POLYMER REMOVER_Bulk_English
Safety Data Sheet Regulation EC No 1907/2006 Art.31
Productname : POLYMER REMOVER Creationdate : 29.06.17 Version : 2.0
Ref.Nr.: UDS000457_3_20170629 (EN) Replaces: UDS000457_20150505
 
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
 
1.1. Product identifier
 
 
POLYMER REMOVER
Bulk
 
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
 
Cleaners - Heavy duty
 
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
 
 
CRC Industries UK Ltd.
Wylds Road
Castlefield Industrial Estate
TA6 4DD Bridgwater Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 1278 727200
Fax.: +44 1278 425644
E-mail : hse.uk@crcind.com
 
1.4. Emergency telephone number
 
 
(+44)(0)1278 72 7200 (office hours)
 
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
 
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
 
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
 
Physical: Flammable liquid, category 2
 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Classification is based on test data.
Health: Eye irritation, category 2
 Causes serious eye irritation.
 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, category 3
 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Classification based on calculation method.
Environment: Not classified
Classification based on calculation method.
Other hazards : Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Other hazards : Not classified
 
2.2. Label elements
 
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
 
Product identifier: Contains:
 acetone; propan-2-one; propanone
Hazard pictogram(s):    
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statement(s): H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
 H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.
 H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statement(s): P101 : If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
 P102 : Keep out of reach of children.
P210 : Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
 P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P305/351/338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 P337/313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P405 : Store locked up.
P501-2 : Dispose of contents/container to an authorised waste collection point.
Supplemental Hazard information: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
 
2.3. Other hazards
 
No information available
 
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
 
3.1. Substances
 
Not applicable.
 
3.2. Mixtures
 
 
Hazardous ingredientRegistration numberCAS-nr.EC-nrw/w %Hazard Class and CategoryHazard statementNotes
acetone; propan-2-one; propanone01-2119471330-4967-64-1200-662-210-30Flam. Liq. 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3H225,H319,H336A
Butanedioic acid, dimethyl ester01-2119486681-29106-65-0203-419-910-20Eye Irrit. 2H319B
methanol01-2119433307-4467-56-1200-659-60-1Flam. Liq. 2, Acute Tox. 3, Acute Tox. 3, Acute Tox. 3, STOT SE 1H225,H331,H311,H301,H370A
Explanation notes
A : substance with Community workplace exposure limit
B : substance with national established workplace exposure limit
(* Explanation phrases : see chapter 16)
 
SECTION 4: First aid measures
 
4.1. Description of first aid measures
 
Contact with eyes : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Contact with skin : Wash with water and soap.
 Seek medical attention if irritation persists
Inhalation : Fresh air, keep warm and at rest.
 Seek medical attention if ill effects occur
Ingestion : If swallowed do not induce vomiting
 Seek medical advice
 
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
 
Inhalation : Excessive inhalation of solvent vapours may give rise to nausea, headaches and dizziness
Ingestion : May cause gastrointestinal disturbances
 Symptoms : sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
Skin contact : Mildly irritating to skin
 Symptoms : redness and pain
Eye contact : Irritating to eyes
 Symptoms : redness and pain, impaired vision
 
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
 
General Advice : If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible
 If symptoms persist always call a doctor
 
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
 
5.1. Extinguishing media
 
foam, carbon dioxide or dry agent
 
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
 
May form explosive vapour/air mixtures
Forms hazardous decomposition products
CO,CO2
 
5.3. Advice for firefighters
 
Keep container(s) exposed to fire cool, by spraying with water
In case of fire, do not breathe fumes
 
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
 
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
 
Shut off all ignition sources
Ensure adequate ventilation
Wear suitable protective clothing including eye/face protection.
 
6.2. Environmental precautions
 
Do not allow to enter public sewers and watercourses
 
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
 
Absorb spillage in suitable inert material
 
6.4. Reference to other sections
 
For further information see section 8
 
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
 
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
 
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition
Take precautionary measures against static discharges
Equipment should be earthed
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Do not breathe aerosols or vapours.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wash thoroughly after use
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Eyewash bottles should be available
 
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
 
Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place.
Keep out of reach of children.
 
7.3. Specific end use(s)
 
Cleaners - Heavy duty
 
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
 
8.1. Control parameters
 
Exposure limits :
 
 
Hazardous ingredientCAS-nr.method
EU established exposure limits:
methanol67-56-1TWA200 ppm
acetone; propan-2-one; propanone67-64-1TWA500 ppm
National established exposure limits, United Kingdom
methanol67-56-1TWA200 ppm
STEL250 ppm
acetone; propan-2-one; propanone67-64-1TWA500 ppm
STEL1500 ppm
 
8.2. Exposure controls
 
Control procedures : Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition
Take precautionary measures against static discharges
Personal protection : Take precautions to avoid contact with skin and eyes when handling the product.
 It is good practice to wear gloves and to provide adequate ventilation whenever using the product.
 In all cases handle and use the product in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices.
inhalation : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
recommended respiratory protection: Air purifying respirator equiped with organic gas/vapor cartridge (type AX)
hands and skin : Wear suitable protective gloves against chemicals. Check the appropriateness of the recommended gloves for your own particular conditions of use and replace gloves regularly after check for signs of damage or defects.
Recommended gloves: Nitrile
eyes : Wear safety eyewear according to EN 166.
 
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
 
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
 
Appearance : physical state : Liquid.
colour : Colorless.
odour : Characteristic odor.
pH : Not applicable.
Boiling point/range : 56 °C
Flash point : - 18 °C
Evaporation rate : Not available.
Explosion limits : upper limit : 13 %
lower limit : 1.5 %
Vapour pressure : Not available.
Relative density : 0.979 g/cm3 (@ 20°C).
Solubility in water : Partly soluble in water
Auto-ignition : 370 °C
Viscosity : Not available.
 
9.2. Other information
 
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
 
10.1. Reactivity
 
No hazardous reactions known if used for its intended purpose
 
10.2. Chemical stability
 
Stable
 
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
 
No hazardous reactions known if used for its intended purpose
 
10.4. Conditions to avoid
 
Avoid overheating
 
10.5. Incompatible materials
 
Strong oxidising agent
 
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
 
CO,CO2
 
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
 
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
 
acute toxicity: based on available data the classification criteria are not met
skin corrosion/irritation: based on available data the classification criteria are not met
serious eye damage/irritation: Causes serious eye irritation.
respiratory or skin sensitisation: based on available data the classification criteria are not met
germ cell mutagenicity: based on available data the classification criteria are not met
carcinogenicity: based on available data the classification criteria are not met
toxicity for reproduction: based on available data the classification criteria are not met
STOT-single exposure: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
STOT repeated exposure: based on available data the classification criteria are not met
aspiration hazard: based on available data the classification criteria are not met
 
Information on likely routes of exposure:
 
Inhalation : Excessive inhalation of vapours may give rise to irritation and affect the nervous system
Skin contact : Prolonged skin contact will result in defatting of the skin, leading to irritation, and in some cases, dermatitis
Eye contact : Irritating to eyes
 
Toxicological data :
 
 
Hazardous ingredientCAS-nr.method
acetone; propan-2-one; propanone67-64-1LD50 oral rat> 5800 mg/kg
LC50 inhal.rat76 mg/l
LD50 derm.rabit> 15800 mg/kg
 
SECTION 12: Ecological information
 
12.1. Toxicity
 
Not classified
 
Ecotoxicological data:
 
 
Hazardous ingredientCAS-nr.method
acetone; propan-2-one; propanone67-64-1IC50 algae530 mg/l
LC50 fish5540 mg/l
EC50 daphnia8800 mg/l
 
12.2. Persistence and degradability
 
No information available
 
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
 
No information available
 
12.4. Mobility in soil
 
Partly soluble in water
 
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
 
No information available
 
12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties
 
No information available
 
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
 
13.1. Waste treatment methods
 
Product : This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point.
National regulations : Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation
 
SECTION 14: Transport information
 
14.1. UN number
 
UN-number : 1090
 
14.2. UN proper shipping name
 
Proper shipping name: ACETONE
 
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
 
Class: 3
ADR/RID - Classification code: F1
 
14.4. Packing group
 
Packing group: II
 
14.5. Environmental hazards
 
ADR/RID - Environmentally hazardous: No
IMDG - Marine pollutant: No
IATA/ICAO - Environmentally hazardous: No
 
14.6. Special precautions for user
 
ADR/RID - Tunnelcode: (D/E)
IMDG - Ems: F-E, S-D
IATA/ICAO - PAX: 353
IATA/ICAO - CAO 364
 
14.7. Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
 
Not applicable.
 
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
 
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
 
The Safety Data Sheet is compiled according to the current European requirements.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
 
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
 
No information available
 
SECTION 16: Other information
 
*Explanation hazard statements: H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
 H301 : Toxic if swallowed.
 H311 : Toxic in contact with skin.
 H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.
 H331 : Toxic if inhaled.
 H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
 H370 : Causes damage to organs .
REVISIONS IN CHAPTRE : 8.2. Exposure controls
acronyms and synonyms: TWA = time weight average
 STEL = short time exposure limit
 VOC = volatile organic compounds
 PBT = persistant bioaccumulative toxic
 vPvB = very persitant very bioaccumulative
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