Material Safety Datasheet Power Adhesives Limited 1. Identification of the preparation and company Product name and code: LM 44 Hotmelt Adhesive Chemical description: Hotmelt Adhesive Supplier: Power Adhesives Limited 1 Lords Way Basildon Essex SS13 1TN England Emergency phone number of company: +44 (0)1268 885800 E-mail: msds poweradhesives.com 2. Hazards identification General During use, the product is applied at elevated temperatures, exposing the user to the possibility of severe burns unless suitable precautions are taken.Exposure to high levels of fumes at application temperature may cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract. Product may accumulate static charges. If adhesive is overheated, especially using a naked flame it will burn. Excessive fume indicates overheating. 3. Information on ingredients Hot melt adhesive containing thermoplastic polymers, tackifying resins, and antioxidant. Contains no dangerous ingredients or impurities 4. First Aid Measures Skin Contact First aid not normally required for contact with product at ambient temperature.For contact with hot product, plunge affected part into cold water until adhesive thoroughly solid and pain eases.Do not attempt to remove adhesive. Seek medical attention.Adhesive may be softened with olive oil or liquid paraffin.When hot melt removed treat as normal burn. Eye contact Cold pellets may cause abrasions.If hot product enters eye flush area with large quantity of clean cold water.Urgently seek medical assistance. Inhalation No inhalation hazard from cold product.Remove to fresh air if excess fume from hot product inhaled.Treat any irritation symptomatically. If necessary seek medical attention Ingestion If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. DO NOT induce vomiting.Give large quantities of water but never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Material Safety Data Sheet according to 91/155/EEC Product: LM 44 th Issue 4 Date / Revised: 20 August 2010 Page 1 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Dry chemical powder Carbon dioxide Earth Sand Foam Note: Water should not be used as burning product may float on water. Combustion Products: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Acetic acid, Smoke, Low molecular weight hydrocarbons Protective equipment: Self-contained respiratory equipment should be worn. 6. Accidental release measures Spillage Spilled material will present a slippage hazard on hard surfaces. Sweep up spilled material and place in suitable containers for reuse or disposal. Prevent material from entering watercourses or sewers. Advise authorities if material enters watercourses or sewers. If hot product is spilt allow to cool and take up mechanically. Place in suitable container for disposal. Protective equipment None normally required. 7. Handling and storage Handling No special requirements. When emptying bulk bags product may accumulate static charge. Storage Store in a clean dry place at temperatures between 5 and 30C with containers kept closed. Use oldest stock first. 8. Exposure controls / personal protection Engineering Controls Nominal industrial hygiene measures should be sufficient.Where contact may occur with hot materials, wear thermal resistant gloves, arm protection and a face shield. During processing adequate ventilation is required. The use of local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control fumes. Material Safety Data Sheet according to 91/155/EEC Product: LM 44 th Issue 4 Date / Revised: 20 August 2010 Page 2