(Page 1 may be used as a emergency safety data sheet)
Company Details.
Name: Cosmo-Dec Everlasting Coatings cc Emergency Tel. No. 084 66 99 2 66
Address: P O Box 1720 Link Hills 3652, KZN South Africa.
Tel. +27 31 776 3439
Product Details.
Trade name : Kipi-Tup ®
Main Use : This data refers to the polymer out of which Kipi-Tup is fashioned
Chemical family : Acrylic
Chemical Name : Acrylic co-polymer, CAS No. Not applicable, Hazchem code : Not applicable, UN No. Not Applicable.
Water based dispersion of an Acrylic co-polymer.
Hazardous components : Not classified as hazardous.
Main Hazard : Not hazardous
Flammability : Not Flammable
Chemical Hazard : Not hazardous
Biological hazard : Not hazardous
Reproductive hazard : None known
Health effects-eyes : Irritation
Health effects-skin : Irritation Possible dermatitis from long term exposure
Health effects-ingestion : Irritation
Health effects-inhalation : Irritation
Carcinogenicity : None known
Mutagenicity : None known
Neurotoxicity : None known.
Product in eye : Wash with water for several minutes seek medical advice
Product on skin : Wash with water before the dispersion dries. Remove contaminated clothing
Product ingested : May cause nausea. Do Not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water and obtain medical advice.
Product inhaled : Remove to well ventilated area. In sever cases seek medical advice.
Extinguishing media : Water, carbon dioxide or dry chemicals.
Special hazards : Product is water based and non flammable. Dry resin will burn producing carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sometimes oxides of Nitrogen accompanied by dense black smoke.
Protective clothing :
Protective suit, self contained breathing apparatus.Personal precautions : Protective gloves, overalls, and footware. Respiratory equipment in an enclosed area.
Environmental precautions : Do not wash into drains unless leading to a suitable effluent process.
Small spills : Absorb with sand or rags before the emulsion is allowed to dry.
Large spills : Contain and pump into a receiving vessel for removal.
Suitable material : Plastic lined steel drums, mini bulks or tanks. Do not use storage vessels or pipe work made of aluminium, copper or their alloys.
Handling : Wear protective gloves, goggles, overalls, and apron 9See section 8) Observe good housekeeping practice. Keep work place well ventilated. Open in ventilated surroundings as small levels of volatile compounds may accumulate in the head space of the containers.
Storage : Store under cover at a temperature above freezing. Drums should be properly sealed. Bulk tanks should be regularly cleaned and sterilized.
8. Exposure control/Personal protection
Occupational exposure limits : Not applicable
Engineering control measures : Not applicable
Personal protection-Respiratory : Breathing apparatus if ventilation is not adequate.
Personal protection-Eye : Safety goggles recommended.
Personal protection-Skin : Safety gloves, waterproof overalls and boots recommended in cases of severe splashing.
Other protection : Do not eat drink or smoke when handling product.
Physical state : Liquid
Appearance : Milky white
Odour : Characteristic
pH : 8-9 as supplied
Boiling point : 100° C As for water
Flash point : Not applicable
Explosive properties : Not applicable
Vapour pressure : As for water
Density : + - 1 as for water
Solubility-Water : Fully miscible
Solubility-Solvent : Soluble in some alcohols, esters, and aromatic solvents
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability : Stable under recommended conditions of storage (See sec. 7)
Incompatible materials: None
Conditions to avoid : Extremes of temperature
Hazardous decomposition products : None
Hazardous reactions : None
11. Toxological information
Acute toxicity : > Long term experience of handling this class of product under industrial conditions indicates the absence of any chronic or acute effects.
Skin and eye contact > As above
Chronic toxicity : > As above
Carcinogenicity : None known
Mutagenicity : None known
Neurotoxicity : None known
Reproductive hazards : None known
12. Ecological information
Aquatic toxicity-fish : Low toxicity (< 500 mg/Litre)
Aquatic toxicity-Daphnia : None known
Aquatic toxicity-Algae: None known
Biodegradability: The base polymer is slowly biodegraded
German wgk: Wgk = 1, VwVwS, Kenn No. 662
13. Disposal considerations
Not classified as hazardous waste. Disposal of product and packaging should always comply with local and National regulations.
Disposal Method : Waste product should not be discharged directly into drains or waterways without treatment. Waste water containing product should be treated in a separation and biological treatment plant.
Disposal of packaging : Drums may be cleaned and returned to the supplier for re-use.
14. Transport information
Not classified as hazardous for transport
15. Regulatory information
EEC Hazard classification : None
This product contains only substances which are on the European inventory of existing Chemicals (EINECS)
16. Other information
The information provided in this 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. Users are recommended to consult technical information sheets for advice on specific applications.
Further information may be obtained from Cosmo-Dec P O Box 1720 Link Hills, 3652 South Africa. Email info@cosmodec.co.za. Fax 086 680 7986, tel. +27 31 776 3439.
Bare uncoated rock Another view of rock before treatment After Kipi-Tup