ETC PGM400

SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name:
GALVANISING SPRAY - MATT
Product code:
PGM400
Supplier:
ELECTROLUBE
H.K. Wentworth Ltd.,
Wentworth House, Blakes Road,
Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8AW, United Kingdom.
Telephone (UK):
Telephone (FR):
Telephone (DE):
+44 (0) 118 9404031
+33 (0) 148 15 4363
+49 (0) 221 9355350
Fax No: +44 (0) 118 9403084
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Identification of the preparation
Chemical Name
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Class
DIMETHYL ETHER
115-10-6
204-065-8
F+; R12
TOLUENE
108-88-3
203-625-9
F; R11 Xn;
R20
DIMETHOXY METHANE
109-87-5
-
F; R11
Weight %
25 - 50
< 10
10 - 25
NON HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS
> 20
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Most important hazards:
Specific hazards
Extremely flammable.
May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause eye/skin irritation.
Solvents may degrease the skin. High concentration of vapours may
induce unconsciousness. / narcosis.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice:
Inhalation:
Use only in well-ventilated areas..
Skin contact:
In the case of skin irritation or allergic reactions see a physician.
Eye contact:
Flush eye(s) immediately with plenty of water. If eye irritation persists,
consult a specialist.
Ingestion:
Immediately give large quantities of water to drink. Consult a physician
if necessary
Move to fresh air. Consult a physician after significant exposure.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media:
Extinguish with dry chemical or foam.
Extinguishing media which must
not be used for safety reasons:
Specific hazards:
Special protective equipment for
firefighters:
Specific methods:
Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.
Cool containers / tanks with spray water.
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
None
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions:
Environmental precautions:
Methods for cleaning up:
Remove all sources of ignition. Use personal protective equipment.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous
waste.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Storage:
Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not
breathe vapours or spray mist. Do not smoke.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat
and sources of ignition.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Chemical Name:
National occupational exposure limits:
HSC(EH40)
Long term (8 hrs) = 400ppm/766mgm-3
Short term (15 min) = 500ppm/948mgm-3
Long term (8 hrs) = 50ppm / 191mgm -3
Short term (15 min) = 150ppm / 574mgm-3
DIMETHYL ETHER
TOLUENE
DIMETHOXY METHANE
NON HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS
Engineering measures:
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Personal protective equipment:
- Respiratory protection:
- Hand protection:
- Eye protection:
- Skin and body protection:
Hygiene measures:
not required under normal use.
solvent-resistant gloves.
safety glasses
not required under normal use
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke..
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form:
Colour:
Odour:
Boiling point/range:
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Relative density:
Solubility:
Water solubility
liquid
grey
aromatic
- lower
- upper
( 20 °C)
60
<0
3.8
18
>= 1.24
°C
°C
vol. %
vol. %
insoluble
g/l)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid:
Hazardous decomposition products:
No decomposition if stored and applied as directed..
Do not expose to temperatures above .? °C. Keep away from
open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.. Keep away
from sources of ignition - No smoking..
Keep away from oxidising agents, strongly alkaline and strongly
acid materials in order to avoid exothermic reactions.
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and
vapours..
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity:
Local effects:
Toluene: LD50/dermal/rabbit = 6.0 g/kg
May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons.. May cause
sensitisation by skin contact.. May cause irreversible eye
damage..
Not applicable
No data is available on the product itself.
Sensitisation:
Long term toxicity:
Chronic toxicity:
Inhalation of vapours in high concentration may cause irritation of
respiratory system. / narcosis. Symptoms of overexposure are
dizziness, headache, tiredness, nausea, unconsciousness,
cessation of breathing..
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility:
Persistence and degradability:
Bioaccumulation:
Ecotoxicity effects:
Completely miscible with water.
Readily biodegradable, according to appropriate OECD test.
None
LC50/96h/fathead minnows = 9600 mg/l
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste from residues / unused products:
Contaminated packaging:
In accordance with local and national regulations.
Do not pierce or burn even when empty
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN-No:
ADR/RID
Class:
Proper shipping name:
1950
2
Item:
HI/UN No:
5º F
1950
IMDG Page:
MFAG:
2102
620
Aerosol dispensers
IMO
Class:
2.1
EmS:
2-13
Proper shipping name: Aerosol dispensers
ICAO
Class:
2.1
Proper shipping name
UN/ID No.:
Aerosols, flammable, n.o.s
1950
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification according to European directive on classification of hazardous preparations 90/492/EEC.
- Contains:
- Symbol(s):
R-phrase(s):
S-phrase(s):
F+ Extremely
flammable
R12 - Extremely flammable.
S 9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 - Keep away from sources
of ignition - No smoking. S23 - Do not breathe vapour.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Revision number:
Further information:
0
CN NO: 32081090
Contact Name: Carolyn Booth
Department: Technical
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The
information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be
considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material
used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.