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| Material Safety Data Sheet | Date of Issue: February 2003, Issue 4 | ||
| Suppliers Name and Address: Acron Paints Unit 6, William Street, Northam Southampton, Hants. S014 5QH Tel: 023 80 223266 Fax: 08700 527587 |
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Identification of the Preparation and Company
| Product name and/or code: | Products with a A1, H1 or I1 label |
| Intended use: | Powder application by electrostatic spraying |
| Name and full address: | H.B. Fuller Coatings Limited, 95 Aston Church Road, Nechells, Birmingham B7 5RQ |
| Telephone number: | 0121 322 6900 |
| Emergency number: | See above |
Composition/Information on Ingredients
| Name | Conc Range | Symbol Letter | R-Phrases* | |
| A1 | None | - | - | - |
| H1 | Phenolic Curing Agent | 1.0 to 20% | R37 | |
| I1 | Carboxylic Acid Curing Agent | 1 to 10% | R36/37 | |
| *for full text see Section 16 | ||||
Hazards Identification
This product is not classified as dangerous according to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) regulations.
First Aid Measures
General:
In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air, keep the patient warm and at rest. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Give nothing by mouth. If unconscious, place in the recovery position and seek medical advice.
Eye Contact:
Contact lenses should be removed. Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at least 10 minutes, holding the eyelids apart, and seek medical advice.
Skin Contact:
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use a proprietary skin cleaner. Do not use solvent or thinners.
Ingestion:
If accidentally swallowed, obtain medical attention. Keep at rest. Do not induce vomiting
Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media:
Recommended: Alcohol resistant foam, CO2 blanket, water spray/mist.
Not to be used: High pressure inert gas (e.g. CO2), water jets.
Recommendations:
Fire will produce dense black smoke containing hazardous products of combustion (see Section 10). Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health. Appropriate self-contained breathing apparatus may be required. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or watercourses.
Accidental Release Measures
Exclude sources of ignition and ventilate the area. Exclude non-essential personnel. Avoid breathing dust. Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Contain and collect spillages with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet brushing and place in a closed container for disposal in accordance with the waste regulations (see Section 13). Do not use a dry brush as dust clouds or static can be created. Do not allow to enter drains or watercourses. If the product enters drains or sewers, the local water company should be contacted immediately, in the case of contamination of streams, rivers or lakes, the Envronment Agency (uk).
Handling and Storage
Persons with a history of respiratory problems or allergic responses should only be exposed to, or handle, this product under appropriate medical supervision.
Handling
Precautions should be taken to prevent the formation of dusts in concentrations above explosive or occupational exposure limits. Electrical equipment and lighting should be protected to appropriate standards and to prevent dust coming into contact with hot surfaces, sparks or other ignition sources. Keep the container tightly closed. Exclude sources of heat, sparks and open flame. Avoid the inhalation of dusts. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in areas of storage and use. For personnel protection see Section 8.
Always keep in containers made of the same material as the supply container. Good housekeeping standards and regular safe removal of waste materials will minimise the risks of spontaneous combustion and other fire hazards. The product may charge electrostatically. Use earthing leads when transferring from one container to another. Operators should wear anti-static footwear and clothing and floors should be electrically conductive. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations may apply to the handling of containers of this product. Refer to the guide weight indicated on the container when carrying out assessments.
Storage
Observe the label precautions. Store between 5 and 25°C in a dry well ventilated place away from sources of heat, ignition and direct sunlight. No smoking. Prevent unauthorised access. Containers which are opened should be properly resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Persons with a history of respiratory problems or allergic responses should only be exposed to, or handle, this product under appropriate medical supervision.
Engineering Measures
Avoid the inhalation of dusts. Where reasonably practicable, this should be achieved by the use of local exhaust ventilation and good general extraction. If these are not sufficient to maintain concentrations of dusts below the relevant occupational exposure limit, suitable respiratory protective equipment should be worn (see ‘personal protection’ below).
Exposure Limits:
Coating powders should be treated as nuisance dusts and the general 8 hour time weighted average, occupational exposure standards for dusts are:
| Inhalable dusts | 10mg/m³ |
| Respirable dusts | 5mg/m³ |
Personal Protection
All ppe, including rpe, used to control exposure to hazardous substances must be selected to meet the requirements of the COSHH Regulations.
Respiratory Protection
Suitable respiratory protective equipment should be worn when this product is sprayed if the exposure of the sprayer or other people nearby cannot be controlled to below the occupational exposure limit and engineering controls and methods cannot reasonably be improved.
Hand Protection
Where skin exposure may occur, advice should be sought from glove suppliers on appropriate types. Barrier creams may help to protect exposed areas of the skin but are not substitutes for full physical protection. They should not be applied once exposure has occurred.
Eye Protection
Eye protection (to EN 166/170) designed to protect against exposure to dusts should be worn when there is a likelihood of exposure.
Skin Protection
Skin protection should conform with EN340. Cotton or cotton/synthetic overalls or coveralls are normally suitable. Care should be taked in the selection of protective clothing to ensure that inflammation and irritation of the skin at the neck and wrists through contact with the powder is avoided. Regular Skin inspection of users of this product is recommended.
Always wash your hands before eating, Smoking or using the toilet.
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Physical state | Fine powder |
| Specific gravity | 1.2 – 1.9 |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Minimum ignition temperature | 400°C |
| Minimum ignition energy | 5-20 mJ |
| Minimum explosible concentration (LEL) | 20-70 g.m-3 |
Stablility and Reactivity
Stable under the recommended storage and handling conditions (see Section 7). In a fire, hazardous decomposition products such as smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen may be produced.
Toxicological Information
There is no data available on the product itself. The product has been assessed following the conventional method in CHIP and is classified for toxicological hazards accordingly. This takes into account, where known, delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects of components from short-term and long-term exposure by oral, inhalation and dermal routes of exposure and eye contact. See sections 3 and 15 for details of resulting hazard classification.
Coating powders can cause localised skin irritation in folds of skin or in contact with tight clothing.
Coating powders can cause localised skin irritation in folds of the skin or in contact with tight clothing.
Ecological Information
There is no data available on the product itself.
The product has been assessed following the conventional method in CHIP and is not classified as dangerous for the environment.
The product should not be allowed to enter drains or watercourses or be deposited where it can affect ground or surface waters. The Air Pollution Control requirements or regulations made under the Environmental Protection Act may apply to the use of this product.
Disposal Considerations
Do not allow into drains or water courses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected. Wastes, including emptied containers, are controlled wastes and should be disposed of in accordance with regulations made under the Control of Pollution Act and the Environmental Protection Act. Using the information provided in this safety data sheet, advice should be obtained from the relevant environment agency whether the Special Waste Regulations apply.
Transport Information
Transport within the user’s premises: always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the event of accident or spillage.
The product is not classified as dangerous for carriage under UK or International regulations.
Regulatory Information
The product is classified and labelled for supply according to the requirements of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations. It is, therefore, labelled as follows:
| S24/25 | Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
| S38 | In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equpment |
The information contained in this safety data sheet does not constitue the user's own assesment of the workplace risks as required by other health and safety legislation. The provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act etc., and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations apply to the use of this product at work.
Other Information
The full text of the R phrases contained in Section 2 are:
| R36/37 | Irritating to eyes and respiratory system |
| R43 | May cause sensitisation by skin contact |
The information in this safety data sheet is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations.
The product should not be used for purposes other than those shown in Section 1 without first referring to the supplier and obtaining written handling instructions. As the specific conditions of use of the product are outside the supplier's control, the user is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of relevant legislation are complied with. The information contained in this safety data sheet does not constitute the user’s own assessment of the workplace risks as required by other health & safety regulation. The provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act etc., and the Control of Substances. Hazardous to Health Regulations apply to the use of this product at work.
The information contained in this safety data sheet is based on the present state of knowledge and current national legislation. It provides guidance on health, safety and environmental aspects of the product and should not be construed as any guarantee of technical performance or suitability for particular application.
Further information and relevant advice can be found in:
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