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SAFETY DATA SHEET

UNL RANGE

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY

Product name UNL RANGE

Company Northwest Dispersions Ltd

Ringtail Court

Burscough Ind Est

Burscough

Lancashire

L40 8LB

United Kingdom

Telephone 0845 644 7091

Fax 0845 644 7092

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazardous ingredients

Conc. CAS EINECS Risks

Xylene 0 - 0.5% 1330-20-7 215-535-7 R10 Xn; R20/21 Xi; R38

N butyl acetate 0 - 0.5% 123-86-4 Xi;R66 R67

2-Methoxy 1-Methylethyl acetate 0 - 0.5% 108-65-6 203-603-9 R10

bannerol G/Dowanol PMA 50 - 60% 108-65-6 Xi;R36

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Main hazards Irritating to eyes.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact May cause irritation to skin. Wash off immediately with plenty of soap and water.

Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist.

Eye contact May cause irritation to eyes. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes

holding the eyelids open. Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist.

Inhalation Inhalation may cause coughing, tightness of the chest and irritation of the respiratory

system. Move the exposed person to fresh air. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion Ingestion may cause nausea and vomiting. Seek medical attention if irritation or

symptoms persist.

General information In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the

label where possible).

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Carbon oxides. Alcohol resistant foam.

Fire hazards Burning produces irritating, toxic and obnoxious fumes.

Protective equipment Wear suitable respiratory equipment when necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area. Evacuate personnel to a safe area.

Eliminate all sources of ignition. Wear suitable protective equipment.

Environmental

precautions

Do not allow product to enter drains. Prevent further spillage if safe.

Clean up methods Absorb with inert, absorbent material. Transfer to suitable, labelled containers for

disposal. Clean spillage area thoroughly with plenty of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area. Use

explosion proof equipment. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Storage Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed. Store in

correctly labelled containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limits

Xylene, o-,m-,-p-or mixed isomers WEL 8-hr limit ppm: 50

WEL 15 min limit ppm: 100

WEL 8-hr limit mg/m3: 220

WEL 15 min limit mg/m3: 441

Butyl acetate WEL 8-hr limit ppm: 150

WEL 15 min limit ppm: 200

WEL 8-hr limit mg/m3: 724

WEL 15 min limit mg/m3: 966

1-Methoxypropylacetate WEL 8-hr limit ppm: 50

WEL 15 min limit ppm: 100

WEL 8-hr limit mg/m3: 274

WEL 15 min limit mg/m3: 548

Engineering measures Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area.

Respiratory protection Wear suitable respiratory equipment when necessary.

Hand protection Chemical resistant gloves (PVC).

Eye protection Approved safety goggles.

Protective equipment Wear chemical protective clothing.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Description Liquid.

Odour Aromatic.

Boiling point 146.4°C

Flash point 44°C

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid Heat, sparks and open flames.

Materials to avoid Oxidising agents.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity No data is available on this product.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity No data is available on this product.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

General information Dispose of in compliance with all local and national regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Labelling The product is classified in accordance with 67/548/EEC.

Symbols Xi - Irritant

Risk phrases R36 - Irritating to eyes.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Text of risk phrases in

Section 2

R10 - Flammable.

R20/21 - Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.

R36 - Irritating to eyes.

R38 - Irritating to skin.

R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

R67 - Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Further information The information supplied in this Safety Data Sheet is designed only as guidance for the

safe use, storage and handling of the product. This information is correct to the best of

our knowledge and belief at the date of publication however no guarantee is made to its

accuracy. 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 other

process.

Print date 18-Aug-2006

 
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