Conplast SP440
Conplast SP440
1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Product Name: CONPLAST SP440 Application: Concrete admixture. Company: Fosroc Limited Address: Coleshill Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire. B78 3TL Telephone: 01827 262222 (Out of Hours) 01827 265279 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Composition:
aqueous solution of sulphonated naphthalene formaldehyde condensates, organic polymer. None of the ingredients of this product are classified as hazardous. All constituents of this product are listed in EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) or ELINCS (European List of New Chemical Substances) or are exempt. Refer to Section 8 for Occupational Exposure Limits.
3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No significant hazard.
5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: None, not flammable. Special Exposure Hazards: Formaldehyde. Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus. 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions: Environmental Precautions: Decontamination Procedures:
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Prevent entry into drains, sewers and water courses. Soak up with inert absorbent or contain and remove by best available means. Dispose of as waste. Prior consent must be obtained from the local Water Company if discharged to sewer.
8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational Exposure Limits:Engineering Control Measures: Personal Protective Equipment:
None assigned. No specific ventilation requirement noted. Impervious gloves (eg PVC). Safety glasses / Goggles. Change contaminated clothing and clean before re-use.
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9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: Colour: Odour: pH(concentrate): Boiling Point/Range (C): Flash Point (closed, C): Autoflammability (C): Explosive Properties (%): Oxidising Properties: Vapour Pressure (kPa at 20C): Relative Density (at 20C): Water Solubility:
Liquid. Brown. Typical. 7.5 - 8.5 >100 C None. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not determined. 2.3 (water). 1.205 Miscible.
10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable. Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures (C) below 0C Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids. Strong alkalis. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition:- Formaldehyde. Sulphur compounds. 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The following toxicological assessment is based on a knowledge of the toxicity of the product's components. Oral LD50, rat >2g/kg
Health Effects On Eyes: May cause transient irritation. On Skin: Unlikely to cause harm on brief or occasional contact. By Inhalation: Low volatility makes inhalation unlikely at ambient temperatures. By Ingestion: Low order of acute toxicity. May cause irritation of mouth, throat and digestive tract. Chronic: None known. 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental Assessment:
When used and disposed of as intended, no adverse environmental effects are foreseen.
Mobility: Mobile liquid. Miscible in water. Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be not readily biodegradable.
BOD5 120mgO2/g. COD 1700mgO2/g.
Dispose of through an authorised waste contractor to a licensed site. As for Unused product. May be steam cleaned and recycled.
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15: REGULATORY INFORMATION Hazard Label Data:This product is NOT classified as dangerous for supply in the UK.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Dangerous Substances Directive, 67/548/EEC and adaptations. Dangerous Preparations Directive, 88/379/EEC. Safety Data Sheets Directive, 91/155/EEC. Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regs. 1996 (SI 1092). Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs. 1994 (SI 3246). Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974. Waste Management. The Duty of Care.
Codes of Practice:
The above publications are available from HMSO 16: OTHER INFORMATION
The data and advice given apply when the product is used for the stated application or applications. The product is not sold as suitable for any other application. Use of the product for applications other than as stated in this sheet may give rise to risks not mentioned in this sheet. The product should not be used other than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from Fosroc Ltd. If this product has been purchased for supply to a third party for use at work, it is the purchaser's duty to take all necessary steps to secure that any person handling or using the product is provided with the information in this sheet. It is the responsibility and duty of the employer to inform employees and others who may be affected of any hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions which should be taken. This sheet does not constitute or substitute for the users own assessment of workplace risk, as required by other health and safety legislation.
Further copies of this Safety Data Sheet may be obtained from Fosroc Limited. Date Printed: 13/01/1999 SDS Reference: 2304/2 SP440
REVISION
Supersedes issue no: 01 Sections updated/revised - no(s): dated: 1. 13.05.94
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