Page 1 of 3 ALEC TIRANTI LIMITED TOOLS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT FOR MODELLING, CARVING, SCULPTURE 3 Pipers Court, Berkshire Drive, Thatcham, Berks RG19 4ER Tel: 0845 123 2100 Fax: 0845 123 2101 London Shop: 27 Warren Street London W1T 5NB Tel & Fax: 020 7380 0808 Material Safety Data Sheet ACRYLIC GOLD SIZE 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND COMPANY Product name: Supplier: Acrylic gold size C Roberson & Co 2. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Characterisation: Water bases dispersion of a copolymer. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION On available data this product has no hazard classification according to 88/379/EEC. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. In all cases of doubt, or where symptoms persist, seek proper medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Give nothing by mouth. If unconscious, place in the recovery position and seek medical advice. Eye Contact: Holding the eyelids apart, flush copiously with clean, fresh water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical advice. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use a proprietary skin cleaner. DO NOT use solvents or thinners. Ingestion: If accidentally swallowed obtain medical attention. Keep at rest. DO NOT induce vomiting. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Aqueous dispersions will not burn. Dried films are combustible. Water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguishers are suitable. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spillages should NOT be washed into any drain. Spillages should be soaked up with an inert absorbent (e.g. sand) for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Storage: This product should be handled in accordance with good safety and hygiene practices. Small levels of volatile organic compounds may accumulate in the headspace of containers which should be opened in ventilated surroundings. Sealed containers should be stored between 5ºc and 25ºc. Bulk tanks should be externally vented. Page 2 of 3 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Local exhaust ventilation may heated or dried. PERSONAL PROTECTION: Respiratory: Hand: Eye: Skin: O.E.L: be required in circumstances where the product is sprayed, Mask when spraying Gloves, if risk of skin contact Goggles, if risk of splashing Standard industrial overalls if splashing 2 Butoxy-Ethenol M.E.L 120mg/m³ 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Odour: pH: Boiling Point Range: Flammability: Auto-Flammability: Vapour Pressure: Water Solubility: Relative Density: Translucent white viscous liquid Slight ester 6.5-8.0 (ISO 1148) Approx 100ºc (as water) N/A N/A As water Fully miscible Approx 1.01 at 20ºc (ISO 8962) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY This product is stable under normal conditions of use. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION There is no data available on the preparation itself. Exposure to component solvent vapour concentrations in excess of the stated occupational exposure limit may result in adverse health effects such as mucous membrane, respiratory system irritation, and adverse effects on kidney, liver, and central nervous system. Symptoms and signs include: headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and in extreme cases, lose of consciousness. Repeated or prolonged contact with the preparation may cause removal of natural fat from the skin resulting in non-allergic contact dermatitis and absorption through the skin. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Do not empty into waters or drains. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product: Packaging: Do not allow into drains or watercourses. Empty containers are to be disposed of in accordance with official regulations. Contaminated packaging must be emptied of all residues and, following appropriate cleaning, may be sent to an approved recycling plant. Unclean packaging must be disposed of in the same manner as the medium. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION This product is not classed as hazardous for transportation. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION EEC Hazard Classification: None Page 3 of 3 The product contains only substances which are on the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS). The information contained in this safety sheet does not constitute the user's own assessment of workplace risks as are required by other health and safety legislation. The provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations apply to the use of this product at work. 16. OTHER INFORMATION The information contained in this safety data sheet is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. The product should not be used for purposes other than those shown in Section 1 without first referring to the supplier and obtaining written handling instructions. As the specific conditions of use of the product are outside the supplier's control, the user is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of relevant legislation are complied with. The information contained in this safety data sheet is based on the present state of knowledge and current national legislation. It provides guidance on health, safety and environmental aspects of the product and should not be construed as any guarantee of technical performance or suitability for particular applications. Further information and relevant advice can be found in: • The control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988(SI 1988:1657) • The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (SI 1992:2793) • The Environmental Protection(Duty of Care)Regulations 1992(SI 1992:2839)