HP Topcoat Part A

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#006633" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="048d2ae2ddvuru.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="AQUAFIRE SYSTEMS Intumescent fire prot"><U>HOME</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mailto:sales@aquafire.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:sales@aquafire.co.uk"><U><IMG SRC="04a2d340.jpg" border=0 width="45" height="52" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> Contact us at <A HREF="mailto:sales@aquafire.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:sales@aquafire.co.uk"><U>sales@aquafire.co.uk</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Tel: </B></div> <div> <B>+44(0)131 440 4450</B></div> <div> <B>Fax:</B></div> <div> <B>+44(0)131 440 4780</B></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>A</B><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#FFCC00" FACE="Arial" ><B>Q</B></FONT><B>UAFIRE SYSTEMS </B></div> <div> <B>INTUMESCENT FIRE PROTECTION COATINGS FOR TIMBER</B></div> <div> <A HREF="fire_protection_coatings_for_timber_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="AQUAFIRE FRC SYSTEM"><U><B>AQUAFIRE FRC</B></U></A><B>  -  </B><A HREF="hard_fire_protection_system_for_fire_protection.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="AQUAFIRE HP SYSTEM"><U><B>AQUAFIRE HP</B></U></A><B>  -  </B><A HREF="protection_of_doors_from_fire_in_hmos.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="AQUAFIRE DOORKITS"><U><B>AQUAFIRE DOORKITS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HP Basecoat Part A"><U>HP Basecoat Part A</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HP Basecoat Part B"><U>HP Basecoat Part B</U></A>   |   <B>HP Topcoat Part A</B>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HP Topcoat Part B"><U>HP Topcoat Part B</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HP Primer"><U>HP Primer</U></A></div> <div> HP Topcoat Part A</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> AQUAFIRE HP SYSTEM</div> <div> <B>TOPCOAT PART A</B></div> <div> <U>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET</U></div> <bR> <div> 1     Substance Identification</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="health_and_safety_data_for_the_aquafire_hp_system.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HEALTH SAFETY DATA"><U><B>HEALTH & SAFETY DATA</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>     </B>Material/Trade Name:     <B>Aquafire HP System Topcoat Part </B><B>A</B></div> <div>      Material Type:     Organic Resin</div> <div>      Company:     Aquafire Systems</div> <div>               1 5 Engine Road Main Street</div> <div>               Edinburgh</div> <div>               EH6 4LJ</div> <bR> <div>      Tel:                0131 440 4450</div> <div>      Fax:               0131 440 4780</div> <bR> <div> <B>2.     Composition</B></div> <div> <B>     </B><I>Substance          % wt.</I></div> <div> <I>     </I>Butanol (Xn;RIO,R20))          1030</div> <div>      Xylene ((Xn,Xi;R10,R20/2l,R38)     1030</div> <div>      NButyl acetate (R10)     1030</div> <div>      Butanone (Xi;R11,R36/37)     1030</div> <div>      Propan 1 o1 (F;R11)     15</div> <bR> <div> <B>3.     Hazard Identification</B></div> <bR> <div> <I>Hazard Symbols</I></div> <div> Harmful. Highly Flammable.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Risk and Safety</I></div> <div> R11     HIGHLY FLAMMABLE</div> <div> R20/21     HARMFUL BY INHALATION AND IN CONTACT WITH SKIN</div> <div> O28     Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well ventilated place</div> <div> S16     Keep away from sources of ignition NO SMOKING</div> <div> S23     Do not breathe vapour</div> <div> S38     If ventilation is insufficient, wear suitable respiratory equipment</div> <bR> <div> 4.     <B>Firstaid Measures</B></div> <bR> <div> <I>a)      Inhalation:</I></div> <div> Remove to fresh air and rest. Give nothing by mouth. Get prompt medical attention.</div> <bR> <div> <I>b)      Eyes:</I></div> <div> Irrigate with water for at least fifteen minutes. If irritation persists then consult a doctor.</div> <bR> <div> <I>c)     Skin</I></div> <div> Remove clothing and wash contaminated area with plenty of water. Wash with soap/cleanser and</div> <div> rinse with plenty of water. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.</div> <bR> <div> <I>d)</I>     <I>Ingestion:</I></div> <div> <I>               </I>Seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.</div> <bR> <div> 5.     <B>Firefighting</B></div> <bR> <div> <I>a)     Suitable Extinguishers:</I></div> <div> <I>     </I>Carbon Dioxide (C02), Alcohol Resistant Foam, Foam, Dry Powder, Fluroprotein Foam (fp),</div> <div>      Inert Material Sand, Earth, etc.  <B>NOTE</B> Halons harm the environment and should not be used</div> <div>      unless unavoidable.</div> <div> <I>b)     Unsuitable Extinguishers:</I></div> <div> <I>     </I>Do not use water.</div> <div> <I>c)</I>     <I>Hazardous Decomposition:</I></div> <div> <I>     </I>Oxides of Carbon. May create Oxides of Nitrogen. Decomposes to produce irritating fumes.</div> <bR> <div> <I>d)</I>     <I>Special Procedures:</I></div> <div> <I>     </I>Use approved selfcontained breathing apparatus. Use water spray to cool containers. Prevent</div> <div>      runoff from fire control from entering waterways.</div> <bR> <div> 6.     <B>Accidental Release Measures</B></div> <bR> <div> <I>a)     Exposure Controls:</I></div> <div> Eliminate all sources of ignition. Evacuate area. Do not allow spill to enter drains and</div> <div> watercourses. Ventilate area.</div> <bR> <div> b)     <I>Personal Protection:</I></div> <div> Wear suitable protective clothing: See Section 8.</div> <bR> <div> <I>c)      Disposal Considerations:</I></div> <div> Absorb in inert material such as sand or absorbent granules. Scoop up and place in container to await transfer. Dispose of in accordance with Special Waste Regulations 1996.</div> <bR> <div> 7.     <B>Handling and Storage</B></div> <bR> <div> <I>a)          Handling:</I></div> <div> Avoid inhalation of vapour. Wear suitable protective clothing. See Section 8. Ensure adequate</div> <div> ventilation. Avoid sources of ignition. Avoid skin contact. Avoid eye contact.</div> <bR> <div> b)          <I>Storage:</I></div> <div> Store in tightly closed labelled containers. Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, off the ground.</div> <div> Avoid extremes of temperatures. Store away from oxidising materials. Store away from</div> <div> flammable materials. Store away from ignition sources. Store away from acids and alkalis/strong</div> <div> bases.</div> <bR> <div> <B>8.     Exposure Controls</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Occupational Exposure Limit:</B></div> <div> OES:>50 ppm. (8 hr T.W.A.)</div> <bR> <div> <B>Biological Exposure Limit:</B></div> <div> Not listed.</div> <bR> <div> <I>a)</I>     <I>Inhalation</I></div> <div> Use in wellventilated areas.</div> <bR> <div> <I>b)     Skin:</I></div> <div> Avoid skin contact. Wear impervious gloves.</div> <bR> <div> <I>c)</I>     <I>Eyes:</I></div> <div> Wear suitable eye protection such as BSEN166 Chemical Grade. Use eyewash after eye contact.</div> <bR> <div> <I>d)</I>      <I>Protection..</I></div> <div> Wear approved Respirator EN405 FFA 1 P2</div> <bR> <div> <B>Physical & Chemical Properties</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>     </B>Appearance:     Clear Liquid</div> <div>      Odour:     Mixed Organic Compounds</div> <div>      PH:     n/a</div> <div>      Boiling Point/range:     From 97 deg C</div> <div>      Melting Point/range:     n/a</div> <div>      Flash Point:     021 deg C</div> <div>      Flammability:</div> <div>      Autoflammability:     Highly Flammable</div> <div>      Explosive Properties:     Lower Explosion Limit 0.8% Volume</div> <div>      Oxidising Properties:     n/a</div> <div>      Vapour Pressure:     n/d</div> <div>      Relative Density:     0.94</div> <div>      Solubility:     Partly Soluble in Water</div> <div>      Partition Coefficient:     n/d</div> <div>      Miscibility:     n/d</div> <div>      Vapour Density:     Heavier than Air</div> <div>      Evaporation Rate:     n/d</div> <div>      Viscosity:     High</div> <bR> <div> 10.     <B>Stability and Reactivity</B></div> <bR> <div> <I>Stability:</I></div> <div> Stable.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Conditions to Avoid:</I></div> <div> Sources of ignition. Extremes of temperature.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Materials to Avoid:</I></div> <div> Oxidising Agents, Acids, Strong Bases.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Hazardous Decomposition Products:</I></div> <div> Solvent vapours</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 11.     <B>Toxicological Information</B></div> <bR> <div> <I>Routes of Exposure:</I></div> <div> Skin Absorption. Inhalation.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Acute Effects</I><I>:</I></div> <div> <I> </I>Irritation of the respiratory tract.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Chronic Effects</I><I>: </I></div> <div> Damage to the central nervous system.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Health Effect:</I><I> </I></div> <div> May defat the skin.</div> <bR> <div> 12.          <B>Ecological Information</B></div> <bR> <div> <I>Ecotoxicity:</I></div> <div> No specific data available.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Persistence:</I></div> <div> No specific data available.</div> <bR> <div> 13.     <B>Disposal Considerations</B></div> <bR> <div> Do not discharge into drains or watercourses. Dispose of in accordance with Special Waste Regulations 1996.</div> <bR> <div> 14     Transport Information</div> <bR> <div> <B>     </B>UN/SI Number:          1263</div> <div>      IMO:          3</div> <div>      1ATA/ICA0:          3</div> <div>      ADR/RID:          3</div> <div>      Transport Name:          Paint</div> <div>      Hazchem/Kernler code:          Contains Xylene</div> <div>      Packing Grp:          2</div> <div>      Packing Grp:          2</div> <div>      Item:          5b</div> <div>      Marine Pollutant:     No</div> <bR> <div> 15.     <B>Regulatory Information</B></div> <bR> <div> <I>a)      Hazard Symbols:</I></div> <div> Harmful. Highly flammable.</div> <bR> <div> b)     <I>Risk and Safety:</I></div> <div> R11     HIGHLY FLAMMABLE</div> <div> R20/21     HARMFUL BY INHALATION AND IN CONTACT WITH SKIN</div> <div> O28     Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well ventilated place</div> <div> S16     Keep away from sources of ignition NO SMOKING</div> <div> S23     Do not breathe vapour</div> <div> S38      If ventilation is insufficient, wear suitable respiratory equipment</div> <bR> <div> <I>c)     Other Regulations:</I></div> <div> U.K. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974</div> <div> U.K. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (amended) Regulations 1998</div> <div> U.K. Environmental Protection Act 1990</div> <div> U.K. Special Waste Regulations 1996</div> <div> HSE Guidance Note EH26</div> <div> HSE Guidance Note EH40</div> <div> Directive 91/155/EEC</div> <bR> <div> <I>d)     Transport Information</I></div> <div> UN/SI Number:     1263</div> <div> IMO:     3</div> <div> IATA/ICAO:     3</div> <div> ADR/RID:     3</div> <div> Transport Name:     Paint</div> <div> Hazchem/Kemler code:     Contains Xylene</div> <div> Packing Grp:     2</div> <div> Packing Grp:     2</div> <div> Item:     5b</div> <div> Marine Pollutant: No</div> <bR> <div> 16.     <B>Other Information</B></div> <bR> <div> 1.      Compiled according to the CHIP Regulations 1994 (Directive 91/155/EEC) as amended in 1996</div> <bR> <div> 2.       N/a not applicable. N/d not determined</div> <bR> <div> 3.       Further H & S Data is available from Aquafire Systems.</div> <bR> <div> <B>This Data Sheet is compiled to be of assistance, but is without guarantee. Users are responsible for safe working.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Revision Date: 20th May 2002</B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>