The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Harmful by inhalation. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: DANGEROUS GOODS
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
INHALATION: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Keep the affected person warm and at
rest. Get prompt medical attention.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!
Rinse mouth thoroughly.
SKIN: Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.
EYES: Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash
eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This material is not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding
fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk.
PROCEDURES:
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION Aerosol cans may explode in fires.
HAZARDS:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Wear necessary
protective equipment.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use approved respirator if air contamination is
above accepted level.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated area.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: STD LT EXP 8 Hrs ST EXP 15 Min
METHANOL 67-56-1 OES 200 ppm(Sk) 250 ppm(Sk)
trans-DICHLOROETHYLENE 156-60-5 OES 200 ppm
VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
OTHER PROTECTION: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or
prolonged vapour contact.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
Use appropriate skin cream to prevent drying of skin. No eating or drinking while
working with this material. DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA!
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: Aerosol. Liquid.
COLOUR: Colourless.
ODOUR/TASTE: Characteristic.
1.31 20
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY Temperature (癈):
(g/ml):
VOLATILITY DESCRIPTION: Volatile.
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Insoluble in water.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with acids and alkalies.
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. Fire or high temperatures create: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
PRODUCTS:
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
HEALTH HAZARDS, GENERAL: No specific health warnings noted.
INHALATION: Harmful by inhalation. High concentrations of vapours may irritate respiratory system
and lead to headache, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
SKIN: Contact with liquid form may cause frostbite.
EYES: Irritating to eyes.
OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS: This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Dangerous for the environment if discharged into watercourses.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHODS: Empty containers must not be burned because of explosion hazard. Dispose of in
accordance with Local Authority requirements.
RISK PHRASES: R-20 Harmful by inhalation.
R-52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
SAFETY PHRASES: S-23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S-51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
S-60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, as amended 1984 SI 1244. Highly Flammable Liquid
Regulations 1972. Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.
ENVIRONMENTAL LISTING: Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1961. Control of Pollution (Special Waste
Regulations) Act 1980.
EU DIRECTIVES: System of specific information relating to Dangerous Preparations. 91\155. Dangerous
Preparations Directive 88\379.
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE: Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.
GUIDANCE NOTES: Occupational Exposure Limits EH40. Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation
HS(G)37. CHIP for everyone HSG(108).
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
USER NOTES: CN No 38140090
REVISION COMMENTS: Revised in accordance with CHIP3 and EU Directive 1999/45/EC
ISSUED BY: Helen O'Reilly
REVISION DATE: MAY 2003
REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED: 0
SDS No.: 10965
DISCLAIMER: This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid
for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process unless
specified in the text. The information contained in this safety data sheet is correct to the
best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The
information given is designed only as guidance for the safe handling, use, processing,
storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or
quality specification
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R-PHRASES (Full Text): R-52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment. R-11 Highly flammable. R-23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact
with skin and if swallowed. R-39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible
effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R-36 Irritating to eyes.
R-20 Harmful by inhalation.