PRODUCT CODE:

932.02.0000.5

SPECIFICATION CODE:

QASI055

DATE:

30.10.2001

1. Product Identification

Product name:

BODY 932

Product type:

Mixture of caoutchouks, bitumen, minerals, organic solvents.

2. Chemical

Chemical name of solid(s):

Refined minerals, styrene-butadiene copolymers, bitumen.

Chemical name of solvent(s):

Mixture of aromatic  hydrocarbons and alcohol.

Form:

Viscous Liquid.

Color:

Black.

Hazardous ingredients:

Name                CAS-Nr.                Conc.            Symbol            R-Phrases

Toluene             000108-88-3          10-25%        Xn, F                R11-20

Methanol           000067-56-1          2,5-10%        T, F                 R11-23/25

Bitumen           232-490-9               25-50%

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 vapor 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:

Rinse 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. Rinse with water.

Seek medical advice.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing measures

- Suitable:

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

- Not to be used:

Not applicable.

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.

Disposal 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. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage:

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

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Respiratory protection:

Suitable respiratory equipment.

Hand protection:

Eye protection:

Skin protection:                         

Protective gloves.

Safety goggles.

Suitable protective clothing.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

-Appearance

Black.

-Autoignition

 535°C (toluene)

-Boiling point

Not known.

-Flash  point

9°C

-Density:

1.08±0.05 g/cm³

-Melting range

Not applicable

-Odour

Organic solvent and tar, typical odour

-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 and H2S.

11. Toxicological Information

- Inhalation:

Low vapor concentrations cause irritation of the respiratory tract, causing. coughing and slight difficulty with breathing..

- Skin:

May produce mild reddening of the skin..  

- Eyes:

Vapor is mildly irritating, may cause redering.

- Ingestion:

Slightly toxic.

12. Ecological Information

BODY  932 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 highly toxic  to fish if discharged to natural waters. Avoid discharge to sewers or waterways! It is biodegradable in very low concentrations in water 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

Xn, F

- UN no.

1999

- Packaging group

II

- ADR/RID

3

- ICAO/IATA

3

- IMDG-code

3.2

- Stop away from foodstuffs

Yes

- Marine pollutant

No

- Shipping name

TAR, LIQUID, HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

15. Regulatory Information

EEC classification

Reference:91/155/EEC

- Contains:

Toluene.

- Symbol:

Xn

Risk-phrases:

R11             Highly flammable.

R20             Harmful by inhalation  

-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.

S25          Avoid contact with eyes.

S29          Do not empty into drains.

S51          Use only in well ventilated areas.               

16. Other Information

Replaces MSDS dated:

10.07.1998

Product Data Management

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The data contained 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.