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SAFETY DATA SHEET
LK-821-2
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product identifier
LK-821-2
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Low temperature shift catalyst.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Haldor Topsoe A/S Telephone +45 4527 2000
Nymøllevej 55, 2800 Lyngby Telefax +45 4527 2999
Denmark E-mail address catalyst-sds@topsoe.dk
Emergency telephone number
UK: +44 0844 892 0111
Other: +45 4527 2000
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the mixture
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
N; R50/53
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Label elements
1999/45/EC
N
Dangerous for
the environment
Contains: Zinc oxide
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
S22: Do not breathe dust.
S57: Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination.
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data sheets.
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Mixture
Classification 67/548/EEC
%w/w Compound EC-No. REACH Registration Classification M-
CAS-No. Number Factor
25 - 35 Zinc oxide 215-222-5 01-2119463881-32-0069 N; R50/53
1314-13-2
5 - 15 Aluminum oxide 215-691-6 01-2119529248-35-0106 not to be classified
1344-28-1
41 - 46 Copper(II)oxide 215-269-1 01-2119502447-44-0010 N; R50
1317-38-0
8 - 13 Copper carbonate 214-671-4 Xn; R22
1184-64-1 Xi; R36/38
N; R50
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Classification REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008
%w/w Compound EC-No. REACH Registration Classification M-
CAS-No. Number Factor
25 - 35 Zinc oxide 215-222-5 01-2119463881-32-0069 Aquatic Acute 1; H400
1314-13-2 Aquatic Chronic 1; H410
5 - 15 Aluminum oxide 215-691-6 01-2119529248-35-0106 not to be classified
1344-28-1
41 - 46 Copper(II)oxide 215-269-1 01-2119502447-44-0010 Aquatic Acute 1; H400
1317-38-0
8 - 13 Copper carbonate 214-671-4 Acute Tox. 4; H302
1184-64-1 Skin Irrit. 2; H315
Eye Irrit. 2; H319
Aquatic Acute 1; H400
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
Inhalation If dust is inhaled, move to fresh air. In case of significant inhalation of dust:
seek medical attention if uncomfortable.
Skin contact Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with water. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
Ingestion In case of substantial ingestion: Seek medical attention.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Likely route of exposure: Inhalation, eye and skin contact, ingestion.
Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust may cause irritation of the respiratory system; symptoms may
include coughing and difficulty in breathing.
May irritate skin.
May cause irritation of eyes.
The product contains zinc oxide, which is very toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
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5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Product is compatible with standard fire-fighting agents.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid inhalation of dust.
Environmental precautions
Do not wash spills into water ways or public treatment systems.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect by vacuuming or sweeping (minimizing dust) and place in labelled container for proper
reclamation or disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid handling methods creating excessive dust. Use mechanical ventilation when appropriate. Use
good housekeeping and personal hygiene practices. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling
materials.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep in tightly sealed containers. Product may be damaged by water.
Specific end uses
Low temperature shift catalyst.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Limit Values
Exposure limits may vary. It is recommended that information about locally applicable exposure limits
is obtained.
Components CAS-No. Revision
Date
Zinc oxide 1314-13-2 OEL: 2009:06 10 mg/m3 STEL (dust) .
TLV (ACGIH): 2011 2 mg/m3 *A .
TLV (ACGIH): 2011 10 mg/m3 *A, STEL .
PEL (OSHA): 1993 5 mg/m3 *A .
PEL (OSHA): 1993 15 mg/m3 (total dust) .
Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1 OEL: 2007:10 10 mg/m3 *E (dust) .
OEL: 2007:10 4 mg/m3 *A (dust) .
TLV (ACGIH): 2011 1 mg/m3 .
PEL (OSHA): 1993 15 mg/m3 (total dust) .
PEL (OSHA): 1993 5 mg/m3 *A .
Copper(II)oxide 1317-38-0 - - -
Copper carbonate 1184-64-1 - - -
*A = respirable; *C= ceiling limit; *E = inhalable; STEL = Short term exposure limit
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DNEL /PNEC
Substance name Zinc oxide
EC-No. 215-222-5 CAS-No. 1314-13-2
Sector of use
DNEL
no data available
Environment PNEC
no data available
Substance name Aluminum oxide
EC-No. 215-691-6 CAS-No. 1344-28-1
Sector of use Workers
Inhalation DNEL Long term effects 3 mg/m3 8h
Systemic effects Respirable dust
Environment PNEC
Not derived
Substance name Copper(II)oxide
EC-No. 215-269-1 CAS-No. 1317-38-0
Sector of use Workers
Dermal DNEL Long term effects 137 mg Cu/kg
Systemic effects bw/day
Inhalation DNEL 1 mg Cu/m3
Environment PNEC Fresh water 7,8 µg Cu/l
Environment PNEC Marine water 5,2 µg Cu/l
Environment PNEC Fresh water sediment 87 mg Cu/kg dw
Environment PNEC Marine sediment 676 mg Cu/kg dw
Environment PNEC Soil 65 mg Cu/kg
Environment PNEC Microbiological Activity 230 µg Cu/l
in Sewage Treatment
Systems
Substance name Copper carbonate
EC-No. 214-671-4 CAS-No. 1184-64-1
Sector of use
DNEL
no data available
Environment PNEC
no data available
Exposure controls
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye protection Goggles recommended. Contact lenses should not be worn when working
with this product.
Skin protection
Hand protection Gloves recommended.
Body Protection Safety shoes recommended when handling heavy containers.
Respiratory protection Use approved respirator with particle filter type P3(EU-standard)/P100(US-
standard), when exposure may exceed recommended limits.
Other protection Change work clothing daily. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Property Value
Form solid
Appearance Tabletted pellets.
Colour Dark brownish.
Odour Odourless.
pH Not applicable.
Initial boiling point and boiling Not applicable.
range
Melting point/freezing point Above 1.400 °C / 2.5 50 °F
Flammability (solid, gas) Non-flammable.
Lower explosion limit / lower Non-explosive.
flammability limit
Autoignition temperature Not applicable.
Oxidizing properties Non-oxidizing.
Vapour pressure Not applicable.
Relative density Above 1
Density Not applicable.
Water solubility Negligible – metals leaching may occur.
Partition coefficient: n- Not applicable.
octanol/water
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability
The product is stable under normal handling and storage conditions.
Spent catalyst may be pyrophoric.
Conditions to avoid
Not relevant.
Incompatible materials
Water and moisture for catalyst integrity.
Hazardous decomposition products
Not relevant.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Likely route of exposure Inhalation, eye and skin contact, ingestion.
Inhalation Inhalation of dust may cause irritation of the respiratory system;
symptoms may include coughing and difficulty in breathing.
Eye contact May cause irritation of eyes.
Skin contact May irritate skin.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause irritation of the mouth and throat and may cause
discomfort.
Substance name Zinc oxide CAS-No. 1314-13-2
Acute toxicity
Oral LDLo Human 500 mg/kg
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Oral LD rat 8.437 mg/kg
Oral LD50 mouse 7.950 mg/kg
Oral LD50 rat 15.000
mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 mouse 2500 mg/m3
Inhalation TCLo rat 25 mg/m3 3h
Inhalation LC50 rat 4h
Substance name Aluminum oxide CAS-No. 1344-28-1
Acute toxicity
Inhalation TCLo rat 200 mg/m3 5 h / 28 w
Inhalation TCLo rabbit 200 mg/m3 5 h / 28 w
Substance name Copper(II)oxide CAS-No. 1317-38-0
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50 rat 470 mg/kg
Substance name Copper carbonate CAS-No. 1184-64-1
Acute toxicity
Oral LDLo Human 200 mg/kg
Oral LDLo mouse 320 mg/kg
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Constituents classified by EU for environmental hazards:
The product contains zinc oxide, which is very toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Substance Zinc oxide CAS-No. 1314-13-2
Acute toxicity Toxicity to fish
no data available
Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
EC50 48 h 0,413 mg/l Daphnia.
Chronic toxicity
Toxicity
Substance Aluminum oxide CAS-No. 1344-28-1
Acute toxicity Toxicity to fish
no data available
Chronic toxicity
Toxicity
Substance Copper(II)oxide CAS-No. 1317-38-0
Acute toxicity Toxicity to fish
no data available
Chronic toxicity
Toxicity
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Substance Copper carbonate CAS-No. 1184-64-1
Acute toxicity Toxicity to fish
no data available
Chronic toxicity
Toxicity
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
May be reclaimed.
Dispose of waste in accordance with applicable EC, national and local regulations.
Haldor Topsøe A/S takes no responsibility for the classification of used or contaminated material.
Spent catalyst may be pyrophoric.
Spent catalyst may be pyrophoric.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number 3077
Proper shipping name Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Zinc oxide)
IMO/IMDG Class 9 Packing group III Marine Pollutant
ADR Class 9 Packing group III
Tunnel restriction code E
IATA Class 9 Packing group III
CFR Not classified.
TDG Not classified.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
The product is classified and labelled in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC.
Directive 96/82/EC of 9th December 1996
The product belongs to at least one of the categories 1 through 11 mentioned in Annex 1 of the
Directive 1996/82/EC concerning the control of major accident hazards.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additions, Deletions, Revisions
Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version.
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
DNEL Derived No Effect Level
PNEC Predicted No Effect Concentration
N Dangerous for the environment
Xi Irritant
Xn Harmful
Acute Tox. Acute toxicity
Aquatic Acute Acute aquatic toxicity
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Aquatic Chronic Chronic aquatic toxicity
Eye Irrit. Eye irritation
Skin Irrit. Skin irritation
Key literature references and sources for data
RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health, 4676 Columbia Pkwy., Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, USA).HSDB (Hazardous Substances Data
Bank - TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network)). IUCLID (European Commission, Joint Reserch Centre,
Institute for Health and consumer Protection, European Chemicals Bureau).
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Further information
All components are included in TSCA (USA), DSL (Canada) and EINECS (EC) inventories.
NFPA 704: National Fire Protection Association
Health 2 Fire 0 Reactivity – 0
0= minimal hazard, 1=slight hazard, 2=moderate hazard, 3=severe hazard,4=extreme hazard
The above information is believed to be accurate and is based on our present state of knowledge and experience.
However, no warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. This information is
intended to be used for safety and environmental purposes only and should not be relied upon for any other
purposes.
Information contained herein is confidential; it may not be used for any purpose other than for which it has been
issued, and may not be used by or disclosed to third parties without written approval of Haldor Topsøe A/S.
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