Polyflor Data Sheet30
Polyflor Data Sheet30
Polyflor Data Sheet30
5. Fire fighting measures 5.1 Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray jet, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide
5.2 Extinguishing media that must not be used: Not applicable
5.3 Special exposure hazard arising from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products,
resulting gases: Hazardous combustion products: carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride
5.4 Special protective equipment for fire fighting: Use respiratory protection independent
of recirculated air
7. Handling and storage 7.1 General information: No special protective measures required
7.2 Handling: Normal safe handling practices must be applied
7.3 Storage: It is recommended that rolls are stored in the vertical position and restrained in
position using safety chains or straps
9. Physical and chemical properties 9.1 Appearance: Solid sheet or tile in various designs/colours
9.2 Odour: Odourless
9.3 Solubility (Water): Insoluble (Other): Soluble in Tetrahydrofuran
9.4 Specific Gravity: Dependant upon product type with a range between 1.25 and 1.80
10. Stability and reactivity 10.1 General information: If stored and handled in accordance with standard industry practices no
hazardous reactions are known
10.2 Hazardous decomposition information: Thermal decomposition will evolve toxic vapours -
hydrogen chloride and carbon monoxide
11. Toxicological information 11.1 General information: No harmful effects have been reported to date.
11.2 Inhalation: Not applicable
Ingestion: Not applicable
Skin contact: No known hazard
Eye contact: Not applicable
12. Ecological information 12.1 Environmental fate and distribution: The floorings have no mobility in soil
The floorings are insoluble in water
The floorings are not expected to bioaccumulate
12.2 Persistence and degradability: The floorings will not biodegrade
13. Disposal considerations 13.1 Material: Dispose of in accordance with local and national legislation
13.2 Contaminated packaging: Recommendation: dispose by recycling
14. Transport information The floorings are not classified as dangerous for transportation
November 2008
15. Regulatory information The finished floorings are defined as "not hazardous" in the Chemicals Hazard Information and
Packaging regulations (CHIP)
16. Other information All seam welding to be carried out in a well ventilated area
Polyflor Limited has prepared this safety data on the basis of its best knowledge and information
available at the present day
Polyflor gives no guarantee and disclaims responsibility for individual items being incomplete or
incorrect. Furthermore, Polyflor gives no guarantee that all possible measures are contained within
the safety data sheet (including exceptional circumstances)