Altro Material Safety Data Sheet SAFETY ISSUE DATE
DATA
4 13/8/02
SHEET
Clean-up Solvent
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME CLEAN UP SOLVENT SUPPLIER ALTRO FLOORS
WORKS ROAD
PRODUCT TYPE/USE SOLVENT CLEANER
LETCHWORTH
HERTS
EMERGENCY TEL Nos. 01462 480480 SG6 1NW
01462 489269
CONTACT PERSON TRACY DEVENISH
MANUFACTURER Please contact Altro for details. TEL: 01462 480480 FAX: 01462 480010
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS CAS NUMBER CONTENT HEALTH RISK
INGREDIENTS PHRASES
ACETONE 76-64-1 >50% F 11
(DIMETHYL KETONE)
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
INHALATION Vapour irritating to respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Narcotic effect. CNS depressant. Use in a well ventilated area.
SKIN CONTACT Liquid irritating to skin, prolonged contact may cause dermatitis.
EYE CONTACT Liquid and vapour irritating to eyes, may cause damage if not removed immediately.
INGESTION If ingested liquid may cause gastro intestinal irritation.
GENERAL COMMENTS Aspiration into the lungs may cause lung damage.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected
person by administering 100% oxygen. Keep the affected person warm and at rest.
Get prompt medical attention. If unconscious turn into recovery position.
SKIN CONTACT Remove affected person from source of contamination. Promptly wash contaminated skin with soap or mild
detergent and water. Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and wash as above.
EYE CONTACT Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention.
INGESTION Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Do not induce vomiting. NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON
VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Give water to drink. Get medical attention immediately.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, fog or mist. Foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite, etc.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING If risk of water pollution occurs notify appropriate authorities. Containers in the vicinity of the fire to be kept cool by
PROCEDURESS spraying with water.
UNUSUAL FIRE & Vapour may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
HAZARDOUS Highly flammable vapours.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF Extinguish any naked flames, sources of ignition. Provide ventilation and confine spill. Avoid inhaling vapour.
PRODUCT IS RELEASED Do not allow runoff to sewer. Clean-up personnel should use respiratory and/or liquid contact protection.
OR SPILT Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
USEAGE PRECAUTIONS Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use approved respirator if air
contamination is above accepted level. DO NOT SMOKE! Keep containers closed and keep away from
sources of ignition.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.
STORAGE CRITERIA Highly flammable hazardous material storage.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT CAS NUMBER STD LTEL STEL
NAME ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
ACETONE (DIMETHYL KETONE) 76-64-1 OES 750 1810 1500 3620
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION Provide adequate ventilation.
RESPIRATORS Respiratory protection must be used for long term exposure.
PROTECTION GLOVES Use protective chemical (solvent) resistant gloves.
EYE PROTECTION Wear splash proof eye goggles to prevent any possibility of eye contact.
OTHER PROTECTION Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level.
Provide eyewash, quick drench. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.
HYGENIC WORK Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
PRACTICES Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes wet or contaminated.
Isolate contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA!
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Clear liquid.
COLOUR Colourless.
ODOUR/TASTE Characteristic.
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION Completely soluble in water.
BOILING POINT (藲C, interval) 56潞C
DENSITY/SPECIFIC 0.79
GRAVITY (g/ml) Temperature ( 潞C): 20
FLASH POINT ( 藲C) -18潞C
OTHER PHYSICAL DATA % Volatile by weight = 100.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY Stable under normal conditions. Avoid: Heat, sparks, flames and any other sources of ignition.
MATERIALS TO AVOID Bases, oxidising agents, strong reducing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Burning will produce carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
PRODUCTS
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS LD50 (oral, rat) = 1700 - 10700 mg/kg, LD50 (dermal, rabbit) >15688 mg/kg.
HEALTH WARNINGS Vapour is harmful on prolonged exposure or in high concentration. Narcotic effect. CNS depressant.
Swallowing concentrated chemical may cause severe internal injury.
ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation. Skin absorption. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact.
TARGET ORGANS Central nervous system. Eyes. Respiratory system, lungs. Skin.
MEDICAL SYMPTOMS Severe skin irritation. Nausea, vomiting. Central nervous system, dizziness, disorientation.
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
BIO ACCUMULATION Not expected to bioaccumulate.
DEGRADABILITY Readily biodegradable in aerobic systems.
ACUTE FISH TOXICITY No data available.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS Product (including empty containers) should be regarded as hazardous waste and disposed of according to
local regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE Flammable liquid, 3.
ROAD TRANSPORT RAIL TRANSPORT SEA TRANSPORT AIR TRANSPORT
UN No. ROAD 1090 RID CLASS No. 3 IMDG CLASS 3 ICAO CLASS 3
ADR CLASS No. Division 3: Flammable liquid. RID ITEM No. 3潞(b) IMDG PACK GROUP II AIR PACK GROUP II
ADR CLASS 3.2 MARINE POLLUTANT Unknown
ADR ITEM No. 3潞(b)
HAZARD No. (ADR) 33 Flammable liquid.
ADR LABEL No. 3
PROPER SHIPPING NAME ACETONE
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABEL FOR SUPPLY Highly Flammable.
RISK PHRASES R-11 鈥? Highly Flammable.
SAFETY PHRASES S-9 鈥? Keep container in a well ventilated area. S-16 鈥? Keep away from sources of ignition.
S-23 鈥? Do not breath vapour. S-33 鈥? Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
UK REGULATORY Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.
REFERENCES
EU DIRECTIVES Dangerous Preparations Directive 88\379.
GUIDANCE NOTES Occupational Exposure Limits EH40.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
INFORMATION SOURCES Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc. manufactures. Croner鈥檚: Dangerous Substances.
Croner鈥檚: Substances Hazardous to Health. Croner鈥檚: Emergency First Aid Guide.
REVISION DATE 13/8/02
SDS INITIALLY GENERATED 13/3/97
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