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SAFETY DATA SHEET

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

1.1. Product identifier

Product name THINNER

Product number ST60

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Thinner for a variety of paints

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier Trimite Global Coatings
Silverdale Road Industrial Estate, Silverdale Road, Hayes, UB3 3BL.
+44 (0)1895 - 251234
health.safety@trimite.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone +44 (0) 1895 - 251234 Mon - Thurs: 9.00 - 17.30, Friday: 9.00 - 16.00

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification
Physical hazards Flam. Liq. 3 - H226

Health hazards Acute Tox. 4 - H312 Acute Tox. 4 - H332 Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Dam. 1 - H318 STOT SE 3 - H335
STOT RE 2 - H373 Asp. Tox. 1 - H304

Environmental hazards Aquatic Chronic 3 - H412

2.2. Label elements

Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315
Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335
May cause respiratory irritation.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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Precautionary statements P261 Avoid breathing vapour/spray.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340 IF
INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P314 Get medical
advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Contains xylene, ethylbenzene, Butan-1-ol, Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light arom., 1,2,4-
trimethylbenzene

Supplementary precautionary
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
statements
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use
explosion-proof electrical equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do
not breathe vapour/spray.
P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P273
Avoid release to the environment.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P321
Specific treatment (see medical advice on this label). P331 Do
NOT induce vomiting.
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take
off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog to extinguish. P403+P233
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations.

2.3. Other hazards

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures

xylene 60-100%
CAS number: 1330-20-7
EC number: 215-535-7

Classification Flam. Liq. 3 - H226

Acute Tox. 4 - H312 Acute Tox. 4 - H332 Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 STOT SE 3 - H335 STOT RE 2 - H373 Asp. Tox. 1 - H304
Aquatic Chronic 3 - H412

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ethylbenzene 10-30%
CAS number: 100-41-4
EC number: 202-849-4

Classification Flam. Liq. 2 - H225

Acute Tox. 4 - H332 STOT RE 2 - H373 Asp. Tox. 1 - H304

Butan-1-ol 1-5%
CAS number: 71-36-3
EC number: 200-751-6

Classification Flam. Liq. 3 - H226

Acute Tox. 4 - H302 Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Dam. 1 - H318
STOT SE 3 - H335, H336

Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light arom. 1-5%

CAS number: 64742-95-6
EC number: 918-668-5 REACH registration number: 01-
2119455851-35-XXXX

Classification
Asp. Tox. 1 - H304

1,2,4-trimethylbenzene 1-5%
CAS number: 95-63-6
EC number: 202-436-9

Classification Flam. Liq. 3 - H226

Acute Tox. 4 - H332 Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 STOT SE 3 - H335
Aquatic Chronic 2 - H411

The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General information Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. If in doubt, get medical attention promptly. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.

Inhalation Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If breathing stops, provide artificial
respiration. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if
symptoms are severe or persist.

Ingestion Get medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Keep affected person warm and at rest.

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Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water.

Eye contact Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart. Rinse with water. Continue to rinse for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms are severe or persist after washing.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
General information The severity of the symptoms described will vary dependent on the concentration and the length
of exposure. Treat symptomatically.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog.

Unsuitable extinguishing
media Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards Containers can burst violently or explode when heated, due to excessive pressure build-up.

Hazardous combustion
products Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances: Carbon
dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO).
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Protective actions during
firefighting Control run-off water by containing and keeping it out of sewers and watercourses.

Special protective equipment

for firefighters Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate protective clothing.
Firefighter's clothing conforming to European standard EN469 (including helmets, protective boots and
gloves) will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions No smoking, sparks, flames or other sources of ignition near spillage. Keep unnecessary and
unprotected personnel away from the spillage. Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact with skin and
eyes. Provide adequate ventilation.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions The product is immiscible with water and will spread on the water surface. Avoid discharge into
drains or watercourses or onto the ground.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up Absorb spillage with sand or other inert absorbent.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections For personal protection, see Section 8. See Section 11 for additional information on health hazards.

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

Usage precautions Restricted to professional users. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Keep away from heat, hot
surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

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7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage precautions Store at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C. Store in tightly-closed, original container in a dry, cool
and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition
sources. No smoking. Store away from the following materials: Acids.
Alkalis. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents.

Storage class Flammable liquid storage.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) The identified uses for this product are detailed in Section 1.2.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits
xylene
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 50 ppm 220 mg/m³
Short-term exposure limit (15-minute): WEL 100 ppm 441 mg/m³ Sk
ethylbenzene
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 100 ppm 441 mg/m³
Short-term exposure limit (15-minute): WEL 125 ppm 552 mg/m³ Sk
Butan-1-ol
Short-term exposure limit (15-minute): WEL 50 ppm 154 mg/m³ Sk
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit
Sk = Can be absorbed through the skin.

8.2. Exposure controls

Protective equipment

Appropriate engineering
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
controls
Eye/face protection Wear eye protection.

Hand protection Wear protective gloves.

Other skin and body

protection Provide eyewash station and safety shower.

Hygiene measures Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.

Respiratory protection If ventilation is inadequate, suitable respiratory protection must be worn.

Environmental exposure Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

controls

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance Colourless liquid.

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Colour Colourless.

Initial boiling point and range 130 - 140°C

Flash point 23 - 60°C

Upper/lower flammability or Lower flammable/explosive limit: 0.7 %

explosive limits
Relative density 0.867

Solubility(ies) Immiscible with water.

9.2. Other information

Volatile organic compound This product contains a maximum VOC content of ~867 g/l.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
10.2. Chemical stability
Stability Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

10.4. Conditions to avoid
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid Avoid contact with the following materials: Strong acids. Strong alkalis. Strong oxidising
agents.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition
Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances: Carbon
products
monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity - oral
ATE oral (mg/kg) 10,729.61

Acute toxicity - dermal

ATE dermal (mg/kg) 1,426.48

Acute toxicity - inhalation

ATE inhalation (gases ppm) 5,511.42

ATE inhalation (vapours mg/l) 1,097.8

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

12.1. Toxicity
12.2. Persistence and degradability
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
12.4. Mobility in soil
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB
assessment 12.6. Other adverse effects
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

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General information Waste, residues, empty containers, discarded work clothes and contaminated cleaning materials
should be collected in designated containers, labelled with their contents.

Disposal methods Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Dispose of waste to licensed waste
disposal site in accordance with the requirements of the local Waste Disposal Authority.

Waste class Disposal of this product, process solutions, residues and by-products should at all times comply with
the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any local authority
requirements. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations. Dispose of
contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of surplus products and those that
cannot be recycled via a licensed waste disposal contractor. The classification of this product, when
disposed of as waste is 07 01 04 ' other organic solvents'. If this product is mixed with other wastes,
this code may no longer apply. If mixed with paint wastes, the appropriate code will be 08 01 11 '
waste paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances'. For further
information contact your local waste authority.

14.1. UN number
SECTION 14: Transport information

UN No. (ADR/RID) 1263

UN No. (IMDG) 1263

UN No. (ICAO) 1263

UN No. (ADN) 1263

14.2. UN proper shipping name

Proper shipping name
PAINT RELATED MATERIAL
(ADR/RID)

Proper shipping name

PAINT RELATED MATERIAL
(IMDG)
Proper shipping name (ICAO) PAINT RELATED MATERIAL

Proper shipping name (ADN) PAINT RELATED MATERIAL

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID class 3

ADR/RID classification code F1

ADR/RID label 3

IMDG class 3

ICAO class/division 3

ADN class 3

Transport labels

14.4. Packing group

ADR/RID packing group III

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IMDG packing group III

ADN packing group III

ICAO packing group III

14.5. Environmental hazards

Environmentally hazardous substance/marine pollutant

No.

14.6. Special precautions for user

EmS F-E, S-E

ADR transport category 3

Emergency Action Code •3Y

Hazard Identification Number 30

(ADR/RID)

Tunnel restriction code (D/E)

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU legislation Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December
2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (as amended).

Guidance Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

SECTION 16: Other information

Issued by HS&E Manager.

Revision date 18/01/2020

Revision 2

SDS number 5482

SDS status Approved.

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Hazard statements in full H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H312
Harmful in contact with skin.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Hearing organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic
to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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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