_______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MSDS number 85016 Product name Revision Date 11/02/2004 Mowilith DM 2 KL/11 Revision Number 0.03 EC SAFETY DATA SHEET 2001/58/EG GB/EN 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and the company/undertaking Product name Mowilith DM 2 KL/11 Manufacturer, importer, supplier Celanese Emulsions GmbH Frankfurter Strae 111 D-61476 Kronberg/Ts. Germany Product Information Product Stewardship Celanese Phone +49693055466; FAX +496930513522 Emergency telephone number +49 (0) 69-305 6418 End use: Food industry. Binding agent for foodstuff coatings. 2. Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization Water-borne copolymerisate dispersion. Basis: vinyl acetate / di butyl maleate. plasticizer-free. 3. Hazards identification R -phrase(s) Not applicable Statements of hazard The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with EC Directives. Observe the usual precautions when handling chemicals. 4. First aid measures General Information Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Skin Wash off with soap and water. If symptoms persist, call a physician. 1 of 6 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MSDS number 85016 Product name Revision Date 11/02/2004 Mowilith DM 2 KL/11 Revision Number 0.03 EC SAFETY DATA SHEET 2001/58/EG GB/EN Eyes In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Ingestion If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Notes to physician Main symptoms None known. Treatment Treat symptomatically. 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray. Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire. Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, its combustion products, or released gases Under conditions giving incomplete combustion, hazardous gases produced may consist of carbon monoxide carbon dioxide (CO2) Special protective equipment for firefighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Other Information The product itself does not burn. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions Contaminated surfaces will be extremely slippery. Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Environmental precautions Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. Methods for cleaning Up Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Keep in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Contaminated equipment (brushes, rags) must be cleaned immediately with water. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. 7. Handling and storage Handling Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Protection - fire and explosion: No special protective measures against fire required. 2 of 6 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MSDS number 85016 Product name Revision Date 11/02/2004 Mowilith DM 2 KL/11 Revision Number 0.03 EC SAFETY DATA SHEET 2001/58/EG GB/EN Storage Technical measures/Storage conditions Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. No special technical protective measures required. Material storage Protect from frost. Incompatible products No special restrictions on storage with other products. German storage class 12: Non-combustible liquids. Specific use(s) 8. Exposure controls / personal protection EC Exposure Limit Values National occupational exposure limits Exposure controls Engineering measures Provide adequate ventilation. Where reasonably practicable this should be achieved by the use of local exhaust ventilation and good general extraction. Personal protective equipment Hygiene measures Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Eye protection safety glasses Hand protection rubber gloves These types of protective gloves are offered by various manufacturers. Please note the manufacturers detailed statements, especially about the minimum thickness and the minimum breakthrough time. Consider also the particular working conditions under which the gloves are being used. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Form Liquid Colour white Odour weakly pH 4.5 - 5.1 Method ISO 976 3 of 6 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MSDS number 85016 Product name Revision Date 11/02/2004 Mowilith DM 2 KL/11 Revision Number 0.03 EC SAFETY DATA SHEET 2001/58/EG GB/EN Viscosity 16000 - 32000 mPa*s @20C Method Brookfield Visc. RVT Sp. 6 Vapour pressure 24 hPa @ 20 C Water solubility Miscible 10. Stability and reactivity Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions Conditions to avoid Do not freeze Thermal decomposition No decomposition if stored and applied as directed Hazardous reactions No hazards to be especially mentioned 11. Toxicological information Acute Toxicity: LD50/oral/rat > 5000 mg/kg Method: EEC 84/449, B.1 Skin Irritation: non-irritant Method: EEC 84/449, B.4 Species: rabbit Eye Irritation: non-irritant Method: EEC 84/449, B.5 Species: rabbit eye The toxicological data given are determined by analogy. 12. Ecological information Biodegradation: > 80 % Toxicity to bacteria EC0: 1000 mg/l Method: OECD 209 Chemical Oxygen Demand 1000 mg/g Acute fish toxicity LC50: > 500 mg/l Durations: (hours) 96 h Method: OECD 203 Species: zebra fish Ecological data are determined by analogy.. 13. Disposal considerations 4 of 6 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MSDS number 85016 Product name Revision Date 11/02/2004 Mowilith DM 2 KL/11 Revision Number 0.03 EC SAFETY DATA SHEET 2001/58/EG GB/EN Product information Disposal required in compliance with all waste management related local regulations. The choice of the appropriate method of disposal depends on the product composition by the time of disposal as well as the local statutes and possibilities for disposal. Diluted solution may be introduced into a biological purification plant, with permission of the responsible authorities Uncleaned empty packaging Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate cleansing may be taken for reuse. Regulations concerning reuse or disposal of used packaging materials must be observed. European Waste Catalogue Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC), should be carried out in agreement with the regional waste disposal company. 14. Transport information ADR/RID Not regulated ADNR Not regulated ICAO/IATA Not Restricted IMDG Not regulated 15. Regulatory information The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with EC directives/the relevant national laws. R -phrase(s) Not applicable S -phrase(s) Not applicable EU Regulations 16. Other information R -phrase(s) None For further information, see: For more information, consult the Technical Data Sheet (www.celaneseemulsions.com) Other Information: Traces of residual monomers can be found in the product: Dibutyl maleate; vinyl acetate Changes against the previous version are marked by ** 5 of 6 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MSDS number 85016 Product name Revision Date 11/02/2004 Mowilith DM 2 KL/11 Revision Number 0.03 EC SAFETY DATA SHEET 2001/58/EG GB/EN Further information This information is based on our present state of knowledge. It shall describe our products regarding safety requirements and shall not be construed as a guarantee or statement of condition and/or quality. 6 of 6