st SAFETY DATA SHEETS Issued on: 1 of Dec, 2012 st according to (EC) 1907/2006 Review date: 1 of Dec, 2018 ε-CAPROLACTAM Page: 1 / 10 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1 Product identifier Trade name: KAPROLAKTAM International chemical name / CAS ε-caprolactam, hexano-6-lactam/105-60-2 Number Identification number: 613-069-00-2 Registration number: 01-2119457029-36-0009 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses Uses by workers in industrial settings 1 Manufacture/import of Caprolactam 2 Distribution of Caprolactam 3 Industrial formulation of solid preparations 4 Formulation of liquid preparations (industrial) 5 Use as intermediate 6 Use as monomer for polyamide, polymers, thermoplastics 7 Use as monomer for resins 8 Use as monomer for thermo hardened resins 9 Use as plasticizer for polyamide 10 Use in leather tanning, finishing, impregnation, coatings and paints Uses by professional workers 11 Use as laboratory chemical 4 Formulation of liquid preparations (professional) Uses by users 12 Use in coatings/paints (consumer) Uses advised against: None known 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer: SPOLANA s.r.o. Registered office: SPOLANA s.r.o., ul.Práce 657, 277 11 Neratovice Company ID: 451 47 787 Telephone: Tel: +420 315 662 555 Fax: +420 315 666 633 Competent person responsible: Tel: +420 315 662 555 Mail: [email protected] 1.4 Emergency telephone number Klinika pracovního lékařství VFN a 1. LF UK Toxikologické informační středisko Na Bojišti 1, 120 00, Praha 2 Tel: +420 224 919 293, +420 224 915 402 E-mail:[email protected] Information only for health risks - acute poisoning of humans and animals SECTION 2: Hazards identification Classification of the substance: Substance is classified: Acute toxicity inhalation and oral (Hazard Category 4) Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Hazard Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Hazard Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Hazard Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation SPOLANA a. s. 277 11 NERATOVICE ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA st SAFETY DATA SHEETS Issued on: 1 of Dec, 2012 st according to (EC) 1907/2006 Review date: 1 of Dec, 2018 ε-CAPROLACTAM Page: 2 / 10 Dangerous health effects: Based on our experience and the information available, no adverse health effects are expected if handled as recommended with suitable precautions for designated uses. Dangerous environmental effects: The substance does not meet classification criteria. 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Codes for hazard classes and Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation – dust) (EC) 1272/2008: categories Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Skin Irrit. 2 Eye Irrit. 2 STOT SE 3 (Irritating to respiratory system) Hazard Codes phrase H332, H302, H319, H335, H315 2.2 Label elements Hazard pictogram(s): GHS07 Signal word: Warning Hazard statement(s): H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary statement(s): P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P301 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 2.3 Other hazards None known SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1 Substances The major component identifier: Name. ε-caprolactam (approx. 100 %) Identification Index number CAS number EC number number: 613-069-00-2 105-60-2 203-313-2 The major component identifier: Name. Identification Index number CAS number EC number number: SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures General advice: Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Securing the safety of both the victim and the rescuer is a priority when administering first aid! General first aid principles: In life threatening situations the administration of resuscitation is a priority The victim does not breathe- administer artificial respiration immediately Heart arrest - administer cardiac massage immediately Unconsciousness - put the victim in a stabilized position on his/her side SPOLANA a. s. 277 11 NERATOVICE ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA st SAFETY DATA SHEETS Issued on: 1 of Dec, 2012 st according to (EC) 1907/2006 Review date: 1 of Dec, 2018 ε-CAPROLACTAM Page: 3 / 10 Inhalation: Stop exposure immediately, take the victim out to the fresh air. (Watch out for contaminated clothes.) Protect the victim from getting cold. Seek medical attention Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothes. Rinse affected areas with plenty of ideally lukewarm water. Soap can be used only if the skin is not affected (injured). Burns caused by molten material require hospital treatment. Eye contact: Immediately rinse the eyes with a stream of running water; open the lids with your fingers (even forcibly), remove contact lens, if any. Rinse the eyes for at least 15 minutes. Consult an eye specialist. Ingestion: Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting! Administer medicinal coal, if possible. Seek medical treatment immediately. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11. Inhalation: Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote. In life threatening situations the administration of resuscitation is a priority (section 4.1) SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing SMALL VOLUMES: Water spray, water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry powder media extinguishers, or sand or soil. When water is used, the extensive solubility of kaprolaktam in water must be considered as well as the subsequent running of these aqueous solutions. LARGE VOLUMES: Dry powder, heavy or medium-heavy foam or the stream of water in the form of fine mist. Fire fighting: Remove containers from the fire area, providing it can be done safely. Use suitable extinguishing media. Stand on the windward side of the fire and out of low- situated places.Cool the containers with water mist as long as the risk of fire is present. The mixture of caprolactam dust with air may ignite or explode. Its vapors in the mixture with air are explosive. Unsuitable extinguishing None known. media: 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture These substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire: Hydrogen cyanide, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides Do not inhale substance vapors or combustion products. Use an isolation respirator to protect the respiratory system. Kaprolaktam contained in melt sublimes easily and its vapors mix with air to form an explosive mixture. The vapors are heavier than air. The vapors may become accumulated in the pits and hollows in the ground and thus penetrate the areas lying under the ground level. 5.3 Advice for firefighters Use an isolation respirator to protect the respiratory system. Thermal decomposition may produce toxic by- products (e.g. cyanides, carbon oxides, and nitrogen compounds). Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow reach sewage or effluent systems. SPOLANA a. s. 277 11 NERATOVICE ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA st SAFETY DATA SHEETS Issued on: 1 of Dec, 2012 st according to (EC) 1907/2006 Review date: 1 of Dec, 2018 ε-CAPROLACTAM Page: 4 / 10 SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Ensure adequate ventilation. Use breathing apparatus if exposed to vapours/dust/aerosol. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working with the product and after finishing working until you properly wash yourself with soap and hot water. Prevent direct contact with caprolactam. Do not touch the material leaking out of packaging units. Keep unauthorized people outside the affected area. Isolate the hazardous area and prohibit entry. Inform a local emergency centre. 6.2 Environmental precautions Do not empty into drains. Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water. Clean the contaminated area as soon as possible. Stop the leak if it can be done without taking any personal risks. Soil contamination: Dig out capture areas such as lagoons or ponds to contain the leaking material. Minimize the spread of the harmful substance. In case of leak in enclosed areas with risk of explosion, reduce evaporation by means of water spray. 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up SMALL LEAKS: Let the substance solidify (solidification point: approx. 70°C). Collect the leaked material in suitable containers for neutralization. LARGE LEAKS: If the product is transported in the form of melt, prevent its running by building protective walls or ditches of soil. First of all, prevent contamination of water streams. Allow to solidify and sweep/shovel up. Store the broken chunks and the contaminated soil in separate containers. Pump aqueous solutions, if any, into appropriate means of transportation. Diluted solutions can be liquidated by biological treatment and highly concentrated solutions by incineration. Contaminated soil can be stored in an appropriate landfill provided that respective regulations are observed. In case of a large accident, contact the manufacturer. For residues: Rinse away with water. 6.4 Reference to other sections None. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. During transportation in silo trucks the product is covered with nitrogen, do not climb in. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working with the product and after finishing working until you properly wash yourself with soap and hot water.