SAFETY DATA SHEETS

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Some hazard information will be provided on labels, but the safety data sheet
provides you with much more detailed information.
The information in the SDS will help you to make sure that the product is used safely
by informing you about the product's hazards, on how it should be handled, stored
and disposed of and explaining what should be done in the case of an accident.
Hazard A potential source of harm.
Risk The likelihood of the dangerous properties of a chemical causing
harm (to people or the environment).
Category of
danger
A description of hazard to health, fire/explosion and/or the
environment.
Classifica-
tion
Precise identification of the hazard of a chemical by assigning a
category of danger and/or risk phrases using set criterias.
Risk phrase
(R-phrase)
A standard phrase which gives simple informaiton about the hazards
of a chemical in normal use.
The use of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS):
Get information about the hazards of the product:
Section 3: Hazard identification shows the classification of the product identified in
section 1 (identification of the preparation and of the company). The hazards are
given by the use of standard warning symbols and R-phrases. Also the flammability
is a part of the classification.
Determine appropiate personal protection equipment to avoid accidents due
to exposure:
To avoid accidents due to exposure - swallowing, inhalation, contact with skin and

eyes - information about exposure controls and personal protection is given in
section 8.
Accidents:
In case of doubt seek medical advice! Bring the label or the Safety Data Sheet with
the patient. More precise instructions will be given in the SDS in section 4.
Determine firefighting measures:
Section 5 informs about fire fighting measures. In general water jets should not be
used as this may spread the fire.
Prevent release to the environment:
Section 7 - Handling and storage gives general advice in this respect.
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Handling of disposal and/or spillage:
Section 6 contains guidelines in the case of spillage. In general spillage must not be
flushed into sewers or streams but should be collected with a non-combustible
absorbent material (granulate, sand or earth).
Section 13 is about disposal considerations. Typically spillage, remains and non-
cleaned cans should be regarded as chemical waste and be discarded in accordance
with national legislation.
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In case of doubt seek medical advice! Bring the label or the Safety Data Sheet with
the patient. Underneath is given general advice. More precise instructions will be
given in the SDS in section 4.
Inhalation:
Move the patient into fresh air and keep the patient under
surveillance. If the patient is unconscious and not breathing
administer artificial respiration. If the patient is breathing, move

the person into the recovery position and keep warm.
Send for a doctor or ambulance immediately.
Contact with eyes:
Remove contact lenses, if any. Flush immediately with water for
at least 10 minuttes. Keep the eye wide open. If necessary seek
medical help or assistance.
Contact with the skin:
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash
contaminated skin with soap and water. Skin cleanser may be
used. Never use thinner or solvent as these degrease the skin.
In case of burns flush with water until the pain ceases. While
flushing, remove clothing from the affected area unless it is
burnt into the skin.
If hospital treatment is necessary, flushing must continue during
transfer and until hospital staff takes over the treatment.
Swallowing:
Do not provoke vomitting. If vomiting occurs, keep the patient's
head low to prevent vomit from entering into the lungs.
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Determining appropiate personal
protection equipment:
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Below You will find general advice:
In general there is always a need for good ventilation.
As spray-mist must never be inhaled, respiratory equipment
must always be used.
The content of solvents - and which ones are present - are
shown in section 2 (information on ingredients) in the SDS.

In section 8 there is information about occupational exposure
values. These are concentrations that must not be exceeded
when working. When above the limits suitable respiratory
equipment must be worn.
Even though a paint may not be classified as an irritant or
corrosive it may cause irritation on contact with your eyes.
It is therefore recommended that suitable goggles or a face
shield is worn to protect against splashes.
Always wear protective clothing and gloves when spraying. Do
not use protective creams under, or instead of gloves.
Section 8 in the SDS informs more detailed about exposure controls and personal
protection.
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