1. Identification Of The Substance/preparation And Company

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HEALTH & SAFETY DATA SHEET Artur Fischer UK Ltd, Hithercroft Road Wallingford, Oxon,OX10 9AT, England Fix 'N' Bond Resin Injection System (Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY FIPC 150 resin injection system Trade Name: Artur Fischer (UK) Limited Company: Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 9AT Address: 01491 827900 Tel: 01491 827953 Fax: 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Polyester resin in styrene. Contains 20% - 25% styrene. Styrene: EEC No. 202-851-5 Index No. 601-026-00-0 CAS No. 10042-5 EEC Symbol: Xn Risk Phrases: R10, 20, 36/38 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Flammable May cause headaches, dizziness and drowsiness by inhalation. May cause superficial burns in contact with skin and eyes. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: May lead to irritation or inflammation. May cause headaches, dizziness and drowsiness; if so remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist seek medical attention. May lead to sensitisation/dermatitis. Wash with plenty of soap & water May cause superficial burns. Wash immediately with copious amounts of clean water. Seek medical attention immediately. Rinse mouth with clean water. If swallowed, drink plenty of milk or water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. This sheet should be shown to emergency services/medical staff. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water fog. Do not use water jet. Extinguishing media: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides are liberated Exposure hazards: when the resin is involved in a fire. Self contained breathing apparatus may be required for serious fires. Protective equipment: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Suitable protective clothing (overalls), rubber or plastic coated gloves, Personal precautions: eye/face protection is advised. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Inform local authority if material reaches public drains or waterways. Environmental precautions: Absorb onto sand or other inert material. Shovel the resultant mass Methods for cleaning up: into a suitable closed container. Eliminate all sources of ignition. 7. HANDLING & STORAGE Handling: Ref:6 Irritant. Avoid vapour formation. Ensure good ventilation and local exhaust. Smoking, eating, drinking and the preparation of foodstuffs prohibited where materials are stored or handled. Page 1 of 3 31/01/2007 HEALTH & SAFETY DATA SHEET Artur Fischer UK Ltd, Hithercroft Road Wallingford, Oxon,OX10 9AT, England Storage: Store in cool dry, well ventilated conditions away from direct sunlight and sources of ignition. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION 100ppm LTEL (8 hour TWA), 250ppm STEL (10 minute) : Ref MEL : EH40(1992) - Styrene. Ensure adequate ventilation, forced in enclosed spaces. Self Respiratory protection: contained breathing apparatus may be necessary if ventilation is not possible. Barrier cream and plastic/rubber gloves Hand protection: Safety glasses/goggles or face shield. Eye protection: Suitable protective clothing (overalls) and enclosed footwear. Wash Skin protection: hands after each work period and before eating. 9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Plastic cartridge containing paste (resin) in outer compartment and Appearance: paste (benzoyl peroxide and inert filler) in inner compartment. Sweet Odour : 1000Pa @ 20oC Vapour Press : 32oC Flash point : 1.8 Rel. Density : 145oC Boil point : insoluble Solubility in water : 10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY High temperatures, sources of ignition. Conditions to avoid: Strong oxidising agents; may cause exothermic reaction. Materials to avoid: Hazardous decomposition On heating, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides formed. products: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 100ppm LTEL (8 hour TWA), 250ppm STEL (10 minute) : Ref MEL : EH40(1992) - Styrene. May lead to irritation or inflammation. May cause headaches, dizziness Inhalation: and drowsiness. LD50 (oral, rat) 5000mg/kg Ingestion: Irritant, may lead to sensitisation/dermatitis; may cause superficial Skin contact: burns Irritant, may cause superficial burns. Eye contact: 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Do not allow the material to enter water courses. If water is contaminated inform the relevant authorities immediately. Classified under the IMDG code as a marine pollutant. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of resin and cans by incineration or landfill, by an approved contractor, according to local or national regulators. The cured product may be considered inert and disposed of as normal builders waste. Ref:6 Page 2 of 3 31/01/2007 HEALTH & SAFETY DATA SHEET Artur Fischer UK Ltd, Hithercroft Road Wallingford, Oxon,OX10 9AT, England Contaminated packaging material should be disposed of as normal builders waste. Non contaminated packaging material should be treated as household waste or as recycling material. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR UN 1866 Class 3 Item 31o(C) IATA UN 1866 Class 3 Packing Group III IMDG UN 1866 Class 3.3 Packing Group III Marine pollutant HIN 30 Page 3379 (English) 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Contains styrene. Xn Harmful R10 Flammable R20 Harmful by inhalation R36/36 Irritating to eyes and skin S23 Do not breathe vapour S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection MEL : 100ppm LTEL (8 hours TWA), 250ppm STEL (10 minute) : Ref E1140(1992) - Styrene. Control of Pollution Act 1974 & Control of Pollution Act (Special Waste) 1980 & 1988; HSE "EH40" The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the users own risk / assessment as required by other Health & Safety Legislation. 16. OTHER INFORMATION None Ref:6 Page 3 of 3 31/01/2007