Product Safety Data Sheet Suremark Metal Marker Produced in Accordance with Directive 1907 / 2006 / EC (REACH) 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Name Other names Product Type Product Use Suremark Metal Marker None Metal ink, bottle with applicator nozzle Industrial marker for use on clean, dirty, rusty or greasy metal, glass plastic and painted surfaces 2. HAZARDS INDENTIFICATION Risk Phases: Primary Route: Symptoms relating to use: Inhalation: Skin Contact: Eye Contact: Flammable. Inhalation. Symptoms of over exposure to vapours are sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, headache. Redness / Irritation. Redness / Pain. Should not present an ingestion hazard under normal usage conditions. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Hazardous Ingredients Chemical Name CAS % wt Ink: Cellulose Nitrate 009004-70-0 30 max Ethyl Acetate 141-78-6 25 max R11 Denatured Alcohol 64-17-5 50 max R11 Bottle Low density polyethylene Bottle Cap Urea Nozzle Nickel plated mild steel Ball/Spring Stainless steel Nib Unit and Cap Medium density polyethylene 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Skin Contact ink contact with skin when marker used in normal way not considered hazardous. In the event of abnormal use causing health problems refer to the information below. General: 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 patient warm and at rest, if breathing is irregular or stopped administer artificial respiration. If unconscious place in recovery position and seek medical advice. Skin Contact: Wash contaminated area with plenty of water. Eye Contact: Irrigate with water for 20 minutes holding eyelids apart. Seek medical advice. Clothing: Remove contaminated clothing. Seek immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: Special Exposure Hazards: Protective Equipment: Powder, CO2, Foams. DO NOT USE WATER. Fire will produce hazardous dense black smoke. Vapours may ignite and flash to source. All fire fighting personnel must wear safety suits and use breathing equipment. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Person Safety Precautions: Environmental Precautions: Spillage Cleaning Measures: Exclude all sources of ignition including static. Avoid breathing fumes. Protective clothing and in severe cases breathing apparatus must be worn when cleaning up spillages. Ensure adequate ventilation. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if entry. Contain spillage with absorbent materials. Clean spills promptly. Contain spillage with absorbent materials and collect absorbent material for disposal. Do not use aqueous cleaning solutions. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Storage: Handle in accordance with industrial hygiene and safety precautions. Keep away from food drink and animal feedstuff. Do NOT smoke. Wash all exposed areas when leaving prior to eating drinking and smoking. Ensure adequate ventilation / exhaustion. Avoid sources of ignition/ static. Ensure containers are tightly sealed and kept in cool, dry conditions away from source of ignition. Avoid static. Store at temperatures above 5 degrees C and below 35 degrees C.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Limit Values: Name CAS No Exposure Limits Ethyl Acetate 141-78-6 OEL 400 ppm (1400 mg/m3) Denatured Alcohol 64-17-5 OEL 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) General Measure: Respiratory Protection: Skin Protection: Eye Protection: Industrial Hygiene: Exposure Controls on Ingredients: Wash hands during breaks and at end of work. None if adequate ventilation / extraction is maintained. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. Wear chemical goggles or tightly sealed safety glasses. Ingestion unlikely. Emergency eye wash fountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. See heading Physical and Chemical Properties. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical Form: Colour: Odour: Solubility in Water: Ph (aqueous solution): Boiling point: Flammability: Flash point: Vapour density: Viscosity: Auto ignition: Liquid Various Characteristic of Alcohol / Ester Not soluble N/a >80 degrees C Highly flammable Below 21 degrees C * 3 (air=1) 2.0 Pas * 427 degrees C * Refers to Ethyl Acetate component 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Hazardous Reactions: Conditions to avoid: None under normal conditions. Avoid all sources of ignition including static
Materials to avoid: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous Properties: discharge. Strong oxidizing agents. None under normal conditions. Burning will produce smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen. Highly flammable. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Health hazards: Skin: Inhalation: Eyes: Liquid and vapour causes irritation to skin, eyes, respiratory and digestive tracts. Irritation. May cause sensitization by contact. May cause dizziness, headache or drowsiness. Irritation. Possible cornea damage with longterm exposure to fume. Low toxicity may cause nausea. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: Partly soluble in water. Persistence & Degradability: Not known. Bioaccumulative Potential: Not known. Ecotoxicity Aquatic: DO NOT ALLOW to ENTER DRAINS. - Terrestrial: Not known. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Recommendations Product: Waste: Unclean Packaging: Spillage: Absorb into inert material and put into a drum labelled Highly Flammable. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local / national regulations. Do not attempt to burn empty bottles.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION No Known Hazards 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Code Letter and Hazard Designation of Product: F High Flammable Risk Phrase(s): Safety Phrase(s): Water Hazard Class: R 11 High Flammable. R 36 Irritating to Eyes. S7/9 Keep container tightly closed and in a well ventilated place. S16 Keep away from sources of ignition NO smoking. S23 Do NOT breathe gas / fumes / vapour / spray. S26 In case of eye contact, rinse with water and seek medical advice. S24 Avoid contact with skin. Water Hazard Class 1 (self assessed): slightly hazardous for water. Do NOT allow product to reach ground water, watercourses or sewage systems. 16. OTHER INFORMATION NB. Suremark Metal Ink is not conductive. The information submitted in this sheet is based on our current knowledge. However, the information is provided without warranty regarding its correctness. The data contained herein does not imply any legally binding assurances of certain properties or of suitability for a specific purpose. Industrial Services (York) Ltd does not assume liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage or disposal of this product. This MSDS was prepared for and is to be used only for this product. Suremark Industrial Services (York) Ltd Station Estate TADCASTER, LS24 9SG North Yorkshire, England Tel: 01937 832761 Fax: 01937 833012 International Tel: 44 1937 832761 Fax: 44 1937 833012 Psdsmmbreachhsafety/winword/pca Revision No. 5 09/12/2009