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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SUPPLIER: METPREP LTD.
CURRIERS CLOSE
CHARTER AVENUE
COVENTRY CV4 8AW
TELEPHONE: PRODUCT INFORMATION: 024 7642 1222
FAX: 024 7642 1192
CHEMICAL NAME:
PRODUCT: METPREP EMULSION BASED DIAMOND SLURRY
PRODUCT NUMBERS: Various
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
DESCRIPTION: Emulsion based Diamond Slurry. Containing Aliphatic and
cycloparaffinic hydrocarbons:
INGREDIENT (S): CAS NUMBER % Risks
Distillates (petroleum) Hydrotreated light. 64742-47-8 35-45% Xn R65
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
1: Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention. Administer artificial
INHALATION:
respiration if breathing has stopped.
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. Seek medical attention..
EYES:
Remove soaked clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Seek medical
SKIN:
attention if symptoms occur after washing.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content does
INGESTION:
not get into the lungs. Drink plenty of water. Seek medical attention immediately
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
SPECIAL RISKS: MetPrep Diamond Slurry is an emulsion containing 50-60% water. It is therefore,
under normal condition, not expected to be combustible.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: As appropriate to the quantity handled.
Behavior in water: Miscible.
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Spillage: Wear necessary protective equipment. Absorb in cat litter, dry sand or earth
and place into containers. Dispose of according to recognized method of chemical disposal
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Ventilate well, avoid
breathing vapours. Use approved respirator if air contamination exceeds accepted level.
STORAGE: Keep in cool, dry ventilated storage and closed containers. Container remains hazardous even when
empty
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: As appropriate to quantity handled
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): No specific recommendation. If OEL exceeded respiration protection
must be used.
VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use chemical resistant gloves
EYE PROTECTION: Wear approved safety goggles.
Recommended 鈥? 1000mg/m 3
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT (S) 鈥?
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM: Milky Liquid COLOUR: Various
ODOUR: Aliphatic hydrocarbon
BOILING POINT: 220-240 o C SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 1.00
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not known PERCENT VOLATILE W/W%: NA
DENSITY: <1 g/cm 3 EVAPORATION RATE: NA
FLASHPOINT: >90 o C
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NA FLAMMABLE LIMIT, AIR VOL % LOWER: NA
UPPER: NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
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INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Avoid Strong acids and oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NA.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NA
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION: Prolonged inhalation of high concentration may damage respiratory system.
SKIN CONTACT: Low order toxicity. Frequent and prolonged contact may irritate and cause dermatitis.
EYE CONTACT: Irritating but does not injure eye tissue.
INGESTION: Small amounts of liquid aspirated into respiratory system during ingestion or from vomiting
may cause bronchopneumonia o r pulmonary oedema.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY DATA: Not known.
TOXICITY DATA: Minimal toxicity.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: This material is highly volatile and will rapidly evaporate to the air if released onto the
environment. This material is expected to be rapidly biodegradable. This material can
degrade rapidly in air.
ECOLOGICAL TOXICITY: Because MetPrep Diamond Slurry is water miscible, toxicity to aquatic organisms may be
higher than for the unmodified raw materials. Care must be taken not to let this product enter
the water system.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Dispose of in accordance with local authority requirements .
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
UN NAME: NA
UN NUMBER: NA
IMDG CODE/CLASS NA
IICAO/IATA CLASS NA
RID/ADR CLASS: NA
HAZCHEM CODE: NA
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EXPOSURE LIMITS: 1000 mg/m3.
RISK PHRASE: R65 Harmful. May cause lung damage if swallowed
SAFETY PHRASES S 24 Avoid contact with skin
S 43 A In case of fire use sand, earth, chemical powder or foam
S 51 Use only in well ventilated areas
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice
immediately and show container or label.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
None
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The data sheet was prepared in accordance with Directive 91/155/EEC
The above information has been gathered from reliable sources and is believed to be correct. However, the information is
provided without any warranty, either expressed or implied. MetPrep Ltd. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
the handling of or contact with the above product.
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