SAFETY DATA SHEET
CONTRACT AND VINYL MATT PAINTS
		Page 1 Issued: 27/02/2004 Revision No: 1
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name:	CONTRACT AND VINYL MATT PAINTS
Use / decription of Product:	Water Based Matt Emulsion 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:	AMMONIA SOLUTION...50% <1% EINECS: 215-647-6 CAS: 1336-21-6 [C] R34; [N] R50
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards:	No significant hazard.
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 irritation of the throat
Inhalation:	No symptoms
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
Inhalation:	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. 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
Storage conditions:	Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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:	Barely perceptible odour
Evaporation rate:	Slow
Solubility in water:	Miscible in all proportions
Viscosity:	Viscous
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:	Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to avoid:	Heat. TEMPERATURES BELOW 5 DEGREES CELSIUS
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 bioaccumulation potential.
Other adverse affects:	Negligible ecotoxicity.
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:	-
Shipping name:	"NOT SUBJECT TO ADR"
IMDG / IMO
UN no:	-
IATA / ICAO
UN no:	-
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols:	No significant hazard.
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:	WATER BASED MATT EMULSION PAINT
Risk phrases used in s.2:	R34: Causes burns. R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
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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