VALEX

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET TYPICAL ANALYSIS

Tannin	: 67,0 %
Non-Tannin	: 24,5 %
Insoluble Materials	: 1,5 %
Moisture	: 7,0 %
Ph (4 gr valonia extract/lt)	: 3,6	Valex S

PROPERTIES

Valonia Extract has greenish-brown colour and it is one of the tanning material which contains the highest percentage of tannin. Being in powder form and soluble in water. It’s characteristics are better fixation and yield than other vegetable tannin materials.

Leather fibres tanned with Valonia Extract becomes tighter and very durable and increases also water resistance. It increases fixation and tightness of the leather and gives more yield. As a conclusion, the leather does not get worn out easily, gets an extraordinary colour .

It is well known tanning industry especially for sole and retanning of upper leather. Leather tanned with Valonia Extract gains superior characteristics after a proper process.

PACKAGING

According to the type of package in the production process at the time of order, 25-kg net weight bags of craft sacks or 50-kg double-layered polyethylene sacks, in powder form.

STORING CONDITIONS / EXPIRATION DATE

Store away from moisture and direct sunlight. If kept in its original package, this product will remain unaltered for at least one year.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Designation	ARTUTAN
Product Type	Tannin
Supplier	AR-TU KİMYA SANAYİ ve TİCARET A.Ş. 1443 Sokak (Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi ) No: 92/1 35220 Alsancak IZMIR/TÜRKİYE
Telephone	+90 232 463 93 00(PBX)
Telefax	+90 232 463 78 76
E-mail	info@artukimya.com
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION There is no danger for man and environment 3. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Information	Valonia extract is not dangerous, if   inhalation, swallowing, contact with skin and eyes happens lightly.
Inhalation	Chronic poisoning may be seen by inhalation continuously. In the manner, it is being stopped contact with tannin and treatment is applied.
Skin Contact	Wash skin with abundant water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye Contact	It is washed with abundant water
Swallowing	If it was swallowed very much tannin (~2.3 gr/kg of person), person must be puked.)
4. FIRE LIHGTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Agents	Water or Foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Agents	Absent
Specific Protective Agents	Absent
5. MEASURE FOR ACCIDENTIAL OUTSIDE
Measure for Protection Environment	There is no need to take a special precaution in condition of accident. Valonia extract can decompose easily in he environment conditions.
Cleaning method/Absorption	There is no need a special cleaning method.
6. MANIPULATION AND STORAGE
Manipulation	There is no need a special process in usage.
Indication for a safety Manipulation	There is no need a security precaution in usage.
Indication for a fire and Explosion	Valonia extract doesn't ignite nearly. And it is not explosive
Storage	Since decomposition reactions can happen during the storage, be careful in long period of storage.
Stockroom and container	Store away from moisture and sunlight.
Other Indication for store conditions	Valonia extract must not contact with water, acids, alkali, iron powder and substances that can oxidate.
Individual Protective Results	If valonia extract was protected in necessary conditions, there are no seen decomposition reactions and secondary products.
General Norms for the Productive and Hygiene of the work	Protective clothes safeguarding against allergy situations.
Skin Protection	Protective rubber gloves
Eye Protection	Protective Glasses
Industrial Hygiene	After work, wash hands with water and soap and apply protective cream.
7. PHYSICS AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form	Powder
Colour	Green-Brown
Smell	Odour of tannic acid
Melting Temperature/Melting Scope	239 °C (462 °F)
Flash Point	199 °C (390 °F)
Self Ignition	527 °C (980 °F)
8. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Thermic Decomposition / Conditions to avoid	It decomposes at 290 C (554 F)
Danger Reaction	There is no dangerous reaction .
Dangerous Decomposition Product	There are no dangerous decomposition products.
RP toxicity	It is not toxic.
National Disposals	Production is suitable for TS 5829.
9. OTHER INFORMATION
Address for additional information	AR-TU KİMYA SANAYİ ve TİCARET A.Ş. 1443 Sokak (Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi ) No: 92/1 35220 Alsancak IZMIR/TÜRKİYE
Contact	Ms.Sena BILGIN Mr.Cahit Dogan YAGCI
Telephone	+90 232 463 93 00
Telefax	+90 232 463 78 76

The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on the present state of knowledge. It is intended to describe our products with regards to safety requirements and should not be construed as quarantining specific properties
Date : 20.10.2000