1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND THE COMPANY

Product Name

 

 

Company Name

Biodeg Range of Polyesters, Polyamides and Polyurethanes in MEK

LAMCOAT 17, LAMCOAT 32, LAMCOAT 35, LAMCOAT 89,

 

Biodeg Chemical Co Ltd

Edwards Lane, Speke, Liverpool L24 9HW U.K.

Tel: +44 151 486 1873 Fax: +44 151 486 1863

Out of Normal Hours Tel: +44 7973 411019

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Name

Methyl ethyl ketone

(butanone, MEK)

Concentration

60 - 80 %

Classification

F, Xi

Risk Phrases

R11, R36, R66, R 67

EC Number

201-159-0

CAS No

78-93-3

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

R11: Highly flammable, R36: Irritating to the eyes.

R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT

SKIN CONTACT

INHALATION

 INGESTION

MEDICAL ADVICE

Flush with clean water or eye wash for 10 minutes. Obtain urgent medical attention.

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water.

Remove to fresh air and keep at rest. If unconscious place in the recovery position and obtain urgent medical aid.

Give water or milk to drink. Obtain urgent medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.

Acute overexposure may cause CNS depression. Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Alcohol-resistant Film Forming Foam (AFFF), dry powder, CO2, water spray

UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Water jet

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS

Pressure rise and risk of explosion in sealed containers.

Vapour is heavier than air and may travel considerable distances.

Fire will produce toxic fumes.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & UNUSUAL HAZARDS

Wear self contained breathing apparatus.

Cool surrounding drums with water.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Ventilate well, avoid all sources of ignition, no smoking, use only sparkproof tools.

Keep other personnel clear and upwind.

Vapours will collect in any pit, confined space or sewers presenting an explosion hazard.

If material enters the sewers notify the police and water authority.

LARGE QUANTITIES

Dam with earth or sand, pump to drums for recovery.

SMALL QUANTITIES

Wear PVC gloves. Mop up with paper or rags, allow the solvent to evaporate in a safe place then dispose of as general waste.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

Store away from heat and oxidising agents in a well-ventilated building or external store protected from the sun.

 

SUITABLE STORAGE MATERIALS

Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, tinplate.

UNSUITABLE STORAGE MATERIALS:

Most plastics and polymers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

HAZARDOUS NAME EC NUMBER WEL (8 Hr) STEL (15 Min)

Methyl ethyl ketone 201-159-0 200 ppm 300 ppm Skin notation

ENGINEERING : Extract all vapours at source to maintain level below TWA.

CLOTHING : No special requirements.

EYE : Safety glasses or safety goggles in high risk situations.

RESPIRATOR : None required if vapour below WEL.

GLOVES : PVC or butyl rubber.

OTHER : Provide local eye wash facilities.

 
 

 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE/FORM

ODOUR

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

pH (10% w/w in water)

SOLUBILITY IN ORGANIC SOLVENTS

FLASH POINT (° c)

LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT

OXIDISING PROPERTIES

Thick liquid

Ketonic

<20% @ 20°c

6 to 8

High

-4° c

1.8% v/v

Moderate

COLOUR

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (R.D.)

VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1)

VAPOUR PRESSURE (20° c)

AUTO IGNITION TEMP

UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT

EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES

Yellow to Brown

Mixture

0.87

2.4

11 kPa

515 ° c

11.5% v/v

Yes

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STORAGE CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Store away from sources of heat or sparks in a well-ventilated place.

MATERIALS TO AVOID

Store away from amines and oxidising agents.

STABILISERS REQUIRED

None

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION

Oxides of carbon and nitrogen

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

LD50 (ORAL, RAT) : 8,000 mg/kg

LC50 ( ) : Not measured but generally accepted values: >350 ppm - irritant, >3,000 ppm - causes unconsciousness, >10,000 ppm - hazardous to life.

LD50 (DERMAL, RABBIT) : >8,000 mg/kg

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE

Suspected teratogen. Rhinitis. CNS depression. Hypertension.

There is evidence of birth defects in animals after high oral doses. (IMO report 35: 1989)

SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE

Extreme irritation of eyes and mucous membranes, coughing. Dilated pupils. Drowsiness leading to unconsciousness. Dizziness, vertigo, disorientation.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

MOBILITY: Low, solvent evaporates readily.

DEGRADABILITY: Moderate, solvent biodegradable in water, vapour photodegradable.

BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: None

ECOTOXICITY: None

OZONE EFFECTS : None - solvent photodegradable

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT

Dispose of as hazardous waste or by approved incineration.

DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING

Recycle or dispose of as hazardous waste.

SPECIAL EC OR NATIONAL LEGISLATION

Classified as special waste.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN No : 1193 (methyl ethyl ketone) CAS No : 78-93-3 (methyl ethyl ketone)

RID / ADR : 3, hazard code F1, packing group 2

IMO / IMDG : 3, PG 2

ICAO / IATA :

Emergency Action Code 2[Y]E

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

CLASSIFICATION FOR HANDLING

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT: Methyl ethyl ketone

EC No: 201-159-0; INDEX No: 606-002-00-3

RISK SYMBOL: F, Xi

RISK PHRASES : R11, R36, R66, R67

SAFETY PHRASES : S9, S16

EXPOSURE LIMITS

Methyl ethyl ketone

WEL/TWA/OEL(8 Hr) 200 ppm

STEL/MEL(15 min) 300 ppm

 

EC AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION

CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (COSHH) 2002

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES REGULATIONS 1972

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DUTY OF CARE) REGULATIONS 1991

CONTROL OF POLLUTION (SPECIAL WASTES) REGULATIONS 1980

16. OTHER INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED USES : Industrial adhesive and cover coat.

RECOMMENDED RESTRICTIONS : Not for use by the general public.

FURTHER INFORMATION : Revision 6 issued 2 February 2007

 
Biodeg Chemical Co. Telephone: 0151 486 1873 Fax: 0151 486 1863 E-Mail: sales@biodeg.co.uk