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Safety Data Sheet According to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing Date 06.06.2017 Version Number 2 Revision: 06.06.2017 Page 1/10 Safety data sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 06.06.2017 Version number 2 Revision: 06.06.2017 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking · 1.1 Product identifier · Trade name: Multifunktionsspray 100 mL · Article number: 007.34.600 · 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against No further relevant information available. · Application of the substance / the mixture Contact spray for machinery and tools. Lubricant, corrosion protection Screw loosing agent Penetrating oil Polishing agent/ Burnishing compound Maintenance product · 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet · Manufacturer/Supplier: Häfele GmbH & Co KG Adolf-Häfele-Straße 1 D-72202 Nagold Tel: +49 74 52 / 95 - 0 Fax: +49 74 52 / 95 - 2 00 http://www.hafele.com · Informing department: Hotline: +49 74 52 / 95 - 0 · 1.4 Emergency telephone number: Poisoning Information Center Fribourg Mathildenstr. 1 D-79106 Freiburg Germany Tel.: +49-(0)761-19240 [email protected] (Information in German and English) * SECTION 2: Hazards identification · 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture · Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 d~ GHS02 flame Aerosol 1 H222-H229 Extremely flammable aerosol. Pressurised container: May burst if heated. Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. · 2.2 Label elements · Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation. (Contd. on page 2) GB 45.0.3 Page 2/10 Safety data sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 06.06.2017 Version number 2 Revision: 06.06.2017 Trade name: Multifunktionsspray 100 mL (Contd. from page 1) · Hazard pictograms d~ GHS02 · Signal word Danger · Hazard-determining components of labelling: Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics · Hazard statements H222-H229 Extremely flammable aerosol. Pressurised container: May burst if heated. · Precautionary statements P102 Keep out of reach of children. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P211 Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. P251 Do not pierce or burn, even after use. P410+P412 Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F. · Additional information: EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. · 2.3 Other hazards · Results of PBT and vPvB assessment · PBT: Not applicable. · vPvB: Not applicable. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients · 3.2 Chemical characterisation: Mixtures · Description: Mixture of the substances listed below including additives not requiring identification. · Dangerous components: EC number: 926-141-6 Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, 50 - 100% Reg.nr.: 01-2119456620-43-X cyclics, <2% aromatics d~ Asp. Tox. 1, H304 CAS: 124-38-9 carbon dioxide 2.5-<10% EINECS: 204-696-9 d~ Press. Gas L, H280 CAS: 68608-26-4 Sulfonsäuren, Erdöl-, Natriumsalze 2.5-<10% EINECS: 271-781-5 d~ Eye Irrit. 2, H319 Reg.nr.: 01-2119527859-22-X · Additional information For the wording of the listed hazard phrases refer to section 16. SECTION 4: First aid measures · 4.1 Description of first aid measures · After inhalation Take affected persons into the open air and position comfortably In case of persistent symptoms consult doctor. · After skin contact If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor. · After eye contact Remove contact lenses if possible. Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. In case of permanent aches and pains please go and see the doctor. · After swallowing In case of persistent symptoms consult doctor. (Contd. on page 3) GB 45.0.3 Page 3/10 Safety data sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 06.06.2017 Version number 2 Revision: 06.06.2017 Trade name: Multifunktionsspray 100 mL (Contd. from page 2) · 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Headache disziness Gastric or intestinal trouble sickness · Danger Danger of pneumonia. · 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed If swallowed or in case of vomiting, danger of entering the lungs Subsequent observation for pneumonia and pulmonary oedema SECTION 5: Firefighting measures · 5.1 Extinguishing media · Suitable extinguishing agents CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray. · For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water with a full water jet. · 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire. Can be released in case of fire: Carbon monoxide (CO) · 5.3 Advice for firefighters · Protective equipment: Do not inhale explosion gases or combustion gases. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. · Additional information Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures · 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Ensure adequate ventilation Keep away from ignition sources Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. · 6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter drainage system, surface or ground water. Inform respective authorities in case product reaches water or sewage system. · 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Ensure adequate ventilation. · 6.4 Reference to other sections See Section 7 for information on safe handling See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for information on disposal. * SECTION 7: Handling and storage · 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. · Information about protection against explosions and fires: Do not spray on flames or red-hot objects. Use explosion-proof apparatus / fittings and spark-proof tools. Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Beware: Container is pressurized. Keep away from direct sun exposure and temperatures over 50 °C. Do not open by force or throw into fire even af ter use. (Contd. on page 4) GB 45.0.3 Page 4/10 Safety data sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 06.06.2017 Version number 2 Revision: 06.06.2017 Trade name: Multifunktionsspray 100 mL (Contd. from page 3) · 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities · Storage · Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: Observe official regulations on storing packagings with pressurised containers. Store in a cool, dry and light-protected place. · Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from foodstuffs. Store away from oxidising agents. · Further information about storage conditions: Store in a cool place. Heat will increase pressure and may lead to the container exploding. Store in a locked cabinet and out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly sealed. · Storage class 2 B (VCI) · 7.3 Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available. SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection · 8.1 Control parameters · Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: WEL: workplace exposure limit IOELV: Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values, workplace threshold value of the European Union 124-38-9 carbon dioxide WEL (Great Britain) Short-term value: 27400 mg/m³, 15000 ppm Long-term value: 9150 mg/m³, 5000 ppm IOELV (European Union) Long-term value: 9000 mg/m³, 5000 ppm · Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis. · 8.2 Exposure controls · Personal protective equipment · General protective and hygienic measures Do not eat, drink or smoke while working. Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work. Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols. · Breathing equipment: Filter A/P2. · Protection of hands: Use gloves of stable material (e.g. Nitrile) - if necessary tricoted to improve the wearability. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation · Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application. · Penetration time of glove material The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed. In case of a layer thickness of 0.33 mm the penetration time is longer than 480 minutes. (Contd. on page 5) GB 45.0.3 Page 5/10 Safety data sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 06.06.2017 Version number 2 Revision: 06.06.2017 Trade name: Multifunktionsspray 100 mL (Contd. from page 4) · Eye protection: Safety glasses * SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties · 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties · General Information · Appearance: Form: Aerosol Colour: Colourless · Odour: Characteristic · Odour threshold: Not determined. · pH-value: Not determined. · Change in condition Melting point/freezing point: ca. -60 °C Initial boiling point and boiling range: 175 °C · Flash point: 78 °C · Inflammability (solid, gaseous) Not applicable. · Ignition temperature: 210 °C · Decomposition temperature: Not determined. · Self-inflammability: Product is not selfigniting. · Explosive properties: Not determined. · Critical values for explosion: Lower: 0.5 Vol % Upper: 6.5 Vol % · Vapour pressure at 20 °C: 2 hPa · Density at 20 °C 0.83 g/cm³ · Relative density Not determined. · Vapour density Not determined. · Evaporation rate Not applicable. · Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix · Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not determined.
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