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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME SPRAY PROOF
CHEMICAL FAMILY Solvent soluble fluorocarbon solution for water and oil repellency finishes. Applied in the dry cleaning machine.
COMPANY NAME COLE & WILSON LTD, NABBS LANE, SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, W. YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AT
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 01484 842353

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION A blend of perfluoralkyl acrylic copolymers in hydrocarbon solvents
CAS NUMBER None

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

  Moderate hazard. Liquids can release vapours that can form flammable mixtures upon moderate heating to temperatures at or above the flash point.
Static discharge. Product can accumulate static charges which can cause an incendiary electrical discharge.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION Remove victim from exposure. Administer artificial respiration if breathing is stopped. Keep at rest. Call for prompt medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT Flush with large amounts of water; use soap if available. Remove grossly contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
EYE CONTACT Flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation subsides. If irritation persists get medical attention.
INGESTION If swallowed wash out mouth with soapy water at first, followed by clean water. Do not induce vomiting. Keep at rest. Get prompt medical attention.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

  Use water spray to cool surfaces exposed to the fire, and to protect personnel. Use foam, dry chemical or water spray to extinguish fire. Avoid spraying water directly into storage container due to danger of boil over.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

  Eliminate sources of ignition. Prevent liquid from entering sewers, water courses or low areas. Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth. Scrape up and place in suitable containers for disposal. Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material and ensure conformity to local disposal regulations.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

HANDLING Measures to prevent fire and explosion. Do not handle or store near an open flame, sources of heat or sources of ignition. Do not spray into the atmosphere.
STORAGE Keep container closed in a cool, well ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

  Wear safety glasses with side shields.
Wear long sleeves and chemical resistant gloves.
Contains isoparaffinic hydrocarbon - recommended OEL of 300ppm hydrocarbon.
Respiratory protection - Yes, if TLV above is exceeded.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Hazy liquid
COLOUR Yellow
ODOUR Typical of mixed hydrocarbons
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE Boiling point >100°C
FLASH POINT >56°C
DENSITY 0.84 @ 15°C
SOLUBILITY Insoluble in water. Soluble in perklone, 113 and hydrocarbons
pH VALUE Not applicable
VISCOSITY Not determined
IGNITION TEMPERATURE >200°C
EXPLOSION LIMITS 0.6 - 7.0% volume for isoparaffin
VAPOUR PRESSURE Not determined.

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION >150°C
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS Avoid strong oxidising agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hydrogen fluoride and oxides of carbon

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY Inhalation - vapour concentrations above recommended exposure levels are irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, may cause headaches and dizziness, are anaesthetic and may have other central nervous system effects.
DERMAL COMPATIBILITY Low order of toxicity.
Frequent or prolonged contact may irritate and cause dermatitis.
INGESTION LD50 acute oral >2000mg/kg.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY No information available
Other ecological information. No information available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

ADVICE ON DISPOSAL Local regulations should be adhered to. This product will have a low ash content and will readily burn, but hydrogen fluoride produced will have to be scrubbed.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UNITED NATIONS NUMBER l993
PACKAGING GROUP III
IMDG PAGE NO. Not classified
MARINE POLLUTANT No
RID/ADR CLASS 3/32C
TREM CARD NUMBER None

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

RISK PHRASES R10: Flammable.
R20: Harmful by inhalation.
R65: Harmful may cause lung damage if swallowed
SAFETY PHRASES S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S62: If swallowed do not induce vomiting :Seek medical advice immediatley and show this container or label.
S23 Do not Breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) No information available

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Issue 23rd May 2000.

This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of the safety requirements. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.

M.P.SULLIVAN, CHEMIST

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