SAFETY DATA SHEET
STABILISING PRIMER
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Issued: 09/03/2005
Revision No: 1
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name: STABILISING PRIMER
Use / decription of Product: SOLVENT BASED STABILISING PRIMER
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: LOW BOILING POINT HYDROGEN TREATED NAPHTHA - NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM),
HYDROTREATED HEAVY 70-90%
EINECS: 265-150-3 CAS: 64742-48-9
[-] R10; [Xn] R65; [Xi] R66
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: Flammable. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Other hazards: In use, may form flammable / explosive vapour-air mixture.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be mild irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin. Consult a doctor.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. Consult a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Alcohol or polymer foam. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical powder. Use water spray to cool containers.
Exposure hazards: Flammable. In combustion emits toxic fumes. Forms explosive air-vapour mixture.
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. If outside do not approach from downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. 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. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
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. Do not use equipment in clean-up procedure which may produce sparks.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air. Smoking is forbidden. Use non-sparking tools.
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from sources of ignition. Prevent the build up of electrostatic charge in the immediate area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not a source of ignition.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not a source of ignition.
Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency.
Hand protection: Impermeable gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Impermeable protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Liquid
Colour: Off-white
Odour: Characteristic odour
Evaporation rate: Moderate
Solubility in water: Not miscible
Also soluble in: Most organic solvents
Viscosity: Non-iscous
Flash point deg C: 37
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Stable at room temperature.
Conditions to avoid: Heat. Hot surfaces. Sources of ignition. Flames.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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: 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: II
EmS: F-E,S-E
Marine pollutant: .
Labelling: 3
IATA / ICAO
UN no: 1263
Class: 3
Packing group: II
Packing instructions: 309(P&CA); 310(CAO)
Labelling: 3
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: Harmful.
Risk phrases: R10: Flammable.
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Safety phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Precautionary phrases: Contains ... 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: Solvent based stabilising solution
Risk phrases used in s.2: R10: Flammable.
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
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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