Altro Material Safety Data Sheet SAFETY ISSUE DATE
DATA
2 26/07/02
SHEET
Altro Safety Flooring
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME ALTRO SAFETY FLOORING SUPPLIER ALTRO FLOORS
WORKS ROAD
PRODUCT TYPE/USE VINYL SHEET FLOORING
LETCHWORTH
HERTS
EMERGENCY TEL Nos. 01462 480480 SG6 1NW
01462 489269
CONTACT PERSON TRACY DEVENISH
MANUFACTURER ALTRO TEL: 01462 480480 FAX: 01462 480010
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS CAS NUMBER CONTENT HEALTH RISK
INGREDIENTS PHRASES
NON-HAZARDOUS
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
INHALATION No risk under normal circimstances, but in a major fire PVC may burn; Hydrogen chloride (HCL) is formed.
This will irritate the inhalation system. HCL forms Hydrochloric acid when in contact with water or moisture.
SKIN CONTACT No risk under normal circumstances.
EYE CONTACT As for inhalation. If HCL is formed it can react with the moisture in the eyes to form Hydrochloric acid.
This will cause severe irritation to the eyes.
INGESTION May cause choking otherwise it is non-hazardous.
GENERAL COMMENTS If the flooring is not maintained as recommended by Altro the safety propeties may be affected.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION If PVC flooring is ignited move the exposed person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist
affected person by administering 100% oxygen. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get prompt medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT Non-hazardous.
EYE CONTACT If PVC flooring is ignited and Hydrochloric acid has formed from the moisture in the eyes; promptly wash eyes with plenty
of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.
INGESTION If stuck in throat remove by any means possible. Seek medical attention immediately if choking persists.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, fog or mist. Foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Self extinguishing but will burn in the presence of flames. HCL is formed, use protection mask for acidic gases.
PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE & None.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
HAZARDOUS Fire creates: Hydrogen Chloride (HCL).
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF Not applicable.
PRODUCTIS RELEASED
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
USEAGE PRECAUTIONS No special precautions are required. Normal safe handling practices must be employed. Ensure all handling is carried
out according to the Kinetic method of lifting.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Rolls of material should be stored in the vertical position and must be restrained using a safety chain or rope.
Store in a clean, dry area. Full rolls weigh in excess of 100Kg.
STORAGE CRITERIA Non hazardous material storage.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT CAS NUMBER STD LTEL STEL
NAME ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Non-hazardous
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION Not applicable.
RESPIRATORS Not applicable.
PROTECTION GLOVES Not applicable.
EYE PROTECTION Not applicable.
OTHER PROTECTION Not applicable.
HYGENIC WORK Maintain the flooring as recommended by Altro.
PRACTICES
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE 2m wide rolls of flooring.
COLOUR Various.
ODOUR/TASTE Typical - low odour.
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION Not applicable.
BOILING POINT ( 藲C, interval) Not applicable.
DENSITY/SPECIFIC Approximately 1.28.
GRAVITY (g/ml)
VISCOSITY Solid.
OTHER PHYSICAL DATA VOC data available from Altro.