1. Identification

Product identifier used on the label

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Recommended use*: Leather chemical

* The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a US Federal requirement and is not 

part of the seller's published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, 

express or implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller's sales agreement.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Other means of identification

Chemical family: acrylic polymers, in water

2. Hazards Identification 

According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

Classification of the product

No need for classification according to GHS criteria for this product.

Label elements

The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with GHS criteria.

Hazards not otherwise classified
High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.

According to Regulation 1994 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

Emergency overview

CAUTION:

May cause irritation.

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.

Use with local exhaust ventilation.

Wear NIOSH-certified chemical goggles.

Wear chemical resistant protective gloves.

Wear protective clothing.

Wear full face shield if splashing hazard exists.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

This product does not contain any components classified as hazardous under the referenced 

regulation.

According to Regulation 1994 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

This product is not regarded as hazardous under current OSHA Hazard Communication standard; 

CFR 29 Part 1910.1200.

4. First-Aid Measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice: 

Immediately remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled: 

Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm. Seek medical attention.

If on skin: 

Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes. If 

irritation develops, seek medical attention.

If in eyes: 

Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open.

If irritation develops, seek medical attention.

If swallowed: 

Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Immediate medical attention 

required.

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. 
Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known. 

Hazards: No hazard is expected under intended use and appropriate handling. 

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physician

Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no 

known specific antidote.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

water spray, dry powder, foam

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 

Advice for fire-fighters 

Protective equipment for fire-fighting: 

Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.

Further information: 

Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official regulations.

6. Accidental release measures

Further accidental release measures:

High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product. 

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective clothing.

Environmental precautions

Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For small amounts: Pick up with absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder).

Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.

For large amounts: Pump off product.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling 

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Protection against fire and explosion: 

No special precautions necessary.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 

Segregate from foods and animal feeds. Segregate from oxidants. Segregate from peroxides.

Segregate from strong oxidizing agents.
Storage stability:

Storage temperature: 5 - 60 °C

Protect from temperatures below: 5 °C

Protect from temperatures above: 60 °C

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection 

Components with occupational exposure limits 

carbon monoxide OSHA PEL PEL 50 ppm 55 mg/m3 ; 

ACGIH TLV TWA value 25 ppm ; 

Advice on system design:

No applicable information available.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Respiratory protection in case of 

vapour/aerosol release.

Hand protection:

Wear chemical resistant protective gloves. 

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields.

Body protection:

Impermeable protective clothing

General safety and hygiene measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. No eating, drinking, smoking 

or tobacco use at the place of work.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form:

Odour:

Odour threshold:

Colour:

pH value:

Melting point:

Boiling point:

Sublimation point:

Flash point:

Flammability:

Lower explosion limit:

Upper explosion limit:

Autoignition:

Vapour pressure:

Density:

Partitioning coefficient noctanol/water (log Pow):

Acute toxicity

Assessment of acute toxicity: Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion.

Oral

Type of value: LD50

Species: rat

Value: > 5,000 mg/kg

Inhalation

No applicable information available.

Dermal

No applicable information available.

Irritation / corrosion

Assessment of irritating effects: Not irritating to eyes and skin.

Skin

Species: rabbit

Result: non-irritant

Method: OECD Guideline 404

Eye

Species: rabbit

Result: non-irritant

Method: OECD Guideline 405

Sensitization

Assessment of sensitization: Based on the ingredients, there is no suspicion of a skin-sensitizing 

potential.

Aspiration Hazard

No aspiration hazard expected.

Chronic Toxicity/Effects

Repeated dose toxicity

Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: Based on our experience and the information available, no 

adverse health effects are expected if handled as recommended with suitable precautions for 

designated uses. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the 

properties of the individual components.

Genetic toxicity

Assessment of mutagenicity: Based on the ingredients, there is no suspicion of a mutagenic effect.

Carcinogenicity

Assessment of carcinogenicity: The whole of the information assessable provides no indication of a 

carcinogenic effect.

Reproductive toxicity

Assessment of reproduction toxicity: Not expected to cause reproductive toxicity (based on 

composition).

Other Information

The product has not been tested. The statements on toxicology have been derived from products of 

a similar structure and composition.
Symptoms of Exposure

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) 

and/or in section 11. 

Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known. 

12. Ecological Information 

Toxicity 

Aquatic toxicity

Assessment of aquatic toxicity:

The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to 

biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.

Aquatic invertebrates

EC50 (48 h) > 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 202, part 1)

Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge 

Toxicity to microorganisms 

DIN 38412 Part 27 (draft) activated sludge/EC50 (0.5 h): > 100 mg/l

The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to 

biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. The product has not been tested. The 

statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition.

Persistence and degradability 

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O)

Study scientifically not justified.

Bioaccumulative potential

Assessment bioaccumulation potential

Study scientifically not justified.

Mobility in soil 

Assessment transport between environmental compartments

No data available.

Additional information

Adsorbable organically-bound halogen (AOX): 

This product contains no organically-bound halogen.

Other ecotoxicological advice:

The product has not been tested. The statements on ecotoxicology have been derived from products 

of a similar structure and composition.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:

Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations. It is the waste generator's 

responsibility to determine if a particular waste is hazardous under RCRA.
Container disposal:

Dispose of in a licensed facility. Recommend crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent 

unauthorized use of used containers.

RCRA: None

14. Transport Information

Land transport 

USDOT 

Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Sea transport 

IMDG

Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Air transport 

IATA/ICAO 

Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

15. Regulatory Information

Federal Regulations

Registration status:

Chemical TSCA, US blocked / not listed

EPCRA 311/312 (Hazard categories): Not hazardous; 

NFPA Hazard codes:

Health : 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special: 

HMIS III rating

Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard:0

16. Other Information 

SDS Prepared by: 

SDS Prepared on: 2014/08/08

We support worldwide Responsible Care® initiatives. We value the health and safety of our 

employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our 

commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in 

a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring 

the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our 

operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of 

our products.
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