SAFETY DATA SHEET ADOCURE STANDARD Page 1 Issued: 4/03/2008 Revision No: 3 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Product name: ADOCURE STANDARD Synonyms: CONCRETE CURING AGENT Company name: Adomast Building Chemicals Ltd Unit G Lea Road Trading Estate Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1AE Tel: 01992 710684 Fax: 01992 712813 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Hazardous ingredients: AROMATIC HYDROCARBON RESIN 10-30% CAS: 68527-25-3 ? XYLENE 1-10% EINECS: 215-535-7 CAS: 1330-20-7 [-] R10; [Xn] R20/21; [Xi] R38 ? CUMENE <1% EINECS: 202-704-5 CAS: 98-82-8 [-] R10; [Xi] R37; [N] R51/53; [Xn] R65 ? MESITYLENE 1-10% EINECS: 203-604-4 CAS: 108-67-8 [-] R10; [Xi] R37; [N] R51/53 ? 1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE 1-10% EINECS: 202-436-9 CAS: 95-63-6 [-] R10; [Xn] R20; [Xi] R36/37/38; [N] R51/53 ? STRAIGHT RUN KEROSINE - SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), MEDIUM ALIPH. 50-70% EINECS: 265-191-7 CAS: 64742-88-7 [Xn] R65; [Xi] R38; [N] R51/53 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Main hazards: Irritating to skin. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS) Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely. Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting. Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. [cont...] Issued: 4/03/2008 SAFETY DATA SHEET ADOCURE STANDARD Page 2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION) Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin. Consult a doctor. Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor. Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. Consult a doctor. Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide. Alcohol or polymer foam. Dry chemical powder. Use water spray to cool containers. Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes. Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. If outside do not approach from downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid. Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding. Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air. Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. The floor of the storage room must be impermeable to prevent the escape of liquids. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Hazardous ingredients: AROMATIC HYDROCARBON RESIN WEL (8 hr exposure limit): 15 mg/m3 ? XYLENE WEL (8 hr exposure limit): 220 mg/m3 WEL (15 min exposure limit): 441 mg/m3 ? CUMENE WEL (8 hr exposure limit): 125 mg/m3 WEL (15 min exposure limit): 250 mg/m3 ? MESITYLENE WEL (8 hr exposure limit): 25 ppm ? 1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE WEL (8 hr exposure limit): 100 mg/m3 WEL (15 min exposure limit): 200 mg/m3 Respirable dust: AROMATIC HYDROCARBON RESIN WEL (8 hr exposure limit): 5 mg/m3 [cont...] Issued: 4/03/2008 SAFETY DATA SHEET ADOCURE STANDARD Page 3 Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. The floor of the storage room must be impermeable to prevent the escape of liquids. Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency. Hand protection: Impermeable gloves. Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand. Skin protection: Impermeable protective clothing. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES State: Liquid Colour: Pale yellow Odour: Characteristic odour Solubility in water: Insoluble Viscosity: Non-viscous Viscosity value: 7 cSt Viscosity test method: Kinematic viscosity in 10-6 m2/s at 40癈 (ISO 3219) Flammability limits %: lower: .6 upper: 8 Flash point癈: 40 Relative density: 0.835 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to avoid: Heat. Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids. Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Hazardous ingredients: XYLENE ORL MUS LD50 2119 mg/kg ORL RAT LD50 4300 mg/kg SCU RAT LD50 1700 mg/kg ? CUMENE ORL MUS LD50 12750 mg/kg ORL RAT LD50 1400 mg/kg ? MESITYLENE IPR GPG LDLO 1303 mg/kg ? 1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE IPR RAT LDLO 1752 mg/kg ORL RAT LD50 5 gm/kg Routes of exposure: Refer to section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil. [cont...] Issued: 4/03/2008 SAFETY DATA SHEET ADOCURE STANDARD Page 4 Persistence and degradability: Not biodegradable. Bioaccumulative potential: Bioaccumulation potential. Other adverse effects: Toxic to aquatic organisms. Toxic to soil organisms. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal operations: Dispose of via an authorised person / licensed waste disposal contractor in accordance with local regulations. See accidental release measures Waste code number: 16 03 03* Disposal of packaging: Any special regulatory disposal status or provisions applicable to the product may also apply to empty containers or packaging if they contain, or are impaired with residual material - NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR / RID UN no: 1866 ADR Class: 3 Packing group: III Classification code: F1 Shipping name: RESIN SOLUTION Labelling: 3 Hazard ID no: 30 IMDG / IMO UN no: 1866 Class: 3 Packing group: III EmS: F-E,S-E* Marine pollutant: . Labelling: 3 IATA / ICAO UN no: 1866 Class: 3 Packing group: III Packing instructions: 309(P&CA); 310(CAO) Labelling: 3 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Hazard symbols: Dangerous for the environment. Harmful. Risk phrases: R38: Irritating to skin. R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic [cont...] Issued: 4/03/2008 SAFETY DATA SHEET ADOCURE STANDARD Page 5 environment. R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Safety phrases: S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Risk phrases used in s.2: R10: Flammable. R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R38: Irritating to skin. R37: Irritating to respiratory system. R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. R20: Harmful by inhalation. R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. [final page]