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Safety Data Sheet Polyurethane Foam
Safety Data Sheet Polyurethane Foam
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Extremely flammable
Harmful by inhalation.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
CLASSIFICATION (1999/45) Xn;R20, R48/20. Carc. Cat. 3;R40. R42/43. Xi;R36/37/38. F+;R12.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPOSITION COMMENTS
Ingredients not listed are classified as non-hazardous or at a concentration below reportable levels
4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Provide fresh air, warmth and rest, preferably in a comfortable upright
sitting position. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. If respiratory problems, artificial respiration/oxygen.
INGESTION
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Get medical attention immediately!
SKIN CONTACT
Remove affected person from source of contamination. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin
immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.
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EYE CONTACT
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes
before rinsing. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Fire can be extinguished using: Water spray, fog or mist. Foam. Powder.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Avoid breathing fire vapours. Use pressurised air mask if product is involved in a fire.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Fire causes formation of toxic gases. Aerosol cans may explode in a fire.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Fire creates: Irritating gases/vapours/fumes of: Hydrogen cyanide (HCN). Nitrous gases (NOx).
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Persons with impaired lung functions should not handle this preparation. Persons susceptible to allergic reactions should
not handle this product. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use approved
respirator if air contamination is above accepted level.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Keep in original container. Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from
heat, sparks and open flame.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
DIMETHYL ETHER WEL 400 ppm 766 mg/m3 500 ppm 958 mg/m3
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Respiratory protection must be used if air contamination exceeds acceptable level.
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves made of: Rubber, neoprene or PVC. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with
the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved, tight fitting safety glasses where splashing is probable.
OTHER PROTECTION
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact.
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HYGIENE MEASURES
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. When using do
not eat, drink or smoke.
APPEARANCE Aerosol
ODOUR Musty (mouldy).
SOLUBILITY Insoluble in water
RELATIVE DENSITY 1.09 @ 25 °c
VISCOSITY mPas @ 20 C
STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with strong oxidisers. Reacts strongly with strong acids,
bases, organic chemicals and certain metal combinations.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
High temperatures generate: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO). Hydrogen
cyanide (HCN).
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Dangerous for the environment if discharged into watercourses.
Name METHYLENEDIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE
LC 50, 96 Hrs, Fish mg/l 100
EC 50, 48 Hrs, Daphnia, mg/l 100
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING
POLYURETHANE FOAM
ENVIRONMENTAL LISTING
Control of Pollution Act 1974. Control of Pollution (Special Waste Regulations) Act 1980. Rivers (Prevention of Pollution)
Act 1961.
EU DIRECTIVES
Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC.
Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC.
System of specific information relating to Dangerous Preparations. 2001/58/EC.
Commission Directive 2000/39/EC of 8 June 2000 establishing a first list of indicative occupational exposure limit values in
implementation of Council Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to
chemical agents at work.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals
Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation
(EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC,
93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments.
GUIDANCE NOTES
Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION COMMENTS
Revised in accordance with CHIP3 and EU Directives 1999/45/EC and 2001/58/EC
ISSUED BY
Helen O'Reilly
REVISION DATE SEPTEMBER 2010
REV. NO./REPL. SDS 1
GENERATED
SDS NO. 11312
RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R12 Extremely flammable.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.
DISCLAIMER
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in
any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no
warranty guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the
suitability of such information for his own particular use.
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