DyoFix Pond Blue Powder: Safety Data Sheet
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue Date: December 2004
1: Product Identification:
PRODUCT NAME: DyoFix Pond Blue
INGREDIENTS: PROPRIETARY MIXTURE OF ACID DYES PRODUCT
CLASS: ACID DYE POWDER
Company/undertaking identification
Product responsibility: Town End (Leeds) plc, Leeds, LS13 4LY
Responsible department: Technical Department
Supplier: Town End (Leeds) plc
Silver Court, Intercity Way,
Stanningley, Leeds, LS13 4LY
Emergency Telephone: 0113 2564251
2: Hazardous Ingredients:
NONE3: Health Hazards:
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:Exposure to unprotected skin areas may cause temporary staining.
Acute Overexposure: No significant health hazard is expected to result under conditions of normal usage of this material.
Medical Conditions Generally
Aggravated by Overexposure: Information Unavailable
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit 10mg/m³----Total Dust 5mg/m³----Respirable Dust
4: Emergency & First Aid Procedures:
Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air for treatment.
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of low pressure water. If irritation persists obtain medical attention.
Skin: Wash exposed skin with soap and water. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: If large amounts of product are ingested, obtain medical attention.
5: Physical Hazards:
Stability:
Stable Incompatibility: None Known
Conditions to Avoid: None
Hazardous Decomposition: Burning may yield Carbon Monoxide Products
6: Employee Protection Recommendations:
EYE PROTECTION: Employees should wear protective eye-goggles.
SKIN PROTECTION: This material may be absorbed via the dermal route if prolonged or widespread skin contact occurs. Employees should avoid skin contact by wearing protective clothing. Long sleeve shirts, pants, rubber gloves, and boots are recommended. Additional protection such as impervious suits are recommended when the potential for dermal contact is significant. Employees should wash their hands and face before eating and drinking and shower thoroughly before leaving work.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH approved dust respirator.
VENTILATION: Use local ventilation if dusting is a problem.
OTHER: Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be available.
7: Environmental Effects Data:
The dye is non-toxic and non-hazardous to aquatic life, humans and other animals. In order to ensure this the dye product was tested at an outside testing facility on aquatic organisms and found out the following results:
48 Hour Acute Toxicity Test
Ceriodaphnia Dubia - Microcopic Organisms Pimephales Promelas - Fathead Minnows) 120 ppm 665 ppm
To explain these results:
Some useful numbers: 1 acre of land = 43,560 sq. ft
1 acre foot of water at a depth of 4 feet is approximately 5,700,000 Litres.
It would take 120 grams of DyoFix Pond Blue for every 1000 litres of water before you begin to see more than ½ of the Ceriodaphnia Dubia (Microscopic Shrimp) dying from the product in a 48 hour period.
The 1 acre of water at 4 feet in depth, above would require 684 kilos, or 2736 water soluble sachets at 250 grams each to have this effect on microscopic organisms.
It would take 665 grams of dye for every 1000 litres of water before you begin to see more than ½ of the Pimephales promelas (Fathead Minnows) die in a 48 hour period.
The 1 acre of water at 4 feet in depth, above would require 3790 kilos, or 15,162 water soluble sachets at 250 grams each to have this effect on Fathead Minnows.
The sufficient amount of DyoFix Pond Blue to thoroughly dye a 1 acre pond with average 4 ft depth is roughly 500 grams of product or roughly 2 water soluble packets. From this data it is obvious that when following proper dosage guidelines DyoFix Pond Blue will not harm aquatic life.
8: Spill or Leak Procedures:
IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED/SPILLED: Do not walk through the spilled material: stop leak. Eliminate all ignition sources (No smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Wear appropriate protective clothing. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Absorb or cover with dry material and transfer to containers.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing local environmental regulations.
9: Approvals:
This health and safety data sheet has not yet been completed.
If you need any assistance please email our sales department or telephone sales by dialling 0113 256 4251.