SAFETY DATA SHEET Wudcare Superfast PVA Adhesive

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME Wudcare Superfast PVA Adhesive

PART NUMBER FPVA500/FPVA1000

SUPPLIER
Care Products & Services Ltd
61 Mill Street
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS11 0DR

TELEPHONE 01543 573374

EMERGENCY pm 01543 278105

FAX 01543 579435

2. COMPOSITION

Water based Poly-Vinyl-Acetate dispersion not classified under CHIP3 regulations.

Contains

Concentration Ingredient Risk Phrases Symbol Cas No

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

On available data Wudcare Super Fast PVA has no hazard classification according to 88/379/EEC. The surfactants and to a lesser extent the free monomer present in polymer dispersions can cause dermatitis through repeated contact in sensitive individuals. Eye contact may cause eye irritation.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

SKIN CONTACT Wash with water before the adhesive dries. Remove contaminated clothing.

EYE CONTACT Wash with water for several minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists .

INGESTION Give plenty of water to drink and obtain medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Wudcare FPVA as supplied will not burn. Dried glue 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, unless it leads to a suitable effluent treatment process. Residues and spillages should be soaked up with an inert absorbent (e.g. sand) for disposal.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1. Handling

FPVA should be handled in accordance with good industrial safety and hygiene practices.

7.2. Storage

Sealed containers should be stored between 5 o C and 25 o C. Bulk tanks should be externally ventilated.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1. Exposure controls

Local exhaust ventilation may be requires in circumstances where the product is sprayed, heated or dried.

8.2. Personal Protection

Respiratory Masks when spraying

Hand Gloves, if risk of splashing

Eye Goggles, if risk of splashing

Skin Standard industrial overalls if splashing

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance White liquid

Odour Slight

pH Approximately 2.5-3.5

Boiling Point Approximately 100 o C (as water)

Flammability & Auto ignition N/A

Vapour Pressure As water

Water solubility Fully miscible

Relative Density Approximately 1.02 at 20 oC

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

FPVA is stable under normal conditions of use.

11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Long-term experience of handling this class of product under industrial conditions indicates the absence of any chronic or acute effects.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

FPVA is totally miscible with water and will be progressively diluted if admitted to waterways.

Low concentrations of FPVA are unlikely to reduce sludge activity in sewage treatment.

13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION

FPVA is not classified as hazardous waste. Do not dispose of into surface drains. Wash water from brushes etc. may be disposed of into foul drains provided such disposal meets the requirements of local water authorities.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

FPVA is not classified as hazardous for transportation.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EEC Hazard Classification NONE

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is based on the present state of our knowledge. The data is intended to enable safety assessments to be made and should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Users are recommended to consult technical information for advice on specific applications.