Material Safety Data Sheet for Stag Jointing Pastes …

1 Material Safety data Sheet forStag Jointing Pastes A & BSECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION & COMPANYP roduct/ Material : Jointing pasteTrade Name:RS 4138 and 4145, stag Jointing Pastes A&BName of : stag : Riverside way, Uxbridge, Middlesex. UB8 Telephone No. (UK)01895 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS(A) Substances classified under CHIPI sopropanol (CAS 67-63-0) highly flammable. F R11 (Symbol letters and Risk Phrases)(B) Non-classified 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION / ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS(i) InhalationIrritating effects on nose, throat and respiratory tract. Highconcentrations may cause headaches, nausea and vomiting(ii) Skin ContactMay cause irritation after prolonged exposure, defatting of the skin and possible dermatitis. Can be absorbed through skin(iii) Eye ContactIrritation(iv) IngestionMay cause drowsiness and unconsciousness in extreme cases(v) Delayed effects after 4: FIRST AID MEASURES(i) InhalationRemove from contaminated atmosphere and seek medicalattention.

2 (ii) Skin ContactRemove contaminated clothing(iii) Eye ContactFlush with copious amounts of water. Seek medical attention(iv) IngestionDo not induce vomiting. Seek medical 5: FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATAF lash Point (oC)12oCFlammable Limits (% by volume)Lower : upper Temperature400oCSuitable Extinguishing MediaFoam, powder, carbon dioxide Extinguishing media that must not be used WaterDecomposition /Combustion productsCarbon monoxide and carbon dioxideSpecial Fire Fighting ProceduresTreat as petroleum fireSpecial Protective Fire Fighting equipment Full-face, positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES / SPILLS AND LEAKSP ersonal PrecautionsAdequate ventilation.

3 Protective gloves and eye protectionEnvironmental PrecautionsDo not allow entry to water courses or soilCleaning up methodAbsorb onto inert Material , sand, and treat as solid flammable 7: HANDLING & STORAGEP recautions for Safe HandlingAvoid contact with skin & eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapoursConditions for safe StorageStore temperature 10oC - 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTIONO ccupational Exposure Standard 8 hour TWA980 mg/m3 (400 ppm)Occupational Exposure Standard 10 min Ref 1225 mg/m3 (500 ppm)Precautionary Engineering MeasuresIn high concentration conditions, local exhaust ventilationRespiratory ProtectionIf concentration likely to exceed OES, suitable organic Hand ProtectionImpervious glovesEye ProtectionGlasses or gogglesSkin ProtectionProtective 9.

4 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIESA ppearancecoloured viscous liquidOdouralcoholicpHN/ABoiling point/Boiling range (0C) - point/Melting range (0C)N/AFlash point (0C)/Method used12oC (Abel cc)Flammability limitsLower : Upper flammability400 Explosive properties---Oxidising properties---Vapour pressure (mm Hg, @ 20oC)32 Relative density (H2O = 1)Approx. (Type A) and (Type B)Water solubility (% by weight)---Vapour density (air = 1) volatile by volume (%)Approx. 25% (Type A) and 10% (Type B)Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) 10: STABILITY & REACTIVITYS tability / Conditions to avoidStable under normal conditions. Avoid moisture. If stored for very long periods, esp. in hot conditions, there is a Possibility gaseous build-up pressurising the container.

5 If container is distorted, doming of lid or deformation of the can itself, then no attempt should be made to open the containerIncompatibility/Materials to avoidConcentrated nitric and sulphuric acids, strong oxidisers, Hazardous decomposition Productsnone under normal conditionsHazardous 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONH azardous IngredientsSee section 2 Immediate Health EffectsSee Section 3 Delayed Health EffectsSee Section 3 Acute Effects (short term)See Section 3 Chronic Effects (long term)See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONE nvironmentally dangerous ingredientsNone identifiedMobility Mid viscosity liquidPersistence and DegradabilityReadily biodegradableBioaccumulative PotentialDoes not bioaccumulateAquatic toxicityNot establishedMarine Pollutant (IMDG guide) 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSD isposal of waste materialsConsult local authority.

6 Use licensed waste disposal ContractorDisposal of waste containersConsult local authority. Use licensed waste disposal ContractorDisposal RestrictionsEnvironmental protection act 1990 Statutory Notification 14: TRANSPORT / LABEL INFORMATIONT ransport NameFlammable liquid (Isopropanol)UN Number1993UN Packaging groupIIIMDG precautions Re 15: REGULATORY INFORMATIONS upply classificationHighly flammable F, contains isopropanolR11 highly flammableS7 Keep container tightly closedS16 keep away from sources of ignition, no smokingCaution!

7 The contents of this container are likely to blow after the normal duration of its shelf life (2 years). Great care should be taken when opening, covering the lid with a 16: ANY OTHER HEALTH & Safety INFORMATIONR ecommended uses and restrictionssee belowSource of key information used to compile SDS, CHIP regulations 1999(2). EH 40 Note: The information contained in this Safety data Sheet does not constitute the users own assessmentof workplace risk as required by other Health & Safety legislation ( the Health & Safety at WorkAct of 1974; the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988).

8 The data given here isbased on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this data Sheet is to describe the productsin terms of their Safety requirements. The data does not signify any warranty with regard to theproduct's First Issued: 28 Feb 1994 Revision ref.: Third issue Date of Revision: May Name or Product/ Material : RS 4138 and 4145, stag Jointing Pastes A&B