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| Material Safety Data Sheet | Date of Issue: January 2003 | ||
| 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: | Thermoset Powder Coating. |
| Intended use: | Powder for application by electrostatic spray. |
| Name, address and telephone number: | Ferro (Drynamels Division), Westgate, Aldridge, West Midlands, WS9 8YH. |
| Emergency phone number: | +44 (0) 1922 741345 |
Composition/Information on Ingredients
| Name | EC Number | Conc | Symbol | R-Phrases |
| Mercaptobenzothiazole | >1% | Xi | R43 |
Hazards Identification
The product is classified as irritant. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
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 is irregular or 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 solvents or thinners.
Ingestion
If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate 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 relevant environment agency.(uk)
Handling and Storage
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 surfaces. 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 personal protection see Section 8. 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 | 10 mg/m³ |
| Respirable dusts | 4 mg/m³ |
Exposure to TGIC can be measured by the method described in MDHS 85 (HSE). An estimate of exposure to TGIC can also be carried out by measuring exposure to total inhalable particulate (TIP), and then calculating how much of this material is TGIC. For products with TGIC in the range 0.1 to 5% exposure to TIP below 2mg/m³ will mean exposure to TGIC will be below the MEL of 0.1mg/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 (To EN 149)
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 (To EN 388)
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 (To EN 166/170)
Eye protection designed to protect against exposure to dusts should be worn when there is a likelihood of exposure.
Skin protection (To EN 340)
Cotton or cotton/synthetic overalls or coveralls are normally suitable. Care should be taken 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.
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Physical state | Fine powder |
| Specific gravity | 1.2 to 1.9 |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Minimum ignition temp | 400°C |
| Minimum ignition energy | 5 to 20 mJ |
| Minimum explosible concentration (LEL) | 20 to 70 gm-3 |
Stability 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. Coating powders can cause localised skin irritation in folds of the skin or in contact with tight clothing.
Ecological Info
There is no data available on the product itself. The product should not be allowed to enter drains or watercourses or be deposited where it can affect ground surface waters.
The Air Pollution Control requirements of regulations made under the Environmental Protection Act may apply to the use of this product.
Disposal Considerations
Do not allow into drains or watercourse 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 information provided in this data sheet, advice should be obtained from the Environment Agency whether the special waste regulations apply).
Transport Information
The product is not classified as dangerous for carriage under UK or International regulations.
Regulatory Information
The product is labelled in accordance with the requirements of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations CHIP 3 - 2002. The product is irritant and is labelled as follows
| R43 | May cause skin sensitisation by skin contact |
| S24/25 | Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
| S37 | Wear suitable gloves |
Other Information
Text phrases as listed in section 2:
| 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) 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 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 not be construed as any guarantee of technical performance or suitability for particular application.
Further information and relevant advice can be found in:Health and Safety