TRADE GRADE PRODUCTS LTD
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Identification of the substance / preparation and company.
Product name Tradegrip PVC
Supplier Trade Grade Products Limited
Address 2 Thorne Way
Woolsbridge Industrial Park
Three Legged Cross
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 6FB
Emergency telephone number 01202 820177
2. Composition / Information on Ingredients.
Material description CAS No. % Content Health (class) Risk (R No.)
Acetone 67-64-1 30 ?34 F, Xi R11, R36
R66, R67
Butanone 78-93-3 30 ?34 F, Xi R11, R36
R66, R67
Toluene 108-88-3 15 ?20 F, Xn R11, R20
3. Hazards Identification.
Skin contact Irritating to skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Eye contact Vapours may irritate eyes.
Ingestion Harmful by ingestion.
Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. Toluene is harmful by inhalation and irritating to the upper
respiratory tract. Exposure to levels in excess of OEL may result in dizziness, loss of
coordination or even unconsciousness.
Environmental Highly flammable.
4. First Aid Measures.
Inhalation If vapour has been inhaled in high concentrations move the affected person to fresh
air, keep them warm and allow to rest. If the is difficulty breathing medical attention
should be sought immediately.
Skin Toluene vapour and liquid are moderate skin irritants. Prolonged or repeated contact
can give rise to severe irritation or cause dermatitis. Remove contaminated clothing
immediately. Rinse affected skin with plenty of soap and water, using a mild cleaning
agent. If irritation persists obtain medical attention.
Eye Toluene vapour can irritate the eyes and splashed liquid can cause irritation and
transient, mild conjunctivitis. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15
minutes without interruption. Obtain medical attention.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. The main hazard of swallowing Toluene or Acetone is
Ingestion
aspiration in to the lungs and consequent chemical pnuemonitis. Obtain medical
attention urgently.
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5. Fire-fighting Measures.
Extinguishing media Fire fight with water spray, foam, dry chemical powder or carbon dioxide.
Do not use water jets.
Explosion hazard Risk of drums bursting in a fire, causing explosion. Keep drums cool by spraying with
water.
Special exposure hazards Preparation contains halogenated polymers which may give rise to toxic and
corrosive combustion products such as hydrochloric acid. Other toxic products
evolved will be carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds including
hydrogen cyanide.
Personal protection Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. Accidental Release Measures.
Fire hazard Remove all sources of ignition. DO NOT SMOKE.
Personal protection Avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid breathing the vapours. Wear goggles,
gloves and respiratory protection where there is a risk of exposure to high vapour
concentrations.
Environmental precautions Prevent the liquid entering drains, sewers or waterways. Prevent the liquid from
entering basements or work-pits where vapours may create an explosive
atmosphere. If the substance enters drains, sewers, etc inform the police or fire
service.
Clean up of spillages Absorb liquid in sand or earth and then remove to a suitable place for subsequent
disposal.
7. Handling and Storage.
Handling Avoid inhaling vapours / spray, avoid contact with skin and eyes. Handle in a well
ventilated area. All storage and transfer systems should be earthed to prevent the
build up of static discharges.
Storage Store in accordance with the Highly Flammable Liquids Regulations. Keep
containers tightly closed and dry. Avoid temperatures below 10癈 and above 25癈.
Drums should always be tightly closed after use.
Packaging materials Mild steel, stainless steel. Many plastics are unsuitable.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection.
Exposure limits STD Long term Short term
Acetone OES 750ppm ?1780mg/m? 1500ppm ?3560mg/m?br>
Butanone OES 200ppm ?600mg/m? 300ppm ?900mg/m?br>
Toluene OES 50ppm ?188mg/m? 300ppm ?900mg/m?br>
Ventilation Ensure good ventilation by means of local extraction at point of use.
Respiratory protection Wear respiratory protection where there is a risk of exposure to concentrations above
OEL (occupational exposure limit).
Solubility Water Acetone and Butanone are soluble ?the rest is insoluble.
Fat Soluble in hydrocarbons, ketones and esters.
10. Stability and Reactivity.
Stability Stable and un-reactive at normal temperatures and conditions.
Reactivity Although the preparation is stabilised; halogenated polymers can undergo
dehydrohalogenation; especially at elevated temperatures with the possible liberation
of corrosive hydrochloric acid fumes.
Eye contact May cause conjunctive irritation and corneal damage.
Skin contact Mild irritant but prolonged contact can cause more severe effects such as dermatitis.
Inhalation Irritation of the respiratory tract. High concentrations may depress CNS leading to
unconsciousness.
Ingestion Low acute toxicity, may cause gastrointestinal irritation and CNS depression leading
to unconsciousness. Aspiration in to the lungs may cause chemical pnuemonitis and
lung damage.
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12. Ecological Information.
Mobility Not known.
Persistence and degradability Acetone and butanone are very readily biodegradable, the main hazard in water
being oxygen depletion. Toluene is readily biodegradable, it will float on water but
evaporates rapidly.
Bioaccumulation Acetone and butanone do not bioaccumulate and toluene has low potential to
bioaccumulate.
Ecotoxicity Acetone and butanone are considered to be an insignificant toxic hazard to aquatic
organisms and at most slightly toxic to mammalian wildlife. Toluene is only slightly
toxic to aquatic organisms but harmful to mammalian wildlife.
13. Disposal Consideration.
Disposal of the wet adhesive is governed by the Control of Pollution (Special Wastes) Regulations 1980.
Non-recoverable waste should be disposed of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Dried material is non-hazardous.
14. Transport Information.
UN Number 1133 UN Class 3.2
CHIP Label for conveyance Highly flammable UN Packing group II
15. Regulatory Information.
CHIP Label for supply
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
Classification F and Xn
CHIP Risk phrases R11 Highly flammable.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
CHIP Safety phrases S9 Keep containers in a well ventilated place.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition. NO SMOKING.
S23 Do not breathe vapour.
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S29 Do not empty into drains.
S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
Regulatory references CHIP Regulations 1996. Highly Flammable Liquids Regulations 1972.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. COSHH Regulations 1994.
16. Other Information.
Other information This adhesive should be used in accordance with the supplier's recommendations.
The information provided in this data sheet is based on our current knowledge of the
product and is intended to describe it for the purpose of health, safety and
environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as
guaranteeing any specific property of the product.