Safety Data Sheet Wood Hardner

SAFETY DATA SHEET COO-VAR WOOD HARDNER

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY PRODUCT NAME: Wood Hardener SUPPLIER: Coo-Var Lockwood Street Hull HU2 OHN EMERGENCY TELEPHONES Tel: 01482-328053 Fax: 01482-219266 ______

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENT CAS CONTENTS HEALTH(Class) RISK (R Phrases) ACETONE 67-64-1 80-100% F,Xi R11,36,66,67 ______

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION: Highly flammable Irritating to eyes Vapours may cause drowsiness or dizziness Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking ______

4. FIRST AID MEASURES: GENERAL: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once EYES: Promptly wash eyes with lots of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention SKIN Promptly wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and wash as above INHALATION Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get prompt medical attention. INGESTION Rinse mouth thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. ______

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, fog of mist, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water may be ineffective but use to keep fire- exposed containers cool. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse vapours and protect men stopping the leak. Water spray may be used to flush spills away and dilute spills to non-flammable mixtures. Use water spray to reduce vapours.

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS. Makes explosive mixtures with air. Flammable. May travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. ______

1 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers in licensed waste. Provide ventilation and confine spill. ______

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE: USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from heat , sparks and open flame. Read and follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Flammable/combustible. Keep away from oxidisers, heat and flames. Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. ______

8. EXPOSED CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

INGREDIENT CAS No. STD LT EXP ST EXP NAME (8 hrs) (10 min) ACETONE 67-64-1 OEL 750ppm 1500ppm VENTILATION: No specific ventilation requirements noted, except this product must not be used in a confined space without good ventilation EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash-proof eye goggles to prevent any possibility of eye contact. HANDS: Wear suitable gloves if contact with skin is likely. ______

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Information on the main ingredient Colourless volatile liquid with sweetish odour Boiling point 56.4C Melting Point –94.6C Density 0.7972 @ 15C Vapour density 2.0 Vapour Pressure 185 mm hg @ 20C Flash Point - 19C Closed Cup Explosive Limits 2.6-12.8% Auto-ignition Temperature 538C ______

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: STABILITY: Normally stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with oxidisers or reducing agents. ______

2 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: HEALTH WARNINGS: Gas or vapour is harmful on prolonged exposure or in high concentrations. Irritant of eyes and mucous membranes. Vapour from this chemical can be hazardous when inhaled. This chemical may cause skin/eye irritation.

MEDICAL SYMPTOMS: Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Upper respiratory irritation.

ACUTE AND CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: Repeated exposure may cause chronic eye irritation. Repeated exposure may cause chronic upper respiratory irritation. Defatting, drying and cracking of skin. Dermatitis.

TOXIC DOSE – LD 50: 9750mg/kg (oral rat) ______

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: ENVIRONMENTALHAZARDS: Not required for this preparation ______

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: DISPOSAL METHODS: Ensure container is empty and dispose of in accordance with Local Authority regulations. ______

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ROAD UN No 1224 or Paint Product 1263 CLASS 3, Packing Group II ADR LABEL No Ketones liquid NOS LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE Flammable liquid (red diamond with flame symbol) ______

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION LABEL FOR SUPPLY: Highly flammable Irritant (Orange/Black with flame symbol) (St Andrews Cross) RISK PHRASES: R-11 Highly flammable R-36 Irritating to eyes R-67 Vapours may cause drowsiness or dizziness R-66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness of cracking

SAFETY PHRASES: S-2 Keep out of reach of children S-9 Keep container in a well ventilated place S-16 Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking S-23 Do not breath vapour S-24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes

3 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (cont)

S-26 In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention. S-37 Wear suitable gloves S-46 If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this label. S-51 Use only in well ventilated areas.

UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: Classification, Packaging and Labelling Regulations 1984. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations HSE EH40/98 Occupational Exposure 1988 Limits 1998 The Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994. The Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for supply) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 EC DIRECTIVES: Dangerous Preparations Directive 88/379/EEC Labelling Directive 91/155/EEC as amended by 93/112/EEC STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The Consumer Protection Act 1987 SI 1140 The Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 (SI 1244) The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc. manufacturers. ______

16. OTHER INFORMATION: The information contained in this Data Sheet is provided in accordance with the Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 (as amended in 1996. It does not constitute the user’s own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and safety legislation. The provisions of the Health and Safety at work etc. Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations apply to the use of this product at work. As the specific conditions of use of the product are outside the suppliers control the user is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the relevant legislation are complied with. This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and in conformity with legal regulations. The information contained herein is based on the current state of our knowledge and is intended to describe products from the point of view of safety requirements and thus should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.

Revised January 2001 Reason for revision CHIP 99(2)

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