SAFETY DATA SHEET SIGMADUR 550 BASE - Promain

SAFETY DATA SHEETThis safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with EU directive 91/155/EC amended by directive2001/58/EC.SIGMADUR 550 BASEMSDS UK 01 / EN Version 1.4 Print Date 3/30/2007Revision date 16-03-07Safe handling advice : Avoid exceeding of the given occupational exposure limits (see section 8).Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation. Avoid contactwith skin, eyes and clothing. Smoking, eating and drinking should beprohibited in the application area. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Forpersonal protection see section 8.Advice on protection againstfire and explosionStorageRequirements for storage areasand containers: Prevent the creation of flammable or explosive concentrations of vapour inair and avoid vapour concentration higher than the occupational exposurelimits. When transferring from one container to another apply earthingmeasures and use conductive hose material. No sparking tools should beused. Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge (which mightcause ignition of organic vapours). The product should only be used in areasfrom which all naked lights and other sources of ignition have been excluded.No smoking. The accumulation of contaminated rags and dry overspray,particularly in spray booth filters, may result in spontaneous combustion.Good housekeeping standards, regular safe removal of waste materials andregular maintenance of spray booth filters will minimise the risks ofspontaneous combustion and other fire hazards.: Observe label precautions. Prevent unauthorized access. Containers whichare opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.Store between 5 and 25°C (41 - 77 F) in a dry, well ventilated place awayfrom sources of heat, ignition and direct sunlight. Solvent vapours are heavierthan air and may spread along floors. Vapours may form explosive mixtureswith air. Electrical installations / working materials must comply with thetechnological safety standards. Keep away from sources of ignition - Nosmoking. Store in accordance with the particular national regulations (seesection 15).Further information : This product must be stored in accordance with the Highly FlammableLiquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972.Advice on common storage : Keep away from oxidising agents and strongly acid or alkaline materials.8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTIONMinimum ventilated air quantity for 1 liter of productTO REACH TLV : 1,592 m3/l Basis: EH40 (UK)TO REACH 10 % LEL : 98 m3/lTLV of the product : 279 mg/m3 Basis: EH40 (UK)Components on the national list and/or the European TLV list (98/24/EC):Components CAS-No. Value[mg/m 3 ]xylene1330-20-7 221can be absorbed through skin442Value[ppm]50100BasisEU ELV TWAEU ELV STELethylbenzenecan be absorbed through skin100-41-4 442884100200EU ELV TWAEU ELV STELPersonal protective equipmentGeneral advice3/8