels of safety if handled with appropriate precautions.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity : Not available
Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous short term degradation products

are not
likely. However long term degradation products
may arise.
Section 13: Disposal Consideration
Dispose off as per local laws and regulation.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulation,
ensure complete and accurate classification.
Section 14: Transport Information
Product is stored in HM HDPE bags and can be transported by Air, Sea & Road.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
No data available.
Section 16: Additional information
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best

information currently available to us. However, Viswaat Chemicals Ltd makes no
warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purpose. In no way the company be liable for any claims,
losses, or damages of any third party or lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental,
consequential or exemplary damages, however arising, even if the company has been
advised of the possibility of such damages.

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ormat no. : SHE/F/12/MSDS Issue No.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section 1: Identification of the substance/preparation and the company

Substance : VICATAN VB-6

Company : Viswaat Chemicals Ltd.

Chemical name : Melamine formaldehyde condensate.

Material use : Synthetic tanning agent used in leather industry

Section 2: Composition/information on the ingredients

Melamine formaldehyde conde

Section 3: Hazard Identification.

Route of entry : Skin, eyes, mouth, nose.

Notes to Physician : Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5: Fire fighting Measures

Section 6: Accidental release Measures

General Information : Use proper personal equipment as indicated in section 8

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Section 8: Exposure Control, Personal Protection

Personal protective Equipment:

Clothing : Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.

Respirators: Use personal respiratory protective equipment to avoid inhalation.

Section 9: Physical And Chemical Properties

Physical State : Solid

Section 10: Stability And Reactivity

Hazardous Reactions: Not known.

Polymerization: Product will not undergo polymerization.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

SINGLE-DOSE (ACUTE) ANIMAL STUDIES INDICATE:

ORAL: Practically Non-Toxic (Rat LD50 > 6,600 mg/kg)

DERMAL: Practically Non-Toxic (Rabbit LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg)

EYE IRRITATION: Slightly Irritating (Rabbit)

SKIN IRRITATION: Practically Non-irritating (Rabbit, 4 hr. exposure)

SKIN IRRITATION: Corrosive (Rabbit, 24 hr. exposure)

ATTENTION! REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC

Route of entry : Eye contact, inhalation, ingestion

Section 12: Ecological Information

Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous short term degradation products

Section 13: Disposal Consideration

Dispose off as per local laws and regulation.

Section 14: Transport Information

Section 15: Regulatory Information

Section 16: Additional information

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best

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