PAGE: SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 of 4 PRINT DATE: REF: 02/06/1998 AST300 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product name: ASTAPOL Product code: AST300 Supplier: AUTOMATION FACILITIES H.K. Wentworth Ltd., Wentworth House, Blakes Road, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8AW, United Kingdom. Fax No: 0118 9403084 0118 9404031 Emergency telephone number: 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Identification of the preparation Chemical Name ~PROPAN-2-OL CAS-No 67-63-0 EC-No 200-746-9 WHITE SPIRIT 64742-82-1 265-185-4 GLUTARALDEHYDE 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (134a) 1,1-DIFLUOROETHANE (152a) NON HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS 113-30-8 811-97-2 75-37-6 213-377-0 200-866-1 Class F; R11 (Sweden: V; R320/322, R313) F; R10, Xn; R65, 52/53 - Weight % 15 F+; R12 <3 <1 <8 <3 < 75 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most important hazards: Specific hazards Non hazardous. Aerosol dispensers, compressed liquefied gas. High concentration of vapours may induce unconsciousness / narcosis. May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice: Inhalation: Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Treat frostbitten areas as needed Flush eye(s) immediately with plenty of water. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Consult a physician if necessary. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media: Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or waterspray. Extinguishing media which must Not applicable. not be used for safety reasons: Specific hazards: Not applicable. Special protective equipment Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary for firefighters: Product name: ASTAPOL PAGE: 2 of 4 PRINT DATE: 02/06/1998 REF: AST300 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Methods for cleaning up: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection No special environmental precautions required. Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Storage: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.Do not breath vapours or spray mist. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place < 45°c 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Chemical Name: National occupational exposure limits: HSC(EH40) Long term (8 hrs) = 400ppm / 999mgm-3 Short term (15 min) = 500ppm / 1250mgm-3 Long term (8 hrs) = 100ppm / 575mgm-3 Short term (15 min) = 125ppm / 720mgm-3 Short term (15 min) = 0.2ppm / 0.7mgm-3 Long term (8 hrs) = 1000ppm / 4240mgm-3 Long term (8 hrs) = 1000ppm (manufacturers recommendation) ~PROPAN-2-OL WHITE SPIRIT GLUTARALDEHYDE 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (134a) 1,1-DIFLUOROETHANE (152a) NON HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS Engineering measures: Personal protection equipment: - Respiratory protection: - Hand protection: - Eye protection: - Skin and body protection: Hygiene measures: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. No special precautions required. Latex gloves. No special precautions required. No special precautions required In accordance with local and national regulations. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Form: Colour: Odour: pH: Boiling point/range: Flash point: liquid colourless lavender ( 20 °C) Vapour pressure: Bulk density: ( 20 °C) 6-7 100 does not flash 23.5 1000 °C °C hPa kg/m3 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: Hazardous decomposition products: Stable. No conditions to be specially mentioned strong oxidizing agents No decomposition if stored and applied as directed ASTAPOL Product name: PAGE: 3 of 4 PRINT DATE: 02/06/1998 REF: AST300 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity: Local effects: Not applicable Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea Not applicable No persistent or cumulative effects were observed Sensitization: Long term toxicity: Chronic toxicity: Not applicable 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: Persistence and degradability: Bioaccumulation: Ecotoxicity effects: Soluble in water. Readily biodegradable, according to appropriate OECD test Not applicable Not applicable 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: 1950 ADR/RID Class: 2 Proper shipping name: Item: 5 ºA Aerosol dispensers IMO Class: IMDG Page: EmS: MFAG: Proper shipping name: not a dangerous substance as defined in the above regulations ICAO Class: 2.2 UN/ID No: 1950 Proper shipping name Aerosols, 20 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): S2 - Keep out of reach of children. S3 - Keep in a cool place.. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Recommended use: Recommended restrictions: Revision number: Further information: 5 CN no: 38140090 Contact Name: Carolyn Booth Department: Technical Product name: ASTAPOL PAGE: 4 of 4 PRINT DATE: 02/06/1998 REF: AST300 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