Dead-End™ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Dead-End™ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET according EC-Directive 91/155/EEC

(EUROPEAN UNION)

Dead-End™ is an industrial grade surface primer and bonding liquid specially formulated for superior adhesion as well as bonding.

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME Aqua-Mite(Fluid)

COMPANY Cosmo-Dec Everlasting Coatings

SALES Cosmo-Dec Tel (010) 010 7182  Fax 086 680 7986

EMERGENCY INFO

HAZCHEM CODE : 2Z – NON HAZARDOUS

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Characterisation

A styrene co-polymer Aqua-Mite Fluid.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

The product is not classified as dangerous according to EC Directive 88/379/EEC and subsequent adaptations (CHIP 2 regulations in the UK).

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation of vapour

May cause dizziness or headache. Remove to fresh air

Skin contact

Skin irritation may be caused by direct and also prolonged contact.

Wash with water as well as soap carefully.

Remove soiled clothing.

Eye contact

May cause temporary irritation. Wash out with plenty of water.

If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Information in this MSDS is given without condition, warranty, representation or inducement of any kind save that it is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief, or obtained from sources which to the best of our knowledge and belief are also accurate. The user must make all necessary health as well as safety checks relating to the use of the products, freedom from patent or similar rights must not be assumed.

Swallowing

Seek immediate medical attention

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

The product is an aqueous dispersion and is also not combustible.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal protection

Refer to section 8.

Environmental protection measures

Prevent the product from entering soil, natural waters as well as drains.

Procedures for cleaning/absorption

Large spillages should be contained and also pumped into a receiving vessel.

Small spillages should be absorbed on inert absorbent (sand, sawdust diatomite).

For disposal methods refer to section 13.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

Handling

No special precautions needed with normal housekeeping.

Storage

Protect from frost and direct sunlight.

Store between +5 and +35ºC

Do not use storage vessels or pipework made of aluminium and also copper or it’s alloys.

Bulk tanks should be regularly cleaned and sterilised at least annually to prevent accumulation of micro-organisms.

Observe safe tank entry procedures.

Detailed advice on storage systems can be provided

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Advice for technical equipment

Provide good general ventilation in the workplace.

Where the product is dried or sprayed, local extraction is also recommended.

Exposure controls

The product contains low levels of volatile organic compounds which may evaporate during application and drying.

Also a small quantity of ammonia has to be considered.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

In poor ventilation, eg inside storage tanks or when spraying without proper extraction, wear a suitable respirator.

Hand protection

For frequent contact also wear impermeable gloves.

Eye protection

Goggles, face visor as well as safety glasses advised.

Skin protection

If there is a risk of severe splashing, also wear waterproof overalls.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

10. STABILITY AND RE-ACTIVITY

The product is stable under recommended storage conditions. (Section 7)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Long term experience of this product type indicates no danger to health when properly handled under industrial conditions.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The product is not classified as dangerous to the environment according to EC directive 93/21/EEC.

Behaviour in ecological compartment

Not applicable.

Additional advice

Long term experience with the dispersion when used as agreed, indicates no ecological damage.

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

The product and waste water containing product should not be discharged directly into drains as well as waterways without treatment. The polymer content may be separated in a suitable coagulation and purification plant. Details available on request.

Disposal of the product, solid waste and packaging should always comply with local, national or EU regulations and be undertaken by an authorised contractor.

German waste code number

Plastic dispersion : 57303

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The product is not classified as hazardous according to International Transport Regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

The product is not classified as Dangerous according to EC Directive 88/379/EEC (including subsequent amendments) and requires no special labelling.

In Germany the product is classified in Wassergefähardungsklasse (WGK) 1 (self-rating).

All substances used in manufacture are listed in EINECS or ELINCS.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This Material Safety Data Sheet conforms to EC-Directive 91/155 EEC and 93/112 EC.

The information given here is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate and is provided solely for making safety assessments.

It is not a sales specification.

Other relevant laws and regulations should be observed by the product user.

For further information contact addresses according to Section 1.

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Cosmo-Dec Everlasting Coatings originated in 1991, with a single product – Therma-Masta™.

Knowledge gained from manufacturing this complex and unique product allowed us to formulate new and innovative products such as Fire-Guard™, Aqua-Mite™, Aqua-Therm™, Clean-Air, etc. for specialty applications.

To-day, 3 decades on we manufacture more than 50 different types of construction chemicals out of our factory in Pretoria, Gauteng.