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Safety Data Sheet
according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date 04.10.2007 Revision: 17.07.2007
1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Trade穘ame: Metaflake PELLEX A9-30LW, A16-30LW, A17-30LW, A24-30LW, A30-30LW, A32-30LW, A38-30LW, A42-30LW,
?A10-30LW, A49-30LW, A60-30LW, A70-30LW, A75-30LW, A95-30LW, A135-30LW, A170-30LW, A240-30LW, A340-30LW,
?SDS number: 102
?Application of the substance / the preparation Pigment
?Manufacturer/Supplier:
Metaflake Ltd
Unit 2 Station Road
Ansthruther
Fife
Tel: 00 44 1333 313440
KY10 3JA Scotland
?Further information obtainable from:
Product safety department - jgrieve@metaflake.com
?Information in case of emergency: + 44 (0) 1333 313440 (Available 9am - 5pm weekdays )
2 Hazards identification
?Hazard description: Not applicable.
?Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: Not applicable.
?Classification system:
The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and extended by company and
literature data.
3 Composition/information on ingredients
?Chemical characterization
?Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
?Components:
CAS: 7429-90-5 EINECS:231-072-3 Aluminium Powder R10 70-90%
CAS :65997-11-7 EINECS 500-144-8 Rosin Ester 2.5 -20%
CAS: 9002-88-4 EINECS: Exempted Polyethelene Wax 2.5 -20%
CAS: 108-05-4 EINECS: 203-545-4 Ethylene/Vinyl acetate Co-polymer 2.5 -20%
?Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
4 First-aid measures
?General information: No special measures required.
?After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
?After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
?After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
?After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
5 Fire-fighting measures
?Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
?Protective equipment: No special measures required.
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6 Accidental release measures
?Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
?Measures for environmental protection: No special measures required.
?Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.
?Additional information: No dangerous substances are released.
7 Handling and storage
?Handling:
?Information for safe handling:
No special measures required.
Keep receptacles tightly sealed.
?Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.
?Storage:
?Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
?Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
?Further information about storage conditions: None.
8 Exposure controls/personal protection
?Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
?Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7429-90-5 aluminium powder
WEL Long-term value: 10* 4** mg/m?br>
*inhalable dust **respirable dust
?Personal protective equipment:
?General protective and hygienic measures:
The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.
?Respiratory protection: Not required.
?Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the p roduct/ the substance/ the
preparation.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the
degradation
?Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks
of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several
substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore
to be checked prior to the application.
?Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and
has to be observed.
?Eye protection: Not required.
9 Physical and chemical properties
?General Information
Form: Solid
According to product specification
Colour:
Odour: Characteristic
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?Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined.
Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined.
?Flash point: 4532 ?F
?Ignition temperature: 1112 ?F
?Self-igniting: Product is not selfigniting.
?Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
?Density: Not determined.
?Solubility in / Miscibility with
water: Insoluble.
?Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
?Solids content: 100.0 %
10 Stability and reactivity
?Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
?Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
?Dangerous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
11 Toxicological information
?Acute toxicity:
?Primary irritant effect:
?on the skin: No irritant effect.
?on the eye: No irritating effect.
?Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
?Additional toxicological information:
The product is not subject to classification according to the calculation method of the General EU
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version.
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects
to our experience and the information provided to us.
12 Ecological information
?General notes: Generally not hazardous for water
13 Disposal considerations
?Product:
?Recommendation Smaller quantities can be disposed of with household waste.
?Uncleaned packaging:
?Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
?Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
?ADR/RID class: -
?Maritime transport IMDG:
?IMDG Class: -
?Marine pollutant: No
?Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
?ICAO/IATA Class: -
?Transport/Additional information: Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
15 Regulatory information
?Labelling according to EU guidelines:
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals.
The product is not subject to identification regulations under EU Directives and the Ordinance on
Hazardous Materials (German GefStoffV).
?National regulations:
?Waterhazard class: Generally not hazardous for water.
16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee
for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
?Relevant R-phrases
10 Flammable.
?Department issuing MSDS: Environment protection department
?Contact: Mr.Jake Grieve
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