SAFETY DATA SHEETS

SAFETY DATA SHEETS M1Some hazard information will be provided on labels, but the safety data sheet provides you with much more detailed information.. The use of the Safety Data Sheet SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEETS M1

Some hazard information will be provided on labels, but the safety data sheet

provides you with much more detailed information

The information in the SDS will help you to make sure that the product is used safely

by informing you about the product's hazards, on how it should be handled, stored and disposed of and explaining what should be done in the case of an accident

Hazard A potential source of harm

Risk The likelihood of the dangerous properties of a chemical causing

harm (to people or the environment)

Category of

danger

A description of hazard to health, fire/explosion and/or the environment

Classifica-tion

Precise identification of the hazard of a chemical by assigning a category of danger and/or risk phrases using set criterias

Risk phrase

(R-phrase)

A standard phrase which gives simple informaiton about the hazards

of a chemical in normal use

The use of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS):

Get information about the hazards of the product:

Section 3: Hazard identification shows the classification of the product identified in section 1 (identification of the preparation and of the company) The hazards are

given by the use of standard warning symbols and R-phrases Also the flammability

is a part of the classification

Determine appropiate personal protection equipment to avoid accidents due

to exposure:

To avoid accidents due to exposure - swallowing, inhalation, contact with skin and eyes - information about exposure controls and personal protection is given in

section 8

Accidents:

In case of doubt seek medical advice! Bring the label or the Safety Data Sheet with the patient More precise instructions will be given in the SDS in section 4

Determine firefighting measures:

Section 5 informs about fire fighting measures In general water jets should not be used as this may spread the fire

Prevent release to the environment:

Section 7 - Handling and storage gives general advice in this respect

SAFETY DATA SHEETS M2

Handling of disposal and/or spillage:

Section 6 contains guidelines in the case of spillage In general spillage must not be flushed into sewers or streams but should be collected with a non-combustible

absorbent material (granulate, sand or earth)

Section 13 is about disposal considerations Typically spillage, remains and

non-cleaned cans should be regarded as chemical waste and be discarded in accordance with national legislation

Safety Data

Sheets Accidents - what to do in case of M3

In case of doubt seek medical advice! Bring the label or the Safety Data Sheet with the patient Underneath is given general advice More precise instructions will be

given in the SDS in section 4

Inhalation:

Move the patient into fresh air and keep the patient under surveillance If the patient is unconscious and not breathing administer artificial respiration If the patient is breathing, move the person into the recovery position and keep warm

Send for a doctor or ambulance immediately

Contact with eyes:

Remove contact lenses, if any Flush immediately with water for

at least 10 minuttes Keep the eye wide open If necessary seek medical help or assistance

Contact with the skin:

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash contaminated skin with soap and water Skin cleanser may be used Never use thinner or solvent as these degrease the skin

In case of burns flush with water until the pain ceases While flushing, remove clothing from the affected area unless it is burnt into the skin

If hospital treatment is necessary, flushing must continue during transfer and until hospital staff takes over the treatment

Swallowing:

Do not provoke vomitting If vomiting occurs, keep the patient's head low to prevent vomit from entering into the lungs

Safety Data

Sheets

Determining appropiate personal

Below You will find general advice:

In general there is always a need for good ventilation

As spray-mist must never be inhaled, respiratory equipment must always be used

The content of solvents - and which ones are present - are shown in section 2 (information on ingredients) in the SDS

In section 8 there is information about occupational exposure values These are concentrations that must not be exceeded when working When above the limits suitable respiratory equipment must be worn

Even though a paint may not be classified as an irritant or corrosive it may cause irritation on contact with your eyes

It is therefore recommended that suitable goggles or a face shield is worn to protect against splashes

Always wear protective clothing and gloves when spraying Do not use protective creams under, or instead of gloves

Section 8 in the SDS informs more detailed about exposure controls and personal protection

Safety Data

Sheets Hazard identification of the product M5

By law all hazardous paint product labels must have details of Health and Safety

precautions A product's hazard is given by use of standard warning symbols and R-phrases Also the flammability and environmental hazard is a part of the classification

To help you understand the label, the warning symbols most commonly found are listed below with a brief description

Toxic

The material may cause toxic effects if inhaled, eaten or in contact with the skin and/or may be carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction The R-phrases in section 3 and 15 in the SDS indicate which hazards

Corrosive

The material may cause burns when in contact with the eyes and skin

Harmful

The material may cause harm if inhaled, eaten or in contact with the skin The R-phrases in section 3 and 15 in the SDS indcate which hazards

Irritant

The material may cause skin rash, severe eye irritation and/or irritation

in the respiratory tract if spray-mist is inhaled and/or it is a sensitizer

Highly flammable / flammable (without symbol)

This material may cause a fire if close to open flames or sparks

Dangerous for the environment

This product may be toxic to the aquatic environment

Lead containing products are typically toxic

Epoxies are irritants and contact with the skin may cause sensitization

Isocyanates may cause sensitization in the respiratory tract when inhaled

Exposure to solvent vapours may cause damage to several organs and the nervous system

More detailed information on the effects are given in section 11

Flash point and weight-% organic solvents are given in the SDS in section 9:

Physical and chemical properties