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HP Primer

 AQUAFIRE HP SYSTEM

SURFACE PRIMER

 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.

1     Substance Identification

HEALTH & SAFETY DATA

     Material/Trade Name:     Aquafire HP System Surface Primer

     Material Type:     Timber Sealer

     Company:     Aquafire Systems

              5 Engine Road

              Loanhead

              Edinburgh EH20 9RF

     Tel:                0131 440 4450

     Fax:               0131 440 4780

2.     Composition

Substance

Acrylic copolymer based Solution

3      Hazard Identification

Hazard Symbols

None required.

Risk and Safety

Not Classified as hazardous under the CHIP Regulations 1994 as amended in 1996.

4.     Firstaid Measures

a)     Inhalation:

Remove from source of exposure. Remove to fresh air and rest. If symptoms persist, obtain

medical advice.

b)     Eyes:

Irrigate with water for at least fifteen minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.

C)     Skin:

Rinse contaminated area with plenty of water. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.

d)     Ingestion:

Wash out mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. If a large amount has been swallowed,

obtain medical attention.

5.     Firefighting

a)     Suitable Extinguishers:

Foam, Carbon Dioxide (C02), Dry Powder

b)     Unsuitable Extinguishers

Do not use water jets

c)     Hazardous Decomposition:

Oxides of Carbon

d)      Special Procedures:

Use approved selfcontained breathing apparatus. Use water spray to cool containers

6.     Accidental Release Measures

a)      Exposure Controls:

Do not allow spill to enter drains and watercourses.

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. Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements.

7.     Handling and Storage

a)      Handling:

Wear suitable protective clothing. (See Section 8). Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid skin and

eye contact. Avoid inhalation of spray.

b)      Storage:

Avoid extremes of temperatures. Do not allow to freeze.

8.     Exposure Controls

Occupational Exposure Limit:

Not listed in Guidance Note EH40.

Biological Exposure Limit:

Not listed.

a)     Inhalation:

Use in well ventilated areas.

b)     Skin:

Wear impervious gloves.

c)     Eyes:

Wear suitable eye protection such as BSEN166 Chemical Grade.

d)     Protection

If spraying wear approved Respirator EN149 FFP2 SL.

9.     Physical & Chemical Properties

     Appearance:     Milky White Liquid

     Odour:     Low

     PH:     45

     Boiling Point/range:     80oC to 100oC

     Melting Point/range:     n/a

     Flash Point:     Above 116oC

     Flammability:     Low

     Autofianimability:     n/a

     Explosive Properties:     n/a

     Oxidising Properties:     None

     Vapour Pressure:     As Water

     Relative Density:     c. 1

     Solubility:     Miscible With Water

     Partition Coefficient:     n/d

     Miscibility:     n/d

     Vapour Density:     n/d

     Evaporation Rate:     n/d

     Viscosity:     Low

10.     Stability and Reactivity

     Stability                                                             Stable

     Hazardous Decomposition Products:       Trace Peroxide Compounds

11.     Toxicological Information

     Acute Effects:

     Mild eye irritation

12.     Ecological Information

     Ecotoxicity:

No specific data available. Slightly toxic to aquatic life.

13.     Disposal Considerations

Do not discharge into drains or watercourses. Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements.

14.     Transport Information

     UN/SI Number:     n/a

     IMO:     n/a

     IATA/ICAO:     n/a

     ADR/RID:     n/a

     Transport Name:     UK Road: Non Hazardous

     Hazchem/Kernler code:     n/a

     Packing Grp:     n/a

     Packing Grp:     n/a

     Item:     n/a

      Marine Pollutant:No      

15.     Regulatory Information

a)     HazardSymbols:

None Required

b)     Risk & Safety

Not classified as hazardous under the CHIP Regulations 1994 as amended in 1996

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

HSE Guidance Note EH26

HSE Guidance Note EH40

Directive 911155/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

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/dnot determined

3.     Further H & S Data is available from Aquafire Systems

This Data Sheet is compiled to be of assistance, but is without guarantee. Users are responsible for safe working.

Revision Date: 20th May 2002.