Material Safety Data

SAFETY DATA SHEET 31/03/2006

UN No 1263

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY

NON SLIP FLOOR COATING

Product name: ASTRO NON SLIP COAT

Product code: AFNSPTR (RED) OR AFNSPTG (GREY)

Supplier: ASTROFLAME FIRESEALS LTD

Unit 8 the I.O Centre, Stephenson Road, Segensworth, Fareham PO15 5RU, UK

Emergency telephone number: +44 (0)1329 844500, +44 (0)7876 194823– (24 HOURS)

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

Identification of the preparation A mixture of resins, pigments, mineral extenders, additives and organic solvents.

Chemical Name CAS-No EC-No Class Weight %

WHITE SPIRIT 64742-82-1 265-178-6 R10 Xn; R65 R66 N; R51/53 25-50

MIXED AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS 64742-95-6 649-356-00-4 R10 Xn;
R37 R65 R66 R67 N; R51/53 0-5

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION.

Most important hazards: Flammable.

Specific hazards Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES.

General advice: In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, keep the patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Give nothing by mouth. If unconscious, place in the recovery position and seek medical advice.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash affected skin with soap and water. DO NOT use solvents or thinners as skin cleaning agents.

Eye contact: Contact lenses should be removed. Promptly wash eyes with lots of water while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.

Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Do not induce vomiting.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.

Suitable extinguishing media:

Recommended use: alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2),dry powder. Do not use water jet. Cool containers / tanks with spray water.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:

Do NOT use high pressure inert gas or water jets.

Specific hazards:

Fire will produce dense black smoke containing hazardous combustion products (see heading 10). Decomposition products may be a hazard to health. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Special protective equipment for fire fighters:

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus

Specific methods:

Water mist may be used to cool closed containers

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.

Personal precautions:

Remove all sources of ignition. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing vapours. Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

Environmental precautions:

DO NOT allow to enter drains or watercourses. If the product enters drains or sewers, the local water company should be informed immediately. In the case of contamination of streams, rivers or lakes, inform the relevant environment Agency.

Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Methods for cleaning up:

Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible absorbent materials, (e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth) and place in a suitable container for disposal in accordance with the waste regulations (see Section 13). Clean the spill area preferably with a detergent.

Avoid the use of solvents.

7. STORAGE AND HANDLING

Handling:

The product may charge electro statically. Use earthing leads when transferring from one container to another. Operators should wear anti-static footwear and clothing and floors should be electrically conductive. Keep the container tightly closed. Exclude sources of heat, sparks and open flame. Non-sparking tools should be used. Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.

Avoid skin and eye contact.

Avoid inhalation of vapour and spray mist. For personal protection, see Section 8.

Prevent the creation of flammable or explosive concentrations of vapour in air and avoid vapour concentrations higher than the occupational exposure limits. Never use pressure to empty: the container is not a pressure vessel.

General:

The accumulation of contaminated rags and of dry over-spray, particularly in spray booth filters, may result in spontaneous combustion. Good housekeeping standards, regular safe removal of waste materials and regular maintenance of spray booth filters will minimise risks of spontaneous combustion and other fire hazards.

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations may apply to the handling of containers of this product. Refer to the guide weight indicated on the container when carrying out assessments.

The principles contained in the HSE's guidance note, Storage of Packaged Dangerous Substances, should be observed when storing this product.

Storage:

Observe label precautions. Store between 5 and 25°C in a dry, well ventilated place away from sources of heat, ignition and direct sunlight. No smoking. Prevent unauthorised access. Containers which are opened should be properly sealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Although the storage of this product is not subject to specific statutory requirements, the principles contained in the HSE guidance note, Storage of Flammable Liquids in Containers, should be observed.

Always keep in containers made of the same material as the supply container.

Store separately from oxidising agents and strongly alkaline and strongly acidic materials.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Chemical Name: National occupational exposure limits:

8hr TWA(1) 15min(2) Type (4)(3) Ref
WHITE SPIRIT 200 ppm ppm WEL SUP
600 mgm-3 mgm-3
MIXED AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS 25 ppm Rec SUP
50 mgm-3

(1) Long term exposure limits- 8hr time weighted average

(2) Short term exposure limit- 15 minute reference period

(3) 'Sk' indicates a risk of absorption through the skin. 'Sen' indicates a respiratory sensitiser.

'Bmgv' indicates a Biological Monitoring Guidance Value. Carc indicates capable of causing cancer and/or heritable genetic damage.

(4) 'WEL' indicates an Workplace Exposure Limit. WEL's are taken from the current version of EH40 except those marked 'SUP' which are assigned by the supplier of the substance.

Engineering measures Provide adequate ventilation. Where reasonably practicable, this should be achieved by the use of local exhaust ventilation and good general extraction. If these are not sufficient to maintain concentrations of particulates and/or solvent vapours below the relevant occupational exposure limits, suitable respiratory protective equipment should be worn.

All ppe, including rpe, used to control exposure to hazardous substances must be selected to meet the requirements of the COSHH Regulations.

Personal protection equipment:

- Respiratory protection:
If exposure to hazardous substances identified above cannot be controlled by the provision of local exhaust ventilation and good general extraction, suitable respiratory protective equipment should be worn. Non-essential and unprotected people should be excluded from the area if exposure is possible.

- Hand protection:
When skin exposure may occur, advice should be sought from glove suppliers on appropriate types and usage times for this product. The instructions and information provided by the glove supplier on use, storage, maintenance and replacement must be followed. Barrier creams may help to protect exposed areas of skin, but are not substitutes for full physical protection. They should not be applied once exposure has occured.

- Eye protection:
Eye protection designed to protect against liquid splashes should be worn.

- Skin and body protection:
Cotton or cotton/synthetic overalls or coveralls are normally suitable. Grossly contaminated clothing should be removed and the skin washed with soap and water or a proprietary skin cleaner.

Hygiene measures:
Keep working clothes separately

9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.

Form: Liquid

Odour: aromatic

Flash point: 38 °C BS EN 456

Explosion limits: - lower 0.8 vol. %

Vapour density: heavier than air

Relative density: >= 0.90 <= 1.11

Solubility: Water solubility immiscible

Viscosity: ( 20 °C) 50-70 sec. ISO2431. No.6

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY.

Stability: Stable under the recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7)

Conditions to avoid:

Materials to avoid: Keep away from oxidising agents, strongly alkaline and strongly acid materials in order to avoid exothermic reactions

Hazardous decomposition products: In a fire, hazardous decomposition products such as smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen may be produced.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Acute toxicity: Splashes in the eye may cause irritation and reversible local damage.

Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed.

Local effects: Repeated or prolonged contact with the product may lead to removal of natural fats from the skin, resulting in non-allergic contact dermatitis and absorption through the skin. Exposure to organic solvent vapours may result in adverse health effects such as irritation of the mucous membrane and the respiratory system and adverse effects on the renal and central nervous systems.

Symptoms include headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness, and in extreme cases, loss of consciousness. Ingestion may result in the following effects: sore throat, abdominal pain, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Other effects may be as described for exposure to vapours.

Sensitization:

Long term toxicity:

Chronic toxicity:

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Mobility:

Persistence and degradability:

Bioaccumulation:

Ecotoxicity effects: No data is available on the product itself.

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. The product should not be allowed to enter drains or water courses or be deposited where it can affect ground or surface waters. The Air Pollution Control requirements of regulations made under the Environmental Protection Act may apply to the use of this product.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Waste from residues / unused products:

Do not allow to enter drains or water courses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected.

Contaminated packaging: Wastes, including emptied containers, are controlled wastes and should be disposed of in accordance with regulations made under the Control of Pollution Act and the Environmental Protection Act.

Using the information provided in this safety data sheet, advice should be obtained from the relevant environment agency whether the special waste regulations apply.

14.TRANSPORT INFORMATION.

PACKAGING ( Size & Description) 5 Litre Containers.

UN-No: 1263 Marine pollutant: Yes

ADR/RID

Class: 3 Packing group: III

TREM-CARD: 30G35 HI/UN No: 30

Proper shipping name: Paint

IMO

Class. Packing group: 3.III IMDG Page: 3372

EmS: 3-05 MFAG: 310,313

Proper shipping name: Paint

ICAO

Class: 3.III UN/ID No: 1263

Proper shipping name Paint

OTHER Transport within the user's premises: always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the event of accident or spillage. Ensure drivers have adequate training.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.

Classification according to European directive on classification of hazardous preparations 90/492/EC

- Contains:

- Symbol(s):

Flammable N - Dangerous for the environment

R-phrase(s):
R10 - Flammable.
R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R66-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

S-phrase(s):
S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S23 - Do not breathe vapour or spray.
S24 - Avoid contact with skin.
S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S38 - In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S51 - Use only in well ventilated areas.
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / Safety data sheets.
S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

16. OTHER INFORMATION.

Recommended use: Air drying paint for industrial use only.

Application by brush/roller when mixed with recommended thinner. See Technical Data Sheet.

Recommended restrictions: The use of this preparation is restricted to professional users.

Further information: 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 above without first referring to the supplier and obtaining written handling instructions.

Further information and relevant advice can be found in:

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (SI 1992:2793).

The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 (SI 1991:2839) and ammendment.

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (SI 2002:2677) and amendment.

COSHH Essentials: easy steps to control chemicals, HS(G)193. Details of available Control Guidance Sheets, which may be relevant to the particular conditions of use, can also be found in HS(G)193.

Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No.2776)

A Guide to Working with Solvents[INDG 272].

Storage of Flammable Liquids in Containers, HS(G) 51.

Storage of Packaged Dangerous Substances, HS(G) 71.

As part of our policy of ongoing improvements, we reserve the right to modify, alter or change product specifications without giving notice. Product illustrations are representations only. All information contained in this document is provided for guidance only, and as ASTROFLAME FIRESEALS LTD has no control over the installation methods of the products, or of the prevailing site conditions, no warranties expressed or implied are intended to be given as to the actual performance of the products mentioned or referred to, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for any loss, damage or injury arising from the use of the information given of products mentioned or referred to herein.

The above information to the best of our knowledge is true and accurate and based upon current test data and is supplied for your guidance only. Customers should satisfy themselves to the suitability of the product in its intended use and no guarantee is given or implied since the conditions of actual use are beyond our control. ASTROflame (Fireseals) Ltd, disclaim any liability for loss, damage or other expense arising from the use of information, data or products mentioned or referred to and reserve the right to change any details or specifications without notice.