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Product Name: Studio/Cow Gum Date Issued
Cat No: 110-115
Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient Name Content Health (class) Risk (R No)
Mixed Aliphatic 82-85% F R11
Hydrocarbons
Ethyl Alcohol <5% F R11
Assessment of Hazards
Highly flammable.
First Aid Measures
Eye contact Vapour can irritate the eyes and splashed liquid can cause
irritation and transient, mild conjunctivitis. Flush with water for at
least 15 minutes and obtains medical attention urgently.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with
soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical advice.
Inhalation Remove the affected person to fresh air. If there is difficulty with
breathing give oxygen and obtain medical attention urgently.
Ingestion The main hazard of swallowing is aspiration into the lungs and
consequent chemical pneumonitis. Give water to drink. Obtain
medical attention urgently.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media Fight fire with water spray, foam, dry chemical powder
or carbon dioxide. Do not use water jet.
Explosion Hazard Risk of drums bursting in a fire causing explosion. Keep
drums cool by spraying water.
Special exposure hazards Preparation contains polymers which may give rise to
toxic combustion products.
Personal protection Wear self contained breathing apparatus.
Procedure in Case of Accidental Release
Fire hazard Remove all sources of ignition. Do not smoke.
Personal protection Avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid breathing
vapours. Wear goggles, gloves and respiratory
protection where there is a risk of exposure to high
vapour concentrations.
Environmental precautions Prevent liquid entering sewers, basement and work pits
where vapour may create an explosive atmosphere. If
substance has entered drains inform police or fire service.
Clean-up spillages Absorb liquid in sand or earth and then remove to a
suitable place for subsequent disposal.
Health & Safety
Handling and Storage
Handling Avoid inhaling vapour, avoid contact with skin and eyes. Handle
in well ventilated area. All storage and transfer systems should be
earthed to prevent build up of static electricity.
Storage Store in accordance with the highly flammable liquids
regulations. Temperatures in storage areas should not exceed
25°C. Drums should always be tightly closed after use.
Packing materials Mild steel, stainless steel. Many plastics are unsuitable.
Exposure Control/Personal Protective Equipment
Exposure Limits
STD Long term exposure Short term exposure
Mixed hydrocarbons OES 250ppm
Ethyl Alcohol OES 1000ppm-1900mg/m
Ventilation Ensure good ventilation by means of extraction (local
exhaust ventilation) at point of use where necessary.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory Wear respiratory equipment where there is a risk of exposure to
high vapour concentrations, ie above OES.
Hand Wear gloves
Eye Wear chemical goggles
Skin Wear protective clothing
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Amber coloured liquid
Odour Pungent
pH N/A
Boiling point Ethyl Alcohol: 78°C Mixed hydrocarbons: 70-90°C
Melting point N/A
Flash point -30°C (closed cup)
Flammability Highly flammable liquid
Auto ignition temp 230°C (mixed hydrocarbons)
Limits in air % V/V LEL 0.9
UEL 13.0
Oxidising properties N/A
Viscosity at 20°C Approx 32,000 cP
Vapour pressure @ 20°C KP8 4.0 Ethyl Alcohol 22.6 Mixed hydrocarbons
Relative density @ 20°C 0.80
Solubility Water - insoluble
Fat - soluble in hydrocarbons, ketones and esters.
Stability and Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions.
Toxicology
LD5O oral (rats) Mixed hydrocarbons 50g / kg
Ethyl alcohol 6.2 - 17.7g/kg
LD50 dermal (rabbits) Mixed hydrocarbons 30g/kg
LC50 inhalation (rats) Mixed hydrocarbons - not known
Effects of exposure
Eyes May cause conjunctive irritation and corneal damage.
Skin Mild irritant but prolonged contact can cause more
severe effects such as dermatitis.
Inhalation Irritation of the respiratory tract. High concentrations
may depress CNS with loss of consciousness.
Ingestion Low acute toxicity, may cause gastro intestinal irritation
and CNS depression leading to unconsciousness.
Aspiration into lungs may cause chemical pneurnonitis
and lung damage.
Ecology
Mobility Mixed hydrocarbons volatilise very readily.
Persistence & Degradability
Ethyl alcohol is very readily biodegradable, the main hazard in
surface waters being oxygen depletion.
Bioaccumalation Ethyl alcohol does not bioaccumulate.
Ecotoxicity Ethyl alcohol is considered to be an insignificant toxic hazard to
aquatic organisms and at most slightly toxic to mammalim
wildlife.
Information on Waste Management
Disposal of the wet adhesive is governed by the Control of Pollution
(special wastes)
Regulations 1980. Non-recoverable waste should be disposed of via a licensed
waste disposal contractor. Dried material is non-hazardous.
Information on Transportation
UN No 1133
CHIP Label Conveyance Highly flammable.
Information About Regulations
CHIP Regulation 9
Label for supply Highly flammable
Classification F
CHIP Risk Phrases R-11 Highly flammable
CHIP Safety Phrases S7 Keep containers tightly closed
S9 Keep containers in a well ventilated place
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition DO NOT SMOKE
S23 Do not breathe vapour
S29 Do not empty into drains
S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Regulatory references CHIP Regulations 1990, Highly Flammbale Liquid
Regulations 1972, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,
COSHH Regulations 1988.
Health & Safety
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Other Information
User notes This adhesive should be used in accordance with the
suppliers recommendations.
Information sources CHIP Approved Supply List
CHIP Approved Guide to the Classification and Labelling of
Substances and Preparations dangerous for supply.
CHIP Approved Carriage List
Raw Materials Suppliers Literature
Occupation Exposure Limits 1994 (EH40/94)
This information is to the best of the company's knowledge and belief,
accurate and reliable as of
the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation
is made as to its accuracy,
reliability or completeness. It is the users responsibility to satisfy
himself as to the suitability of such
information for his own particular use.
Another health & Safety Data Sheet including Mixed Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
http://tiflex.co.uk/Contact_Adhesive_S.pdf
includes risk phrases; R11, R38, R67, R51/53
R11 Highly Flammable.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment. |
