MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY: Product Name: Part No.: Supplier: Resiblock Limited Resiblock House Archers Fields Close Basildon Essex SS13 1DW Telephone: 01268 273344 Fax: 01268 273355 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENT NAME: EINECS CAS No.: CONTENT SYMBOL RISK: TOLUENE-2,4-DIISOCYANATE 209-544-5 584-84-9 0.1-1% T+ 26, 36/37/38, 40, 42/43, 52/53 XYLENE 215-535-7 1330-20-7 60-80% Xn 10, 20/21, 38 POLYPROPYLENE GLYCOL 25322-69-4 10-30% Xn 22 The full text for all R-phrases are shown in section 16 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION: Flammable. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. May cause sensitisation by inhalation. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES: INHALATION: INGESTION: SKIN: EYES: Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Provide fresh air, warmth and rest, preferably in a comfortable upright sitting position. NOTE: Effects may be delayed. Keep affected person under observation. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs. When unconscious, loosen tight clothing and position in secured side-position. Get medical attention immediately! Promptly wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and wash as above. Remove affected person from source of contamination. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. 1/5
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Fire can be extinguished using: Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Carbon dioxide (CO2). SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use water SPRAY only to cool containers! Do not put water on leaked material. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapours may ignite. PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE: Wear full face self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL: Full face positive pressure breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Stop leak if possible without risk. DO NOT touch spilled material! Provide ventilation and confine spill. Do not allow run-off to sewer. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Do not seal the containers. Keep damp and in the open air for at least seven days. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE: USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Do not use in confined spaces without adequate ventilation and/or respirator. Persons with impaired lung functions should not handle this preparation. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Keep in original container. Keep containers tightly closed. Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated area. STORAGE CRITERIA: Flammable liquid storage. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION: INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: STD: LT EXP. 8 HRS: ST EXP. 15 MIN: TOLUENE-2, 4-DIISOCYANATE 584-84-9 WEL 0.02 mg/m3(sen) 0.07 mg/m3(sen) XYLENE 1330-20-7 WEL 50 ppm(sk) 100 ppm(sk) VENTILATION: RESPIRATORS: Explosion-proof general and local exhaust ventilation. If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use protective gloves made of: Rubber, neoprene or PVC. 2/5
EYE PROTECTION: Use approved safety goggles or face shield. OTHER PROTECTION: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Provide eyewash, quick drench. HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! No eating or drinking while working with this material. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash promptly with soap and water if skin becomes contaminated. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: APPEARANCE: Clear. Liquid. COLOUR: Clear. ODOUR/TASTE: Solvent. SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Not soluble in water. BOILING POINT (ºC, interval): 143 PRESSURE: 760mmHG BULK DENSITY 0.93 kg/m3 VISCOSITY: 30-60 cps TEMPERATURE (ºC): 25 FLASH POINT (ºC): 40 METHOD: CC (Closed cup) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: STABILITY: Normally stable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Moisture contamination will lead to dangerous over-pressurisation of closed containers. Avoid contact with water. Reacts with acid, alkalis and amines and generates heat. HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS: Flammable gases/vapours/fumes of: Hydrocarbons. Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO). Nitrous gases (NOx). 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: HEALTH WARNINGS: This product has low toxicity. Only large volumes may have adverse impact on human health. Gas or vapour is harmful on prolonged exposure or in high concentration. Irritant of eyes and mucous membranes. Asthma, pulmonary sensitisation. ROUTE OF ENTRY: TARGET ORGANS: Inhalation. Skin and/or eye contact. Respiratory system, lungs. Skin. 3/5
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Little danger to the environment. The cured polymer degrades very slowly in nature. The polymer is expected to be of low toxicity. MOBILITY: Rapidly cures on exposure to atmospheric moisture to form an inert solid. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL METHODS: Empty containers must not be burned because of explosion hazard. Empty containers should be decontaminated using a dilute solution of ammonia and detergent. DO NOT SEAL DECONTAMINATED CONTAINERS. Further advice should be sought from the supplier. Contact specialist disposal companies. Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION: LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE: Flammable Liquid (3). ROAD TRANSPORT: UN No. ROAD: 1866 ADR CLASS No.: Class 3: Flammable liquids. HAZARD No. (ADR) 30 Flammable liquid (flash-point between 23ºC and 61ºC, inclusive) or flammable liquid or solid in the molten state with a flash-point above 61ºC, heated to a temperature equal to or above its flash-point, or self-heating liquid. PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Resin solution, flammable. RAIL TRANSPORT: RID CLASS No.: 3 SEA TRANSPORT: UN No. SEA: 1866 IMDG CLASS: 3 IMDG PAGE No.: 3379 IMDG PACK GR.: III AIR TRANSPORT: UN No. AIR: 1866 ICAO CLASS: 3 AIR SUB CLASS: - AIR PACK GR.: III 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION: LABEL FOR SUPPLY: RISK PHRASES: HARMFUL CONTAINS TOLUENE-2,4-DIISOCYANATE, XYLENE R-10 Flammable. R-20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R-38 Irritating to skin. R-42 May cause sensitisation by inhalation. 4/5
SAFETY PHRASES: GUIDANCE NOTES: S-23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray. S-24 Avoid contact with skin. S-36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S-38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. S-45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S-60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Occupational Exposure Limits EH40. Isocyanates toxic hazards and precautions EH16. Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation HS(G)37. CHIP for everyone HSG(108). 16. OTHER INFORMATION: USER NOTES: REVISION COMMENTS: This SAFETY DATA SHEET refers to all colours/variants of this product. This product is intended for use for the applications set out in the Technical Data Sheet only. The information set out in this SAFETY DATA SHEET must be made available to all personnel who use or who may be exposed to this product. This SAFETY DATA SHEET supersedes all safety data sheets with issue dates prior to this one which have been produced and distributed in respect of this product. REVISION DATE: 09/02/2006 REV.No./ REPL. SDS GENERATED: 003 SDS No.: 10611 R-PHRASES (Full Text) R-10 Flammable. R-22 Harmful if swallowed. R-26 Very toxic by inhalation. R-38 Irritating to skin. R-40 Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect. R-20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R-36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R-42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. R-52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. DATE: 09/02/2006 5/5