Health and Safety Data SheetDischarge Paste
– Revision Date06.2.17
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product NameDischarge Paste
Company NameColourcraft Colours & Adhesives Ltd
Unit 5
555 Carlisle Street East
Sheffield
S4 8DT
Tel 0114 242 1431
Fax 0114 243 4844
Emergency 0114 242 1431
2.COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Emulsion system for textile printing
3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Most Important Hazards This product is regarded as being non-toxic in normal use
Specific Hazards Prolonged exposure may cause slight skin irritation
4.FIRST-AID MEASURES
InhalationIf distress is felt, remove affected person to fresh air
Skin ContactWash with plenty of soap and water
Eye Contact Irrigate promptly with water for at least 10 minutes occasionally lifting lower and upper eye lids. Should irritation occur seek medical advice
Ingestion Wash mouth out thoroughly with water. Give water to drink Do not induce vomiting. In the event of sensitivity seek medical advice
5.FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire Extinguishing Media Product is not considered a fire hazard Suitable: water spray, CO2, foam, dry powder Unsuitable: None
Personal Protection Wear self contained breathing apparatus Wear protective clothing
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6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE
Personal PrecautionsRefer to section 8 of HSDS for personal protection details. Avoid sources of ignition.
Environmental Precautions Do not let product enter drains. Avoid subsoil penetration Avoid sources of ignition.
Cleaning MeasuresSoak up with inert, absorbent material Place into suitable container for disposal
Flush away traces with water
7.HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling Requirements Ensure adequate ventilation when handling this product particularly when adding the catalyst.
Avoid eye and skin contact
Storage ConditionsKeep container tightly closed and out of reach of young children. Do not freeze
Suitable PackagingKeep in original packaging
Additional InformationHandle in accordance with good standards of hygiene and safety practices.
8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
GeneralEnsure adequate ventilation – particularly in confined areas and when adding a catalyst. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling this product
InhalationEnsure adequate ventilation when adding a catalyst
Hand ProtectionWear PVC or other protective gloves
Eye ProtectionWear goggles or glasses
Skin ProtectionWork clothes
9.PHYSICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
AppearanceWhite pasteExplosive Properties-
Odour SlightOxidising Properties-
pH-Vapour Pressure-
Boiling point/rangeN/K Relative Density-
Melting point/rangeN/K Bulk Density -
Flash Point65°CPartition Coefficient-
Flammability- Other Data-
Auto Flammability -
SolubilityWater: Miscible Fat: N/A Solvents: N/A
10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid Avoid extremes of temperature
Materials to Avoid No hazardous reactions anticipated
Hazards Decomposition Products Under proper storage conditions the product is stable
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11TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral LD50No information available
InhalationMay cause mild irritation in the respiratory tract
Skin IrritationSkin contact of long duration may cause mild irritation
Eye irritationmay cause mild irritation
12ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The product must be used in accordance with proper working procedures avoiding disposal of waste in the environment.
13DISPOSAL
Unused Material Dispose of in accordance with any regional and national regulations
Packaging In accordance with any regional and national regulations
14TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This product is not classified as hazardous for transport under United Nations Transport recommendations.
15REGULATORY INFORMATION
Warning SymbolsNone
Warning WordsNone
Risk PhrasesNone
Safety PhrasesWear suitable protective clothing Use only in well ventilated areas
Note:The regulatory information given above only indicates the principle 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.
16OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Disclaimer
The information contained in this data is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of Health and Safety requirements. It should not, therefore, be construed as guaranteeing any specific properties. Colourcraft C & A Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product
Children should only use this product under adult supervision.
Abbreviations:N/A = Not applicable N/k = Not Known N/D = Not determined