MSDS - Alcolin - Hi-Tack - Carpet - and - Vinyl - Adhesive

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY

PERMOSEAL (PTY) LTD Tel. +27 (0)21 555-7400


Beverley Close Fax +27 (0)21 552-1848
Montague Gardens, 7441 Toll-free No. 0800 222 400
Cape Town Website www.alcolin.com

TRADE NAME ALCOLIN HI-TACK CARPET & VINYL ADHESIVE Chemical abstract no. Mixture
Chemical family Acrylic compound NIOSH no. Unknown
Chemical name Acrylic mixture Hazchem code Non-hazardous material
Synonyms None UN no. Non-hazardous material

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS

Modified water based dispersion of Acrylic copolymers, resins, inorganic fillers, surfactants, thickeners and preservatives.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION NONE

4. FIRST- AID MEASURES

Product in eyes Remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing thoroughly with plenty of water (lift eye lids).
Rinse for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if any discomfort continues
Product on skin Wash skin with soap and water – do not use solvents! Seek medical attention if irritation persists
Product ingested Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Get the affected person to drink a lot of
water in small gulps. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if discomfort continues
Product inhaled Move to fresh air and seek medical if nausea and dizziness persists

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Water, dry chemical powder, foam, carbon dioxide or sand
Special hazards In case of fire, hazardous combustion-gases are formed – CO. Under certain conditions of
combustion traces of other toxic substances cannot be excluded
Protective clothing In case of fire, wear respiratory protection

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Surface may be slippery


Environmental precautions Avoid contamination of ground and water surfaces
Small spills if recovery is not feasible, absorb with dry sand, soil or non-reactive absorbent material or coagulate
by sprinkling sodium chloride over the spill. If product has dried, scrape off the ground. Place in a
container suitable for disposal
Large spills Stop leak if without risk. Ventilate area. Prevent entry into drains or sewers. Clean as per small
spills

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Suitable material Steel container lined with polyethylene or polypropylene, polyethylene, PVC containers
Storage precautions Keep product in a sealed container at temperatures between 5 and 30°C. Minimize contact with
atmosphere to prevent contamination with micro-organisms

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational exposure limits None


Engineering controls Provide good ventilation when handling large quantities. No special measures are required if stored
and handled as above
Respiratory Protection Not required under normal conditions of use in a well-ventilated space
Hand Protection Rubber gloves should be used if there is a risk of direct contact onto skin
Eye Protection Safety glasses
Skin Protection Observe the usual precautions when handling chemicals. Remove soiled or soaked clothing
immediately
Other Protection Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before eating

9. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

• Appearance Smooth beige paste


• Odour Mild odour
• pH Approx 8.5
• Boiling point Approx 100°C
• Explosive properties None
• Oxidising properties None

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Density (g/cm @ 20°C) Approx 1.28
• Solubility water Miscible
• Solubility solvent Unknown
• Solubility coefficient Unknown

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid Exposed air will form dry polymer skins. Avoid temperature extremes: below 5°C and
above 30°C
Incompatible materials Organic solvents, strong acids, strong alkalis, salts
Hazardous decomposition products None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product has not undergone any toxicological testing. Acute and chronic health effects are not expected as long as good
industrial hygiene and safety precautions are followed

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product has not been tested for environmental effects. Based on its components, this product is unlikely to result in any
detrimental ecological effects.

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13. DISPOSIBLE CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled according to current local
waste disposal legislation. Do not allow to enter drains or sewers. Do not allow to enter any body of
water
Disposal of packaging Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate cleaning may be
taken for reuse or disposed of in approved facility in accordance with current local legislation

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS

UN no Non-hazardous material
Substance identity no. Non-hazardous material
Road / rail transport ADR / RID Non-hazardous material
Marine Transport IMDG Non-hazardous material
Inland waterways ADNR Non-hazardous material
Air transport IATA Non-hazardous material

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EEC hazard classification Non-hazardous material


Risk phrases n/a
Safety phrases n/a
National legislation n/a

16. OTHER INFORMATION

For intended use and applications see the Technical Date Sheet for the product. The information provided in this Material Safety
Data Sheet is based on the present state of our knowledge. This data is intended to enable safety assessments to be made and
should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Recipients of our product must take responsibility for observing existing
laws and regulations

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