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SAFETY DATA SHEET Ref. No. |
66080 |
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
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Trade Name |
ROCOL SPATTER RELEASE SPRAY |
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Manufacturer/Supplier |
ROCOL Lubricants |
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Address |
ROCOL House, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8BS, ENGLAND |
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Phone Number |
+44 (0) 113 2322700 |
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Fax Number |
+44 (0) 113 2322760 |
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Emergency Phone Number |
+44 (0) 113 2322600 |
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS |
Hazardous Components in Product for EC
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Component Name |
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Concentration |
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Classification |
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DICHLOROMETHANE |
75-09-2 |
60.00 - 80.00 |
R40 |
CC3 |
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CARBON DIOXIDE AEROSOL PROPELLANT |
000124-38-9 |
1.00 - 5.00 |
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SOLVENT REFINED MINERAL OIL |
064741-95-3 |
10.00 - 30.00 |
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R40 |
R40 Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
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CC3 |
Carcinogen, Category 3 |
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION |
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Main Hazards |
Harmful by inhalation. Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
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Health Effects - Eyes |
Liquid may cause slight transient irritation. |
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Health Effects - Skin |
Repeated or prolonged contact may produce defatting of the skin leading to irritation and dermatitis. |
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Health Effects - Ingestion |
Swallowing may have the following effects:- dizziness. light headedness. drowsiness. nausea. |
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Health Effects - Inhalation |
Exposure to vapour at high concentrations may have the following effects:- dizziness. light headedness. drowsiness. headache. |
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
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First Aid - Eyes |
Wash out eye with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists. |
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First Aid - Skin |
Wash skin with soap and water. Apply a reconditioning skin cream. |
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First Aid - Ingestion |
Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. |
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First Aid - Inhalation |
Remove from exposure. Keep warm and at rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. |
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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Extinguishing Media |
Use foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray. |
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Unsuitable Extinguishing Media |
Do not use water jet. |
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Special Hazards of Product |
Containers may explode in heat of fire. This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire. |
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Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting |
Wear self contained breathing apparatus. |
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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Personal Precautions |
Ventilate the area. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Material can create slippery conditions underfoot. |
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Environmental Precautions |
Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses. |
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Spillages |
Allow to evaporate if it is safe to do so or contain and absorb using earth, sand or other inert material. Transfer into suitable containers for recovery or disposal. |
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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Handling |
Use in well ventilated area. Guard against the possibility of weld spatter piercing the container. |
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Storage |
Storage area should be: out of direct sunlight. Storage temperature should be kept below 50 °C. |
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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Occupational Exposure Standards |
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DICHLOROMETHANE |
UK EH40: MEL 100ppm 8h TWA. UK EH40: MEL 300ppm 15min TWA. |
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CARBON DIOXIDE AEROSOL PROPELLANT |
UK EH40: OES 5000ppm (9000mg/m3) 8h TWA. UK EH40: OES 15000ppm (27000mg/m3) 15min TWA. |
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OIL MIST, MINERAL |
UK EH40: OES 5mg/m3 8h TWA. UK EH40: OES 10mg/m3 15min TWA. |
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Engineering Control Measures |
Exposure to this material may be controlled in a number of ways. The measures appropriate for a particular worksite depend on how the material is used and on the potential for exposure. Use of the basic principles of Industrial Hygiene will enable this material to be used safely. |
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Respiratory Protection |
Respiratory protection if there is a risk of exposure to high vapour concentrations. |
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Hand Protection |
Use a good quality barrier cream. |
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Eye Protection |
Chemical goggles if there is a risk of eye contact. |
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Body Protection |
Normal work wear. |
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Protection During Application |
During application, adequate ventilation must be provided. |
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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Physical State |
Liquid. |
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Colour |
Amber. |
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Odour |
Characteristic. |
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Boiling Range/Point (°C) |
40 (based on major component) |
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Flash Point (PMCC) (°C) |
Exceeds 150. |
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Explosion Limits (%) |
14.8 to 22.0. (based on major component) |
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Solubility in Water (kg/m3) |
Insoluble. |
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Vapour Pressure (mm.Hg./20 °C) |
340 |
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Density (kg/m3) |
>1. (measured as kg/litre) |
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Auto-flammability (ºC) |
Above 150. |
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Viscosity (cSt) |
Mobile liquid at ambient temperatures. |
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Vapour Density (Air = 1) |
Heavier than air. |
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Evaporation Rate |
2 (referenced as n-butyl acetate = 1) |
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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Stability |
Stable under normal conditions. |
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Conditions to Avoid |
Exposure to direct sunlight. Temperatures in excess of 50 °C. |
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Materials to Avoid |
Strong oxidising agents. Metals such as sodium, potassium and barium. Fine powders of light metals and their alloys such as Al, Mg, Zn. Ti, etc. |
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Hazardous Decomposition Products |
Contact with naked flames or red hot surfaces may produce: hydrogen chloride. phosgene. Combustion may also generate: smoke, possibly thick and choking, resulting in zero visibility. |
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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Acute Toxicity |
Harmful by inhalation. |
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Chronic Toxicity/Carcinogenicity |
A component of this product is classified by EEC as a category 3 carcinogen:- substances which cause concern owing to possible carcinogenic effects but in respect of which the information is not adequate for a satisfactory assessment. In view of the postulated mechanism and the high dose levels required to induce tumours experimentally, exposures to this product within recommended standards are not considered to represent a carcinogenic risk to man. |
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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Mobility |
The product will leach into soil. If released to water the product will sink. |
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Persistence/Degradability |
The product is expected to be resistant to biodegradation. |
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Bio-accumulation |
Product is not expected to bioaccumulate. |
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13. DISPOSAL |
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Product Disposal |
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. |
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Container Disposal |
Plastic caps and empty aerosols may be recycled via appropriate routes. Empty aerosols may be disposed of by authorised landfill. Do not incinerate closed containers. |
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
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UN Number |
1950 |
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UN Proper Shipping Name |
Aerosols |
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UN Class |
2 |
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UN Subsidiary Risk |
6.1 |
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UK Proper Shipping Name |
Aerosols |
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UK Classification |
2.2 |
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UK Subsidiary Risk |
6.1 |
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UK Transport Category |
2 |
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ADR/RID - Description |
Aerosols. |
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ADR/RID - Class |
2 |
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ADR/RID - Item No. |
5T |
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IMDG - Proper Shipping Name |
Aerosols |
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IMDG - Class |
2.2 |
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IMDG - Subsidiary Risk |
6.1 |
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IMDG - Marine Pollutant |
No |
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IMDG - Ems Number |
2-13 |
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IATA - Proper Shipping Name |
Aerosols, non-flammable, n.o.s, containing substances in Division 6.1, Packing Group III. |
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IATA - Class |
2.2 |
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IATA - Subsidiary Risks |
6.1 |
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Tremcard No. TEC(R) |
20G26 |
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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Labelling Information |
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Harmful |
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R phrases |
R20 Harmful by inhalation. R40 Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
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S phrases |
S23 Do not breathe spray. S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. S24 Avoid contact with skin. S2 Keep out of reach of children. |
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Contains |
Dichloromethane |
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16. OTHER INFORMATION |
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Product Use |
For industrial use only. Prevention of weld spatter adhesion. |
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MSDS first issued |
31 July 1997 |
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MSDS data revised |
21 May 2001 |
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17. NATIONAL LEGISLATION |
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EC Legislation |
EC Directive 91/155/EEC defining the laying down and detailed arrangements for the system of specific information relating to dangerous preparations. EC Directive 88/379/EEC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations. EC Directive 94/1/EC adapting some technicalities of Council Directive 75/324/EEC on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to aerosol dispensers. |
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UK Guidance Publications |
EH40, Occupational Exposure Limits, HSE. Revised Annually. Approved Supply List (Third Edition)(ISBN 0-7176-1116-7) Introduction, page xiv et seq - Notes H & L apply to the complex oil derived constituents of this preparation. |
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