
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Main Hazards
Extremely flammable.
Health Effects - Eyes
Liquid may cause slight transient irritation.
Health Effects - Skin
Repeated or prolonged contact may produce defatting of the skin leading to irritation and dermatitis.
Health Effects - Ingestion
Swallowing may have the following effects:- nausea. drowsiness.
Health Effects - Inhalation
Exposure to vapour at high concentrations may have the following effects:- drowsiness.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid - Eyes
Wash out eye with plenty of water.Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists.
First Aid - Skin
Wash skin with soap and water. Apply a reconditioning skin cream.
First Aid - Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
First Aid - Inhalation
Remove from exposure.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray. Use foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Do not use water jet.
Special Hazards of Product
Containers may explode in heat of fire. This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire.
Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting
Wear self contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Eliminate all sources of ignition.Ventilate the area. Material can create slippery conditions underfoot.
Environmental
Precautions
Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.Advise Authorities if spillage has entered water course or sewer
or has contaminated soil or vegetation.
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.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Use in well ventilated area.
Storage
Storage temperature should be kept below 50 °C. Storage area should be: out of direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Standards
ACETONE
UK EH40: OES 750ppm 8h TWA. UK EH40: OES 1500ppm 15min TWA.
XYLENE, MIXTURE OF ISOMERS
UK EH40: OES 100ppm 8h TWA. UK EH40: OES 150ppm 15min TWA.
HYDROCARBON AEROSOL
PROPELLANT (<0.1% 1,3
BUTADIENE)
Occupational exposure standards for significant components are:
UK EH40: OES 1750mg/m3 8h TWA. UK EH40: OES 2180mg/m3 15min TWA. (LPG)
UK EH40: OES 1450mg/m3 8h TWA. UK EH40: OES 1810mg/m3 15min TWA. (Butane)
The minimal atmospheric oxygen concentration should be 18% by volume under normal atmospheric pressure.