SAFETY DATA SHEET
40% AQUALINK U DISPERSION
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Compilation date: 23/05/12
Revision No: 6
Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
Product name: 40% AQUALINK U DISPERSION
Product code: fAQLU/40T
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of substance / mixture: Used as a crosslinker in polyurethane dispersions (PUDs)
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company name: Aquaspersions Ltd
Beacon Hill Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 6AQ
Tel: 01422 386200
Fax: 01422 386239
Email:
[email protected] 1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency tel: 01422 386200
Section 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification under CLP: -: EUH208
Classification under CHIP: This product has no classification under CHIP.
2.2. Label elements
Label elements under CLP:
Hazard statements: EUH208: Contains preservative 1. May produce an allergic reaction.
Label elements under CHIP:
Hazard symbols: No significant hazard.
Precautionary phrases: Contains preservative 1. May produce an allergic reaction.
2.3. Other hazards
PBT: This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.
Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2. Mixtures
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Hazardous ingredients:
PRESERVATIVE 1
EINECS CAS CHIP Classification CLP Classification Percent
- - C: R34; Sens.: R43; N: R50 - <1%
Section 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Skin contact: If a person feels unwell after coming into contact with this dispersion then seek medical
advice.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Consult a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Section 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Extinguishing media: Water. Carbon dioxide.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters
Advice for fire-fighters: Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Section 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water.
6.4. Reference to other sections
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Section 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Handling requirements: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Workplace exposure limits: Not applicable.
8.2. Exposure controls
Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protective device with particle filter.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Protective clothing.
Section 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
State: Liquid
Colour: White
Odour: Characteristic odour
Solubility in water: Miscible
Viscosity: 2000 - 2500 cps
Boiling point/rangeC: 100 Relative density: 1.10 - 1.20
pH: 9.00 - 12.00
9.2. Other information
Other information: Not applicable.
Section 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.
10.2. Chemical stability
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.
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10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid: Direct sunlight.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid: Strong acids. Strong bases. Nitrates.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Section 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Toxicity values: Not applicable.
Symptoms / routes of exposure
Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
Section 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Ecotoxicity values: Not applicable.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Persistence and degradability: No data available.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential: No data available.
12.4. Mobility in soil
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT identification: This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.
12.6. Other adverse effects
Other adverse effects: No data available.
Section 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Disposal of packaging: Dispose of as normal industrial waste.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national
regulations regarding disposal.
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Section 14: Transport information
Transport class: This product does not require a classification for transport.
Section 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment
Chemical safety assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out for the substance or the mixture
by the supplier.
Section 16: Other information
Other information
Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No
453/2010.
Phrases used in s.2 and 3: EUH208: Contains <name of sensitising substance>. May produce an allergic reaction.
R34: Causes burns.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Legal disclaimer: This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from
contact with the above product.
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