Substance/Preparation and Company Identification>

1/1 Chemical Nature: Base : A solution of Xylene; n-butanol; liquid epoxy tar compound Hardener: Polyaminoamide resins;

1/2 Company: As above.

Main Constituents

2/1 Contains: Mixture of petroleum hydrocarbons, resins and coal tar pitch.

2/2 EEC Symbol:

2/3 R Phrases: Toxic, Harmful by inhalation, Flammable, Irritating to the eyes, harmful by skin absorption.

Hazard Identiication: Flammable contains Xylene, n-butanol, polyaminoamide resins, epoxy resins and tar compound.

First Aid Measures

4/1 Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re- use

4/2 Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.

4/3 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.

4/4 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.

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

5/2 Extinguishing Media: Use foam or dry Powders.

5/3 Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water

5/4 Exposure Hazards: A potentially explosive mixture at high temperatures Produces obnoxious and toxic fumes.

Accidental Release Measures

6/1 Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapours especially in confined areas.

6/2 Environmental Precautions: Do not allow the product to enter the drains.

6/3 Methods for Cleaning: Cover & soak up with an inert absorbent material i.e. sawdust or sand, remove to a secure place.

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

7/1 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, or using in confined areas always wear airline breathing apparatus equipment. to BS 4275.

7/2 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.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

8/1 Limits:HSE EH/40: Short term: 30 p.p.m. ( 10 minutes TWA) Long term: 10 p.p.m. (8 hour TWA)

8/2 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

8/3 Hand Protection: Wear Industrial rubber gloves.

8/4 Eye Protection: Safety goggles to BS 2091 should be worn.

8/5 Skin Protection: Always keep skin covered use barrier creams on exposed skin. Wash off any contamination immediately.

Physical Properties of Liquid Product

Appearance: Base: Black liquid Hardener: Clear Amber Liquid	Odour: Sweet solvent/tar smell
Melting Point:	Density: Approx. 0.9
Oxidising:	Flashpoint:Flammable 26°C Abel
Boiling Point: 150°C	Ignition: 400°C
Solubility in Water:	pH Value:
Vapour Pressure:	Viscosity:

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

10/1 Thermal Decomposition: Produces irritating fumes.

10/2 Conditions to Avoid: Sources of ignition. Confined areas without adequate ventilation.

10/3 Hazardous Decomposition:

Toxicological Information on Mixed Liquid Material

11/1 LD50 Acute oral toxicity in rats:

11/2 Eye Contact: Severe irritation.

11/3 Skin Contact: May cause irritation and dermatitis. Can be harmful by skin absorption

11/4 Ingestion: Toxic & poisonous

11/5 Inhalation: Can cause inflammation of lung tissue resulting in Pneumonitis

Ecological Information

12/1 Avoid sub-soil penetration. Do not let product enter drains, sewers or watercourses

12/2 Toxic to aquatic organisms.

Disposal Considerations

13/1 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.

Transport Information

14/1 UN no. 1999

Regulatory Information

15/1 Classification Symbol: Flammable Liquid, Harmful

15/2 Risk Phrases: Highly Flammable: Harmful by inhalation & in contact with skin. Irritating to the eyes & skin. Keep containers in a secure, well ventilated place

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.