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

1. Identification of Substance / Preparation

   Substance: Quickseal

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

   Hazardous Contents:
   

   Ingredient Name	Cas No	Ec No	Weight %	R Phrases
   Polymers,Resins and other Additives, Non Hazardous			to 100
   Propylene Glycol Monomethyl
   Ether Acetate	108-65-6		25-50	36
   Chlorination Paraffin (C10-C13)	85535-84-8	287-476-5	1-20	40-50/53
   White Spirit	64742-88-7	265-184-9	10-25	65, 51/53

3. Hazards Identification

   Flammable (R10)

4. 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 patient to fresh air. Keep warm and at rest. Seek medical advice.

   Ingestion

   Do not induce vomiting because of risk of aspiration into the lungs. If aspiration is suspected obtain immediate medical attention.

   Skin

   Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Do not use solvents to clean skin. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

   Eyes

   In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice (S26).

5. Fire Fighting Measures

   Extinguishing Media

   Fire can be extinguished using foam, dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc.

   Special Fire Fighting Procedures

   Avoid breathing vapours. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources.

6. Accidental Release Measures

   Shut off all ignition sources. Ventilate area. Absorb spillage in suitable inert material. Sweep or shovel up spillage and remove to a safe place. Use non-sparking hand tools. Wear protective clothing as per section 8.

7. Handling and Storage

   Handling

   Do not breathe vapour fumes (S23). Use only in well ventilated areas (S51). Avoid contact with skin / eyes. Keep away from sources of ignition.

   Storage

   Keep container tightly closed (S7). Store above 5°C. Do not store above 30°C.

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

   Wear suitable protective clothing, including eye/face protection and gloves (plastic or rubber are recommended). In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment (S38).

   Ventilation

   Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.

   Respirators

   Respiratory protection must be used if air concentration exceeds acceptable level.

   Other Protection

   Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact.

   Do Not Smoke In Area

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

   Appearance:	Liquid, coloured paste, miscible with most organic solvents
   Odour:	Smells of solvent
   PH:	n/a
   Flashpoint:	40°C
   Auto ignition point:	Not known
   Volatile by vol %:	45-50
   Vapour Density:	Not known
   Specific Gravity:	1.13 g/cm³
   Solubility:	Insoluble in water
   Viscosity:	Not known.
   Hazards:	Highly Flammable (R11)

10. Stability and Reactivity

    Stable. In use, may form flammable / explosive vapour-air mixture (R18). Incompatible with organic peroxides.

11. Toxilogical Information

    May cause irritation to the respiratory system. Irritating to skin, acts as a defatting agent on skin, may cause cracking of skin or eczema. Irritating to eyes. May cause stomach pain or vomiting if ingested.

12. Ecological Information

    Not readily biodegradable. Marine pollutant. No data on possible environmental effects have been found.

13. Disposal Considerations

    Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.

14. Transport Information

    UN No:	1263		Packing Group:	III		Hazard Class:	3.3
    IMDG UN No:	1263		Hazard Class:	3.3		Page No:	3372-
    Packing Group:	III		EmS:	3-05		MFAG:	310/3
    ICAO UN No:	1263		Hazard Class:	3		Packing Group:	III
    Marine Pollutant
    Not classified as hazardous for road transport.
    Not classified as hazardous for rail transport.

15. Regulatory Information

    The COSHH Regulations apply in the UK. The CHIP Regulations apply in the UK. The Environmental Protection Act applied in the UK. The Storage and use of this product is subject to the Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972. The Petroleum Storage Regulations apply in the UK. The Control of Pollution Act applies in the UK. Risk Phase codes : 10. Safety Phrase Codes : 16-23 (vapour) - 36/37/39-51.

16. Other Information

    The data and advice given apply only when the product is used for the stated application.

The information contained 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 instructions. As the specific conditions of use of the product are outside of the suppliers 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 should not be construed as any guarantee of technical performance or suitability for particular applications.

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