The full text for all R-Phrases are displayed in Section 16
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Highly flammable. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
Main hazards:
Irritating to eyes and skin. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
In use, may form flammable / explosive vapour-air mixture.
Other hazards:
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the
Inhalation:
chest. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing. Remove victim
immediately from source of exposure. Provide rest, warmth and fresh
air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. DO NOT
Ingestion:
INDUCE VOMITING! NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON
VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! If vomiting occurs keep head low so that
stomach content doesn't get into the lungs. Promptly get affected
personnel to drink large volumes of water to dilute the swallowed
chemical. Get medical attention immediately.
There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. Remove
Skin:
affected person from source of contamination. Remove all
contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stock to skin.
Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Get medical
attention if any discomfort continues.
There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.
Eyes:
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing.
Wash out with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if soreness or
redness persists.
SECTION 5 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Alcohol resistant foam. Water Spray. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical
Extinguishing Media:
powder. Use water spray to cool containers.
Special Fire fighting
Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool
Procedures:
containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out.
Avoid water in straight hose stream; will scatter and spread fire. Keep
run off water out of sewers and water sources. Dike for water control.
If risk or water pollution occurs notify appropriate authorities.
Unusual Fire & Explosion
Highly flammable. In combustion emits toxic fumes. Forms explosive
Hazards:
air-vapour mixture. Vapour may travel considerable distance to source
of ignition and flash back.
Protective measures
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
In fire:
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precaution
Wear suitable protective clothing as specified under section 8 of this
In spill:
safety data sheet ?Exposure Controls and Personal Protection. 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. Eliminate all
sources of ignition.
Precautions to protect
Do not allow spilled material to enter drains or water courses. Contain
Environment:
the spillage using bunding.
Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and
Spill Cleanup Methods:
smoking. Ventilate. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place
into containers.
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SECTION 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient
Usage Precautions:
ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the
formation or spread of mists in the air. Smoking is forbidden. Use non-
sparking tools.
Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Keep
Storage Precautions:
away from sources of ignition. Prevent the build up of electrostatic
charge in the immediate area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment
are not a source of ignition.
Must only be kept in original packaging.
Storage Criteria:
SECTION 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT NAME WEL (8 hr TWA) WEL (15 min STEL)
ISO BUTANOL 154 mg/m3 231 mg/m3
ETHYL ACETATE 400 ppm
TOLUENE 191 mg/m3 574 mg/m3
N BUTYL ACETATE 724 mg/m3 966 mg/m3
ACETONE 1210 mg/m3 (OES) 3620 mg/me (OES)
ETHANOL 1920 mg/m3
ETHYL METHYL KETONE 600 mg/m3 899 mg/m3
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must not be handled in confined space without sufficient ventilation.
Ventilation:
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Ensure lighting
and electrical equipment are not a source of ignition.
Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of
Respirators:
emergency.
Protective gloves.
Hand Protection:
Safety glasses. Face-shield. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Eye Protection:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact
Skin Protection:
and repeated or prolonged vapour contact.
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift
Hygienic Work Practices:
and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Promptly remove any
clothing that becomes contaminated. No eating or drinking while
working with this material.
ETHYL ACETATE
Hazardous ingredients:
ORL MUS LD50 4100 mg/kg; ORL RAT LD50 5620 mg/kg;
SCU RAT LD50 5gm/kg
TOLUENE
IVN RAT LD50 1960 mg/kg; ORL MUS LD50 2gm/kg;
ORL RAT LD50 6900 mg/kg
N BUTYL ACETATE
IHL MUS LC50 9.6-29.2 mg/litre/4h; ORL RAT LE50 >4700 ms/kg
ACETONE
IVN RAT LD50 5500 mg/kg; ORL MUS LD50 3 gm/kg;
ORL RAT LD50 5800 mg/kg
ETHANOL
IVN RAT LD50 1440 mg/kg; ORL MIS LD50 3450 mg/kg;
ORL RAT LD50 7060 mg/kg
SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Readily absorbed into soil.
Mobility:
Persistence and
Biodegradable.
Degradability:
Bioaccumulative
No bioaccumulation potential
Potential:
Negligible ecotoxicity.
Other adverse effects:
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Empty containers must not be burned because of explosion hazard.
Disposal Methods:
Arrange for collection by specialised disposal company. Dispose of in
accordance with Local Authority requirements regarding disposal.
SECTION 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID
UN no: 1263 ADR Class: 3
Packing Group: II Classification code: F1
Shipping name: PAINT RELATED MATERIAL V.O.C. 0.840g / LTR (XYLENE; TOLUENE)
Labelling: 3 Hazard ID no: 33
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IMDG/IMO
UN no: 1263 Class: 3
Packing Group: II Ems: F-E, S-E*
Marine pollutant: .
Labelling: 3
IATA/ICAO
UN no: 1263 Class: 3
Packing group: II
Packing instructions: 305(P&CA); 307(CAO)
Labelling: 3
SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION
Highly flammable.
Supply:
Harmful
R11: Highly flammable.
Risk Phrases:
R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
R63: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition ?No smoking.
Safety Phrases:
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S51: Use only in well-ventilated areas.
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S60: This material and it's container must be disposed of as hazardous
waste.
S9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
R10: Flammable
Risk phrases used in s.3:
R37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
R11: Highly flammable
R36: Irritating to eyes.
R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R38: Irritating to skin.
R48/20: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged
exposure through inhalation.
R63: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
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References should be made to the Health & Safety at Work Act.
Disclaimer:
If this product is re-distributed and re-formulated for sale, details of its hazards and recommended
methods for safe handling must be passed to customers. Customers are urged to ensure that the
product is entirely suitable for their own purpose. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that a
suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks created by a work activity using this product is
undertaken before this product is used.
Note: The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the users own
assessment of workplace risk as required by other Health & Safety Legislation (e.g. the Health and
Safety at Work Act,1974;the control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations,1988). The data
given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this data sheet is to
describe the products in terms of their safety requirements. The data does not signify any warranty
with regard to the product's properties.
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