SAFETY DATA SHEET
LIQUID GLOSS PAINTS
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Issued: 20/09/2004
Revision No: 1
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name: LIQUID GLOSS PAINTS
Use / decription of Product: SOLVENT BASED GLOSS PAINT
Company name: Regional Paints Ltd
30 Jack Lane
Leeds
LS11 9NP
Tel: 0113 246 9934
Fax: 0870 7065687
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous ingredients: COBALT CARBOXYLATE <1%
EINECS: 237-015-9 CAS: 13586-82-8
[Xn] R22; [Xi] R38; [Sens.] R43; [N] R51/53; [Xn] R65
* XYLENE 1-5%
EINECS: 215-535-7 CAS: 1330-20-7
[-] R10; [Xn] R20/21; [Xi] R38
* LOW BOILING POINT HYDROGEN TREATED NAPHTHA - NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM),
HYDRODESULPHURIZED HEAVY 10-30%
EINECS: 265-185-4 CAS: 64742-82-1
[-] R10; [N] R51/53; [Xn] R65
* LOW BOILING POINT HYDROGEN TREATED NAPHTHA - NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM),
HYDROTREATED HEAVY 10-30%
EINECS: 265-150-3 CAS: 64742-48-9
[-] R10; [Xn] R65; [Xi] R66
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: Flammable. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. There may be difficulty swallowing. Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting.
Inhalation: Absorption through the lungs can occur causing symptoms similar to those of ingestion.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use water spray to cool containers
Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.
Environmental Precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.
Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements: Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid direct contact with the substance.
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Workplace exposure limits  
WEL (8 hr exposure limit): 350MG/M3 (OES)
Hazardous ingredients: XYLENE
WEL (8 hr exposure limit): 220 mg/m3 WEL (15 min exposure limit): 441 mg/m3
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection not required.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Liquid
Colour: VARIOUS
Odour: Characteristic odour
Evaporation rate: Negligible
Solubility in water: Not miscible
Also soluble in: Most organic solvents
Viscosity: Non-viscous
Flash point deg C: 40
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to avoid: Heat. Sources of ignition
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Hazardous ingredients: XYLENE
ORL MUS LD50 2119 mg/kg
ORL RAT LD50 4300 mg/kg
SCU RAT LD50 1700 mg/kg
Routes of exposure: Refer to section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil.
Persistance and degradability: Only slightly biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential: No data available.
Other adverse affects: No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal operations: DO NOT EMPTY INTO DRAINS OR WATERCOURSES
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal. Some local authorities have special facilities for diposal or disposing of waste paint.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR / RID
UN no: 1263
ADR Class: 3
Packing group: III
Classification code: F1
Shipping name: PAINT
Labelling: 3
Hazard ID no: 30
IMDG / IMO
UN no: 1263
Class: 3
Packing group: III
EmS: F-E,S-E
Marine pollutant: .
Labelling: 3
IATA / ICAO
UN no: 1263
Class: 3
Packing group: III
Packing instructions: 309(P&CA); 310(CAO)
Labelling: 3
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: Harmful.
Risk phrases: R10: Flammable.
R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Safety phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
S29: Do not empty into drains.
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Precautionary phrases: Contains 2-butanone oxime, cobalt carboxylate. May produce an allergic reaction.
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Other information: OIL BASED PAINT
Risk phrases used in s.2: R22: Harmful if swallowed.
R38: Irritating to skin.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R10: Flammable.
R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
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