LEOSEAL
Data Sheet No. 10 Revision: 01.08..04 Replaces: 15.09.98
This data sheet has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the CHIP
Regulations and ACOP.
RECOMMENDED USES
As a waterproofing membrane and for sealing highway cracks.
KNOWN MISUSES/ABUSES
Contamination with Cationic emulsion will cause coagulation.
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT: LEOSEAL
COMPANY: COLAS LIMITED
ADDRESS: WALLAGE LANE, ROWFANT, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX,
RH10 4NF
TELEPHONE: 01342 711000
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 01342 718346
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Leoseal is a preparation manufactured from bitumen, water, rubber latex and
additives, none of which create any hazard.
3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Avoid skin and eye contact, ingestion and major inhalation. May harm fish.
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: Minor inhalation - NOT likely to be harmful.
Major inhalation (unlikely) - seek medical advice.
SKIN: Minor splashes - remove from skin with suitable skin cleanser and wash with soap
and water. In cases of major contact with large quantities of material drench immediately
with cold water.
EYES: Irrigate thoroughly with cold water and seek medical advice.
INGESTION: (Unlikely) seek medical advice.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Bitumen emulsion will not burn.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Shut off leak if without risk and contain. Absorb with sand or earth until set solid. Refer to
section 13 for disposal information.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Mechanical handling of palletised products reduces the hazards of manual lifting. Where
manual lifting is unavoidable use correct Kinetic lifting techniques.
STORAGE:
Drums should be adequately chocked to prevent rolling. Roll/agitate containers before use.
Protect from frost.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES
There is NO Occupational Exposure limit in EH/40.
RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Wear suitable gloves (to avoid injury during drum handling and skin contact when applying),
overalls, protective footwear, eye protection. Use of barrier cream, before work, will assist
subsequent cleansing.
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9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid at ambient temperature
Appearance: Opaque brown/black
Odour: Slightly ammonal
Acidity/Alkalinity: Approx. 12.0 pH
Boiling Point/Boiling Range: Approx 100掳C (of emulsion water)
Melting Point/Melting Range: Not applicable
Flashpoint: Not applicable
Flammability: Not applicable
Autoflammability: Not applicable
Flammability Limits - upper: Not applicable
- lower: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Not applicable
Oxidising Properties: Not applicable
Vapour Pressure at 40掳C: 5 mm Hg
Density at 15掳C: 0.95 - 1.05 g/ml
Solubility
- Water Solubility: Dispersible
- Fat Solubility/Solvent: Water miscible solvents break the emulsion NON-
polar solvents emulsify to a degree.
Partition Coefficient, n-octanol water: Not determined
Viscosity at 15掳C: 1 poise (approx)
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Do NOT allow temperature to fall below 2掳C to avoid freezing.
MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Acids and Cationic emulsions.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
NON hazardous bitumen and water. Emulsion will not burn.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS AND ADVICE:
Exposure to Leoseal is NOT hazardous but skin contact should be avoided. Can be
irritating to eyes.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Minimum hazard but diluted emulsion may harm fish (by bitumen blocking gills).
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13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose as a controlled waste in accordance with local bye-laws and regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as a dangerous substance for conveyance.
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous for supply.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
The references set out below give further information on specific aspects.
LEGISLATION:
Chemicals (Hazards, Information and Packaging) Regulations.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling)
Regulations.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Environmental Protection Act
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
GUIDANCE NOTES:
EH26 Occupational Skin Disease: Health and Safety Precautions
EH40 Occupational Exposure Limits
BRITISH STANDARDS:
BS 434 Part 1 - Specification for Bitumen Road Emulsion
BS 3690 Part 1 - Bitumen for Building and Civil Engineering
OTHER LITERATURE:
Dtp 'Specification for Highway Works鈥? Clause 918/2.
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