Report Date : 15/06/2011 REVISION DATE NOVEMBER 2010 SAFETY DATA SHEET METAL DEGREASING SOLVENT 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING PRODUCT NAME METAL DEGREASING SOLVENT PRODUCT NO. MDS EMDS01L ZE APPLICATION Cleaning Product SUPPLIER ELECTROLUBE. A division of HK WENTWORTH LTD ASHBY PARK, COALFIELD WAY, ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE65 1JF UNITED KINGDOM +44 (0)1530 419600 +44 (0)1530 416640 info hkw.co.uk EMERGENCY TELEPHONE +44 (0)1530 419600 between 8.30am - 5.00pm Mon Fri 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. CLASSIFICATION (1999/45) Carc. Cat. 3 R40. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Name EC No. CAS-No. Content % Classification (67/548/EEC) DICHLOROMETHANE 200-838-9 75-09-2 80-100% Carc. Cat. 3 R40 The Full Text for all R-Phrases is Displayed in Section 16 COMPOSITION COMMENTS Ingredients not listed are classified as non-hazardous or at a concentration below reportable levels 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES NOTES TO THE PHYSICIAN Treat symptomatically INHALATION Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get prompt medical attention. INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING Provide fresh air, warmth and rest, preferably in comfortable upright sitting position. Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention. SKIN CONTACT Promptly wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and wash as above. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. EYE CONTACT Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use: Alcohol resistant foam. Powder. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. 1 / 4 Report Date : 15/06/2011 REVISION DATE NOVEMBER 2010 METAL DEGREASING SOLVENT SPECIFIC HAZARDS Fire creates: Corrosive gases/vapours/fumes of: Hydrogen chloride (HCl). 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Wear necessary protective equipment. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE USAGE PRECAUTIONS Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use approved respirator if air contamination is above accepted level. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in original container. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION STD TWA - 8 Hrs STEL - 15 Min Notes Name WEL 100 ppm 350 mg/m3 300 ppm 1060 mg/m3 Sk DICHLOROMETHANE WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit. Sk = Can be absorbed through skin. INGREDIENT COMMENTS WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING MEASURES Provide sufficient ventilation during operations which cause vapour formation. RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if the general level exceeds the recommended occupational exposure limit. HAND PROTECTION Protective gloves must be used if there is a risk of direct contact or splash. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material. EYE PROTECTION Wear approved, tight fitting safety glasses where splashing is probable. OTHER PROTECTION Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact. HYGIENE MEASURES DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Liquid BOILING POINT (C) 121 MELTING POINT (C) -21 RELATIVE DENSITY 1.305 20 c FLASH POINT (C) none AUTO IGNITION 420 TEMPERATURE (C) 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable under normal temperature conditions. 2 / 4