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

1. Identification of Substance / Preparation

   Substance: Serbaseal Topcoat

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

   Hazardous Contents:
   

   Ingredient Name	Weight %	R Phrases
   Petroleum Distillate	5-7	64742-95-6	R10
   4,4' diphenylmethane diisocyanate	<1.0	101-68-8	Harmful - R20,R36/37/38/42
   Xylene	1-10 215-535-7	R10,R20/21,R38
   Toluene, 2,4 diisocyanate	0-0.5 584-84-9	R23,R36/37/38, R42

3. Hazards Identification

   Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Flammable. Harmful by inhalation. May cause sensititsation by inhalation. Contains isocyanates.

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

   Suitable Extinguishing Media

   Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.

   Exposure Hazards

   In the event of a fire, may produce toxic vapour and fumes.

   Special Protective Equipment

   Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

6. Accidental Release Measures

   Ventilate area. Absorb spillage in suitable inert material. Sweep or shovel up spillage and remove to a safe place. Neutralise with water.

7. Handling and Storage

   Handling

   Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Only use in well ventilated areas. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Do not breathe vapour.

   Storage

   Keep container tightly closed and dry (S7). Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Store between 5-30°C

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

   Personal Protective Equipment

   Respiratory

   In the absence of exhaust or natural ventilation that maintains atmospheric concentration in accordance with the exposure limits, self contained airline breathing apparatus should be worn.

   Skin

   Chemical proof suit and footwear should be worn.

   Eyes

   Goggles should be worn.

   Hands

   Chemical resistant rubber gloves - change frequently as required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

   Appearance	Liquid grey paste, miscible with most organic solvents.
   Odour	Aromatic odour
   Melting Point	Unknown
   Boiling Point	162 to 181°C
   Flammability Limit:	No data available
   Specific Gravity:	1.2 g/cm³
   Miscibility in water:	Reacts with water
   PH:	n/a
   Flash Point	43°C
   Solubility	Insoluble in water
   Reacts with solvents containing active hydrogen eg. alcohols.

10. Stability and Reactivity

    Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).Incompatible with organic peroxides. Reacts with moist air or water. Reaction products may include carbon oxides. There are no known Hazardous decomposition products.

11. Toxilogical Information

    Skin

    Repeated skin contact will cause defatting, leading to irritation and dermatitis.

    Eyes

    Severe eye irritant.

    Respiratory

    High concentrations can cause headaches and vomiting. Respiratory sensitisation may occur as a result of long term exposure to isocyanate vapours or short term exposure to excessive vapour concentrations.

12. Ecological Information

    Not readily Biodegradable.

13. Disposal Considerations

    This material and / or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Do not empty into drains (S29). Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation. Wastes should not be confined.

14. Transport Information

    UN No:	3080		Packing Group:	III		ADR/RID Class:	6.1
    ICAO/IATA Class	6.1		ADR Item No:	19,c		Tremcard:	61G07c
    IMDG Page No:	6166-		IMDG EMS:	6.1-01		IMDG MFAG:	370

15. Regulatory Information

    Classification and Symbols: Harmful, Flammable.
    Risk Phrase: R10, Flammable. R20, Harmful by inhalation. R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R42, May cause sensitisation by inhalation.

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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