COSHH INFORMATION

BUTYL-K BLUE AND WHITE (TACK)

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: / BUTYL – K BLUE AND WHITE
SUPPLIER: / FAIRE BROS & CO
IXL HOUSE
WATERLOO ROAD
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
POWYS LD1 6BH
TELEPHONE NUMBER: / 01597 827873
FAX NUMBER: / 01597 827899
  1. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SUBSTANCE PRESENT / CAS NO / EINECS NO / R NO / CONCRANGE
POLYBUTENE / 9003-29-6 / Unclassified / 5-15%
CALCIUM CARBONATE / 471-34-1 / 2074399 / Unclassified / Over 30%
WHITE OIL / 8012-95-1 / Unclassified / 5-15%
TITANIUM DIOXIDE / 13463-67-7 / 2366755 / Unclassified / 1-5%
TALC / 14807-96-6 / 2388779 / Unclassified / 5-15%

NO SUBSTANCES PRESENT WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED AS

DANGEROUS ACCORDING TO THE HEALTH CRITERIA.

  1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

MOST IMPORTANT HAZARDS:

ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS: / If ingested may cause some irritation to the mouth and upper digestive tract.
May cause slight eye irritation.
Unlikely to irritate the skin.
Unlikely to cause damage to internal organs following skin contact.
It is unlikely that inhalation will be a route of exposure.
SAFETY: / Not classified as “Dangerous” according to the criteria for safety.
ECOLOGICAL: / Bio-gradable so unlikely to accumulate in the aquatic environment.
Discharge of large quantities into the aquatic environment may kill fish and other aquatic organisms.
  1. FIRST AID MEASURES

SKIN CONTACT: / Wash the skin with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT / Wash out the eye thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
INGESTION: / Wash out the mouth with water.
  1. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

SUITABLE: / Water Spray
Foam
Powders
Sand
NOT SUITABLE: / Large quantities of water
SPECIFIC HAZARDS: / Fumes containing carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may be formed in large fires.
PROTECTION OF FIRE-FIGHTERS: / Self contained breathing apparatus.
  1. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Contain and collect spillage.
Absorb on to sand/kieselguhr or other inert material.
Failure to contain a release must be notified to both the local authority
May make floor very slippery.
Do not wash into the drains.
Dispose of in accordance with State and local authority regulations.
Seek advice from the local waste authority.
  1. HANDLING & STORAGE

Storage Conditions: / Do not store close to strong oxidising agents which could aggravate any fire situation.
  1. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
POLYBUTENE: / OES-8Hr.TWA 5mg/m3 for mists and aerosols EH40/93
CALCIUM CARBONATE: / 8Hr TWA 10mg/m3 total inhale dust, 5mg/m3 resp. dust. EH40/93
TITANIUM DIOXIDE: / OES 8Hr TWA 10mg/m3(total inhaleable dust), 5mg/m3(resp.dust) EH40.93
TALC: / Total inhaleable dust 10mg/m3 (8hr TWA)EH40/93
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes.
Working procedures should be designed to minimise worker exposure to this product. Where this is not possible the following personal protective equipment should be provided.
Hand Protection: / Impervious gloves recommended.
Skin Protection: / Protective overalls and shoes/boots recommended.
All personal protective equipment must comply with the appropriate EEC (CE) standards and should me maintained and stored to ensure continued suitability for use. Workers should be trained in the effective use and maintenance of the personal protective equipment provided.
  1. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE:
PhysicalState: / Semi elastic solid
Colour: / Blue or White
Odour: / Odourless
  1. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: / May react with strong oxidants.
  1. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY: / LC50 (oral rat)>2000mg/kg.
LOCAL EFFECTS: / Not classified as “Harmful if swallowed”. May cause minimal effects following ingestion. May produce minimal skin irritation after prolonged contact.
May cause slight eye irritation.
  1. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

BEHAVIOUR IN THE ENVIRONMENT:
Persistence/Degradability: / This product is biodegradable.
Do not release into surface waters.
  1. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE FROM RESIDUES:
Destruction/Disposal: / Do not wash into the drains.
Do not mix with other materials.
Seek advice from the local waste authority.
  1. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not classed as “Hazardous for Transport”
  1. REGULATORY INFORMATION

NOTE: / This preparation has been assessed using the health and safety criteria laid down in the EEC Directives on the Control of Dangerous Substances and Preparations. It is found not to be classified according to the Health and safety Criteria.
Use only as directed.
Wash hands after use.

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