1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY Format This Safety data sheet was drawn up in accordance with Regulations (EG) 1907/2006 (REACH) Trade name RPA-S Adhesive Applications See Technical information sheet Manufacturer Gerco Brandpreventie B.V./RED profs Vrouwenmantel 5 2871 NJ Schoonhoven The Netherlands Tel. +31 (0) 182 76 00 28 Fax. +31 (0) 182 76 00 29 In case of emergency Tel. +31 (0) 182 76 00 28 2 IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS Not classified as a dangerous product Symptoms during use: If inhaled If on skin If in eyes If swallowed Note Not regarded as involving a serious risk in normal circumstances. Repeated or sustained contact with skin can cause irritation. Risk of eye injury on direct contact. Can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The information in this section applies to the undiluted product. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance/preparation Preparation Substances presenting a health or environmental hazard (directive 67/548/EEG Name of component Content CAS-no. EC-no. Annex no. Classification Sodium silicate Between 15 and 20% 1344-09-8 ----- ----- Xi; H315,H319,H335 4 FIRST AID MEASURES If inhaled If on skin If in eyes If swallowed General information Allow casualty to breathe in fresh air. Wash immediately with water. Rinse immediately with water and get a specialist medical advice. Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water and give water to drink (only if casualty is conscious). Get medical assistance if side effects or irritation occur. Doc.no: RP-FK-25/7 Revision: 7 22-04-2013 Page 1 of 5
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Fire class Adjacent fires Non-flammable All extinguishing agents may be used 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Environmental precautions Cleaning methods The spilt product may be slippery. Harmful environmental effects caused by RPA-S Adhesive are not known. In case of spillage, clean up with absorbent materials such as sand, soil or similar and dispose of as waste in accordance with local regulations. If necessary, clean with water and soap. Do not use organic solvents. Do not allow the material to drain into a sewer or open water. In case of contamination of sewage systems or open water, alert the local authorities or the responsible public body. 7 STORAGE AND HANDLING Storage Handling The usual precautionary measures applicable to the handling of chemical and cleaning agents should be taken into consideration. Protect against frost and heat. Store between 5 C and 30 C. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal protection Protect eyes, face and skin against liquid splashes. Respiratory protection No protection is required if sufficient ventilation is provided. Skin protection Wearing of suitable gloves is recommended. Eye protection Eye protection is only needed if the product can splash or spray. General hygiene Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state at 20 C Highly viscous liquid Colour White Odour Barely perceptible ph value Approx 12 Density [kg/dm³] Approx 1400 Solubility in water Partial Flash point [ C] N/A Doc.no: RP-FK-25/7 Revision: 7 22-04-2013 Page 2 of 5
Auto-ignition temperature [ C] N/A 10 STABILILTY AND REACTIVITY Stability and reactivity Hazardous decomposition products Stable under normal circumstances. The product reacts with aluminium, zinc, tin and alloys of these metals, forming hydrogen gas which can form an explosive mixture with air. Can react violently in contact with acids. None under normal circumstances. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information on toxicological effects No toxicological studies have been performed with this product. In accordance with the criteria set out in the Article 6 of 1999/45/EC, this product is classified as described in section 15. Any toxic components are listed in section 3. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information on toxicological effects No ecological studies have been performed with this product. In accordance with the criteria set out in Article 7 of 1999/45/EC, this product is classified from an environmental point of view as described in section 15. Any environmentally hazardous components are listed in section 3. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS General Dispose of residues and the product packaging as chemical waste in accordance with local regulations. Do not allow residues to drain into a sewer or open water. In case of contamination of sewage systems or open water, alert the local authorities or the responsible public body. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION General information Emergency measures in case of accident Not classified. Clean up even small amounts of leaked product. Mark the road and alert other road users. Keep bystanders away from the danger zone. Doc.no: RP-FK-25/7 Revision: 7 22-04-2013 Page 3 of 5
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Symbol(s) H-phrases P-phrases None H319: causes serious eye irritation H335: may cause respiratory irritation H315: causes skin irritation P264: after working with this product, thoroughly wash any parts of the body that came into contact with the product P280: wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305+P351+P338: if in eyes: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337+P313: if eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention P261: avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P271: use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P312: call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P302+P352: if on skin: wash with plenty of water and soap P321: Specific treatment required: see H-phrases P332+P313: if skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention P362: take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse 16 OTHER INFORMATION Warning Recommended applications and restrictions List of relevant H-phrases (section 3) Keep out of the reach of children See Technical information sheet for further information H315: causes skin irritation H319: causes serious eye irritation H335: may cause respiratory irritation The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet relates to the product referred to in section 1 and is issued on the understanding that the product will be used in the manner and for the purposes specified by the manufacturer. The statements are based on the most recent information known to us and are regularly revised by us as and when necessary. It is the user s responsibility to take the precautionary measures specified and to ensure that this information is complete and adequate for the use of this product. It is recommended that the information in this safety data sheet be passed on to interested parties, in amended form if necessary Doc.no: RP-FK-25/7 Revision: 7 22-04-2013 Page 4 of 5
Identification of the product RPA-S Adhesive REACH information Chemical safety assessment in acc with Annex 1(EC) 1907/2006 Before using this substance in a new process or experiment, a careful material suitability and safety study should be performed Nature of hazard: See section 2 If inhaled See section 2 If on skin See section 2 If in eyes See section 2 If swallowed See section 2 Environmental hazard See section 12 The contents and format of this Safety Data Sheet comply with Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH). DISCLAIMER The information in this Safety Data Sheet was obtained from sources which to the best of our knowledge are reliable. Nevertheless, the information was provided without any explicit or implied guarantee of accuracy. The circumstances or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and do not fall within our competence. For these and other reasons, we accept no liability in the event of loss, damage or costs incurred in any way whatsoever during or associated in any way whatsoever with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This Safety Data Sheet was drawn up for this product and must be used exclusively for it. If the product is used as a component in another product, the information in this Safety Data Sheet may not apply. End of document Doc.no: RP-FK-25/7 Revision: 7 22-04-2013 Page 5 of 5