HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Dated 24th April 2007 1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER Product Name Contact Adhesive S Supplier Tiflex Limited Tiflex House Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 4NB. Telephone +44 (0)1579 320808 Fax +44 (0)1579 320802 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient Cyclohexane Mixed Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Ethyl Methyl Ketone Ethyl Acetate CAS No. Approx. % Hazard Classification and Risk Phrases 110-82-7 18.9% F, R11. Xi, R38. Xn, R65. R67. N, R50/53 22.0% F, R11. Xi, R38. N, R51/53. R67 78-93-3 27.7% F, R11. Xi, R36, R66. R67 141-78-6 6.3% F, R11. Xi, R36, R66. R67 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Main Hazards: Other Hazards: Irritating to eyes and skin. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. In use, may form flammable / explosive vapour-air mixture. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (Symptoms) Skin Contact: Eye Contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely. There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (Action) Skin Contact: Eye Contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash skin immediately with plenty of soap and water. Immediately rinse eye with plenty of water, continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Wash out mouth with water. Consult a physician. Remove casualty to fresh air at once, keep warm and at rest. Consult a physician. Contact Adhesive S (New Formula).xls Page 1 of 5
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media: Exposure Hazards: Personal Protection: Alcohol resistant foam. Water spray. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical powder. Use water spray to cool containers. Highly flammable. In combustion emits toxic fumes. Forms explosive air-vapour mix. Vapour may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. 6. SPILLAGE AND ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions: Environmental precautions: Clean up procedures: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. If outside do not approach from downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of the liquid. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding. Absorb into dry sand or earth. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method. Do not use equipment in the clean-up procedure which may produce sparks. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air. Smoking is forbidden. Use non-sparking tools. Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away form sources of ignition. Prevent the build up of electrostatic charge in the immediate area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not a source of ignition. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Workplace exposure limits WEL ( 8 hr exposure limit): 350 mg/m 3 WEL ( 15 min exposure limit): 1050 mg/m 3 Hazardous ingredients: CYCLOHEXANE WEL ( 8 hr exposure limit): 350 mg/m 3 WEL ( 15 min exposure limit): 1050 mg/m 3 MIXED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS WEL ( 8 hr exposure limit): 1000 mg/m 3 WEL ( 15 min exposure limit): 1000 mg/m 3 ETHYL METHYL KETONE WEL ( 8 hr exposure limit): 600 mg/m 3 WEL ( 15 min exposure limit): 899 mg/m 3 ETHYL ACETATE WEL ( 8 hr exposure limit): WEL ( 15 min exposure limit): 200 ppm 400 ppm Contact Adhesive S (New Formula).xls Page 2 of 5
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT cont... Engineering Measures: Respiratory Protection: Hand Protection: Eye Protection: Skin Protection: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not a source of ignition. If exposure levels are likely to be exceeded, use full face mask fitted with an organic AXP3 filter for short term low level exposures. For long term or high level exposures, compressed airline breathing apparatus should be used. Avoid skin contact. For repeated exposure use Viton or 4H chemical gloves. Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand. Protective clothing. 9. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS State: Liquid Colour: Yellow - Brown Odour: Characteristic Evaporation Rate: Fast - VOC content 74.9% Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC Criteria) Solubility in Water: Insoluble Viscosity: Viscous Viscosity value: > 40 SEC Viscosity test method: Flow time in seconds in a 3 min ISO cup (ISO 2431) Boiling point / range C: 60 Flammability limits %: Lower: 0.6 Flammability limits %: Upper: 11.5 Flash Point C: -30 Auto flammability C: 200 Vapour pressure: 92kPa@50degC Relative density: 0.85 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: Stable under normal conditions. Stable at room temperature. Heat. Hot surfaces. Sources of ignition. Flames. Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids. Haz.decomp.products: In combustion emits toxic fumes. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Hazardous ingredients: CYCLOHEXANE ORL MUS LD50 813 mg/kg ORL RAT LD50 12705 mg/kg MIXED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS ORL RAT LD50 > 5000 mg/kg ETHYL ACETATE ORL MUS LD50 4100 mg/kg ORL RAT LD50 5620 mg/kg SCU RAT LDLO 5 gm/kg Contact Adhesive S (New Formula).xls Page 3 of 5
Routes of exposure: See section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: Persistence and degradability: Bioaccumulative potential: Volatile Biodegradable in part only. No data available. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal operations: Disposal of Packaging: NB: Arrange for disposal by a licenced waste disposal company. Arrange for disposal by a licenced waste disposal company. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION ADR / RID Un No: 1133 ADR Class: 3 Packing group: II Classification code: F1 Shipping name: ADHESIVES Labelling: 3 Hazard ID No: 33 IMDG / IMO Un No: 1133 Class: 3 Packing group: II EmS: F-E,S-D Marine Pollutant: No Labelling: 3 IATA / ICAO Un No: 1133 Class: 3 Packing group: II Packing instructions: 305(P&CA); 307(CAO) Labelling: 3 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Hazard Symbols: Highly Flammable Irritant Dangerous for the environment Risk Phrases R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Safety Phrases S2 Keep out of reach of children. S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S23 Do not breathe vapour. S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principle regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Re to all applicable national international and local regulations or provision Contact Adhesive S (New Formula).xls Page 4 of 5
to all applicable, national, international and local regulations or provision 16. OTHER INFORMATION Risk phrases used in s.2: R11 R38 R65 R67 R50/53 R51/53 R36 R66 Highly Flammable. Irritating to skin. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Information on this Health and Safety Data Sheet is drawn from a variety of sources, including raw material suppliers data, and other published sources. This information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy his/herself as to the suitability of such information for his/her own particular use. This product falls within the scope of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations. Users are reminded that this document does not in itself constitute an assessment of workplace risk as required by those regulations. Contact Adhesive S (New Formula).xls Page 5 of 5