SAFETY DATA SHEET
PROTIM FRAMEGUARD
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Issued: 12/11/2010
Revision No: 2
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product name:
PROTIM FRAMEGUARD
Product code:
F 2065/1
Synonyms:
Company name:
HSE 8582
Protim Solignum Ltd
Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 1LS
United Kingdom
Registered office as above. Registered in UK 3037845.
Tel: +44 (0) 1628 486 644
Fax: +44 (0) 1628 476 757
Emergency tel: +44 (0) 1628 890 907
Email: [email protected]
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards:
May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous ingredients: BORIC ACID <5%
EINECS: 233-139-2 CAS: 10043-35-3
[T] R60; [T] R61
• DISODIUM OCTOBORATE TETRAHYDRATE <5%
CAS: 12280-03-4
[T] R60; [T] R61
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact:
Eye contact:
Ingestion:
There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
There may be pain and redness.
There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. There may be
vomiting. Convulsions may occur. There may be loss of consciousness.
Inhalation:
There may be shortness of breath with a burning sensation in the throat. Absorption
through the lungs can occur causing symptoms similar to those of ingestion.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact:
Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin.
Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Eye contact:
Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
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Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of
water to drink immediately. If unconscious, check for breathing and apply artificial
respiration if necessary. If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery
position. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Transfer
to hospital as soon as possible.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use water
spray to cool containers.
Exposure hazards:
Protection of fire-fighters:
Toxic. In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent
contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Notify the police and fire brigade immediately. If outside keep bystanders upwind
and away from danger point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and
prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Do not attempt to take action without
suitable protective clothing - see section 8 of SDS. Turn leaking containers
leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.
Environmental precautions:
Clean-up procedures:
Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.
Clean-up should be dealt with only by qualified personnel familiar with the specific
substance. Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage
container for disposal by an appropriate method.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements:
Avoid direct contact with the substance. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in
the air. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Storage conditions:
Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
Suitable packaging:
Must only be kept in original packaging.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures:
Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Respiratory protection:
Not necessary under most operating conditions.
Hand protection:
Eye protection:
Skin protection:
Protective gloves.
Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Protective clothing.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Odourless
Solubility in water:
Miscible
Viscosity value:
23 secs
Viscosity test method:
Flow time in seconds in a 3 mm ISO cup (ISO 2431)
Flash point°C: >65ºC
Relative density:
1.0 - 1.5
pH: 7- 8
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid:
Haz. decomp. products:
Heat.
Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.
In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Hazardous ingredients: BORIC ACID
IHL RAT LC50 >2.0 mg/kg
ORL RAT LD50 3500 - 4100 mg/kg
SKN RBT LD50 >2000 mg/kg
Routes of exposure:
Refer to section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Hazardous ingredients: BORIC ACID
ALGAE 96H EC10 24 mg B/l
DAPHNIA 48H LC50 133 mg B/l
FISH GOLDFISH 7D LC50 46 mg B/l
FISH RAINBOW TROUT 24D LC50 150 mg B/l
• DISODIUM OCTOBORATE TETRAHYDRATE
FISH GOLDFISH 96H LC50 65 mg/l
FISH TROUT 96H LC50 27 mg/l
Mobility:
Persistence and degradability:
Bioaccumulative potential:
Other adverse effects:
Readily absorbed into soil.
Biodegradable.
No bioaccumulation potential.
Negligible ecotoxicity.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal operations:
Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal
company.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national
regulations regarding disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR / RID
UN no: Not Classified.
IMDG / IMO
UN no: Not Classified.
IATA / ICAO
UN no: Not Classified.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols:
Toxic.
Risk phrases: R60: May impair fertility.
R61: May cause harm to the unborn child.
Safety phrases: S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S38: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible).
S53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
Precautionary phrases:
Restricted to professional users.
Haz. ingredients (label):
BORIC ACID; DISODIUM OCTOBORATE TETRAHYDRATE
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations
specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's
attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete
these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations
or provisions.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Risk phrases used in s.3: R60: May impair fertility.
R61: May cause harm to the unborn child.
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Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all
inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for
any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
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