MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR BOSS ZINC PHOSPHATE PRIMER
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Paint
Product type:
Finish for Airless Spray Application
Intended use:
BOSS Zinc Phosphate Primer
Trade Name:
The BSS Group plc
Supplier of product:
Fleet House, Lee Circle, Leicester, LE1 3QQ
Registered Office:
0116 262 3232 / 0116 253 1343
Telephone/Fax Numbers:
reception@bssgroup.com
E-mail Address
www.bss-group.co.uk
Web site Address
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.
Main Constituents: EC No. CAS-No Content Classification
202-436-9 95-63-6 1-5% R10 Xn; R20 Xi; R36/37/38 N; R51/53
1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene
1317-65-3 10-30% -
Calcium Carbonate
202-496-6 96-29-7 < 1% Carc3; R40 Xn; R21 R43 Xi; R41
Ethyl Methyl Ketoxime
203-604-4 108-67-8 < 1% R10 Xi; R37 N; R51/53
Mesitylene
203-132-9 103-65-1 < 1% R10 Xn; R65 Xi, R37 N; R51.53
Propylbenzene
265-199-0 64742-95-6 1-5% Xn; R65 N; R51/53; R66, R67, R10
Solvent Naptha (Petroleum),
Light Arom.; Low Boiling
Naphtha
238-877-9 14807-96-6 1-5% -
Talc
231-944-3 7779-90-0 1-5% N; R50/53
Trizinc Bis(Orthophosphate)
215-535-7 1330-20-7 10-30% R10 Xn; R20/21 Xi; R38
Xylene
(*) For Full Text see Section 16
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to skin. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment. Flammable
CLASSIFICATION Xn; R20/20. Xi; R38. N; R51/53. R10
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Never give
General Information:
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Move the exposed person to fresh air. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. NEVER
Inhalation:
MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Give nothing by
mouth.
Get medical attention immediately! Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. DO NOT
Ingestion:
INDUCE VOMITING!
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Do NOT
Skin Contact:
use solvents or thinners
Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses
Eye Contact:
and open eyes wide apart. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after
washing.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguish with alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder of water fog.
Extinguishing Media:
NOT to be used ?water jet
Avoid breathing fire vapours. Containers close to fire should be removed immediately or
Special Fire Fighting
cooled with water. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Dike for water
Procedures:
control.
The product is flammable, and heating may generate vapours which may form explosive
Specific Hazards:
vapour/air mixtures. By fire, toxic gases may be formed (Cox NOx).
Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of
Protective Measures in Fire:
fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Do not smoke,
Personal Precautions:
use naked flames or other sources of ignition.
Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be IMMEDIATELY alerted to
Environmental Precautions:
the Environmental Agency or other appropriate regulatory body. Do not discharge into
drains, water courses or onto the ground. The product should not be dumped in nature but
collected and delivered according to agreement with local authorities.
For waste disposal, see section 13. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into
Spill Clean Up Methods:
containers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Risk of vapour concentration on the floor and in low-lying areas. Avoid eating, drinking
Usage Precautions:
and smoking when using the product. Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use
approved respirator if air contamination is above acceptable level.
Up to 50litres of liquids with a flash point below 32 deg C may be kept in a workroom
Storage Precautions:
provided they are kept in closed containers in a marked, fire-resisting cupboard or bin.
Larger quantities must be kept in separate storeroom conforming to the structural
requirements contained in the HSE guidance note Storage of Flammable Liquids in
Containers. Store away from Acid, Alkalies, Oxidising material.
Store in closed original container at temperature between 5篊 and 25篊
Flammable liquid storage
Storage Class:
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
TWA ?8 hrs STEL ?15 min
Name Std Note
MEL .1 mg.m?br>
Calcium Carbonate
WEL 1 mg.m?br>
Talc
WEL 50 ppm(Sk) 220 mg/m?Sk) 100 ppm (Sk) 441 mg/m?Sk)
Xylene
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits
Ingredient Comments:
Protective Equipment:
Provide eyewash station
Process Conditions:
Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Workplace Exposure Limits and minimise the risk
Engineering Measures:
of inhalation of vapours
Wear suitable respiratory protection
Respiratory Equipment:
Nitrile gloves are recommended
Hand Protection:
Wear approved safety goggles
Eye Protection:
Use barrier creams to prevent skin contact
Other Protection:
Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet
Hygiene Measures:
Wear apron or protective clothing in case of splashes
Skin Protection:
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Viscous Liquid
Appearance:
Misc. colours
Colour:
Solvent
Odour:
Immiscible with water
Solubility:
138 760 mm Hg Relative Density 1.36 20 DEG C
Boiling Point (篊):
>1.0 Viscosity 2.6-2.8 cps 20篊
Vapour Density (air=1):
>21篊 Sh CC Volatile Organic Compound 480 g/litre
Flash Point (篊):
(Setaflash closed cup) (VOC)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use
Stability:
Avoid contact with Oxidising materials, strong alkalis, strong mineral acids
Conditions to Avoid:
Strong acids, strong alkalis, strong oxidising substances
Materials to Avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition By fire, toxic gases (CO, CO, NOx) may be formed.
Products:
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data recorded
Toxicological Information:
Contains small amounts of organic solvents. Extensive use of the product in areas with
General Information:
inadequate ventilation may result in hazardous vapour concentrations
Exposure to organic vapours in excess of the stated occupational exposure limit may result
Inhalation:
in adverse health effects such as irritation of the mucous membrane and the respiratory
system and adverse effects on the kidney, liver and central nervous system. Symptoms
and signs include headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and in
extreme cases, loss of consciousness.
May cause discomfort if swallowed
Ingestion:
Prolonged contact may cause redness, irritation and dry skin
Skin Contact:
Splashes in the eyes may cause irritation and reversible local damage
Eye Contact:
Prolonged or repeated contact lease to drying of skin
Health Warnings:
Inhalation, Skin absorption, Ingestion, Skin and/or eye contact
Route of Entry:
Kidneys, Liver, Central nervous system
Target Organs:
High concentration of vapours may irritate respiratory system and lead to headache,
Medical Symptoms:
fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There are no data on the ecotoxicity of this product
Ecotoxicity:
The product is insoluble in water and will spread on the water surface. Solubility of Zinc
Mobility:
ions in water is 25mf per litre
The product contains potentially bioaccumulating substances
Bioaccumulation:
The product is biodegradable. Volatile substances are degraded in the atmosphere within a
Degradability:
few days
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste is classified as hazardous waste. Disposal to licensed waste disposal sire in
General Information:
accordance with local Waste Disposal Authority
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements
Disposal Methods:
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
PAINT
Proper Shipping Name:
1263
UN No. Road:
3
ADR Class No:
Class 3: Flammable
ADR Class:
III
ADR Pack Group:
3.3
IMDG Class:
III
IMDG Pack Gr.
Marine Pollutant
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling:
Harmful Dangerous for the environment
Xylene
Contains:
R38 Irritating to skin
Risk Phrases:
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse affects in the aquatic
environment
R10 Flammable
S23 Do not breathe vapour/spray
Safety Phrases:
S24 Avoid contact with skin
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheet
P14 Contains ETHYL METHYL KETOXIME. May produce an allergic reaction
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
UK Regulatory References:
regulations 1988
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European parliament and of the Council of 18
EU Directives:
December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of
Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive
1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793-93 and Commission
Regulations (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council directive 76/769/EEC and Commission
Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. Control of Substances
Statutory Instruments:
Hazardous to Health
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Text of the R phrases listed in Section 2
R Phrase No Text
Not Classified
NC
Flammable
R10
Harmful by inhalation
R20
Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
R20/21
Harmful in contact with skin
R21
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R36/37/38
Irritating to respiratory system
R37
Irritating to skin
R38
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R40
Risk of serious damage to eyes
R41
May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R43
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
R50/53
environment
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
R51/53
environment
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
R65
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
R66
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
R67
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DISCLAIMER
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in
combination with any other material or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge
and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to
the suitability of such information for his own particular use.
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