SAFETY DATA SHEET PAC®  -  R

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation
Product Name  :PAC®  -  R

Chemical Name: POLYANIONIC CELLULOSE (PAC)
Other Names: PAC, PAC LV (LOW VISCOSITY), PAC R (REGULAR), PAC HV (HIGH VISCOSITY)

1.2 Use of the substance/preparation
Rheology control agent for industrial applications.

1.3 Company/undertaking identification
DDC Kimya San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
Küçükyalı Mh. Bağdat Cad.Cami Sok.Lokman İş Merkezi
No:2 Kat:3 D:22-23  Maltepe /İstanbul

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No particular hazards known, based on the available data the product is not dangerous.

3. COMPOSITION/FORMATION ON INGREDIRNTS

 Component(s) / CAS No  EC / REACH  EU CLP Classification  EINECS No  Warning symbol, R phrases and oher data
  Anionic polymer of sodium salt of carboxymethyl ether of cellulose
9004-32-4
  Exempted   Not Classified   N/A   N/A

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Special Instructions: Not any
Skin Contact : In case of contact with skin wash with warm water.
Eye Contact: In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water.
Inhalation: In case of inhalation move person to fresh air and seek medical assistance.
Ingestion: In case of ingestion consult a doctor whether a stomach washout is necessary.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray jet, alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
Extinguishing media which: Not determined.
shall not be used for safety reasons     
Special exposure hazards in a fire: Smoke can contain alkaline fumes and carbon monoxide (CO).                            
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters  : Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Other instructions: With water the product forms very slippery surfaces. Burns slowly.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Avoid dust formation, the material is slippery when mixed with water.
Enviromental precautions: Collect spills of the materil, avoid material to enter drains.
Methods for cleaning up: dry collect the material and avoid using water for this purpose.
Other instructions: Refer to section 8 for personal protective equipment.

7.HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid formation of dust and contact with water.
Storage: Keep in dry and humidity free places.
Other instruction: Not any.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Exposure limit values
Not determined.

8.2 Exposure controls
Occupational exposure controls: Exhaust ventilation for places where dust is formed.
Respiratory protection: Particle-filterin half-mask, particle fitler P2
Hand protection: Protective gloves (Europe EN374, US F739)
Eye protection: Safety googles (European standard - EN 166)
Skin protection: Normal clothes
General protective measures: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not inhale dust.
Environmental exposure controls: Not any

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 General information
White or yellowish, odourless powder or granulates

9.2 Important health, safety, explosive, solubility and environmental information
pH: 6 – 11 (1% solution)
Boiling point/range: Not available
Flash point: Not available
Flammability: Not available
Ingnition temprature: Not available
Lower explosive limit: min. 125 g/m3
Upper explosive limit: Not available
Oxidising preoperties: None
Vapour pressure: Not available
Bulk density: 500 – 700 kg/m3
Solubility in water: > 120 g/l or more
Partition coefficient: Pow < - 0,1 for all ingredients
n-octanol/water
Viscosity (cps): 10 – 10.000 (% 2 - 25°C Brookfield LVT)
Vapour density: Not available
Evaporation rate: Not available
Other information: Not soluble in fat

10. STABILIYT AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to aviod: Not known
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing materials
Hazardous decomposition products: Alcaline Na2O
Thermal decomposition limit: > 190°C

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicology: LD 50 > 27.000mg/kg (rat)
LD 50 > 16.000mg/kg (pig quinea)
Acute inhalation toxicity: LC 50 > 5,5mg/l (rat)
Acute dermal toxicity: LD 50 > 2.000mg/kg (rabbit)
Irritation and corrosiveness: None
Sensitisation: May cause irritation on sensitiv people
Mutagenicity: Not available

12.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity and aquatoxicity: LC 50 > 21.000mg/l (trout, 96hrs)
LC 50 > 56.0000mg/l (salt water stickle back, 96 hours)
Biodegradability: Bioegradable, but slowly. BOD7/COD: 0,05-0,3
Mobility: Not available
Bioaccumulative potential: None
Other adverse effects: Not determined

13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
In compliance with local authority regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR: not restricted
ADNR: not restricted
RID: not restricted
IATA: not restricted
IMDG: not restricted
Shipping names: Polyanionic Cellulose, PAC.

15. REGULATORY  INFORMATION
Hazard warning labelling: Not compulsory
R phrases: None
Chemical safety assessment: Not required

UK Legislation
Health and Safety at Work etc Act, 1974.
SI 1993/1746: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations, 1993.
SI 2839 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

16. OTHER INFORMATION
Restrictions on use: Not available
Sources of key data: Literature

Note: This version is issued in order to comply with Regulation (EC) 1907/2006: REACH and (EU) No 453/2010.