Description

Health and safty Documents

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

• • Appearance: Colourless Liquid .
  • Odour: Mild.
  • Odour Threshold: No data available.
  • pH: Neutral
  • Boiling Point/Range: ca. 180°C
  • Melting Point/Range: -60°C
  • Density: 1.04 g/cm3 (approximate)
  • Solubility in water:  Completely miscible
  • Stability: Stable in normal conditions
  • Known hazardous reactions: No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

No significant hazard to man or environment under normal conditions of handling and use.

• • Ingestion: low toxicity.
  • Eye/skin: low toxicity
  • Inhalation: low concentration of hazardous substances in vapour. Undiluted vapour should not be inhaled. (Note: The concentration of smoke components in the final product is below the OES under normal operating conditions)

EXPOSURE ROUTE

Inhalation: Symptom- Mild irritation of nose & throat. Treatment- Move to fresh air. (Polyglycol exposure limit: 10mg/m3.)

Skin Contact: Symptom- Mild irritation. Treatment- Wash off with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eye Contact: Symptom- Mild irritation. Treatment- Remove contact lenses. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Symptom- Mild irritation Mild irritation of gastro-intestinal tract. Treatment- Wash out mouth with water and drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. If patient feels unwell seek medical attention.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishers: Alcohol-resistant foam. Water spray. Use carbon dioxide or dry powder for small fires only.

Unsuitable Extinguishers: Do not direct a solid stream of water or foam into hot burning pools; as this may cause frothing and increase the intensity of a fire .

Hazardous Combustion Products: Strong heating may produce combustible vapours which can form explosive mixture in air.

Special Equipment for Fire Fighting: Self-contained breathing apparatus.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Safety Precautions: Wear appropriate PPE when handling – see at personal protection.

Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains and water courses .

Clean up Procedure: Bund or absorb material with sand, earth or other suitable absorbent material. If possible, transfer to a salvage tank, otherwise absorb residues and place in suitable labelled containers and hold for waste disposal.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory: Type approved RPE for organic vapours and mists, if required.

Hand: PVC coated or rubber gloves.

Eye: Goggles or face shield.

Skin: Overalls and boots.

Hygiene Measures: Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage: Store in original closed containers Store at ambient temperature Store away from materials listed:

• • Strong oxidizing agents. Acids. Isocyanates.
  • Elevated temperatures.
  • Carbon monoxide. Toxic gases.

Specific Use(s): Only for use in designated smoke machine for the production of smoke as a special effect.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Substance: Via an authorised waste disposal contractor to an approved waste disposal site, observing all local and national regulations.

Container: As for substance. Used containers must not be cut up or punctured until completely purged of product residueS.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The information presented herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We will not be held liable for any inaccuracy, non-concurrency or incompleteness of the information provided. We disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by any use of, the product not in conformity with the instructions herein. It is our duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that any person handling and using the product is provided with the information.