Changes to our Chemical Safety Information – January 2017

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Small change to the chemical classification of ZYGLO® ZL-67B

As part of our process of continuous improvement, Magnaflux EMEA has made a minor amendment to the formulation for ZYGLO ZL-67B to lower its overall chemical classification. This has enabled us to remove the Health Hazard pictogram along with the Aspiration Toxicity classification. This change is being implemented with all ZL-67B product manufactured from January 2017 and will be shown on both the Safety Data Sheet and product label.

This change does not affect the performance of ZL-67B nor its approvals as a Level 3 water-washable fluorescent penetrant.

Change to the biocide used in our water-based magnetic ink products

Magnaflux EMEA uses a low level of biocide within the following water-based products, to prevent biological infestation and growth.

Previously, the incorporated biocide was termed as a ‘formaldehyde release’ product. With such products, the biocidal action was brought about by the slow release of formaldehyde. This level of release was very low and did not represent any hazard to a user of products containing these biocides.

From January 2017, the use of such biocides has been reclassified, so we took the decision to utilise a biocide with a lower classification. This new biocide contains very low concentrations of sensitisers which can cause allergic reactions in people that are sensitised to this product. We advise that a chemical risk assessment is carried out to determine the best course of action for any affected people. At the very least, we recommend the use of appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid contact between these users and the product.

Magnaflux EMEA has updated the Safety Data Sheets, product labels and German Water Hazard Class for all affected products, based on the latest health and safety information supplied by our suppliers.