Acron Paints Acron Paints, Unit 6 William Street, Northam, Southampton, Hants. S014 5QH Tel: 023 80 223266 Fax: 08700 527587

1. Substance Preparation and Company Information

   Rust Converter

   Company : As above.

2. Composition/ Information on Ingredients

   A vinyl acrylic coating with a chelating agent.

   Hazardous ingredients

   Ethylene glycol butyl ether. CAS No : 111-76-2. WT(%) : 1. Exposure : 25ppm

   Risk Phrases : None

3. Hazard Identification

   Not classified as hazardous based on consideration of the composition of this product. Use in a well ventilated area. May cause eye irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. May cause mild skin irritation.

4. First Aid measures

   Skin Contact

   Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with water. Seek medical attention if ill effects occur.

   Eye Contact

   Flush and irrigate eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 10 minutes. Seek medical assistance.

   Inhalation

   In case of over exposure to vapours move patient to fresh air, keep him warm. If loss of consciousness occurs, oxygen may be given and immediately seek medical advice.

   Ingestion

   Wash out mouth with water. Seek medical attention if ill effects occur.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

   Not classified as flammable. If involved in a fire, it may emit noxious fumes such as hydrogen chloride.

   Extinguishing Media

   • Foam
   • CO₂
   • Dry Powder
   • Water
   • Spray

6. Accidental Release Measures

   Personal Precautions

   Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

   Environmental Precautions

   Do not release into the environment.

   Methods for Cleaning

   Absorb spillage with sand, earth or other absorbent material. Transfer to a container for disposal. Flush remaining with water.

7. Handling and Storage

   In accordance with "Flammable Liquids" regulations.

   Handling

   Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

   Storage

   Keep away from frost. Store between 5 and 30°C. High temperature may lead to accelerated settling.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

   Exposure Control

   Wash hands with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. Do not take internally, avoid contact with eyes, avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.

   Personal Protection

   Observe good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

   Respiratory Protection

   During spray application, a particulate dust respirator should be used.

   Eye Protection

   Wear safety goggles / glasses.

   Hand Protection

   Gloves should be worn e.g. butyl or nitrile rubber gloves.

   Skin Protection

   Wear suitable protective clothing.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties of Product

   Appearance	Coloured Liquid	Odour	Almost Odourless
   pH	2.0	Density	1.3 at 20°C
   Oxidising	None known	Flashpoint	N/A
   Boiling Point	N/A	Melting Point	N/A
   Solubility in Water	Miscible (dry film Insoluble)	Solubility Other	N/A
   Solids Content	approx 40%	Viscosity (cP)	6000 at 20°C

10. Stability and Reactivity

    Hazardous reactions

    None known.

    Hazardous decomposition Products

    None known.

11. Toxicological Information

    Inhalation

    Unlikely to be hazardous by inhalation.

    Ingestion

    Unlikely to be hazardous if swallowed.

    Eye Contact

    May cause eye irritation.

    Skin Contact

    Repeated or prolonged contact may cause irritation.

12. Ecological Information

    Does not contain heavy metals. No other applicable data.

13. Disposal Considerations

    Waste materials should be collected and coagulated with calcium chloride. The supernatant liquid can be run to drain. The coagulated solids can be treated as solid waste and disposed of in accordance with local or national legislation.

14. Transport Information

    Not classified as dangerous for transport.

15. Regulatory Information

    Classification

    Not classified as dangerous for supply / use.

    Risk Phrases

    None.

16. Other Information:

    None.

Acron Health and Safety

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