Safety Data Sheet

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

Humic acid
Version number: GHS 1.0 Date of compilation: 2021-05-25

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

1.1 Product identifier

Identification of the substance Humic acid
Registration number (REACH) this information is not available
CAS number 1415-93-6
Article number A0008887
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses General use
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Chemos GmbH & Co. KG
Sonnenring 7
84032 Altdorf
Germany

Telephone: +49 871-966346-0

Telefax: +49 871-966346-13
e-mail: chemos@chemos.de
Website: http://www.chemos.de/
e-mail (competent person) chemos@chemos.de
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency information service +49 89 1 92 40

Poison centre

Country Name Postal code/ Telephone Telefax

city

United Kingdom National Poison Information Centre SE14 5ER Lon- +44 171 635 91 91
Medical Toxicology Unit don

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
This substance does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance with Regulation No 1272/2008/EC.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
not required

2.3 Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB.

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Humic acid
Version number: GHS 1.0 Date of compilation: 2021-05-25

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Name of substance Humic acid
Identifiers
CAS No 1415-93-6

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General notes
Do not leave affected person unattended. Remove victim out of the danger area. Keep affected person warm, still and
covered. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medic-
al advice. In case of unconsciousness place person in the recovery position. Never give anything by mouth.

Following inhalation
If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and start first aid actions. Provide fresh air.

Following skin contact

Wash with plenty of soap and water.

Following eye contact

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at
least 10 minutes, holding the eyelids apart.

Following ingestion
Rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Do NOT induce vomiting.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms and effects are not known to date.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
none

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
Water, Foam, ABC-powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Water jet

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous combustion products
Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)

5.3 Advice for firefighters

In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings. Do
not allow firefighting water to enter drains or water courses. Collect contaminated firefighting water separately. Fight
fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.

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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel
Remove persons to safety.

For emergency responders

Wear breathing apparatus if exposed to vapours/dust/spray/gases.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Retain contaminated washing water and dispose of it.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Advice on how to contain a spill
Covering of drains, Take up mechanically

Advice on how to clean up a spill

Take up mechanically.

Other information relating to spills and releases

Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area.

6.4 Reference to other sections

Hazardous combustion products: see section 5. Personal protective equipment: see section 8. Incompatible materials:
see section 10. Disposal considerations: see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Recommendations
- Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation
Use local and general ventilation. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

- Specific notes/details
Dust deposits may accumulate on all deposition surfaces in a technical room. The product in the delivered form is not
dust explosion capable; the enrichment of fine dust however leads to the danger of dust explosion.

Advice on general occupational hygiene

Wash hands after use. Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas. Remove contaminated clothing and protective
equipment before entering eating areas. Never keep food or drink in the vicinity of chemicals. Never place chemicals
in containers that are normally used for food or drink. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Managing of associated risks
- Explosive atmospheres
Removal of dust deposits.

- Packaging compatibilities
Only packagings which are approved (e.g. acc. to ADR) may be used.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

See section 16 for a general overview.

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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

This information is not available.

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls
General ventilation.

Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment)

Eye/face protection
Wear eye/face protection.

Skin protection
- Hand protection
Wear protective gloves.

- Other protection measures

Take recovery periods for skin regeneration. Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is recommended.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Respiratory protection
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Environmental exposure controls

Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state solid

Colour not determined

Odour characteristic

Melting point/freezing point 300 °C

Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling not determined

range

Flammability this material is combustible, but will not ignite

readily

Lower and upper explosion limit not determined

Flash point not applicable

Auto-ignition temperature not determined

Decomposition temperature not relevant

pH (value) not applicable

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Kinematic viscosity not relevant

Solubility(ies) not determined

Partition coefficient

Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) this information is not available

Vapour pressure not determined

Density and/or relative density

Density not determined

Relative vapour density information on this property is not available

Particle characteristics no data available

9.2 Other information

Information with regard to physical hazard hazard classes acc. to GHS (physical hazards):
classes not relevant

Other safety characteristics

Solvent content 100 %

Solid content 100 %

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Concerning incompatibility: see below "Conditions to avoid" and "Incompatible materials".

10.2 Chemical stability

The material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and pres-
sure.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

No known hazardous reactions.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

There are no specific conditions known which have to be avoided.

Hints to prevent fire or explosion

The product in the delivered form is not dust explosion capable; the enrichment of fine dust however leads to the
danger of dust explosion.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Oxidisers

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10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Reasonably anticipated hazardous decomposition products produced as a result of use, storage, spill and heating are
not known. Hazardous combustion products: see section 5.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Classification according to GHS (1272/2008/EC, CLP)
This substance does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance with Regulation No 1272/2008/EC.

Acute toxicity
Shall not be classified as acutely toxic.

Skin corrosion/irritation
Shall not be classified as corrosive/irritant to skin.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Shall not be classified as seriously damaging to the eye or eye irritant.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Shall not be classified as a respiratory or skin sensitiser.

Germ cell mutagenicity

Shall not be classified as germ cell mutagenic.

Carcinogenicity
Shall not be classified as carcinogenic.

Reproductive toxicity
Shall not be classified as a reproductive toxicant.

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (single exposure).

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (repeated exposure).

Aspiration hazard
Shall not be classified as presenting an aspiration hazard.

11.2 Information on other hazards

There is no additional information.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
No data available.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Data are not available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Data are not available.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Data are not available.

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12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Data are not available.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

Information on this property is not available.

12.7 Other adverse effects

Data are not available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Sewage disposal-relevant information
Do not empty into drains. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.

Waste treatment of containers/packagings

It is a dangerous waste; only packagings which are approved (e.g. acc. to ADR) may be used. Completely emptied pack-
ages can be recycled. Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself.

Remarks
Please consider the relevant national or regional provisions. Waste shall be separated into the categories that can be
handled separately by the local or national waste management facilities.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number or ID number not assigned

14.2 UN proper shipping name not assigned
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) not assigned
14.4 Packing group not assigned
14.5 Environmental hazards non-environmentally hazardous acc. to the dan-
gerous goods regulations
14.6 Special precautions for user
Provisions for dangerous goods (ADR) should be complied within the premises.

14.7 Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments

The cargo is not intended to be carried in bulk.

Information for each of the UN Model Regulations

Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN) - Additional
information
not assigned

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) - Additional information

not assigned

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO-IATA/DGR) - Additional information

not assigned

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Humic acid
Version number: GHS 1.0 Date of compilation: 2021-05-25

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Relevant provisions of the European Union (EU)
Deco-Paint Directive

VOC content 100 %

Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)

VOC content 100 %

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms

Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

ADN Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de naviga-
tion intérieures (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by In-
land Waterways)

ADR Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European
Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)

CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (service that maintains the most comprehensive list of chemical substances)

CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (see IATA/DGR)

GHS "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" developed by the United Na-
tions

IATA International Air Transport Association

IATA/DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA)

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic

REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals

RID Règlement concernant le transport International ferroviaire des marchandises Dangereuses (Regula-
tions concerning the International carriage of Dangerous goods by Rail)

VOC Volatile Organic Compounds

vPvB Very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative

Key literature references and sources for data

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH), amended by 2020/878/EU.
Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN). International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code (IMDG). Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA).

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according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

Humic acid
Version number: GHS 1.0 Date of compilation: 2021-05-25

Disclaimer
This information is based upon the present state of our knowledge. This SDS has been compiled and is solely intended
for this product.

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