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SAFETY DATA SHEET

HARD INK REMOVER

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

1.1. Product identifier

Product name HARD INK REMOVER

Product number HIR

EC number 200-838-9

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses For use in the printing and allied industries only.

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier Ultrachem Ltd.
Unit 5, The Arena
Mollison Avenue
Enfield, EN3 7NL
England

Tel.+44 (0) 20 8446 8263

Fax.+44 (0) 20 8446 4789
Email: info@ultrachem.co.uk

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone +44 (0) 20 8446 8263 +44 (0) 7968009315

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification
Physical hazards Not Classified

Health hazards Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 Carc. 2 - H351 STOT SE 3 - H335, H336 STOT RE 2 -
H373

Environmental hazards Not Classified

Classification (67/548/EEC or Carc. Cat. 3;R40.

1999/45/EC)

2.2. Label elements

EC number 200-838-9

Pictogram

Signal word Warning

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Hazard statements H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary statements P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260 Do not breathe vapour/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing vapour/spray.
P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see medical advice on this label).
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations.

Contains DICHLOROMETHANE

2.3. Other hazards

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures

DICHLOROMETHANE 60-100%
CAS number: 75-09-2 EC number: 200-838-9

Classification Classification (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC)

Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Carc. Cat. 3;R40
Eye Irrit. 2 - H319
Carc. 2 - H351
STOT SE 3 - H335, H336

The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16.
Composition comments Lithographic dried ink remover.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation Move affected person to fresh air at once. Keep affected person warm and at rest. Get
medical attention immediately.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Get
medical attention immediately.

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Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse with water. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.

Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention immediately.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Inhalation In case of overexposure, organic solvents may depress the central nervous system causing
dizziness and intoxication, and at very high concentrations unconsciousness and death.

Ingestion Fumes from the stomach contents may be inhaled, resulting in the same symptoms as
inhalation.

Skin contact Prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause irritation, redness and dermatitis.

Eye contact Irritating to eyes. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following: Redness.
Pain. Profuse watering of the eyes.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor No specific recommendations. If in doubt, get medical attention promptly.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Water spray.

Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
media

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances: Toxic
gases or vapours.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Protective actions during Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate protective
firefighting clothing. Control run-off water by containing and keeping it out of sewers and watercourses.

Special protective equipment Use air-supplied respirator, gloves and protective goggles.
for firefighters

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions For personal protection, see Section 8.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions Avoid discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up Eliminate all sources of ignition. No smoking, sparks, flames or other sources of ignition near
spillage. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear suitable protective equipment, including gloves,
goggles/face shield, respirator, boots, clothing or apron, as appropriate. Absorb in vermiculite,
dry sand or earth and place into containers. Containers with collected spillage must be
properly labelled with correct contents and hazard symbol. For waste disposal, see Section
13.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections For personal protection, see Section 8. For waste disposal, see section 13.

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Usage precautions Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid spilling. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation
of vapours.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage precautions Store in tightly-closed, original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Storage class General chemical storage

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) The identified uses for this product are detailed in Section 1.2.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits
DICHLOROMETHANE
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 100 ppm(Sk) 350 mg/m3(Sk)
Short-term exposure limit (15-minute): WEL 300 ppm(Sk) 1060 mg/m3(Sk)
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit

Ingredient comments Irish OELV Dichloromethane 8-hr 50ppm/174mg/m3 15min 150ppm/550mg/m3 Sk

DICHLOROMETHANE (CAS: 75-09-2)

DNEL Industry - Inhalation; Short term local effects: 706 mg/m³

Industry - Dermal; Long term local effects: 4750 mg/kg/day
Industry - Inhalation; Long term local effects: 353 mg/m³
Consumer - Inhalation; Short term local effects: 353 mg/m³
Consumer - Dermal; Long term local effects: 2395 mg/kg/day
Consumer - Oral; Short term local effects: 0.06 mg/kg/day
Consumer - Inhalation; Short term systemic effects: 353 mg/m³
Consumer - Oral; Long term local effects: 0.06 mg/kg/day
Consumer - Dermal; Short term local effects: 88.3 mg/m³

PNEC - Fresh water; 0.54 mg/l

- Marine water; 0.194 mg/l
- Sediment (Freshwater); 0.972 mg/kg
- Soil; 0.583 mg/kg
- STP; 26 mg/l
- Sediment (Marinewater); 0.349 mg/kg
- Intermittent release; 26 mg/l

8.2. Exposure controls

Protective equipment

Appropriate engineering Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation of vapours.

controls

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Eye/face protection Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates
eye contact is possible. The following protection should be worn: Chemical splash goggles.

Hand protection Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn if
a risk assessment indicates skin contact is possible. It is recommended that gloves are made
of the following material: Nitrile rubber. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Viton rubber (fluoro rubber).

Other skin and body Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level.
protection

Hygiene measures Provide eyewash station.

Respiratory protection No specific recommendations. Respiratory protection must be used if the airborne
contamination exceeds the recommended occupational exposure limit.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance Liquid.

Colour Colourless.

Odour Chlorinated hydrocarbons.

pH pH (concentrated solution): N/A

Melting point <-20°C

Initial boiling point and range 40°C @

Flash point N/A°C

Upper/lower flammability or Upper flammable/explosive limit: 19 Lower flammable/explosive limit: N/A

explosive limits

Vapour pressure N/D @ °C

Relative density 1.3 @ @ 15°C

Solubility(ies) Immiscible with water.

Auto-ignition temperature 566°C

9.2. Other information

Volatile organic compound This product contains a maximum VOC content of 100 % w/w .

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions

10.2. Chemical stability

Stability Stable at normal ambient temperatures.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport and storage conditions
reactions

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.

10.5. Incompatible materials

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Materials to avoid Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids. Strong alkalis. Alkali metals.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances:
products Phosgene (COCl2).

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

General information Prolonged and repeated contact with solvents over a long period may lead to permanent
health problems. Known or suspected carcinogen for humans.

Inhalation Vapour from this product may be hazardous by inhalation.

Ingestion Liquid irritates mucous membranes and may cause abdominal pain if swallowed.

Skin contact Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause severe irritation.

Eye contact Irritating to eyes.

Toxicological information on ingredients.

DICHLOROMETHANE

Other health effects Carcinogen Category 3.

Acute toxicity - oral

Acute toxicity oral (LD₅₀ 2,000.0

mg/kg)

Species Rat

Acute toxicity - dermal

Acute toxicity dermal (LD₅₀ 2,000.0

mg/kg)

Species Rat

Acute toxicity - inhalation

Acute toxicity inhalation 86.0

(LC₅₀ vapours mg/l)

Species Rat

ATE inhalation (vapours 86.0

mg/l)

Skin corrosion/irritation

Extreme pH Irritating.

Serious eye damage/irritation

Serious eye Moderately irritating.

damage/irritation

Carcinogenicity

Carcinogenicity Known or suspected carcinogen for humans.

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Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Vapours irritate the respiratory system. May cause
coughing and difficulties in breathing. May cause damage to mucous membranes in
nose, throat, lungs and bronchial system. Vapours have a narcotic effect.
Symptoms following overexposure may include the following: Headache. Fatigue.
Dizziness. Nausea, vomiting.

Ingestion Liquid irritates mucous membranes and may cause abdominal pain if swallowed.

Skin contact Prolonged contact may cause redness, irritation and dry skin.

Eye contact A single exposure may cause the following adverse effects: Corneal damage.
Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes.

Acute and chronic health Known or suspected carcinogen for humans.

hazards

Target organs Eyes Skin Respiratory system, lungs Heart & cardiovascular system Kidneys Liver
Central nervous system

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity The product is not bioaccumulating.

Ecological information on ingredients.

DICHLOROMETHANE

Ecotoxicity The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous.

However, large or frequent spills may have hazardous effects on the environment.

12.1. Toxicity
Ecological information on ingredients.

DICHLOROMETHANE

Acute toxicity - fish LC₅₀, 96 hours: 193 mg/l, Fish

Acute toxicity - aquatic EC₅₀, 48 hours, 48 hours: 27 mg/l, Daphnia magna

invertebrates

Acute toxicity - aquatic EC₅₀, 192 hours, 192 hours: > 550 mg/l, Scenedesmus subspicatus
plants

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability The product is not readily biodegradable.

Ecological information on ingredients.

DICHLOROMETHANE

Persistence and The product is slowly degradable.

degradability

Biodegradation Soil - Degradation (%) 66: 14.2 days

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential No data available on bioaccumulation.

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Ecological information on ingredients.

DICHLOROMETHANE

Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation is unlikely to be significant because of the low water-solubility of

this product. BCF: < 0.91-40,

Partition coefficient log Pow: 1.25

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility Partially evaporates.

Ecological information on ingredients.

DICHLOROMETHANE

Mobility The product is miscible with water and may spread in water systems.

Henry's law constant 0.0398 Pa m3/mol @ °C

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB.
assessment

Ecological information on ingredients.

DICHLOROMETHANE

Results of PBT and vPvB This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria.
assessment

12.6. Other adverse effects

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Disposal methods Dispose of waste to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with the requirements of the
local Waste Disposal Authority. Dispose of waste via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Treat as hazardous waste.

Waste class 14 06 02

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number
UN No. (ADR/RID) 1593

UN No. (IMDG) 1593

UN No. (ICAO) 1593

UN No. (ADN) 1593

14.2. UN proper shipping name

Proper shipping name DICHLOROMETHANE
(ADR/RID)

Proper shipping name DICHLOROMETHANE

(IMDG)

Proper shipping name (ICAO) DICHLOROMETHANE

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Proper shipping name (ADN) DICHLOROMETHANE

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID class 6.1

ADR/RID classification code T1

ADR/RID label 6.1

IMDG class 6.1

ICAO class/division 6.1

ADN class 6.1

Transport labels

14.4. Packing group

ADR/RID packing group III

IMDG packing group III

ADN packing group III

ICAO packing group III

14.5. Environmental hazards

Environmentally hazardous substance/marine pollutant

No.

14.6. Special precautions for user

EmS F-A, S-A

ADR transport category 2

Emergency Action Code 2Z

Hazard Identification Number 60

(ADR/RID)

Tunnel restriction code (E)

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulations Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (as amended).
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations (CHIP).
European Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).
European Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of
Substances and Mixtures (CLP), adopting in the EU the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).

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EU legislation Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548/EEC.

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16
December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (as
amended).

Guidance Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.

Restrictions (Title VIII Paint strippers containing dichloromethane in a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1% by
Regulation 1907/2006) weight shall not be : placed on the market for supply to the general public or to professionals
after 6 December 2011 used by professionals after 6 June 2012 (i) "professional" means any
natural or legal person, including workers and self-employed workers undertaking paint
stripping in the course of their professional activity outside an industrial installation (ii)
"insustrial installation" means a facillity used for paint stripping activities unless a derogation
exists that allows the use, by specially trained professionals, of paint strippers containing
dichloromethane and may allow the placing on the market of such paint strippers for supply to
those professionals

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

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SDS number 014

Risk phrases in full R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

Hazard statements in full H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer in contact with skin.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H373 May cause damage to organs <<Organs>> through prolonged or repeated exposure if
inhaled and if swallowed.

This 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. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate
and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.

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