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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET POWER ADHESIVES LIMITED 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND COMPANY Product Name and Code: TECBOND 232 HOTMELT ADHESIVE Intended Use: To be used as an adhesive for various industrial end uses Name, full address and phone no. of company: Power Adhesives Ltd 1 Lords Way Basildon Essex SS13 1TN United Kingdom Emergency phone number of company: + 44 (0) 1268 885800 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substances representing a health hazard within the meaning of the Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548/EEC - NAME CONC. RANGE SYMBOLS RISK PHRASES Vinyl acetate <0.3% F R11 The above is present as an impurity. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION Not classified under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations (CHIP) 1994. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES GENERAL ADVICE: Hotmelt adhesives pose virtually no hazards to health when used in normal industrial practice, but because they are used in a molten state at high temperatures there is a risk of thermal burns. Skin contact with molten hotmelt should be avoided and precautions taken against accidental splashes of adhesive. The use of hinged guards and the insulation of hot pipes, tanks etc. minimises the risk of burns. INHALATION: Noxious and irritating fumes may be released from heating hotmelts. Vapours given off during operation are not considered toxic, but if overheated chemical breakdown of the components may occur, releasing a complex mixture of organic materials, some of which may be toxic or irritant. Remove to fresh air, keeping patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped , administer artificial respiration. Give nothing by mouth. Treat any irritation symptomatically. If unconscious place in recovery position and seek medical advice. SKIN CONTACT: Solid cold hotmelt is harmless to the skin. Wash hands with soap and water. Skin affected by molten hotmelt should be plunged into cold water immediately and left until the burning sensation subsides. If no tap is available have a bucket of clean cold water available. If coated with hotmelt move fingers to prevent a tourniquet effect as it cools. Do not remove the adhesive when molten as it might remove skin to quite a depth leaving a raw wound. Even when solid remove with care as the above may still occur. If difficult to remove, with medical approval, olive oil or liquid paraffin should be soaked into a cotton wool pad and placed over the affected area. This will slowly soften the adhesive into the pad. When hotmelt is removed treat as a normal burn. In isolated circumstances an allergic reaction may occur and direct contact with the adhesive and its vapour should be avoided. EYE CONTACT: For solid treat as inert particles and irrigate copiously with clean fresh water. For molten hotmelt irrigate with cold water and seek medical advice immediately INGESTION: If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water but never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Material Safety Data Sheet according to 91/155/EEC Product: EVA Page 1 th Issue 2.0 Date/Revised: 16 July 07 A solid or when heated liquid with no flash point. The product is combustible and will burn in the event of a small fire but has no unusual fire or explosion hazards. If a fire does occur extinguish with dry agent, foam or CO2. Water should not be allowed to come into contact with molten hotmelt adhesives. Fire will produce dense black smoke and toxic gases e.g. carbon monoxide which must not be inhaled. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Sweep up granules of solid material and place in a container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Allow melt to cool and solidify. Scrape up and dispose of as above. Do not allow to enter drains or water courses. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Do not heat hotmelt above recommended temperatures. Avoid overheating hotmelts as this can give rise to excessive fuming indicating polymer breakdown and production of toxic or irritant vapours. The product contains some residual free vinyl acetate and on overheating acetic acid can be produced by decomposition. The requirements of regulations made under the Health and Safety at Work Act should be complied with STORAGE: Hotmelts can be stored for indefinite periods, but stock rotation is advised. Store in a dry, well ventilated place. Keep in original containers to avoid contamination with moisture and other foreign bodies. Keep containers closed. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Provide adequate extraction/ventilation of fumes and vapours released from molten hotmelt. Exposure Limits: Occupational exposure limit (OEL) in ppm given in EH40 NAME LTEL STEL Vinyl Acetate 10 20 Acetic Acid 10 15 PERSONAL PROTECTION: Gloves to avoid contact with molten adhesive. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No special protection necessary. HAND PROTECTION: Wear gloves to avoid contact with molten adhesive. Wash hands with soap and water after use EYE PROTECTION: Eye protection designed to protect against liquid splashes may be useful. SKIN PROTECTION: Cotton or cotton/synthetic overalls may be useful to avoid skin contact. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state: Solid thermoplastic material Flash point: >250C Specific gravity: 0.90 1.10 Solubility: Insoluble 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7) When exposed to high temperature may produce hazardous decomposition products such as sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and smoke as well as vinyl acetate and acetic acid. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION There is no data available on the product itself. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Material Safety Data Sheet according to 91/155/EEC Product: EVA Page 2 th Issue 2.0 Date/Revised: 16 July 07