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

1. Substance/Preparation & Company Identification

   1. Chemical Nature: Base: A solution of Xylene, Ethanediol, Liquid Epoxy.
      Hardener: Polyamino resins.
   2. Company: As above.



2. Main Constituents

   1. Contains: Mixture of petroleum hydrocarbons and resins.
   2. EEC Symbol:
   3. R Phrases: Harmful by inhalation, Flammable, Irritating to eyes, Harmful by skin absorption.



3. Hazard Identification

   Flammabe, contains Xylene

4. First Aid Measures

   1. Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
   2. Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of cold clean water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
   3. 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.
   4. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting as aspiration may be caused -Aspiration into the lungs is highly dangerous and may rapidly inflame the lung tissue resulting in pneumonitis. Medical attention should be sought immediately.



5. Fire Fighting Measures Flammable in liquid form, treat as petroleum.

   2. Extinguishing Media: Foam
   3. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water
   4. Exposure Hazards: A potentially explosive mixture at high temperatures Produces obnoxious fumes which are flammable. Do Not inhale combustion products.



6. Accidental Release Measures

   1. Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapours especially in confined areas.
   2. Environmental Precautions: Do not allow the product to enter the drains.
   3. Methods for Cleaning: Cover and soak up with an inert absorbent material i.e. sawdust or sand, remove to a secure place.



7. Handling and Storage In accordance with "Flammable Liquids" regulations.

   1. Handling: Avoid inhalation of the material by using a respirator to BS 2091. Provide good ventilation at all times if using indoors. Warn other workers to keep away unless similarly masked. All equipment should be flame proof. Avoid all contact with skin and eyes. Keep containers away from all sources of ignition. If spraying for more than 15 minutes, or using in confined areas always wear airline breathing apparatus equipment to BS 4275.
   2. Storage: In accordance with `Flammable Liquids` regulations. Store in secure containers, clearly labelled well away from any sources of ignition. Ideally lock in a secure, flameproof cabinet. Always keep the Hardener cans with the larger Base cans. Do not separate until use.



8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

   1. Limits:

      HSE EH/40
      Short Term	30 p.p.m. (10 minutes TWA)
      Long Term	10 p.p.m. (8 hour TWA)

   2. Respiratory Protection: Use in well ventilated areas. Always wear respirator to BS 2091. If spraying or using in confined areas use air fed breathing apparatus to BS 4275.
   3. Hand Protection: Wear Industrial rubber gloves.
   4. Eye Protection: Safety goggles to BS 2092 should be worn.
   5. Skin Protection: Always keep skin covered use barrier creams on exposed skin. Wash off any contamination immediately.



9. Physical and Chemical Properties of Liquid Product

   Appearance:	Base: Water White Liquid. Hardener: Clear Amber Liquid.
   Odour:	Sweet solvent smell
   Boiling Point:
   Density:	Approx. 0.3
   Oxidising Properties:
   Flashpoint:	Flammable 26°C Abel
   Melting Point:
   Ignition:	400°C
   Solubility in Water:
   pH Value:
   Vapour Pressure:
   Viscosity:

10. Stability and Reactivity Explosive limits in air. Lower: 1.1% vol. Upper 6.6% vol

    1. Thermal Decomposition: Produces irritating, flammable fumes.
    2. Conditions to Avoid: Sources of ignition. Confined Areas without adequate ventilation.
    3. Hazardous Decomposition:



11. Toxicological Information on Mixed Liquid Material

    1. LD50 Acute oral toxicity in rats:
    2. Eye Contact: Severe irritation.
    3. Skin Contact: May cause irritation and dermatitis. Can be harmful by skin absorption.
    4. Ingestion: Toxic and poisonous
    5. Inhalation: Can cause inflammation of lung tissue resulting in Pneuonitis.



12. Ecological Information

    1. Avoid sub-soil penetration. Do not let product enter drains, sewers or watercourses
    2. Toxic to aquatic organisms.



13. Disposal Considerations

    1. Waste liquid material must be treated as a fire hazard. Do not allow into drains or watercourses. Absorb onto sand and dispose in accordance with `Deposit of Poisonous Waste Act 1972` and Local Authority Regulations.



14. Transport Information

    1. UN no. 1263

15. Regulatory Information

    1. Classification Symbol: Flammable Liquid, Harmful
    2. Risk Phrases: Highly Flammable: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to the eyes and skin. Keep containers tightly closed and in a secure, well ventilated place. Do not breathe fumes or vapours. In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.
    3. Safety: Keep container in well ventilated place



16. Other Information

    The smaller can contains the epoxy Hardener when mixed with the Base component is chemically activated. The above information applies to both components separately and in a mixed form. In storage always keep both components together and clearly marked.

This product should be stored and handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene practice and in conformity with any legal regulation. This information is to our best of knowledge correct and given in good faith but without warranty. It remains the users responsibility to ensure the information is appropriate for any particular use of the product.

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