CRC Industries UK Ltd.
Castlefield Industial Estate, Wylds Rd, Bridgwater,
Somerset,  UK, TA64DD
Tel.: (+44)(0)1278 727200  Fax: (+44)(0)1278 425644
Material Safety Data Sheet Regulation EC No 1907/2006 Art.31
Productname : GS5 GASKET STRIPPER Creationdate : 23.11.10
Ref.Nr.: UK10085-3-231110 Replaces: 12.01.09

1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND COMPANY   

 

Productname : GS5 GASKET STRIPPER
Aerosol

 

Application :

 Various

 

Company :

 CRC Industries UK Ltd.
Castlefield Industial Estate, Wylds Rd, Bridgwater,
Somerset,
UK, TA64DD
Tel.: (+44)(0)1278 727200
Fax: (+44)(0)1278 425644
E-mail : hse.uk@crcind.com		  
In case of emergency : (+44)(0)1278 727200
  

Subsidiaries

 

Tel

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

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 :

 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
Suspected carcinogen
(Cat.3)
Can become highly flammable in use.
14 % by mass of the contents are 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.

3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS   

Hazardous ingredientCAS-nbr.EINECSw/w %symbolR-phrases*Notes
carbon dioxide124-38-9204-696-91-5--A,G
ethanol; ethyl alcohol64-17-5200-578-65-10F11B
Solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom. (benzene<0.1%)64742-94-5265-198-55-10Xn,N51/53-65-66-67B
dichloromethane; methylene chloride75-09-2200-838-960-100Xn40
butanone; ethyl methyl ketone78-93-3201-159-00-1F,Xi11-36-66-67A
tetrafluoroethane811-97-2212-377-010-30--B
Explanation notes
A : substance with Community workplace exposure limit
B : substance with national established workplace exposure limit
G : exempted from the obligation to register in accordance with art.2(7)(a)of REACH Regulation No 1907/2006
(* Explanation risk-phrases : see chapter 16)

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 water for at least 15 minutes
Seek medical attention if irritation persists

Contact with skin :

 Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water. Then wash with soap and water
Seek medical attention if irritation persists

Inhalation :

 Fresh air, keep warm and at rest.
If breathing is difficult give oxygen
Apply artificial respiration only if patient is not breathing
Seek medical advice

Ingestion :

 Do not induce vomiting
Seek immediate medical attention

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES   

Flash point (without propellant):

 None

Explosion limits : upper limit :

 Not available.

lower limit :

 Not available.

Extinguishing media :

 water, 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
Substance evolves toxic fumes, wear self-contained breathing apparatus

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES   

Personal precautions :

 Ensure adequate ventilation
Evacuate the area
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition

Environmental precautions :

 Do not allow to enter public sewers and watercourses

Cleaning methods :

 Absorb spillage in suitable inert material

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE    

Handling procedures :

 Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition
Do not breathe aerosols or vapours.
Do not spray on a naked flame or incandescent material.
Do not pierce or burn aerosols, even after use.
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
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition

Personal protection :

inhalation :

 Wear approved respirator if exposure likely to exceed MEL/OES
(Filter type AX)

hands and skin :

 Wear suitable protective gloves
(polyvinylalcohol)

eyes :

 Wear safety goggles.

Exposure limits :
Hazardous ingredientCAS-nbr.method
EU established exposure limits:
carbon dioxide124-38-9TWA5000 ppm
butanone; ethyl methyl ketone78-93-3TWA200 ppm
STEL300 ppm

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

Apperance : physical state :

 Liquid under pressure.

colour :

 Colorless.

odour :

 Solvent.

Boiling point/range :

 Not available.

Relative density :

 1.18 (@ 20°C).

pH :

 Not applicable.

Vapour pressure :

 Not available.

Relative vapour density :

 Not available.

Solubility in water :

 Insoluble in water

Flash point :

 None

Auto-ignition :

 > 200 °C

Viscosity :

 80 mPa.s (@ 20°C).

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.
May form flammable vapour-air mixture

Materials to be avoided :

 alkali metals
Strong oxidising agent

Hazardous decomposition compounds :

 CO,CO2,HCl
traces of chlorine and phogene

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION   

Inhalation :

 High concentrations may cause narcotic effects.
Inhalation of solvent vapours may give rise to nausea, headaches and dizziness

Ingestion :

 After vomiting of swallowed product aspiration into lungs is likely. Solvents may induce chemical pneumonia.

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.

Other information:

 Methylene chloride is classified as carcinogenic Cat.3
In case of repeated exposures, regular medical examination is advised

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION   

Other adverse effects :

 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.
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.

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

14. TRANSPORT   

UN-number :

 1950

Road/Rail - ADR/RID :

 UN1950 Aerosols Class : 2, PG : NA, Class code : 5F, Label : 2.1, Tunnel-code : (D)

Sea - IMDG :

 UN1950 Aerosols Class : 2, PG : NA, Label : 2.1
 

EmS

 F-D, S-U

Air - IATA/ICAO :

 UN1950 Aerosols, flammable Class : 2, PG : NA, Label : 2.1
 
 
 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION   

Warning symbol(s) :

 Xn : HARMFUL

Risk-phrase(s) :

 R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R30: Can become highly flammable in use.
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.
S23: Do not breathe vapours/spray.
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S51: Use only in well-ventilated areas.
S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Contains :

 Contains:
dichloromethane; methylene chloride
14 % by mass of the contents are flammable.
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.
Classified according to Dir. 2008/47/EC amendment of the aerosol dispenser directive 75/324/EEC.
Classification according to EU-directive 99/45/EC

Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 on detergents:
aromatic hydrocarbons 5 - 15 %
halogenated hydrocarbons> 30 %

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 :

 3,4,15

*Explanation risk-phrases:

 R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R51/53: 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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