SAFETY DATA SHEET
MOLYSLIP COPASLIP
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME: MOLYSLIP COPASLIP
PART No.: 13004
SUPPLIER: Molyslip Atlantic Limited
1 Astrop Road, Middleton Cheney Banbury Oxon OX17 2PD TEL: 01295 710001 FAX: 01295 712002 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE(S): 01295 710001
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS No. CONTENTS HEALTH RISK
(class) (R No.)
HEXANE MIXTURE OF ISOMERS (MAX 5% n-HEXANE) 1-5 % Xn, N 38, 65, 67, 51/53
n-HEPTANE 142-82-5 1-5 % Xn, N 38, 65, 67, 50/53
PENTANE 109-66-0 0-1 % Xn, N 66, 67, 65, 51/53
METHYLCYCLOHEXANE 108-87-2 1-5 % Xn, N 38, 65, 67, 51/53
n-HEXANE 110-54-3 0-1 % Xn, N 38, 48/20, 62, 65, 67,
51/53
ISOBUTANE 75-28-5 1-5 %
BUTANE 106-97-8 5-10 %
PROPANE 74-98-6 10-30 %
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Extremely flammable.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
For breathing difficulties oxygen may be necessary.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and give large amounts of milk or water to people not
unconscious. CAUTION! Some medical advisors recommend against induction of vomiting!
SKIN: Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.
EYES: Spray in the eyes: Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing.
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least
15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use: Powder. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Water spray, fog or mist.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Containers close to fire should be removed or cooled with water. Use water to keep fire exposed
containers cool and disperse vapours.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Aerosol cans may explode in fires. Risk of explosion if heated.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate. Wear
necessary protective equipment. If leakage cannot be stopped, evacuate area. Ventilate well.
Larger spill: Do not contaminate water sources or sewer.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Read and follow manufacturer's
recommendations. Provide good ventilation.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Aerosol cans: Must not be exposed for direct sunlight or temperatures above 50°C.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT NAME CAS No STD LT EXP ST EXP
(8 hrs) (15 min)
n-HEPTANE 142-82-5 OES. 400 ppm 500 ppm
PENTANE 109-66-0 OES. 600 ppm 750 ppm
METHYLCYCLOHEXANE 108-87-2 OES. 400 ppm 500 ppm
n-HEXANE 110-54-3 OES. 20 ppm No std.
BUTANE 106-97-8 OES. 600 ppm 750 ppm
PROPANE 74-98-6 Asphyxiating Asphyxiating
INGREDIENT COMMENTS: OES = Occupational Exposure Standard. SUP = Supplier's recommendation.
Sk = Can be absorbed through skin.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORS: No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if the general level
exceeds the Occupational Exposure Level (OEL).
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or repeated contact.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear approved chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is reasonably probable.
OTHER PROTECTION: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or prolonged
vapour contact.
HYGIENIC WORK ROUTINES: DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating,
smoking and using the toilet. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. No
eating or drinking while working with this material.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Aerosol. COLOUR: Red brown.
ODOUR/TASTE: Organic solvents.
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Insoluble in water. FLAMMABILITY LIMIT (lower %): 0.8
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT (upper %): 9.0
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Normally stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with: Strong oxidising agents.
Strong alkalis. Strong mineral acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Fire creates: Vapours/gases/fumes of: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH HAZARDS, GENERAL: Prolonged and repeated contact with solvents over a long period may lead to permanent health
problems.
INHALATION: Gas or vapour in high concentrations may irritate respiratory system. Gas or vapour displaces
oxygen available for breathing (asphyxiant). Exposure to high levels of vapour may result in
central nervous system and respiratory depression with subsequent loss of consciousness.
INGESTION: May cause stomach pain or vomiting. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including upset stomach.
May cause irritation of the mouth, throat and digestive tract causing vomiting and abdominal
pain.
SKIN: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause severe irritation. Acts as a defatting agent on skin.
May cause cracking of skin, and eczema.
EYES: Spray and vapour in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting. May cause severe irritation to eyes.
ROUTE OF ENTRY: Inhalation. Skin and/or eye contact.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: No data is available on the product itself.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS: Empty containers must not be burned because of explosion hazard. Dispose of in accordance
with Local Authority requirements. Contact specialist disposal companies.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ROAD:
UN No: 1950
HAZARD CLASS (ADR): Class 2: Gases; Compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure.
ADR CLASS No: 2 ADR ITEM No: 5F
MARGINAL: 2201 PROPER SHIPPING NAME I: AEROSOLS
ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES: Exempted from control as Limited Quantity provisions apply.
RAIL:
RAIL TRANSPORT CLASS No: 2.1 RAILROAD PT: 5F
SEA:
UN SEA: 1950 SEA TRANSPORT CLASS No: 2.1
IMDG Page No: 2102 MARINE POLLUTANT: No.
AIR:
UN AIR: 1950 AIR TRANSPORT CLASS No: 2.1
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION LABEL FOR SUPPLY:
RISK PHRASES: R-12 Extremely flammable.
SAFETY PHRASES: S-2 Keep out of reach of children.
S-16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S-23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S-51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988.
Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.
UK ENVIRONMENTAL LISTINGS: Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1961.
Control of Pollution (Special Waste Regulations) Act 1980.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations.
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE: Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.
GUIDANCE NOTES: Occupational Exposure Limits EH40.
Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation HS(G)37.
CHIP for everyone HSG(108).
16 OTHER INFORMATION
INFORMATION SOURCES: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials Report, N.Sax et.al.
REVISION DATE: 03-02
SAFETY DATA SHEET STATUS: Approved.
DISCLAIMER
THIS INFORMATION RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH
MATERIAL USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. SUCH INFORMATION IS, TO THE
BEST OF THE COMPANY'S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ACCURATE AND RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE INDICATED.
HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR
COMPLETENESS. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SATISFY HIMSELF AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH
INFORMATION FOR HIS OWN PARTICULAR USE.
