Batik Dyes
Health and Safety Data Sheet – Revised 10/01/2023
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
| Product Name | Batik Dyes (Powder) |
| Company Name | Colourcraft Colours & Adhesives Ltd Unit 5 555 Carlisle Street East Sheffield S4 8DT |
| Telephone | 0114 242 1431 |
| Fax | 0114 243 4844 |
| Emergency | 0114 242 1431 |
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| Textile Dyestuff |
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
| Most Important Hazards | No Hazardous components according to EEC Directive. |
| Specific Hazards |
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
| Inhalation | If symptoms due to inhalation are observed, remove person to fresh air. If patient is unwell, seek medical advice. |
| Skin Contact | Wash thoroughly with soap and water. |
| Eye Contact | Irrigate immediately with plenty of water for at least ten minutes. Should irritation occur, seek medical advice. |
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
| Fire Extinguishing Media | Suitable: Water-spray, foam – Unsuitable: None |
| Personal Protection | Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. |
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE
| Personal Precautions | Refer to section 8 of HSDS for personal protection details. |
| Environmental Precautions | Do not allow to contaminate water courses. |
| Cleaning Measures | Powder – Sweep up. Solution – Protect Clothing and Furnishings. Absorb material with sand or inert material. Clean up contaminated area with soap and water. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| Handling Requirements | Avoid ingestion, inhalation, skin and eye contact. Ensure a good standard of general ventilation in the workplace. |
| Storage Conditions | Keep container tightly closed and out of reach of young children. |
| Suitable Packaging | Keep in original packaging. |
| Additional Information | Handle in accordance with good standards of hygiene and safety practices. |
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
| General | All dyes can stain – wear protective clothing. |
| Respiratory | Wear a suitable mask with particle filter. |
| Hand Protection | Wear suitable disposable gloves to avoid staining. |
| Eye Protection | Wear suitable glasses/goggles. |
| Skin Protection | Working clothes. |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance | Powder | Explosive Properties | N/A |
| Odour | None | Oxidising Properties | N/A |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.5 | Vapour Pressure | N/A |
| Boiling point/range | Relative Density | 650 kg/m3 | |
| Melting point/range | >150°C | Bulk Density | N/A |
| Flash Point | N/A | Partition Coefficient | N/A |
| Flammability | N/A | Other Data | |
| Auto Flammability | N/A | ||
| Solubility | Water: 30g/Litre at 30°C 35 | Fat: N/A | Solvents: N/A |
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
| Conditions to Avoid | None |
| Materials to Avoid | None |
| Hazards Decomposition Products | None under normal storage conditions. |
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| Acute Oral LD50 | >2000mg/kg |
| Skin Irritation | Non irritant EC83 Skin contact of long duration may cause mild irritation. |
| Eye Irritation | Non irritant EC83 Skin contact of long duration may cause mild irritation. |
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| General | Use according to proper working procedures which minimise waste. Do not allow to contaminate water courses. |
13. DISPOSAL
| Unused Material | Disposal of in accordance with any regional and national regulations. |
| Packaging | In accordance with any regional and national regulations. |
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
| Shipping Name | This product is not classified as hazardous for transport under United Nations Transport Recommendations. |
| UN Number Hazard Class ADR/RID Symbol Packaging Group IATA/DGR Limits |
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
General Information
Note
The regulatory information given above only indicates the principle regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
Care should always be taken to avoid inhalation of fine powders whether these are dyes, other chemicals, flour or even icing sugar, particularly when used extensively. Persons suffering from asthma or any
other respiratory problems should not handle synthetic or natural dyes. In the event of previous sensitivity
to any art, dye or household products, we recommend consulting a physician before using art and craft products including the above. Children should be supervised.
All dyes supplied by Colourcraft C & A Limited have been approved as safe for use and none are subject to either the German Ordinance or the 19th Amendment of the Council Directive 76/769/EEC banning the use of certain azo dyes. They do not contain any dissolvable heavy metals and are, therefore, non toxic.
Legal Disclaimer
The information contained in this data is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of Health and Safety requirements. It should not, therefore, be construed as guaranteeing any specific properties. Colourcraft C & A Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
Abbreviations
| N/A = Not Applicable | N/K = Not Known | N/D = Not determined |
