SAFETY DATA SHEET

TREFOLEX CUTTING COMPOUND

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Compilation date: 01/06/2010
Revision date: 11/11/2013
Revision No: 8

Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Product name: TREFOLEX CUTTING COMPOUND

Product code: 06PTREF

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of substance / mixture: PC14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products.

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name: Spencer Coatings Ltd

6 York Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5DD
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 288 780
Fax: +44 (0) 1224 211 070
Email: qa@spencercoatings.co.uk

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency tel: +44 07803 920587

Section 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under CLP: -: EUH208

Classification under CHIP: This product has no classification under CHIP.

2.2. Label elements

Label elements under CLP:

Hazard statements: EUH208: Contains dipentene. May produce an allergic reaction.
Label elements under CHIP:
Hazard symbols: No significant hazard.
Precautionary phrases: Contains dipentene. May produce an allergic reaction.

2.3. Other hazards

PBT: This product is not identified as a PBT substance.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures

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Hazardous ingredients:

DIPENTENE

EINECS CAS CHIP Classification CLP Classification Percent

205-341-0 138-86-3 -: R10; Xi: R38; Sens.: R43; N: Flam. Liq. 3: H226; Skin Irrit. 2: H315; <1%
R50/53 Skin Sens. 1: H317; Aquatic Acute 1:
H400; Aquatic Chronic 1: H410

Section 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Skin contact: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.

Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water.
Inhalation: Consult a doctor.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.

Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: There may be irritation of the throat.
Inhalation: No symptoms.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Immediate / special treatment: Not applicable.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use water spray
to cool containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Advice for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact
with skin and eyes.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. Turn leaking containers
leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.

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6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for
disposal by an appropriate method.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections: Refer to section 8 of SDS.

Section 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling requirements: Avoid the formation or spread of dust in the air.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s): No data available.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Workplace exposure limits: No data available.

8.1. DNEL/PNEC Values

DNEL / PNEC No data available.

8.2. Exposure controls

Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection not required.

Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Protective clothing.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

State: Paste
Viscosity: Highly viscous
Relative density: 1.095174

9.2. Other information

Other information: No data available.

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

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10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.
Decomposition may occur on exposure to conditions or materials listed below.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Heat.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Section 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Hazardous ingredients:

DIPENTENE

IVN MUS LD50 1010 µl/kg

ORL MUS LD50 5550 µl/kg
ORL RAT LD50 5300 mg/kg

Toxicity values: No data available.

Symptoms / routes of exposure

Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.

Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: There may be irritation of the throat.
Inhalation: No symptoms.

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Ecotoxicity values: No data available.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential.

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12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT identification: This product is not identified as a PBT substance.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects: Negligible ecotoxicity.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Waste code number: 08 01 12

NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national
regulations regarding disposal.

Section 14: Transport information

Transport class: This product does not require a classification for transport.

Section 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Section 16: Other information

Other information

Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No
453/2010.
* indicates text in the SDS which has changed since the last revision.
Phrases used in s.2 and 3: EUH208: Contains <name of sensitising substance>. May produce an allergic reaction.
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
R10: Flammable.
R38: Irritating to skin.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
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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