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Ultrimax Gloss

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Ultrimax Gloss

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Ultrimax Coatings Ltd logo

Ultrimax Coatings Ltd

manufacturer

Shaw Lane Industrial Estate, Ogden Road, Doncaster, DN2 4SE

www.ultrimaxcoatings.co.uk

Emergency Contacts

Ultrimax Coatings Ltd

01302 856666

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
Asp. Tox. Cat. 1 H304
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

EUH044 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary Statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/opn flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking
Keep container tightly closed
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool
Avoid breathing vapours/spray

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture

Contains : Xylene

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Xylene EC: 215-536-7 1330-20-7 30% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artifcial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Symptoms: Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Adverse symptoms may include the following : respiratory tract irritation coughing

Skin contact

Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison centre or physician. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Symptoms: Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Symptoms may include the following : irritation and/or redness

Eye contact

Immediately fush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye irritation. Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation / watering / redness

Ingestion

Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Symptoms: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach. Adverse symptoms may include the following: nausea or vomiting. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage.

Immediate Medical Attention

Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically. No specific treatment.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

In case of fire, use water spray, foam, dry chemical or CO2.

Unsuitable media

Do not use water jet.

Specific hazards

Flammable liquid and vapour. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion. The vapour/gas is heavier than air and will spread along the ground. Vapours may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.

Instructions

Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

Firefighter Protection

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in “For nonemergency personnel”.

Small spill

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble. Alternatively, if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material. and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Large spill

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble. Alternatively, if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Environmental

Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Cleanup methods

Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble. Alternatively, if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material.

Materials: non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Do not breathe vapour or mist. Do not swallow. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.

Storage

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Store locked up. Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Do not store in unlabelled containers.

Hygiene

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.

Fire prevention

Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Eliminate all ignition sources.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that the defined workplace exposure limit (WEL) is not exceeded. When mists or sprays are produced work under fume extraction. Ventilation systems and extraction facilities should be flame-proof.

Hands

Use protective gloves. Viton rubber (fluor rubber). Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). For gloves involving total immersion 1.0mm thickness (if available) are recommended, at least 0.5mm and breakthrough time of >480 minutes. For splash resistance use minimum 0.5mm thickness and breakthrough time > 240 minutes. Be aware that the liquid may penetrate the gloves. Frequent change is advisable. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material. Gloves showing signs of degradation should be changed to avoid skin contamination. When removing used gloves apply proper technique by avoiding skin contact with the outer surface. Gloves should carry the CE mark and conform to BS EN 374, chemicals and micro-organisms. When packages of the product are being handled during storage or transport it is advisable to wear protective gloves to prevent damage to the skin.

Eyes

Wear approved chemical safety goggles conforming to EN 166.

Respiratory

Wear suitable respiratory protection if vapours or mists are generated. When the concentration of atmospheric vapours is sufficient to cause skin irritation it is advisable to wear full face respiratory protection. Chemical respirator with organic vapour cartridge. Type A. Consult with the supplier as to the compatibility of the equipment with the chemical of concern. Respiratory protection should conform to the following standards. BS EN 136: Full face masks. BS EN 140: Half-face masks. CAUTION: Air purifying respirators do not protect the user in oxygen deficient atmospheres, use air supplied system. Powered air respirators should meet requirements of EN146 and EN12941. Airline fed respirators should meet the requirements of EN 270 and EN1835. When vapours are generated during spill clean up operations and exposure of operators is likely then respiratory equipment should be worn. Respiratory protection should be maintained in a proper condition and inspected at the frequency specified by current legislation.

Skin/Body

Wear suitable protective clothing as protection against splashing or contamination. Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Wear plastic apron and full length gloves if handling large amounts. If there is a risk of splashing then wear a face shield. Wear suitable protective clothing during transport, handling and storage operations connected with the product. Wear suitable protective footwear during handling of the product. When treating spillages it is recommended to wear protective boots, consult with the supplier as to the compatibility. Wear anti-static footwear. Protective clothing should conform to the general requirements of EN 340:2003. Also consider EN 13034:2005; EN14605:2005; EN 943:2002 dependent upon the situation resulting in exposure. Safety footwear should conform to standards EN 344 - 347. Have facilities in place to wash eyes in case of contact. If handling large amounts it is recommended to have a safety shower.

Environmental

See section 6 for details. No chemical safety report or exposure scenarios are available.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Freezing Point
-47.9C to 13.2C
Solubility In Water
Immiscible with water
Softening Point
---
Explosive Limits
---
Flash Point
Approx. 25 °C
Density
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Ph
No information available.
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Bulk Density
---
Lower Explosive Limit
Approx. 1.0%
Colour Intensity
---
Physical State Data
liquid
Molecular Weight
---
Solubility
Immiscible with water
Boiling Point
137 - 141C
Cloud Point
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Properties Status
---
Odor Threshold
---
Physical State
Liquid
Form
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Upper Explosive Limit
Approx. 7%
Solidification Point
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
465 – 525 °C
Melting Point
---
Flammability
---
Colour
---
Vapor Density
3.7
Partition Coefficient
---
Odor
Characteristic.
Decomposition Temperature
---
Vapor Pressure
7.0 mm Hg @ 20 c Supplier quoted.
Evaporation Rate
Not available. No registered information.
Relative Evaporation Rate
No information available.
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Voc Content
---
Appearance
Liquid
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Density
1.1 approx. @ 20 c Lit.
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable when stored in sealed container at normal temperatures and in a suitable location. Evaporation will occur if the containers are not sealed correctly. Agitation of the substance in storage containers may produce a build up of electrostatic charge. Forms explosive mixtures with air.

Reactivity

Can react with strong acids and oxidising agents.

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions as specified in section 10.1. There will be immense pressure build up under explosive conditions causing sealed containers to rupture. Do not mix with materials known to cause hazardous reactions. May react violently or exothermically. Hazardous Polymerisation - Will not polymerise.

Avoid

Avoid sources of heat and ignition. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid storage with incompatible materials. Avoid storage in freezing conditions. Avoid storage near to unprotected drainage systems. It is advisable to store the product within some form of containment to prevent spillages reaching drainage systems. Situations that would produce vibration or agitation of the substance in storage containers as there is the potential to build up static charge, particularly in metal or compatible plastic containers. Do not allow the storage container to be left exposed to the atmosphere. Avoid storage in an unstable manner or in a situation that would result in exposure to the product.

Incompatible

Some plastics, rubber and coatings. Strong oxidising substances. Strong acids.

Decomposition

See section 5 for hazardous combustion products.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1. Toxicity

Ecotoxicity Although not classified as environmentally hazardous, harmful effects cannot be excluded in the event of improper handling or disposal.

Although not classified as environmentally hazardous, harmful effects cannot be excluded in the event of improper handling or disposal.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

No data available

No data available

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential Low bioaccumulation potential. Not sufficient for classification. Bioaccumulation factor BCF < 25.9 Onchorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout) 56 day exposure period; concentration 1.3mg/l. BCF >7.4 <18.5. The highest BCF of 25.9 was recorded at 0.74mg/l. Freshwater, flow through. Partition coefficient Registered information quotes values of 3.12 - 3.2 for xylene isomers. Registered values for xylene isomers range from 3.12 - 3.2. Only read-across information available.

Low bioaccumulation potential. Not sufficient for classification. A BCF of < 25.9 was observed for Onchorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout) over a 56-day exposure period. Partition coefficient (log Kow) values for xylene isomers range from 3.12 to 3.2.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility: Evaporation will take place from the soil surface. Immiscible with water. Slightly mobile in soil. No information available on mixed xylene isomers however the substance is expected to have a low to moderate absorption based on Kow values. Adsorption/Desorption Coefficient Soil Koc 537 20-25°C log koc = 2.73 OECD guideline 121 Henry’s Law Constant 623 Pa m3/mol 25°C QSAR calculation gives values of 623(group contribution) and 665(bond contribution). Surface tension 28.47 mN/m 25°C Refers to m-xylene. Other quoted values; p-xylene 28.01 and o-xylene 29.76 mN/m.

The substance is slightly mobile in soil, with evaporation from the soil surface. It is expected to have low to moderate absorption based on Kow values. Key parameters include a Soil Koc of 537 (log Koc = 2.73) and a Henry’s Law Constant of 623 Pa m³/mol.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria.

Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Damaging effects from fire. May effect germination and growth rates of plants if soil contamination occurs. Will affect drinking water supplies.

Damaging effects from fire. May effect germination and growth rates of plants if soil contamination occurs. Will affect drinking water supplies.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

The recommended method for treatment of waste residues is either reclamation or incineration by specialist disposal company.

Disposal

Any waste material is classed as hazardous waste, it should only be disposed of through licensed waste handlers and treatment sites. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1263
Shipping Name
PAINT
Transport Class
Class 3
Packing Group
III
IMDG

EMS F-E, S-D

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Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Ultrimax Gloss?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Ultrimax Gloss?

Ultrimax Gloss is a liquid appearing as liquid . It has characteristic. odor.

What is the solubility of Ultrimax Gloss?

Immiscible with water

What are the hazard statements for Ultrimax Gloss?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • EUH044: Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H315: Causes skin irritation
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled

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