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Date: 2013/09/04

Material safety data sheet

CHRYSO® VRM 159

High performance vertical roller
mill grinding aid

1. Identification of substance/preparation and company

Substance/preparation
Trade name: CHRYSO® VRM 159
Use: Water reducing agent for concrete

Company
CHRYSO Southern Africa (Pty) LTD
Tel: +27(0)11 395 9700  |  Fax: +27(0)11 397 6644
Website: www.chryso.com  |  Sharecall facility: 0861 CHRYSO

2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical nature: aqueous solution containing amino derivatives

This product is not classified as hazardous but contains hazardous components:

Substance CAS /EC No/

Concentration Symbol R-phrase
name Index No
1,1’,1” < 20% 122-20-3/204-528- Xi 36-52/53
-nitrilotripropan-2-ol 4/603-097-00-3

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High performance vertical roller
mill grinding aid

3. Identification of hazards

CHRYSO® VRM 159 is not classed as hazardous to health by directive 88/379/EEC and is not flammable.

Inhalation
CHRYSO® VRM 159 is not expected to present a significant hazard under the anticipated conditions for normal
use; however inhalation of CHRYSO® VRM 159 vapour may cause respiratory irritation.

Ingestion
CHRYSO® VRM 159 must not come into contact with food or be consumed because swallowing the product
represents a health hazard and may create symptoms like abdominal pain and nausea.

Eyes
CHRYSO® VRM 159 will act as an irritant when it comes into contact with one’s eyes and may cause redness,
pain and blurred vision.

Skin
Repeated or prolonged contact with the skin will cause irritation.

3. First Aid

As a general rule, always call a doctor in case of doubt or if symptoms persist. Never induce swallowing in an
unconscious person.

Inhalation
In the event of exposure by inhalation, move the patient into fresh air and keep him/her warm and still. If
coughing persists, call a doctor. If breathing is irregular or has stopped, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and
call a doctor. Do not give the patient anything orally.

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High performance vertical roller
mill grinding aid

Ingestion
With ingestion, wash out mouth thoroughly with fresh water, but do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice
and show this material safety data sheet to a medical officer.

Eyes
If CHRYSO® VRM 159 is splashed in or has any contact with a person’s eyes ‒ hold the eyelids open and wash
thoroughly with water. Regardless of the initial state, refer the patient to an ophthalmologist and supply this
material safety data sheet.

Skin
Should CHRYSO® VRM 159 have any contact with the skin, wash the affected area with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.

5. Fire fighting measures

This is not relevant as CHRYSO® VRM 159 is not flammable. However, toxic gas may be emitted on thermal
decomposition and fire fighting personnel should be equipped with autonomous insulating breathing
apparatus. Foam and carbon dioxide should be used as extinguishing media. Water is an unsuitable
extinguishing media.

6. Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

Safety precautions
Consult safety measures under section 7 and section 8 of this data sheet (handling and storage, exposure
control/personal safety). Equip the cleanup crew with proper protection.

Environmental safety precautions

Prevent any material from entering drains or waterways. Use drums to dispose of waste that is recovered in
accordance with section 13 of this data sheet (disposal considerations). If CHRYSO® VRM 159 contaminates
waterways, rivers or drains, alert the relevant authorities in accordance with statutory procedures.

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High performance vertical roller
mill grinding aid

Cleaning methods
Contain and control the leaks or spills with non-combustible absorbent materials such as absorbent brooms,
sand, earth, vermiculite, and diatom earth in drums for waste disposal. Clean up spills as soon as possible and
use disposable containers. Clean preferably with a detergent, do not use solvents.

7. Handling and storage

The regulations that apply to the storage premises of CHRYSO® VRM 159 must apply to workshops where the
product is handled.

CHRYSO® VRM 159 must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
Observe precautions stated on the label as well as industrial safety regulations.

Keep the product away from a person’s or an animal’s food or drink. All smoking, eating and drinking must be
prohibited on premises where the preparation is used. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap
before one eats, drinks or smokes and before leaving work. Avoid any contact with the eyes.

CHRYSO® VRM 159 must be stored in tightly closed packaging in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Prevent
access of any unauthorised personnel onto the premises.

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High performance vertical roller
mill grinding aid

8. Exposure control/personal safety

Respiratory protection
No respiratory protection equipment is recommended under normal conditions of use. Provide adequate
ventilation in order to minimise vapour concentrations.

Skin protection
Personnel must wear regularly laundered overalls and physical protective equipment including gloves. The gloves
should be resistant to chemical penetration. Protective creams may be used for exposed skin, but they should
not be applied after contact with the product.

Eye protection
Avoid contact with eyes and use safety goggles. Supply eye washes in workshops where CHRYSO® VRM 159 is
constantly handled.

For further information, see section 11 of this safety data sheet (toxicological information).

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High performance vertical roller
mill grinding aid

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical and chemical properties

• Physical state (25ºC): liquid
• Colour: brown
• Specific gravity (25ºC): 1.055 (±0.015)
• pH (25ºC): 8.2 (±1.5)
• Chloride content: ≤ 1.0%
• Alkali content: ≤ 2.0%
• Solubility in water: miscible

10. Stability and reactivity

This material is stable at the handling and storage conditions recommended in section 7 (handling and storage)
of this data sheet.

11. Toxicological information

Rat oral LD50: 1,1’,1”-nitrilotripropane-2-ol: 4000 mg/kg

Rabbit dermal LD50: 1,1’,1”-nitrilotripropane-2-ol: 10000 mg/kg

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High performance vertical roller
mill grinding aid

12. Ecological information

LC50-96 hour – fish: 1,1’,1”-nitrilotripropane-2-ol: > 100 mg/l

48 H-CE50-Daphnia magna: > 100 mg/l

13. Disposal considerations

Do not pour into drains or waterways. Dispose this product and its container at a hazardous or special waste
collection point in a safe manner and in accordance with national/municipal regulations; avoid its release into
the environment.

14. Transport information

Not classified

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High performance vertical roller
mill grinding aid

15. Regulatory information

R Phrases:

R36 – Irritating to eyes

R52/53 – Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverses effects in the aquatic environment

16. Other information

The contents and format of this material safety data sheet are in accordance with EEC Commission Directive
2001/58/EC.

Print date: 2013/09/04

The user’s working conditions are not known by CHRYSO, the information supplied on this safety data sheet is based on CHRYSO’s current level of
knowledge and on national and community regulations.CHRYSO® VRM 159 must not be used for any purposes other than those specified under section
1 (identification of the substance/preparation and the company) without first obtaining written instructions. It is at all times the responsibility of the user to
take all necessary measures to comply with legal requirements and local regulations. The information given on this safety data sheet must be regarded as a
description of the safety requirements relating to our product and not a guarantee of its properties.
The contents and format of this material safety data sheet are in accordance with EEC Commission Directive 2001/58/EC.

08 CHRYSO Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. Sharecall facility: 0861 CHRYSO

Gauteng (head office): 26 Malcom Moodie, Crescent, Jet Park  |  T: +27(0)11 395 9700  |  F: +27(0)11 397 6644  |  W: www.chryso.com