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Health and Safety Info

W. H. Screeton Associates Ltd

Material Safety Data Sheet
According to 91/155 EC


Printing date 06.02.2001

1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

  • Product details
  • Trade name: Retroflect
  • Article number: 7855
  • Manufacturer:
    HMG Paints Ltd. Riverside Works, Collyhurst Rd,
    Collyhurst, Manchester, M40 7RU.
    Tel 0161 205 7631
  • Supplier:
    W. H. Screeton Associates Ltd
    Suite 3, Sayers Lane
    Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BW
    England.
    Tel 01580 765557
  • Further information obtainable from: LABORATORY


2 Composition/information on ingredients

  • Chemical characterization
  • Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
Dangerous components:
64-17-5ethanol F; 11 50-100%
84-74-2dibutyl phthalate Xn,  N; 62-63-50/53 <= 2.5%
67-56-1methanol T,  F; 11-23/24/25-39/23/24/25 <= 2.5%



3 Hazards identification

  • Hazard description:

    F Highly flammable

  • Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
    R 11 Highly flammable.
    R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

  • Classification system:
    The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and extended by company and literature data.


4 First-aid measures

  • After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
  • After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
  • After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
  • After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.


5 Fire-fighting measures

  • Suitable extinguishing agents:
    CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
  • For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
  • Protective equipment: No special measures required.


6 Accidental release measures

  • Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  • Measures for environmental protection:
    Prevent seepage into sewage system, workpits and cellars.
    Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
    Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
  • Measures for cleaning/collecting:
    Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
    Ensure adequate ventilation.


7 Handling and storage

  • Handling:
  • Information for safe handling: Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed receptacles.
  • Information about fire - and explosion protection:
    Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
    Protect against electrostatic charges.
  • Storage:
  • Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location.
  • Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
  • Further information about storage conditions:
    Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
    Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.


8 Exposure controls/personal protection

  • Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
64-17-5 ethanol
OESLong-term value: 1920 mg/m³, 1000 ppm
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate
OESShort-term value: 10 mg/m³
Long-term value: 5 mg/m³
67-56-1 methanol
OESShort-term value: 333 mg/m³, 250 ppm
Long-term value: 266 mg/m³, 200 ppm
Sk, ILV
  • Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
  • Personal protective equipment:
  • General protective and hygienic measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  • Respiratory protection: Not required.
  • Protection of hands: Not required.
  • Eye protection:
    Tightly sealed goggles


9 Physical and chemical properties

Form:Fluid
Colour:According to product specification
Odour:Characteristic
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range:Undetermined.
Boiling point/Boiling range:78°C
Flash point:13°C
Ignition temperature:425.0°C
Self-igniting:Product is not selfigniting.
Danger of explosion:Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
Explosion limits:
Lower:3.5 Vol %
Upper:15.0 Vol %
Vapour pressure at 20°C:59.0 hPa
Density at 20°C:0.972 g/cm³
Solubility in / Miscibility with water:Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Solvent content:
Organic solvents:61.9 %
Solids content:24.0 %



10 Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.
Dangerous decomosition products: No dangerous decomposition products known

 


11 Toxicological information

  • Acute toxicity:
  • Primary irritant effect:
  • on the skin: No irritant effect.
  • on the eye: No irritating effect.
  • Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.


12 Ecological information

  • General notes:
    Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
    Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.


13 Disposal considerations

  • Product:
  • Recommendation
    Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • Uncleaned packaging:
  • Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.


14 Transport information

  • Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
  • ADR/RID class:
    		• 3 Flammable liquids.
  • Item:
    		• 5b
  • Danger code (Kemler):
    		• 33
  • UN-Number:
    		• 1263
  • Hazard label
    		• 3
  • Description of goods:
    		• 1263 Paint
  • Maritime transport IMDG:
  • IMDG Class:
    		• 3.2
  • Page:
    		• 3268
  • UN Number:
    		• 1263
  • Packaging group:
    		• II
  • EMS Number:
    		• 3-05
  • MFAG:
    		• 310,313
  • Marine pollutant:
    		• No
  • Proper shipping name:
    		• Paint
  • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
  • ICAO/IATA Class:
    		• 3
  • UN/ID Number:
    		• 1263
  • Packaging group:
    		• II
  • Proper shipping name:
    		• Paint


15 Regulatory information

  • Labelling according to EU guidelines:
    The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials.
  • Code letter and hazard designation of product:
    F Highly flammable
  • Risk phrases:
    11 Highly flammable.
    52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
  • Safety phrases:
    7/9 Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.
    16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
    33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
    43 In case of fire, use water or powdered extinguishing agent.
  • National regulations:
  • Technical instructions (air):
    Class Share in %
    II1.0
    III61.9
  • Waterhazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.


16 Other information

    This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
  • Department issuing MSDS: Product safety department: LABORATORY
  • Contact: Health & Safety Officer

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