AQUAFIRE SYSTEMS
INTUMESCENT FIRE PROTECTION COATINGS FOR TIMBER
HP Basecoat Part A
AQUAFIRE HP SYSTEM
BASECOAT PART A
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 Substance Identification
Material/Trade Name: Aquafire HP System Basecoat Part A
Material Type: Flame Retardant Coating
Company: Aquafire Systems
1 5 Engine Road Main Street
Edinburgh
EH6 4LJ
Tel: 0131 440 4450
Fax: 0131 440 4780
2. Composition
Substance:
Aminoformaldehyde resin
FORMALDEHYDE IS GIVEN OFF WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS CURING; GOOD VENTILATION IS REQUIRED.
3. Hazard Identification
Hazard Symbols:
Irritant
Risk and Safety:
R43 MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S26 In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water
S37 Wear suitable gloves
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas
4. Firstaid Measures
a) Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air and rest. Get prompt medical attention.
b) Eyes:
Irrigate with water for at least fifteen minutes. If irritation persists then consult a doctor.
c) Skin:
Remove clothing and wash contaminated area with plenty of water. If irritation persists, obtain
medical attention.
d) Ingestion:
Seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Give
plenty of water to drink.
5. Firefighting
a) Suitable Extinguishers:
Carbon Dioxide (C02). Alcohol Resistant Foam. Foam. Dry Powder. Water spray. Inert
material sand earth, etc.
b) Unsuitable Extinguishers:
Do not use water jets.
c) Hazardous Decomposition:
Oxides of carbon. Toxic fumes are produced when substance is involved in a fire.
d) Special Procedures:
Use approved selfcontained breathing apparatus.
6. Accidental Release Measures
a) Exposure Controls:
Eliminate all sources of ignition. Ventilate area. Isolate the spillage.
b) Personal Protection:
Wear suitable protective clothing: See Section 8.
c) Disposal Considerations..
Absorb in inert material such as sand or absorbent granules. Scoop up and place in container to
await transfer. Do not allow spill to enter drains and watercourses. Dispose of in accordance with
Special Waste Regulations 1996.
7. Handling and Storage
a) Handling:
Wear suitable protective clothing. See Section 8. Avoid inhalation of fumes. Avoid skin contact.
Avoid eye contact. Use local extraction equipment where possible. Ensure adequate ventilation.
b) Storage:
Store in tightly closed labelled containers. Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, off the ground.
Avoid extremes of temperatures.
8. Exposure Controls
Occupational Exposure Limit:
(inh) 195 mg/m3 (8hr TWA)
Biological Exposure Limit:
Not listed.
a) Inhalation:
Use in well ventilated areas. Mechanical control takes precedence.
b) Skin:
Avoid skin contact. Wear impervious gloves.
c) Eyes:
Wear suitable eye protection such as BSEN166 Chemical Grade. Use eyewash after eye
contact.
d) Protection:
If spraying wear approved respirator EN149 FFP2 SL.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Pale Liquid or Pigmented to Suit
Odour: formaldehyde and methanol
PH: 78
Boiling Point/range: 80oC 100oC
Melting Point/range: n/a
Flash Point: > 65oC
Flammability: n/a
Autoflammability: Flammable only at extreme temperatures (uncured)
Explosive Properties: n/a
Oxidising Properties: n/a
Vapour Pressure: Water vapour pressure only
Relative Density: Clear 1.2
Solubility: Water dispersible
Partition Coefficient: n/d
Miscibility: n/d
Vapour Density: n/d
Evaporation Rate: n/d
Viscosity: Medium
10. Stability and Reactivity
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT (AND ON CURING) FORMALDEHYDE
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperature. Extremes of temperature.
Materials to Avoid:
Acids. Strong Bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Solvent vapours.
11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation. Skin and eye absorption. Ingestion.
FORMALDEHYDE IS CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGEN CATEGORY 3
Health Effects:
Irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Contains volatile organic compounds. Not expected to be toxic to aquatic life except at high concentration.
Persistence:
No specific data available.
13. Disposal Considerations
Do not discharge into drains or watercourses. Dispose of in accordance with Special Waste Regulations 1996.
14. Transport Information
UN/SI Number: n/a
IMO: n/a
IATA/ICAO: n/a
ADR/RID: n/a
Transport Name: U.K. Road: NonHazardous
Hazchem/Keraler code: n/a
Packing Grp: n/a
Packing Grp: n/a
Item: n/a
Marine Pollutant: No
15. Regulatory Information
a) Hazard Symbols:
Irritant.
b) Risk & Safety:
R43 MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S26 In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water
S37 Wear suitable gloves
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas
c) Other Regulations:
U.K. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
U.K. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (amended) Regulations 1998
U.K. Environmental Protection Act 1990
U.K. Special Waste Regulations 1996
HSE Guidance Note EH26
HSE Guidance Note EH40
Directive 91/155/EEC
d) Transport Information:
UN/SI Number: n/a
IMO: n/a
1ATA/ICA0: n/a
ADR/RID: n/a
Transport Name: UK Road: Non Hazardous
Hazchem/Kernler code: n/a
Packing Grp: n/a
Item: n/a
Marine Pollutant: No
16. Other Information
1. Compiled according to the CHIP Regulations 1994 (Directive 91/155/EEC) as amended in 1996
2. N/a not applicable. N/d not determined
3. Further H & S Data is available from Aquafire Systems.
SEE SEPARATE DATA SHEET FOR HAZARD POTENTIAL OF PART B
This Data Sheet is compiled to be of assistance, but is without guarantee. Users are responsible for safe working.
Revision Date: 20th May 2002
