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CRC Industries Europe bvba
Touwslagerstraat 1
9240 Zele - Belgium
Tel (+32) (0) 52 / 45 60 11 - Fax (+32) (0) 52 / 45 00 34

Material Safety Data Sheet

Regulation EC No 1907/2006 Art.31

Productname :	GALVA BRITE	Creationdate :	06.07.10
Ref.Nr.:	AB10740-3-060710	Replaces:	31.10.07

1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND COMPANY

Productname :

GALVA BRITE
Aerosol

Application :

Anti Corrosion Products

Company :

CRC Industries Europe bvba
Touwslagerstraat 1
9240 ZELE
Belgium
Tel.: (+32)(0)52/456011
Fax: (+32)(0)52/450034
E-mail : hse@crcind.com

In case of emergency :

(+32) (0)52/45 60 11

Subsidiaries		Tel	Fax
CRC Industries Finland	Asemanrinne 13, 08500 Lohja AS	(+358)(0)19/32921	(+358)(0)19/383676
CRC Industries France	12, Bld des Martyrs de Chateaubriant F-95102 Argenteuil Cédex	(+33)(0)1/34112000	(+33)(0)1/34110996
CRC Industries Deutschland	Südring 9, 76473 Iffezheim	(+49)(0)7229/3030	(+49)(0)7229/303266
CRC Industries Iberia	Gremio del cuero S/N, 40195 Segovia	(+34)921/427546	(+34)921/436270
CRC Industries Sweden	Kryptongatan 14, 43153 Mölndal	(+46)(0)31/7068480	(+46)(0)31/273991

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Health and Safety :

Extremely Flammable

Environment :

Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Other hazards :

Pressurised container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.
Without adequate ventilation formation of explosive mixtures may be possible.
Remark: Preparations classified as harmful on the basis of an aspiration hazard need not be labelled as harmful with R65 when placed on the market in aerosol containers or in containers fitted with a sealed spray attachment. (EU-Directive 67/548 Annex VI 9.4)

3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS

Hazardous ingredient	CAS-nr	EINECS	w/w %	symbol	R-phrases*	Notes
dimethyl ether	115-10-6	204-065-8	30-60	F+	12	A
n-butyl acetate	123-86-4	204-658-1	1-5		10-66-67
zinc oxide	1314-13-2	215-222-5	0.25-2.5	N	50/53	B
ethyl acetate	141-78-6	205-500-4	5-10	F,Xi	11-36-66-67	B
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated light (benzene<0.1%)	64742-49-0	265-151-9	5-10	Xn	65	B,P
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy (benzene<0.1%)	64742-82-1	265-185-4	5-15	Xn	65	B,P
aluminium powder (stabilized)	7429-90-5	231-072-3	1-5	F	11-15	A
Explanation notes
A : substance with Community workplace exposure limit
B : substance with national established workplace exposure limit
P : not classified as carcinogen, less than 0.1% w/w benzene (Einecs-nr. 200-753-7)

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General Advice :

If symptoms persist always call a doctor

Contact with eyes :

If substance has got into eyes, immediately wash out with plenty of water for several minutes
Seek medical advice

Contact with skin :

Wash with water and soap.

Inhalation :

Fresh air, keep warm and at rest.
Seek medical attention if ill effects occur

Ingestion :

Ingestion is unlikely to occur
If swallowed do not induce vomiting because of risk of aspiration into the lungs. If aspiration is suspected obtain immediate medical attention

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash point (without propellant):

< 0 °C

Explosion limits : upper limit :

Not available.

lower limit :

Not available.

Extinguishing media :

foam, carbon dioxide or dry agent

Fire-fighting procedures :

Keep container(s) exposed to fire cool, by spraying with water

Unusual exposure hazard :

Aerosols may explode if heated above 50°C
In case of fire, do not breathe fumes

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions :

Shut off all ignition sources
Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions :

Do not allow to enter public sewers and watercourses
If polluted water reaches drainage systems or water courses, immediately inform appropriate authorities

Cleaning methods :

Absorb spillage in suitable inert material

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling procedures :

Use only in well ventilated areas
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition
Do not spray on a naked flame or incandescent material.
Do not pierce or burn aerosols, even after use.
Do not breathe aerosols or vapours.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage procedures :

Pressurized container : protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C.
Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated place
Keep out of reach of children.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control procedures :

Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition
Take precautionary measures against static discharges

Personal protection :

It is advisable to take precautions to avoid contact with skin and eyes when handling the product.
Use only in well ventilated areas

inhalation :

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
(Filter type A)
Wear breathing apparatus

hands and skin :

Wear suitable protective gloves
(nitrile)

eyes :

Wear safety goggles.

Exposure limits :

Hazardous ingredient	CAS-nr	method
EU established exposure limits:
mesitylene1,3,5-trimethylbenzene	108-67-8	TWA	20 ppm
dimethyl ether	115-10-6	TWA	1000 ppm
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene	95-63-6	TWA	20 ppm

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (for aerosols without propellant)

Apperance : physical state :

DME propelled liquid.

colour :

Grey.

odour :

Solvent.

Melting point/range :

<-20 °C

Boiling point/range :

Not available.

Relative density :

0.969 g/cm3 (@ 20°C).

pH :

Not applicable.

Vapour pressure :

Not available.

Relative vapour density :

Not available.

Solubility in water :

Insoluble in water

Partition coefficient n-octanol/water:

Not available.

Flash point :

< 0 °C

Auto-ignition :

> 200 °C

Viscosity :

Not applicable.

Evaporation rate :

Not available.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to be avoided :

Pressurized container : protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition

Materials to be avoided :

Strong oxidising agent

Hazardous decomposition compounds :

CO,CO2

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Inhalation :

Excessive inhalation of solvent vapours may give rise to nausea, headaches and dizziness

Skin contact :

Prolonged skin contact will result in defatting of the skin, leading to irritation, and in some cases, dermatitis

Eye contact :

May cause irritation.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Other adverse effects :

R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Do not allow to enter public sewers and watercourses

13. WASTE DISPOSAL

Product :

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point.

Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation

14. TRANSPORT

UN-number :

1950

Road/Rail - ADR/RID :

UN1950 Aerosols Class : 2.1, PG : NA, Class code : 5F, Label : 2.1, Tunnel-code : (B/D)

Sea - IMDG :

UN1950 Aerosols, flammable Class : 2.1, PG : NA, Label : 2.1

EmS

F-D, S-U

Air - IATA/ICAO :

UN1950 Aerosols, flammable Class : 2.1, PG : NA, Label : RFG

Packing instr. LQ

Y203

PAX

203

CAO

203

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Warning symbol(s) :

F+ : EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE

Risk-phrase(s) :

R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety-phrase(s) :

S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S23: Do not breathe vapours/spray.
S35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S51: Use only in well-ventilated areas.

Classified according to Dir. 2008/47/EC amendment of the aerosol dispenser directive 75/324/EEC.
Remark: Preparations classified as harmful on the basis of an aspiration hazard need not be labelled as harmful with R65 when placed on the market in aerosol containers or in containers fitted with a sealed spray attachment. (EU-Directive 67/548 Annex VI 9.4)
Classification according to EU-directive 99/45/EC

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal regulation.
The information contained herewith is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements. It does not guarantee any specific properties.
Apart from any fair dealing for purposes of study, research and review of health, safety and environmental risks, no part of these documents may be reproduced by any process without written permission from CRC.

REVISIONS IN CHAPTRE :

2,3,8,13,14,15

*Explanation risk-phrases:

R10: Flammable.
R11: Highly flammable.
R12: Extremely flammable.
R15: Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
R36: Irritating to eyes.
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

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