Altro Material Safety Data Sheet SAFETY ISSUE DATE
DATA
2 12/8/02
SHEET
Altromastic 100
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME ALTROMASTIC 100 SUPPLIER ALTRO FLOORS
WORKS ROAD
PRODUCT TYPE/USE SILANATED MODIFIED POLYETHER
LETCHWORTH
FLOORING SEALANT
HERTS
EMERGENCY TEL Nos. 01462 480480 SG6 1NW
01462 489269
CONTACT PERSON TRACY DEVENISH
MANUFACTURER ALTRO RESINS TEL: 01462 480480 FAX: 01462 480010
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS CAS NUMBER CONTENT HEALTH RISK
INGREDIENTS PHRASES
NON-HAZARDOUS
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
INHALATION Inhalation of vapours may cause mild irritation to the mucous membrane. Use in a well ventilated area.
SKIN CONTACT May cause skin irritation to susceptible persons.
EYE CONTACT May cause eye irritation to susceptible persons.
INGESTION Ingestion of large quantities may induce narcosis.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION Move the exposed person to fresh air. Keep the affected person warm and at rest.
In case of breathing difficulties get prompt medical attention.
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 10 minutes
and get medical attention.
INGESTION Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS!
Get medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, fog or mist. Foam. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite, etc.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Do not use water jets. If risk of water pollution occurs notify appropriate authorities.
PROCEDURES Containers in the vicinity of the fire to be kept cool. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE & Burning produces irritant fumes.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
HAZARDOUS Irritant fumes.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF Provide ventilation and confine spill. Do not allow runoff to sewer. Clean-up personnel should use liquid contact protection.
PRODUCT IS RELEASED Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers.
OR SPILT
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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.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Do not store near acids. Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.
STORAGE CRITERIA Misc. Non-hazardous material storage.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT CAS NUMBER STD LTEL STEL
NAME ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
NON-HAZARDOUS
Exposure to substances which have not been assigned MEL鈥檚 or OEL鈥檚 should be controlled in accordance with the guidance
on regulation 7 of COSHH General Approved Code Of Practice.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORS Respiratory protection must be used if air concentration exceeds an acceptable level.
PROTECTION GLOVES Use protective gloves made of impervious butyl rubber.
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 if necessary. Provide eyewash.
Wear light weight protective 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 Sealant.
COLOUR Pigmented.
ODOUR/TASTE None.
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION Insoluble in water.
DENSITY/SPECIFIC 1.55-1.65
GRAVITY (g/ml) Temperature ( 潞C): 20
VISCOSITY 3000 - 6000 mPa.S
Temperature ( 潞C): 25
OTHER PHYSICAL DATA pH = 8-10 (slurry)
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY May react with strong oxidants.
MATERIALS TO AVOID May react exothermically with acids.
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
BIO ACCUMULATION Potential for bioaccumulation.
DEGRADABILITY Not readily biodegradable.
ACUTE FISH TOXICITY Do not contaminate surface water.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS Dispose surplus of unexposed material as uncured plastic waste. Dispose packaging as solid waste, after cured.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE Not classified as Hazardous for Transport
ROAD TRANSPORT RAIL TRANSPORT SEA TRANSPORT AIR TRANSPORT
UN No. ROAD Not applicable. RID CLASS No. N/a IMDG CLASS N/a ICAO CLASS N/a
ADR CLASS No. Not applicable.. RID ITEM No. N/a IMDG PACK GROUP N/a AIR PACK GROUP N/a
ADR CLASS Not applicable. MARINE POLLUTANT N/a
ADR ITEM No. Not applicable.
HAZARD No. (ADR) Not applicable.
ADR LABEL No. Not applicable.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME Not applicable.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABEL FOR SUPPLY Not classified as Hazardous for Supply
RISK PHRASES Not applicable.
SAFETY PHRASES S-2 鈥? Keep out of reach of children. S-13 鈥? Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuff鈥檚.
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 12/8/02
SDS INITIALLY GENERATED 1/6/00
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