Report Date : 04/01/2012 1 / 7 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT NO. INTERNAL ID APPLICATION SUPPLIER GUN000, GUN005, GUN025 D Additive for paint. TETROSYL LIMITED BEVIS GREEN WORKS WALMERSLEY BURY BL9 6RE 0161 764 5981 0161 797 5899 info@tetrosyl.com 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Highly flammable Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. CLASSIFICATION (1999/45) Xn;R20/21/22, R68/20/21/22, R48/20. Repr. Cat. 3;R63. Xi;R36/38. F;R11. HUMAN HEALTH Contains a substance/a group of substances which may impair fertility. Contains a substance/a group of substances which may cause harm to the unborn child. Contains a substance/a group of substances which may cause harm to breastfed babies. See section 11 for additional information on health hazards. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Name 1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL ACETONE BUTYL ACETATE -norm ETHYL ACETATE IPA METHANOL EC No. 203-539-1 200-662-2 204-658-1 205-500-4 200-661-7 200-659-6 CAS-No. Content % 107-98-2 5-10% 67-64-1 10-30% 123-86-4 5-10% 141-78-6 5-10% 67-63-0 1-5% 67-56-1 1-5% Classification (67/548/EEC) R10,R67. F;R11 Xi;R36 R66 R67 R10 R66 R67 F;R11 Xi;R36 R66 R67 F;R11 Xi;R36 R67 F;R11 T;R23/24/25,R39/23/24/25 TOLUENE 203-625-9 108-88-3 10-30% F;R11 Repr. Cat. 3;R63 Xn;R48/20,R65 Xi;R38 R67 XYLENE 215-535-7 1330-20-7 10-30% R10 Xn;R20/21 Xi;R38 The Full Text for all R-Phrases is Displayed in Section 16 The Full Text for all R-Phrases is Displayed in Section 16 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
Report Date : 04/01/2012 2 / 7 NOTE! Keep affected person away from heat, sparks and flames! Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. INHALATION Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. For breathing difficulties oxygen may be necessary. If breathing stops, provide artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get prompt medical attention. INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Rinse mouth thoroughly. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Get medical attention immediately! If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs. SKIN CONTACT Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. EYE CONTACT Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Contact physician if irritation persists. 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Fire can be extinguished using: Foam. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Avoid breathing fire vapours. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Dike for water control. SPECIFIC HAZARDS In case of fire, toxic and corrosive gases may be formed. PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE Leave danger zone immediately. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. In case of spills, beware of slippery floors and surfaces. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS The product should not be dumped in nature but collected and delivered according to agreement with the local authorities. SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate. Clean-up personnel should use respiratory and/or liquid contact protection. Absorb in dry sand or earth and place into containers. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE USAGE PRECAUTIONS Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use approved respirator if air contamination is above accepted level. Use explosion proof electric equipment. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Flammable/combustible - Keep away from oxidisers, heat and flames. Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in original container. STORAGE CLASS Flammable liquid storage. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Report Date : 04/01/2012 3 / 7 Name ACETONE BUTYL ACETATE -norm ETHYL ACETATE STD TWA - 8 Hrs STEL - 15 Min WEL 500 ppm 1210 mg/m3 1500 ppm 3620 mg/m3 WEL 150 ppm 724 mg/m3 200 ppm 966 mg/m3 WEL 200 ppm 400 ppm IPA WEL 400 ppm 999 mg/m3 500 ppm 1250 mg/m3 METHANOL WEL 200 ppm(sk) 266 mg/m3(sk) 250 ppm(sk) 333 mg/m3(sk) TOLUENE WEL 50 ppm 191 mg/m3 100 ppm 384 mg/m3 Sk XYLENE WEL 50 ppm 220 mg/m3 100 ppm 441 mg/m3 Sk WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit. Sk = Can be absorbed through skin. INGREDIENT COMMENTS WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Notes PROCESS CONDITIONS Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level. Provide eyewash station. ENGINEERING MEASURES Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT Respiratory protection must be used if air contamination exceeds acceptable level. HAND PROTECTION Use protective gloves. EYE PROTECTION Use approved safety goggles or face shield. OTHER PROTECTION Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact. HYGIENE MEASURES DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Use appropriate skin cream to prevent drying of skin. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. SKIN PROTECTION Protection suit must be worn. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE COLOUR ODOUR SOLUBILITY Liquid Colourless. Water-white. Solvent. BOILING POINT ( C) 55 RELATIVE DENSITY 0.86 FLASH POINT ( C) -7 Immiscible with water
Report Date : 04/01/2012 4 / 7 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable under normal temperature conditions. CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid heat. Avoid contact with oxidisers or reducing agents. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Fire creates: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2). 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION This material is very toxic. Prolonged and repeated contact with solvents over a long period may lead to permanent health problems. INHALATION Vapours may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Vapour may irritate respiratory system or lungs. INGESTION Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Pneumonia may be the result if vomited material containing solvents reaches the lungs. Narcotic effect. SKIN CONTACT Acts as a defatting agent on skin. May cause cracking of skin, and eczema. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause severe irritation. EYE CONTACT Irritating to eyes. Vapour or spray may cause temporary (reversible) eye damage. HEALTH WARNINGS This chemical may cause skin/eye irritation and burns (corrosive). May cause severe internal injury. May cause unconsciousness, blindness and possibly death. OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS Carcinogen Category 3. ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact. TARGET ORGANS Respiratory system, lungs MEDICAL SYMPTOMS High concentrations of vapours may irritate respiratory system and lead to headache, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. SPECIFIC EFFECTS Contains a substance/a group of substances which may cause harm to breastfed babies. Contains a substance/a group of substances which may cause cancer by inhalation. Contains a substance/a group of substances with possible risk of harm to the unborn child and with possible risk of impaired fertility. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICITY Dangerous for the environment if discharged into watercourses. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS When handling waste, consideration should be made to the safety precautions applying to handling of the product. Only experts should be permitted to carry out disposal of this material. DISPOSAL METHODS Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
Report Date : 04/01/2012 5 / 7 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION GENERAL Full protective clothing should be worn when handling this product. FLAMMABLE LIQUID 3 PROPER SHIPPING NAME PAINT AND PAINT RELATED MATERIAL UN NO. ROAD 1263 ADR CLASS NO. 3 HAZARD No. (ADR) 33 IMDG CLASS 3 AIR CLASS 3 AIR PACK GR. II 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION LABELLING CONTAINS RISK PHRASES SAFETY PHRASES Detergent Labelling: Harmful METHANOL TOLUENE XYLENE R11 R20/21/22 Highly flammable Highly flammable R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R63 R68/20/21/22 S9 S16 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S51 S60 >= 30% Aromatic hydrocarbons. Use only in well-ventilated areas. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Report Date : 04/01/2012 6 / 7 EU DIRECTIVES Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (S.I 2009 No. 716). Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. GUIDANCE NOTES Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation HS(G)37. CHIP for everyone HSG(108). 16 OTHER INFORMATION Only trained personnel should use this material. INFORMATION SOURCES Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials Report, N.Sax et.al. REVISION COMMENTS NOTE: Lines within the margin indicate significant changes from the previous revision. ISSUED BY Health & Safety Department REVISION DATE 26/11/2007 REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 13 SAFETY DATA SHEET STATUS Redundant. RISK PHRASES IN FULL R10 Flammable R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. R68/20/21/22 Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 Highly flammable R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R36 Irritating to eyes. R38 Irritating to skin. R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Report Date : 04/01/2012 7 / 7 DISCLAIMER The information provided in this document has been compiled on the basis of our current knowledge and is believed to be in accordance with the requirements of the Dangerous Substances Directive, Dangerous Preparations Directive and Safety Data Sheets Directive. The information relates to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any particular conditions or process. The conditions and extent of storage and use of material are outside of our control and within the control of the possessor or user. Consequently it is the responsibility of the possessor or user to satisfy themselves as to the completeness of such information and the suitability of the material for their own particular circumstances, conditions or use.