IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION:
| Product Name: |
GALVAFROID |
| Application: |
Cold galvanising paint |
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
| Hazardous Ingredient(s) |
Symbol |
Risk Phrases |
Other Information |
% |
| Trimethylbenzenes |
Xn |
R20,36/37/38 |
CAS No: 25551-13-7 |
>10 >25 |
| Zinc powder |
None |
R10, 15 |
CAS No: 7440-66-6 |
>50 |
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
Flammable. Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases.
FIRST AID MEASURES:
| Eye: |
Irrigate immediately with copious quantities of water for several minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. |
| Skin: |
Wash immediately with soap and water or suitable skin cleanser. |
| Ingestion: |
DO NOT induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Beware of aspiration if vomiting occurs |
| Inhalation: |
Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm and obtain medical attention urgently. |
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
| Extinguishing Media: |
Carbon dioxide, powder, foam or water fog - Do not use water jets |
| Exposure Hazards: |
Toxic fumes. For further information see section 10. |
| Special protective Equipment: |
Self-contained breathing apparatus |
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
| Personal Precautions: |
Immediately issue NO SMOKING and NO NAKED FLAMES warning. Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing |
| Environmental Precautions: |
Prevent entry into drains, sewers and water courses |
| Decontamination Procedures: |
Soak up with inert absorbent or contain and remove by best available means. Dispose of as waste. |
HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Do not use near sources of ignition. Use only in well ventilated areas. Avoid skin and eye contact. Handle and open containers with care. Re-seal the container after use. Water must not be allowed to enter containers. Zinc will react with water, releasing hydrogen which could pressurise the container. Store away from sources of ignition. Store out of direct sunlight. Store in cool dry area.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Occupational Exposure Limits:
| Substance |
8 Hour TWA |
STEL |
Source/other info |
| Trimethylbenzene |
25ppm |
-------- |
EH 40 |
| Engineering Control Measures: |
Use only in well ventilated areas. Use flameproof equipment and isolate all potential sources of ignition |
| Personal Protective Equipment: |
In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. Impervious gloves (eg.PVA). Safety glasses / Goggles. Change contaminated clothing and clean before re-use. |
PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
| Physical State: |
Liquid |
| Colour: |
Grey |
| Odour: |
Aromatic |
| pH (concentrate): |
Not applicable (non-aqueous) |
| Boiling Point/Range 'C: |
155 - 180 |
| Melting Point/Range 'C: |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point (closed 'C ) |
41 |
| Autoflammability ('C ) |
Autoignition Temperature >450 |
| Explosive Properties (%) |
Lower explosive limit (LEL): 0.6%. |
| Upper explosive limit (UEL): 7.0% |
| Oxidising Properties: |
Not determined |
| Vapour Pressure (kPa at 20 'C) |
0.25 |
| Relative Density (at 20 'C ) |
2.58 |
| Water Solubility: |
Insoluble |
| Other Data: |
Evaporation rate(n-butyl acatate= 1) : 0.20 |
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
| Stability: |
Stable if used as directed. Contains volatile solvent. |
| Conditions to Avoid: |
Any source of ignition. Contamination with water. |
| Materials to Avoid: |
Contamination by water. Strong oxidising agents. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products: |
May react with water, liberating highly flammable hydrogen gas. |
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Expected oral LD50, rat >2g/kg.
| On Eyes: |
Irritating and may injure eye tissue if not removed promptly. Vapour may cause irritation |
| On Skin: |
Mildly irritating. May defat the skin. |
| By Inhalation: |
Mist and vapours may cause irritation to nose and respiratory tract. Vapours may cause headaches, dizziness and central nervous system depression. |
| By Ingestion: |
May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration of liquid during ingestion or from vomiting may cause severe chemical pneumonitis. |
| Chronic: |
Repeated and prolonged skin contact may lead to skin disorders |
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
| Environmental Assessment: |
Contains volatile organic compounds. When used and disposed of as intended, no adverse environmental effects are foreseen. |
| Mobility: |
Volatile. Mobile liquid. Insoluble in water. |
| Persistence and Degradability: |
Not readily biodegradable |
| Bio accumulative Potential: |
Not expected to be bioaccumulative. |
| Ecotoxicity: |
Not determined. |
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Disposal must be in accordance with local and national legislation
| Unused Product: |
Dispose of through an authorised waste contractor to a licensed site. |
| Used/Contaminated Product: |
Dispose of through an authorised waste contractor to a licensed site. May be incinerated, Do not empty into drains, sewers or water courses. |
| Packaging: |
Must be disposed of through an authorised waste contractor. May be steam cleaned and recycled. Contains volatile solvent, ventilate before steam cleaning (explosion risk). Contains flammable residues, do not crush or incinerate. |
TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
| UN Number: |
1263 |
| IMO: |
Class 3.3 |
| IATA/ICAO: |
Class 3
|
| ADR: |
Class 3 |
| Transport Name: |
Paint related material |
| Hazchem/Kemier Code: |
3 (Y) / 30 |
| Packing Group: |
III |
| Item: |
31 (c) |
| Marine Pollutant: |
Yes |
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
| UN Number: |
1263 |
| Symbol(s): |
None |
| Risk Phrases: |
Flammable. Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases. |
| Safety Phrases: |
Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of fire use CO2 / Halon - never use water. Use only in well ventilated areas. |
| EC Directives: |
Dangerous preparations Directive, 88/379/EEC.
|
| Safety Data Sheets Directives 91/155/EEC. |
| Dangerous Substances Directive, 67/548/EEC and adaptations |
| Statutory Instruments: |
Health & Safety at work etc Act 1974 |
| Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for supply) (Amendment) Regs 1999 (SI 1092) |
| Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs 1999 (SI 437) |
| Environmental Protection Act 1990 |
| Codes Of Practice: |
Waste Management. The Duty of Care |
| Guidance Notes: |
Storage of packaged dangerous substances (HS G 71). Occupational exposure limits (EH40) |
OTHER INFORMATION
The data and advice given apply when the product is used for the stated applications. The product is not sold as suitable for any other application. Use of the product for applications other than as stated in this sheet may give rise to risks not mentioned in this sheet. This sheet does not constitute or substitute for the users own assessment of workplace risk, as required by other health and safety legislation.
