SAFETY DATA SHEET
IN COMPLIANCE WITH DIRECTIVE 91/155/EEC
10 / Date of issue: 23.02.2004 Last revision: 18.06.2008
1. NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY
Trade name of the product:
LEKO ALKYD SPECIAL
General use of the product:
It is applied for decorative protection of wooden and metal surfaces in closed premises and on the
outside under normal atmospheric conditions. If necessary it may be thinned with AMV Thinner.
Name of the company:
"ORGACHIM" JSC
Republic of Bulgaria
7000 Rousse
21, "Treti mart" blvd.
tel. +359/82/ 886-275
fax: +359/82/ 822-288
Emergency phone:
Company Fire brigade: +359/82/886-333
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The product is flammable.
Irritating to respiratory system.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
3. CONTENT OF THE PRODUCT
The product is a well-homogenized suspension of pigments, fillers, solvents and specific additives
in medium oil alkyd resin.
According to the EU Directives 67/548, 88/379 and 92/32 the product is classified as a
dangerous substance.
Dangerous content:
Concentration,
CAS INECS Chemical name Symbol R-phrases
% mass
White spirit
64742-48-9 265-150-3 25 ?35 Xn, N 65-51/53
10-37-65-
64742-95-6 265-199-0 Shelsol 100 1? Xn, N
66-67-51/53
95-47-6 202-422-2 Orthoxylene 1? Xn 10-20/21
* See section 16 for the complete text of R-phrases, listed above.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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General information:
Immediately remove the contaminated clothing.
Inhalation:
Immediately move the casualty to fresh air. Keep him warm and at rest. In case of complaints,
seek medical help.
Ingestion:
Do not drink and do not induce vomiting, if the patient is unconscious or with convulsions. In case
of complaints seek medical help.
Skin or clothes contact:
Wash the affected skin with water and soap and rinse well. Do not use organic solvents. In case of
skin reactions seek medical help.
Eye contact:
Wash the eyes with running water for several minutes, holding eyelids open.
Remove contact lenses. Call an ophthalmologist.
Possible symptoms and effects:
Symptoms caused by prolonged exposure of the product to the human organism: dizziness,
headache, nausea, respiratory problems, skin inflammation and eye irritation.
The following precautions must be present at the work place:
Equipment for eye washing/rinsing.
Protective facemasks.
Notes to the doctor:
There is no specific antidote. The treatment from the overexposure should be directed to control of
the symptoms and clinical treatment of the patient.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General directions:
Remove all sources of fire: e.g. open fire, lit cigarettes, sparks from tools/equipment. Always keep
packages closed.
Suitable extinguishing agents:
Alkali resistant foam, dry chemical powder, CO2, water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing agents:
Thick water jet.
Special hazards arising from the product itself, products formed as a result of its
incineration or gasses formed:
Take into consideration that dangerous gas products and thick soot may be formed during its
burning.
Special protective equipment:
Using a gas mask and protective firemen clothing is recommended.
Additional instructions:
Extinguish fire in the wind direction. Cool the non-burning packages by spraying water. Prevent
spillage and remove the packages to a safe place.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions:
Remove all possible sources of ignition.
Provide adequate ventilation.
Wear suitable personal protective equipment (see Item 8).
Environment precautions:
Prevent spillage in water basins, tanks, basements, drains and sewerage.
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If the product has penetrated into water basins, sewerage, the soil or plants, advise the Fire brigade
and the Police.
Prevent accumulation of vapours in closed premises.
Methods for cleaning up:
In case of spillage, surround the spillage and mix it with soil, sand or other similar inert
absorbents. Collect in appropriate containers, marked as hazardous waste. Do not return the spilled
material back into the original packages.
Safely transfer this mixture to an approved site for disposal of hazardous waste or incinerate it
under controlled conditions.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF THE PRODUCT
Handling:
General precautions for handling the product:
Provide adequate ventilation when handling or storing the product. Do not exceed the
concentration limits given in item 8!
Do not eat or drink at the workplace.
Do not smoke. Observe the fire prevention measures. Ensure protection from explosion.
Do not pollute the environment.
Storage:
Store in original, tightly closed containers, out of the reach of children or any other unauthorized
personnel, in covered and dry storehouses, at a temperature up to 30癈, away from direct sunlight.
The storehouses should be equipped in compliance with the local Regulations for storage of
flammable materials.
Do not keep the product together with foodstuffs, drinks or fodder.
Packages should be marked with original labels of the producer.
Observe the storage requirements indicated on the label.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Technical measures for supervising the safety labour requirement observance:
Provide adequate ventilation in the working premises to ensure that the defined admissible
concentration limit of the vapours from the volatile part of the product is not exceeded:
Use only non-sparking tools/equipment. Ensure safe static electricity discharge.
Exposure limits for chemical agents in the air at the work place in accordance with
Regulation No. 13.
Exposure limits mg/m3
Chemical agent CAS Specific effects
White spirit 300 mg/m3?for 8 hours
64742-48-9 Irritating
100 mg/m3 ?for 8 hours
Shelsol 100 64742-95-6
221 mg/m3 ?for 8 hours
Orthoxylene 95-47-6
442 mg/m3 - for 15 minutes
Personal protection:
Use protective work clothing.
Respiratory protection:
In case of insufficiently ventilated work areas and when spraying the product, respiratory
protection is necessary. Filtering mask with introduction of fresh air, type A is recommended.
In case of sensitisation of the respiratory system (asthma, chronic bronchitis) it is recommended to
avoid working with the product.
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Hand protection:
Always wear protective gloves made of nitryl with a thickness of 0,40 mm.
Penetration time for the glove material: > 30 minutes.
In case of contamination the work gloves must be changed immediately.
Eye protection:
It is recommended to use a protective facemask or goggles when spraying with the product.
Body protection:
Wear non-static protective clothing, rubber boots.
Hygiene measures:
Immediately change the contaminated clothing. Wash hands and face after handling the product.
Use a skin protection cream.
Other protective equipment:
The storage and handling places should be equipped with devices for washing/ eye rinsing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Homogeneous liquid
Physical form:
Produced in 20 basic colours by company catalogue
Colour:
Specific for the organic solvents
Odour:
N/A
value:
150 (White spirit)
148 (Shelsol 100)
Boiling point:
144,4 (Orthoxylene)
34 (White spirit)
38 (Shelsol 100)
Flash point:
27 (Orthoxylene)
300 (White spirit)
460 (Shelsol 100)
Auto-ignition temperature:
464 (Orthoxylene)
Lower 0,6 % Vol. Upper 1,5 % Vol. (White spirit)
Lower 0,01 % Vol. Upper 7 % Vol. (Shelsol 100)
Explosion limits:
Lower 1 % Vol. Upper 7,6 % Vol. (Orthoxylene)
6,7 hPa (Orthoxylene)
Vapour pressure at 20?
0.960-1.200 g/cm3
Density:
Insoluble
Solubility in water:
min 700 mPa.s
Viscosity at 23?
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
The product is stable under normal storage conditions. There are no hazardous decomposition
products in case of correct storage and use.
Conditions to avoid:
High temperature.
Substances to avoid:
Strong oxidisers, concentrated sulphuric acid, nitric acid, sulphur.
Hazardous decomposition products:
No data available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity, oral:
White spirit
LD 50 rat: 5000 mg/kg
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Shelsol 100
LD 50 rat: > 2000 mg/kg
Orthoxylene
LD 50 rat: 3609 mg/kg
Acute toxicity, dermal:
White spirit
LD 50 rabbit: 3160 mg/kg
Shelsol 100
LD 50 rat: > 2000 mg/kg
Acute toxicity, inhalation:
Orthoxylene
LC 50 rat: 28 mg/L, 4 h
Toxicity in case of repeated ingestion, dermal contact and inhalation
Shelsol 100
Central nervous system: repeated exposure affects the nervous system.
Irritating effect on the eyes, skin and respiratory system
After contact with the eyes:
Drops from the product or its vapours in a high concentration may cause eye irritation.
After contact with the skin:
Irritating. Danger from absorption through the skin.
The prolonged and intensive contact with the skin may cause a loss of sub-dermal fat and
dermatitis.
After inhalation of the vapours:
The vapours have a narcotic effect.
Prolonged inhalation of concentrated organic solvents present in the product, exceeding the
admissible concentration limit (see item 8) may cause irritation of the mucous tissue of the
respiratory tract.
Cancerogenous effect:
Shelsol 100
There is a hazard of irreversible effects (ethylbenzene).
Toxicity to the reproductive system:
Shelsol 100
Does not affect the reproductive ability.
Other indications:
Symptoms caused by prolonged exposure of the product to the human organism: dizziness,
headache, nausea, respiratory problems, skin inflammation and eye irritation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodecomposition:
Orthoxylene: Biodegradable
DATA REGARDING THE SPECIFIC HAZARDS TO THE ENVIRONMENT:
Ecotoxicity:
Orthoxylene: Toxic to aquatic organisms
Severe and prolonged toxicity to fish:
White spirit
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Trout LC 50: > 35 mg/L / 96 h
Shelsol 100
Fish: 1 < LC// 50 10 mg/L
Orthoxylene
Onchorhynchus mykiss LC 50: 8 mg/L / 96 h
C.auratus LC 50: 13 mg/L / 24 h
P.reticulata LC 50: 12 mg/L / 96 h
Severe and prolonged toxicity to water fleas:
Shelsol 100
Invertebrates: 1 < LC// 50 10 mg/L
Orthoxylene
Daphnia magna EC 50: 3.2 mg/l / 48 h
Severe and prolonged toxicity to seaweeds (algae):
Shelsol 100
Seaweeds: 1 < LC// 50 10 mg/L
Orthoxylene
Selenastrum capricornutum IC 50: 4.2 mg/l / 8 d.
Mobility:
Shelsol 100
Adsorbs into the soil and has a low mobility.
Floats on the water surface.
Stability and degradability:
Shelsol 100
Expected to easily decompose biologically.
Quickly oxidises in the open air by photochemical reactions.
Bioaccumulation:
Shelsol 100
Has the potential for bioaccumulation.
Additional information
Prevent spillage penetration into the soil, watercourses, tanks, drains and purifying equipment.
It is recommended to incinerate the unnecessary product at a high temperature.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Any remainder of the product or waste material left from its application, as well as the used
packages should be disposed according to the local Regulations for processing of special and
dangerous waste products.
Recommended disposal methods:
Incinerate the remainder and waste material at high temperatures under control.
Disposal of waste material in special places approved for disposal of dangerous materials.
Recycling of the solvents by distillation, if possible, in case you can manage the problem with the
distillation residua.
Metal packages should be recycled in steelworks or disposed at specially intended sites, if it is not
possible to be recycled for reuse.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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Road transport ADR/RID
UN 1263
Packaging group:
Class: 3
Hazard identification number: 30
Air transport /
UN 1263
Packaging group:
Class: 3
Hazard identification number: 30
Sea transport IMDG
UN 1263
Packaging group:
Class: 3
Hazard identification number: 30
Other information:
Flammable.
Keep from heating.
Store separately from foodstuffs and drinks.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
According to Regulations the following hazard marking is required for the product:
Marking of the hazard with Xn and labelling "Harmful".
Marking of the hazard with N and labelling "Dangerous for the environment".
R ?phrases
R 10 ?Flammable.
R 37 ?Irritating to respiratory system.
R 65 ?Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
R 66 ?Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R 67 ?Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness..
R 51/53 ?Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
S ?phrases
S 2 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 23 ?Do not breathe vapours.
S 24/25 ?Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
S 61 ?Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / Safety data sheets.
S 62 ?If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Full text of all R-phrases, listed in item 2:
R 10 ?Flammable.
R20/21 ?Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 37 ?Irritating to respiratory system.
R 65 ?Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
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R 66 ?Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R 67 ?Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness..
R 51/53 ?Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
The recommendations and information given in the present document are based on the recognized
knowledge and the rules for trading as well as the producer's great experience in handling these
materials safely.
The present information and recommendations were prepared in accordance with the Bulgarian
regulations, the EU-directives and the International agreements, relevant to transportation of
dangerous materials.
The present information provides directions for health and environment protection measures and
should not be construed as a warranty for technical characteristics or proper specific application.
Data, changed in comparison to the previous version: Edited the entire text, corrected the hazard
symbols, R-phrases and S-phrases.
7000 Rousse, 21 "Treti mart" blvd., tel. +359/ 82 / 886 303; fax +359/ 82 / 886 257
www.orgachim.bg
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