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according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date: 23.04.2010 Revision: 23.04.2010

* 1 Identification of substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking:

· Product details:
· Trade name: Mentofin
· Application of the substance / the preparation Additive for animal feed
· Supplier/Manufacturer:
EWABO Chemikalien GmbH
Kolpingstr. 4
49835 Wietmarschen
Germany

Tel.: +49-5925-9933-0
Fax: +49-5925-9933-24
· Email competent person: angelika.torges@kft.de
· Information department: See supplier/manufacturer
· Emergency information: National Poisons Information Centre Tel.: +44 (0)870 6006266

* 2 Hazards identification
· Hazard description: not applicable
· Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
· Classification system:
The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EC-lists, and expanded using company data and specialized
literature.

* 3 Composition/information on ingredients
· Chemical characterization
· Description: Mixture of Euka-Menthol and emulsifiers in water
· Dangerous components:
CAS: 2216-51-5 L-menthol 5-10%
EINECS: 218-690-9 Xi; R 38
CAS: 138-86-3 dipentene, crude < 1%
EINECS: 205-341-0 Xi, N; R 10-38-43-50/53
Index number: 601-029-00-7
CAS: 99-87-6 p-cymene < 1%
EINECS: 202-796-7 Xn, Xi, N; R 10-38-51/53-65
CAS: 7785-26-4 (-)-pin-2(3)-ene < 1%
EINECS: 232-077-3 Xn, Xi, N; R 10-43-50/53-65
· Additional information For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.

4 First aid measures

· General information: If symptoms persist or in case of doubt seek medical advice.
· After inhalation: In case of complaints which may be caused by vapours supply fresh air and call for a doctor.
· After skin contact:
Clean effected skin thoroughly with water and a mild cleansing agent. No residues shall remain on the skin.
If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.
· After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
If symptoms persist consult a doctor.
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· After swallowing:
Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Never give anything by mouth to a unconscious person.
Still drink water if vomiting occurs spontaneously.
Hold the head of the casualty low with the body in a prone position in order to avoid aspiration.
In case of unintentional swallowing of bigger quantities or if any symptoms occur seek medical treatment.
· Information for doctor:
· The following symptoms may occur: Local irritation symptoms
· Treatment: Symptomatic treatment

5 Fire fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
· Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
Dangerous decomposition product see chapter 10: stability and reactivity
· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
· Additional information:
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.
Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

6 Accidental release measures

· Person-related safety precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation
Particular danger of slipping on leaked/spilled product.
Wear protective clothing.
· Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.
· Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dam up larger quantities and pump into containers.
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

7 Handling and storage

· Handling
· Information for safe handling:
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep receptacles tightly sealed.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Avoid inhalation of vapours.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

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· Storage
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Store container tightly sealed at a cool and dry place with sufficient ventilation.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from foodstuffs.
Store away from feed.
· Further information about storage conditions: Store receptacle in a well ventilated area.
· Storage class 10 Combustible liquids

8 Exposure controls and personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.
· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
· Personal protective equipment
· General protective and hygienic measures:
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to when handling chemicals.
Avoid close or long term contact with the skin.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Do not eat or drink while working.
· Breathing equipment: Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.
· Protection of hands:
Chemical resistant gloves
To avoid skin problems reduce the wearing of gloves to the required minimum.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves:
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from
manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material:
The exact penetration time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
· For the permanent contact gloves made of the following materials are suitable:
For example protection gloves made by KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell; email: vertrieb@kcl.de, with following specification (tested
according to EN 374):
Material: Natural rubber
Thickness: 1 mm
Permeation time: > 480 Min
Product name: Combi-Latex (395)
Material: Nitrile
Thickness: 0,4 mm
Permeation time: > 480 Min
Product name: Camatril-Profi (729)
These recommendations are valid only for the product mentioned in this safety data sheet.
· Eye protection: Goggles recommended during refilling.
· Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9 Physical and chemical properties:

· General Information
Form: Liquid
Colour: Yellow
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Odour: Characteristic
· Change in condition:
Melting point/Melting range: -23 - -11°C
Boiling point/Boiling range: ~ 101-122°C
· Flash point: 66°C
· Ignition temperature: > 200°C
· Decomposition temperature: > 250°C
· Self ingnition temperature: Product is not self-igniting.
· Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
· Vapour pressure at 20°C: 13 mbar
· Density at 20°C: 1 g/cm³
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Miscible
· pH-value at 20°C: ~7

10 Stability and reactivity

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
· Materials to be avoided: Strong oxidants
· Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known
· Dangerous products of decomposition:
No hazardous decomposition products; if instructions for the storage and handling are followed.

* 11 Toxicological information
· Acute toxicity:
· LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No toxicity data are available for the product itself.
· Primary irritant effect:
· on the skin: No irritating effect.
· on the eye: No irritating effect.
· Sensitization: Various components have sensitizing properties.

12 Ecological information
· Information about elimination (persistence and degradability):
· Other information: The product is biodegradable.
· Ecotoxical effects:
· Aquatic toxicity:
5989-27-5 D-Limonene
LC50/48h 0.577 mg/l (daphnia magna)
· Remark: There are no quantitative data available for the product itself.
· Other information:
Do not allow product to enter water courses without necessary pretreatment.
If appropiate low concentration are introduced to biological treatment plants no inhibition of the degradation activity of the activated
sludge is to be anticipated.
· Additional ecological information:
· General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
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Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water is possible if large quantities leak into the ground or into water course.

13 Disposal considerations
· Product:
· Recommendation: Disposal according to instructions of local authorities.
· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Empty contaminated packagings thoroughly. They can be recycled after thorough and proper cleaning.
Packagings that cannot be cleansed are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product.

14 Transport information
· Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
· ADR/RID class: -
No hazardous good according to the regulation.
· Maritime transport IMDG:
· IMDG Class: -
No hazardous good according to the regulation.
· Marine pollutant: No
· Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
· ICAO/IATA Class: -
No hazardous good according to the regulation.

* 15 Regulatory information:
· Markings according to EC guidelines:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EC Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials
· Risk phrases:
52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
· Safety phrases:
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.
· Special labelling of certain preparations:
Contains dipentene, crude, (-)-pin-2(3)-ene. May produce an allergic reaction.
· National regulations
· Information about limitation of use: Take note of Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
· Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.

* 16 Other information:
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features
and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
· Reasons for amendments:
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Classification (according to directive 67/548/EEC resp. 1999/45/EC)
General revision
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· Replaces version dated: 13.11.2006
· Relevant R-phrases:
10 Flammable.
38 Irritating to skin.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.Toxic to aquatic organisms, may
cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
· Department issuing MSDS:
KFT Chemieservice GmbH
Im Leuschnerpark. 3 D-64347 Griesheim
Postfach 1451 D-64345 Griesheim

Tel.: +49 6155 86829-0 Fax: +49 6155 86829-25

Safety Data Sheet Service: +49 6155 86829-22
· Contact: Angelika Torges
· * Data compared to the previous version altered.
Changes have been made to chapters marked with a *, as compared to the previous version.
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