Intumescent Acoustic Sealant COSHH Data

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY.

CHEMICAL / PRODUCT:
Trade Name INTUCHEM LTD Intumescent Acoustic Sealant

APPLICATION:
Fire barrier for wall and floor openings with or without services.

1.1 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:

INTUCHEM.COM
A TRADING DIVISION OF STORMFLAME LTD
PO Box 289, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 6ZN

sales@intuchem.com

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 01329 841416

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

2.1 CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION.

Water based mastic of a vinal acetate - acrylate emulsion with inert ablative fillers and stabilisers.

2.2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS.

Vinyl Acetate: Less than 2% wt.

Poly-acrylate: Less than 0.004% by wt.

Fungicide: 700 ppm by wt.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION.

On availible data, Intuchem Intumescent Acoustic Sealant has no hazard classification according to 88/379/EEC.

May cause soreness if product enters the eyes. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause defatting and lead to irritation.

Ingress into waterways may cause discolouration. BOD may be harmful to aquatic organisms.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES.

4.1 EYE CONTACT.

Wash out with plenty of clean water or sterile eye wash solution.

4.2 SKIN CONTACT.

Wash off with soap and water. If eye or skin irritation persists seek medical advice.

4.3 INGESTION.

Give water to drink. Seek medical advice.

4.4 INHALATION.

Remove to fresh air. Seek medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.

5.1 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.

Is not flammable therefore not applicable.

5.2 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS.

Not applicable.

5.3. PROTECTION MEASURES.

Not applicable.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.

6.1 PERSONAL PREAUTIONS.

Not applicable.

6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS.

Prevent ingress into drains and waterways, as this can cause permanent blockage.

6.3 CLEANING UP

Spillage should be contained and disposed of safely. (See section - 13)

7. STORAGE AND HANDLING

7.1 STORAGE.

Ideally between 10 and 30^oC and indoors in dry well ventilated conditions are recommended.

7.2 RECOMMENDED SHELF LIFE.

Can be indefinite but 2 years (if kept dry) is a normal accepted limit.

7.3 HANDLING.

Intuchem Intumescent Acoustic Sealant is a water based mastic and it may be used with disposable gloves.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION.

8.1 OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS.

General ventilation is normally adquate. For large quanities, especially if sprayed, local extraction may be necessary.

8.2 ENGINEERING MEASURES.

Not Applicable.

8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

Overalls, Gloves, Goggles and Respiratory Devices.

9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.

9.1 APPEARANCE. White mastic.

9.2 ODOUR. Faint. Ether / Alcohol.

9.3 PH. Alkaline.

9.4 VISCOSITY. N/A

9.5 FREEZING POINT. N/A

9.6 FREEZE THAW RECOVERY. N/A

9.7 BOILING POINT. N/A

9.8 MELTING POINT. N/A

9.9 FLASH POINT. N/A

9.10 AUTO-FLAMMABILITY. N/A

9.11 EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES N/A

9.12 VAPOUR PRESSURE. As water.

9.13 VAPOUR DENSITY. N/A

9.14 RELATIVE DENSITY. N/A

9.15 SOLUBILITY. Fully miscible.

9.16 PARTITION COEFFICIENT. N/A

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY.

10.1 STABILITY.

Not Applicable.

10.2 CONDITIONS TO AVOID.

Not Applicable.

10.3 MATERIALS TO AVOID.

Not Applicable.

10.4 RECOMMENDED MATERIALS FOR EQUIPMENT.

Not Applicable.

10.5 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Not Applicable.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

11.1 SHORT TERM EFFECTS.

EYE CONTACT. Not Applicable.

SKIN CONTACT. Not Applicable.

INGESTION. Not Applicable.

INHALATION. Not Applicable.

11.2 CHRONIC EFFECTS Not Applicable.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Intuchem Intumescent Acoustic Sealant miscible with water and likely to be transported as milky dispersion to considerable distance if allowed to ingress into water.

The Intuchem Intumescent Acoustic Sealant is not bio-degradable and in water becomes alkaline. Biological oxygen demand for other components may be harmful to aquatic organisms.

Low concentration of Intuchem Intumescent Acoustic Sealant in water for sewage tretment are unlikley to reduce sludge activity; the binder and other solids are largely absorbed on the sludge, and thus eliminated from the waste stream.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Any waste is considered non-hazardous and therefore it can be incinerated in a suitable facility or disposed of on an approved land fill site, provided the Local Regulations are observed, once dryed to a solid form.

14.TRANSPORT INFORMATION.

14.1 PACKAGING. No special precautions are necessary, it is, however, recommended that it is stored in a dry place away from foodstuffs.

14.2 FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION.

Not Applicable.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.

15.1 C.P.L CLASSIFICATION. Not Applicable.

HAZARD PICTOGRAM. Not Applicable.

RISK PHRASES. Not Applicable.

SAFETY PHRASES. Not Applicable.

16. OTHER INFORMATION.

The information in this publication is accurate to the best of the knowledge of Intuchem Ltd.

LEGAL:
As part of our policy of ongoing improvements, we reserve the right to modify, alter or change product specifications without giving notice. Product illustrations are representations only. All information contained in this document is provided for guidance only, and as Intuchem Ltd has no control over the installation methods of the products, or of the prevailing site conditions, no warranties expressed or implied are intended to be given as to the actual performance of the products mentioned or referred to, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for any loss, damage or injury arising from the use of the information given of products mentioned or referred to herein.