Description

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: PIGMENTS

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY

Product name

JESMONITE PIGMENTS

Application of Product:

Pigmentation of Jesmonite Acrylic composites

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

An aqueous dispersion contains synthetic pigment, non-ionic/anionic surfactant, humectant and preservative.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Main Hazards –  No Significant Hazard

Other Hazards –  Non Hazardous

4. FIRSTAID MEASURES

Skin contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If clothing is excessively contaminated remove and launder before re-use.

Eye contact: Irrigate eye with copious amount of water for approximately 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a first aider or seek medical attention.

Inhalation: Unlikely, but if so, remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media: N/A

Don’t use: N/A

Special exposure hazards: N/A

Protective equipment: N/A

Special precautions: None required

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions – Rubber gloves, goggles/glasses, overalls.

Environmental precautions – Prevent large amounts of product entering drains or waterways.

Methods of cleaning – Contain spillage, absorb onto inert material, place in a suitable container for disposal. Wash residue away with plenty of water. Ensure area is not slippery.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling – Observe good standards of industrial hygiene. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage conditions – Do not allow to freeze. Store above 5°C

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protection Overalls

Respiratory protection Not necessary

Hand protection Rubber gloves

Eye protection Glasses/goggles

Skin protection Gloves/overalls

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance                                          Coloured liquid

Odour

pH at 20°C

Boiling point                                         Approx. 100°C

Melting point                                        N/A

Softening point                                     N/A

Flash point                                            N/A

Flammability                                         N/A

Solubility                                              Dispersible in water

Viscosity at °C                                       N/A

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions of use Conditions to avoid None known.

Materials to avoid Non known.

Hazardous decomposition products None known

11. TOXILOGICAL INFORMATION

Skin contact May cause irritation with prolonged exposure.

Eye contact May cause irritation with prolonged exposure

Inhalation Not likely.

Ingestion Not likely

Long term exposure No data.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No data available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

U.N. No.:

ADR/RID Class:

IARA Class:

Packaging Group:

IMMO Class:

IMDG Code:

‘Marine Pollutant’:

‘Proper Shipping Name’:

Additional information

Not classified as dangerous for carriage according to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packing Regulations 1994).

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification: Not classified as dangerous for supply according to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packing) Regulations 1994.

Risk phrase:                                                                            None required.

Safety phrases:                                                                        None required.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information given is for your guidance and based on the current state of our knowledge.