PRODUCT CODE:

900.00.0000.1

900.09.0000.1

SPECIFICATION CODE:

QASI060

DATE:

15.04.2004

1. Product Identification

Product name:

BODY 900

Product type:

Mixture of wax, mineral oil, synthetic resin and organic   solvents.

2. Chemical

Chemical name of solid(s):

Wax, styrene-butadiene copolymers.

Chemical name of solvent(s):

Mixture of  hydrocarbons.

Form:

Viscous paste.

Color:

Transparent-brown.

Hazardous ingredients:

Name                                                CAS-Nr.                      Conc.            Symbol            R-Phrases

White spirit                                       647442-88-7                25-50%         Xn                   R10-51/53

Naphtha, hydrotreated light                 64742-49-0                2.5-10%        F, Xn, N           R11-51/53              

3. Hazards Identification

Effects of (over) exposure:

Irritation of skin, eyes and respiratory tract.

  Symptoms of (over) exposure

·       Inhalation:

Coughing, and vomiting.

·       Skin:

Dry skin redness.

·       Eyes:

Pain, redness.

·       Ingestion:

Sore throat, stomach-ache, headache, dizziness, vomiting, dullness.

4. First - Aid Measures

Inhalation:

In high concentrations vapour is irritating to eyes and mucus membranes. Seek medical advice after significant exposure.

Skin:

Wash with plenty of soap and water immediately. Take all contaminated clothing off immediately.

Eyes:

Rince immediately with plenty of water. Eyelids should be help away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Always seek medical advice.

Ingestion:

DO NOT induce vomiting because of risk of aspiration. Seek medical advice.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing measures

- Suitable:

Powder, carbon dioxide, foam, watermist (only large amounts).

- Not to be used:

High pressure water jet.

Hazardous thermal decomposition and combustion products

- In case fire toxic fumes might be formed.

Protective equipment

-          Wear protective clothing and use self-contained breathing apparatus.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions:

Put on adequate protective equipment. Do not breathe vapour.

Environment precautions:

Keep away from drains, surface-water, ground-water and soil.

Cleaning procedures:

Collect as much as possible in a clean container for disposal.

Dispose according to local regulations.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling:

Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition.-No smoking. Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage:

Keep in cool, well-ventilated place. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Respiratory protetion:

Suitable respiratory equipment.

Hand protection:

Eye protection:

Skin protection:                         

Protective gloves.

Safety goggles.

Suitable protective clothing.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

-Appearance

Transparent-brown.

-Autoignition

Not known.

-Boiling point

Not known.

-Flash  point

6°C

-Density:

0.83±0.05 g/cm³

-Melting range

Not applicable.

-Odour

Typical odοur.

-Partition coefficient

Not known.

-pH

Not applicable.

-Solubility in water

Not soluble.

-Vapour density

Not known.

-Vapour pressure

29 mbar / 20°C.

-Viscosity

-

10. Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid:

Ignitions sources.

Materials to avoid:

Hot surfaces materials.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Burning can produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

11. Toxicological Information

- Inhalation:

High vapour concentrations may cause irritation of the respiratory tract, causing coughing and slight difficulty with breathing.

- Skin:

May produce mild reddening of the skin.  

- Eyes:

Vapour is mildly irritating, may cause reddening.

- Ingestion:

Slightly  toxic.

12. Ecological Information

BODY 900 is almost insoluble in water and will float on the surface. It could cause a fire or explosion if a large spill drained into a sewer system and would be slightly toxic to fish if discharged to natural waters. Avoid discharge to sewers or waterways! At very low concentration in water  is biodegradable in biological wastewater treatment plants.

13. Disposal Considerations

Methods of disposal:

Controlled incineration.

Danger(s):

Emptied vase contain solvent vapours, hazardous in respect of fire, explosion and noxiousness. Disposal only to licensed vase reconditioners.

14. Transport Information

Special precautions:

Not applicable.

Classification

F

- UN no.

1263

- Packaging group

II

- ADR/RID

3

- ICAO/IATA

3

- IMDG-code

3.2

- Store away from foodstuffs

YES

- Marine pollutant

NO

- Shipping name

PAINT RELATED MATERIAL, HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

15. Regulatory Information

EEC classification

Reference: 91/155/EEC

- Contains:

- Symbol:

F

Risk-phrases:

R11             Highly flammable.

Safety-phrases:

S16             Keep away from sources of ignition. -No smoking.

S20\21        When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

S23             Do not breathe vapour/spray. 

S29             Do not empty into drains.

S51             Use only in well ventilated areas.               

16. Other Information

Replaces MSDS dated:

30.10.2001

Product Data Management

HB BODY, S.A.

NB6 & DA9 str., Block #50, Sindos Industrial Park

 THESSALONIKI, GR-57022 - GREECE

TEL. + 30 –2310 - 790000   FAX +30-2310-790015  TLX 410904 HB GR

The data given here is based on current knowledge. The purpose of  this Safety Data Sheet is to describe the products in terms of their safety requirements. The data does not imply any warranty with regard to product properties.