SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 1 of 4 Revision Date: 19/09/2000 REF.: PGM400 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 Product name: GALVANISING SPRAY - MATT Page: 2 of 4 Revision Date: 19/09/2000 REF.: PGM400 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.. Page: GALVANISING SPRAY - MATT Product name: Revision Date: REF.: 3 of 4 19/09/2000 PGM400 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. Product name: GALVANISING SPRAY - MATT Page: Revision Date: REF.: 4 of 4 19/09/2000 PGM400 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.