Meteors Chemicals Co. Ltd.
Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein Industrial Estate [Link] 157 Sahab -11512,Amman, Jordan Tel:
(+962-6) 402-94-10 (+962-6) 402-94-11, info@[Link]
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Safety Data Sheet
Revised: 02.07.2021
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation:
Product Name: “Opaque paper board varnish"
Synonyms: Polymers for inks, varnishes
1.2 Use of the substance/preparation: varnish for water based pigment ink for printing on corrugated board & paper sacks.
1.3 Company/ undertaking identification:
Meteors Chemicals Co ltd.
Abdullah II Bin Al- Hussein Industrial Estate, Sahab, Jordan, Tel:+962 (6) 4029410, Fax :+962 (6) 4029411.
2. Hazards identification
Not classified as hazardous preparation under Directive 67/548/EEC and/or Directive 1999/45/EC.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Poly 566
Cas No. Components %
7732-18-5 Water 50-60
Modified Acrylic Polymers 10-30
Calcium carbonate 15-40
Defoamer- blend of foam-destroying polymers, emulsifiers and silicone 0.5-3
4. First-aid measures
4.1 After inhalation: Remove person to ventilated fresh air. With respiratory problems consult a doctor/medical service.
4.2 After skin contact: Rinse with water. Consult a physician if irritation occurs.
4.3 After eye contact: Immediately flush with room temperature, low pressure and clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Seek medical attention if eye irritation occurs.
4.4 After ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Never induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media: Water spray, Polyvalent foam, BC powder or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters: Heat/fire exposure: self-contained breathing apparatus
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Remove the person of the leeward. Ventilate sufficiently during clean-up in case it happens inside a
house. Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety goggles. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after clean-up.
7. Handling and storage
7.1 Handling: Use proper ventilation and avoid fire in work place. Put protection wear that has electrical conductivity in
case of work. Keep out of reach of children. Do not drink ink. Do not dismantle cartridge. Make sure cartridge is dry before
insertion into printer housing.
7.2 Storage: Keep cartridge closed Keep cartridge out of direct sunlight. Meet legal requirements; do not store cartridges
with oxidizing agents or explosives.
Storage temperature: 10-45°C
Storage life: 730 days
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
No special measures required.
Respiratory protection: self-contained breathing apparatus or organic canister mask is recommended in air > exposure
limit.
Hand protection: Not required under suitable use as setting the cartridge on the printer; however, wearing gloves are
recommended when emptying the waste bottle.
Eye protection: Not required under suitable use as setting the cartridge on the printer; however, wearing safety goggles
are recommended when emptying the waste bottle.
Skin protection: Not required under suitable use as setting the cartridge on the printer; however, wearing protective
clothing is recommended.
8.2.2 Environmental exposure control: See 6.2 and 13
9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1 General Information:
Appearance (at 20°C): Liquid
Odor: sweetish
Color: white
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information:
pH value at 20°C: 1.5 – 2.5
boiling point / range: no data available
Flash point: Not detected until 95°C/203°F (closed cup, ASTM D3278)
Explosive properties: no data available
Oxidizing properties: no data available
Vapor pressure (at 20°C): no data available
Vapor pressure (at 50°C): no data available
Relative density: About 1.03 at 20°C
Water solubility: Complete
Solubility in other: No data available
Relative vapor density: No data available
Viscosity: No data available
Partition coefficient n-octane/water: No data available
Evaporation rate ratio to butyl acetate: No data available
ratio to ether: No data available
9.3 Other information: Melting point/range: no data available
Auto-ignition point: no data available
Saturation concentration: no data available
Specific conductivity: no data available
10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Conditions to avoid: high and freezing temperature
10.2 Materials to avoid: oxidizes and explosives
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products: none
10.4Stability: stable under normal temperature
10.5 Hazardous polymerization: no data available
11. Toxicological information
11.1 Acute toxicity: LD50 rat (oral): 5,000 mg/kg
11.2 Chronic toxicity: no data available
Mutagenicity: Negative by Ames Test *
Carcinogenicity: IARC, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, has found printing inks to be not classifiable as
human carcinogens as group 3. This product contains no substances listed in IARC Monographs (1,2A and 2B)
Teratogenicity: no data available
11.3 Routes of exposure: Eye, skin, inhalation, and ingestion
11.4 Acute effects:
* Overexposure of eye surface may be mildly irritating
* Overexposure of skin may cause irritation and in some cases swelling and redness
* Intentional inhalation overexposure to ink vapors may result in respiratory tract irritation and anesthesia
* Intentional or accidental oral ingestion may cause an upset stomach
11.5 Chronic effects: None known.
12. Ecological information
Exotoxicity: no data available
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal should be in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. Must not be disposed together with
household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
14. Transport information
Not restricted for any mode of international transport
15. Regulatory information
15.1 EU legislation: Not classified as dangerous in compliance with Directive 67/548/EEC and/or Directive 1999/45/EC.
16. Other information
This “Material Safety Data Sheet” contains health, safety, and environmental information. It does not replace any precautionary language or use and
disposal information which accompanies the product. The information contained herein is believed to be accurate at the time of preparation, but
should only be used as a guide. It is subject to revision from time to time. Meteors Chemicals Co Ltd does not warrant the completeness or accuracy
of the information contained herein.
ASTRAINKS-QC. Department, 2021