DP-BLUE POLISHING
Material Safety Data Sheet FLUID
Date prepared: 12th October 1995 Date revised: 27th June 1998
0CON 318
1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and the Company/
Undertaking
DP-BLUE POLISHING FLUID
Substance or preparation trade name:
0CON 318
Unique reference number(s):
Logitech Ltd.,
Company/undertaking name & address:
Erskine Ferry Road, Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow
G605EU, Scotland, UK
(+44) 1389 875444
Telephone:
As above
Emergency telephone number:
2. Composition
Ethanol Ethylene glycol 2-Isopropanol Blue dye
Substance:
70 - 85 5 - 15 5 - 15 < 0.1
% content:
64-17-5 107-21-1 67-63-0 81457-64-9
CAS number:
R11 R22 R11 None
EC Index number:
3. Hazards Identification
The product is highly flammable, and explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed even
at normal room temperatures. Organic solvents may be absorbed into the body by
inhalation and ingestion and affect the nervous system.
The liquid may irritate the skin, the eyes and the respiratory tract.
4. First Aid Measures
Move into fresh air and keep at rest.
Inhalation:
Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin
Skin contact:
thoroughly with water. Burns: Flush with water
immediately. While flushing, remove clothes which
do not adhere to affected area. Call ambulance.
Continue flushing during transport to hospital.
Flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes.
Eye contact:
Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids widely.
If irritation persists, seek medical attention and bring
along these instructions.
Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of liquid.
Ingestion:
Keep person under observation. If uncomfortable:
Seek hospital and bring along these instructions.
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Material Safety Data Sheet FLUID
Date prepared: 12th October 1995 Date revised: 27th June 1998
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder,
Suitable extinguishing media:
water fog or alcohol-resistant foam.
Cool containers exposed to heat with water spray
and remove container, if no risk is involved.
The product is highly flammable, and explosive
Special exposure hazards in fire:
vapour/air mixtures may be formed even at room
temperatures. Vapours are heavier than air and may
travel along the floor and in the bottom of containers.
Vapours may be ignited by a spark, a hot surface or
an ember.
None specified.
Required special protective
equipment for fire-fighters:
6. Accidental Release Measures
Do not smoke or use open fire or other sources of
Personal precautions:
ignition. Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact
with skin and eyes. See also section 8.
Avoid discharge into water courses or on to the
Environmental precautions:
ground.
Large quantities should not be discharged into the
Methods for cleaning:
drain but removed with absorbing material.
Do not use sawdust or other combustible material.
For waste disposal see section 13.
7. Handling and Storage
Do not smoke or use open fire or other sources of
Handling:
ignition. Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact
with skin and eyes. Observe good industrial hygiene
practices. See section 8 for personal protection
equipment.
Store in a cool and well-ventilated place. Store
Storage:
separately from oxidants.
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Material Safety Data Sheet FLUID
Date prepared: 12th October 1995 Date revised: 27th June 1998
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Provide easy access to a water supply or an
Engineering measures:
emergency shower. Provide adequate ventilation.
Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and minimise
the risk of inhalation of vapours.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
OSHA ACGIH
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m 3)
Chemical Name
Ethanol 1900 - 1880 -
Ethylene glycol 50 125 C 50 C 127
2-Isopropanol 985 1225 983 1230
(C = Ceiling limit)
Wear protective gloves and, in case of splashes,
Personal protective equipment:
goggles/face shield too. Nitrile rubber gloves are
recommended, but be aware that the product may
penetrate the gloves. Frequent change is advisable.
In case of inadequate ventilation and work of brief
duration, use suitable respiratory equipment with
gas filter (class A2).
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Clear blue liquid.
Appearance:
Alcoholic.
Odour:
N/A
pH:
13掳C
Flashpoint ( 掳C):
370 - 425掳C
Autoignition temperature:
3.2 - 19
Explosive limits, vol.-%:
N/A
Relative density:
Water soluble.
Solubility:
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stable.
Stability:
Avoid exposing containers to high temperatures or
Conditions/materials to avoid:
direct sunlight.
Hazardous decomposition products: By heating and fire, irritating fumes may be formed,
incl. carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
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11. Toxicological Information
Vapours may irritate throat and respiratory system
Inhalation:
and cause coughing. Vapours have a narcotic effect
and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and
nausea. In serious cases, unconsciousness and
damage to the liver may be seen.
Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation.
Skin contact:
Contains propanol, which may penetrate the skin.
Splashes may irritate.
Eye contact:
May irritate and cause malaise. Ethanol may cause
Ingestion:
reproductive effects at even small doses.
Carcinogenicity: National Toxicology Program: No
Chronic effects:
IARC Monographs: No
OSHA: No
12. Ecological Information
Water soluble. Will spread in water systems. The
Mobility:
solvents will evaporate easily from all surfaces.
No data available.
Degradability:
No data available.
Ecotoxicity:
13. Disposal Considerations
Safe handling of any residues/waste Dispose of spillages and waste according to
agreement with local authorities.
product:
14. Transport Information
1993
UN number:
Flammable liquid n.o.s. (contains ethanol)
Proper shipping name:
IMDG ICAO RID/ADR (DOT)
Class: 3.2 Class: 3 Class: 3
PG: II PG: II Pt: 3b
Page: 3230 Pass: 5 l
EmS: 3-07 Cargo: 60 l
MFAG No.: 4.2
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Material Safety Data Sheet FLUID
Date prepared: 12th October 1995 Date revised: 27th June 1998
15. Regulatory Information
Highly flammable (F)
Supply label information:
(R11) Highly flammable
(S7) Keep container tightly closed.
(S16) Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking
1) EEC Directives 67/548/EEC on Dangerous
Regulations:
Substances
2) EEC Directives 88/379/EEC on Dangerous
Preparations
3) EEC Directives 91/155/EEC on Safety Data
Sheets
4) Threshold Limit Values for Chemical
Substances in the Work Environment 1993-
94, ACGIH
5) OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29
CFR 1910.1200)
NOTE: THIS DATA SHEET DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A USER鈥橲 ASSESSMENT OF
WORKPLACE RISK AS REQUIRED BY HSW ACT, COSHH, MANAGEMENT OF
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS, OR OTHER HEALTH AND
SAFETY LEGISLATION.
16. Other Information
The user must be instructed in the proper work
Recommendations/restrictions:
procedure and be familiar with the contents of these
instructions.
Used during planing, lapping and grinding materials
Use:
for geological and materialographic preparation.
Sources of key data used to compile Croner鈥檚 Hazard Information and Packaging, 3/95
Safety Data Sheet:
N/E: Not established
Abbreviations:
N/A: Not available
The data contained in this Safety Data Sheet has been supplied as required by the Chemicals
(Hazard Identification and Packaging) Regulations 1993, as amended, for the purpose of
protecting the health and safety of industrial and commercial users who are deemed capable of
understanding and acting on the information provided.
Please ensure that it is passed to the appropriate person(s) in your company, who are capable of
acting on the information.
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