PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
:
Anode Slime
No
:
GSR - SDS 003
Company name
:
PT. Smelting, Gresik Smelter and Refinery
Address
:
Desa Roomo, Kecamatan Manyar PO. Box 555 Gresik 61151 Jawa Timur - Indonesia
Telephone Number
:
62-31-397-6458/59
Fax Number
:
62-31-397-6460
TYPICAL SLIME CONTENT
| Component | Content |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 11 % |
| Au | 1.61 % |
| Ag | 4.69 % |
| pt | 12.22 g/t |
| pd | 196.49 g/t |
| Se | 13.77 % |
| Pb | 43.82 % |
| Cu | 0.57 % |
| As | 2.15 % |
| Bi | 4.49 % |
| Fe | 0.02 % |
| Ni | 0.04 % |
| Sb | 0.46 % |
| Sn | 0.72 % |
| Te | 0.48 % |
| Zn | 0.07 % |
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview :
Anode slime is harmful if swallowed. It causes skin and eye irritation. It may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. It may cause an allergic skin reaction. It may cause cancer. It may damage the unborn child and suspected of causing genetic defects. It causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. It is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Potential Health Effects
Eyes
:
Anode Slime embedded in the eye may cause redness or pain and discoloration of ocular tissue.
Skin
:
Direct skin contact may result in irritation in some workers.
Ingestion
:
Harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation
:
Harmful if inhaled.
Chronic Effects
:
May cause cancer. May cause harm to the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact
:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact
:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. In the event of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Inhalation
:
Move exposed person to fresh air. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. In the event of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure. Keep person warm at rest.
Ingestion
:
Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion Hazards
:
This material is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain. Decomposition products may include sulfur oxides and metal oxide/oxides.
Flashpoint and Method
:
Not available.
Flammable limit
:
Not available.
Autoignition Temperature
:
Not available.
Extinguishing Media
:
Use an extinguishing agent which is non-flammable and suitable for the surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting
:
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment. Use tight closed chemistry-protective suit. Independent respiratory apparatus is recommended. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations. Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter drains.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Procedure for Clean Up
Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Collect spillage. Waste must be disposed of according to applicable regulations. Avoid creating dusty conditions and prevent wind dispersal. Recycle, if possible. Waste must be disposed of according to applicable regulations.
Personal Precaution
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
Environmental Precaution
May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities especially in water.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Precaution
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems or asthma, allergies or chronic or recurrent respiratory disease should not be employed in any process in which this product is used. Avoid exposure during pregnancy. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Storage Precaution
Store the material only in closed storeroom, closed container and on waterproof floor. Keep away from living quarters. In accordance with preventing of pollution, any spillage should not be discharge into the environment. Symbol and emergency response equipments should be provided in accordance with applicable regulations.
Work/Hygienic Practices
Store the materials away from food, feedstuffs and explosive substances. Always practice good personal hygiene.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye/Face Protection
:
Safety eyewear should be used when there is a likelihood of exposure.
Skin Protection
:
Appropriate gloves, footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.
Body Protection
:
Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiration
:
Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
:
Grey Powder
Odour
:
None
Physical State
:
Solid
Vapour Density
:
Not Applicable
Boiling Point/Range
:
Not Applicable
Melting Point/Range
:
Not Applicable
Solubility
:
Insoluble in water
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
The product is stable
Condition to Avoid
No specific data.
Incompatible Materials
No specific data.
Hazardous Decomposition
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
Hazardous Polymerization
No specific data.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity
:
Not available.
Mutagenicity
:
Not available.
Teratogenicity
:
Not available.
Reproductive toxicity
:
Not available.
Irritation/Corrosion
:
Not available.
Sensitizer
:
Not available.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Harmful to aquatic organisms. Do not allow product to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system, even in small quantities. Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into soil.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle, if possible. The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No special shipping or transportation requirements in anode slime form.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Originally prepared by PT Smelting , April 2020
PT Smelting has prepared this material safety data sheet in order to provide product information which will assist our customers in complying government standard.