SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC directive 93/112/EC

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SIGMA THINNER 91-92

Version 1 Print Date Dec 20 02

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product info rmation

Trade name 0192 S IGMA THI NNER 91 -92

Company Sigma Pa ints Sa udi Arab ia Ltd.

P.O. Box 7509
Damma m 31 472
Telephone +966 3 847 3I 00
Tel cfax +966 3 847 1 734

Emergency telephone number +966 3 857 2394

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Components CAS-No. Symbol(s): R-ph rase(s) Concentration

XYLENE 1 330-20-7 Xn R I O, R20/21 , 50.00- 100.00%
R38
2-M ETH YLPROPAl'-.1-1 -0L 78-83-1 Xi RI O, R41 , R67, I 0.00- 25.00%
R37/38
ETH Y L BENZENE 1 00-41 -4 F, Xn Rll , R20 1 0.00 - 25.00%

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Harmful

Hazardo us components :
XYLENE

R-phrase(s) :
FLAMMABLE.
HARMFU L BY I N H ALATION AND I N CONTACT WITH SK I N .
I RR ITATING TO RESP IRATORY SYSTEM AND SK I N.
R ISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES.

S-phrase(s):
Do not breathe spray.
I n case of contact wit h eyes, rinse im med iatel y with plen ty of water and seek medical advice.
Wea r su itable protecti ve clothi ng, gloves and eye/face protection.
I n case of insuffic ient ventilation, wear sui table respiratory equi pmen t.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Gen eral ad vice When sym ptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice. Never
give anyth i ng by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye contact Irrigate copiousl y wi th clean , fresh water for at least I 0 minutes, holding the
eyelids apart. Remove contact len ses. Seek medical advice.
Skin contact Take off all contaminated clot h ing immediatel y. Wash skin thoroughl y with
soap and water or use recogn i zed ski n cleanser. Do NOT use sol vents or
thinners.

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Inhalation
Ingestion
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific h azards during fire
fighting
Special protective eq uipment
for fire-fighters
Sui table extinguishing media
Extinguish ing media which
must not be used for safety
reasons
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal pt·eca utions
Environmental precautions
Methods for clea ning up
Additional advice
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Safe handling advice
Advice on protection against
fire and explosion
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Remove to fresh air. Keep patient warm and a t rest. If breathing is irregular
or stopped, admi nister arti ficial respiration. If unconscious place in recovery
position and seek med ical advice.
If accidentl y swa llowed obtain immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. Do
not induce vomiti ng.
As the prod uct contains cumbustible organic components, tire will prod uce
dense black smoke containing ha zardous products of combustion (see section
I 0). Exposure to decomposi tion products may be a hazard to health. Cool
closed conta iners ex posed to fire with water spray. Do not allow run-off rrom
fire fighting to enter d rains or water courses.
I n the event of tire, wear selt contained breathing apparatus.
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spra y.
Do NOT use water jet.
Use personal protecti ve equipment. Ventilate the area. Refer to protective
measures l isted i n sectio ns 7 and 8. Wear respiratory protection. Beware of
vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can
accumulate in low areas. Remove all sou rces of ignition.
: Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water cou rses. If the
product con taminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respecti ve authorities.
Clean with detergen ts. Avoid solvents. Contain and collect spillage with non-
combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceus earth ,
verm iculite) and place in contai ner for disposal according to local I national
regulations (see section 1 3).
Refer to section 1 5 for speci fie national regulation.
Avoid exceeding of the given occupational ex posu re l imits (see section 8).
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes and cloth ing. Smoking, eating and drinking should be
prohibited i n the application area. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. For
personal protection see section 8.
Prevent the creation of flammable or explosi ve concentrations of vapou r in
air and avoid vapou r co ncentration higher than the occupatio nal exposure
limits. When transferring rrom one container to another app ly earthing
measures and use conductive hose material. No sparking tools should be
used. The product should onl y be used in areas rrom which all naked lights
and other sources of igni tion have been excluded. No smoking. The
accumulation of con tami nated rags and dry overspray, particularl y in spray
booth filters, may result in spontaneous combustion. Good housekeep ing
standards, regular safe removal of waste materials and regu lar maintenance of
spray booth filters wi l l minimise the risks of spontaneous combustion and
other fire hazards.
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Sto rage
Requirements for storage areas Observe label precautions. Prevent u nau thorized access. Con tainers which
and containers a re opened must be carefull y resealed a nd kept upright to prevent lea kage.
Store between 5 and 25°C in a d ry, well venti lated place away from sou rces
of heat, ignition and direct su nlight. Sol vent vapours are heavier t han air and
may spread along floors. Vapours may form explosive mi x tures wit h air.
Electrical i nstalla tions I worki ng materials must com pl y with the
technocological safety sta nda rds. Keep away from sou rces of ignition - No
smoking. Store i n accordan ce with the pa rticula r national regulations (sec
section 15).
Advice on common storage Keep away fro m oxidising agen ts and strongl y acid or alkal ine materials.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS I PERSONAL PROTECTION

Minimum ventilated ai r qua n tity for I li ter of product

TO REACH 10 % LEL : 1 82 m311

Components with workplace control parameters

Com ponen ts CAS-No. Value Value Basis

[m wm3 ] [ppm]
XY LENE 1 330-20-7 21 0.00 50.00 MAC(N L) TWA
cmt be absorbed through skincan be absorbed 221.00 50.00 E U ELV TWA
through skin 221.00 1 00.00 EU ELV STEL

2-M ETH Y LPROPAN-1 -0L 78-83-1 1 50.00 50.00 MAC (NL) TWA

ETH YL BENZENE 100-41-4 21 5.00 50.00 MAC(N L)TWA

can be absorbed through skincan be absorbed 442.00 1 00.00 E U ELY TWA
through skin 442.00 200.00 EU ELV STEL

Personal protective equipment

Personal protection advice
Respira tory protection
Hand protection
E ye protection
Skin a nd body protection
Use personal protective equipment. Ven tilate the area. Refer to protecti ve
measu res l isted i n sections 7 and 8. Wea r respiratory protection. Beware of
vapou rs accumulating to fonn explosi ve concen t rations. Vapours can
accumula te in low areas. Remove all sources of ign i tion.
: Appl y techn ical measu res to compl y with the occupa tional ex posure limi ts.
Th is should be achieved by a good general extraction and "i f practicall y
feasible" by the use of local exhaust venti lation. I f the occu pational exposure
limits can not be met, in exceptional cases suitable respi ratory equipment
should be worn on l y for a short period of time.
For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves. Barrier creams may
help to protect the exposed areas of ski n, they should however not be applied
once exposure has occurred. Skin shou ld be washed after contact.
: Chem ical resistant goggles must be worn.
Person nel should wear protecti ve cloth i ng. Skin should be washed after
contact. Worki ng clothes m ust not consist of texti les, wh ich show a
dangerous melting behaviou r in case of fire. Workers shou ld wear an ti static
footwear.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form
Colour
Odour
Flash point
Autoig nition temperature
Lower explosion limit
Density
Water solubility
Viscosity, dynamic
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to a void
Hazardous reactions
Hazardous decomposition
products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity
Acute inhalation toxicity
Skin irritation
Eye contact
Further information
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Further information
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
accordi ng to Ec directive 93/112/EC
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liq uid clear
characteristic
22.8 1 oc
> 4 15 oc
: 1.06 %(V)
0.84 gfcm3
pa rtl y so luble
50 mPa.s at 23 oc
Avoid temperatures above 60°C, direct sunl igh t and contact with sou rces of
heat.
Keep away from oxidisi ng agents, strongly alkali ne and st rongl y acid
materials in order to a void exothem1ic react ions.
In case of fi re hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as:
Carbon dioxide (C02), carbon monox ide (CO), ox ides of nitrogen (NOx),
dense black smoke.
May cause nausea, abdominal spasms and irritation of the mucous
membranes.
Exposure to component sol vent vapo urs concentrat ion in excess of the stated
occu pational exposure limit may result in ad verse health effects. Such as:
mucous membrane irri tation, resp iratory system irritat ion, adverse effects on
kidney, liver and central nervous system. Sym ptoms and signs: headache,
dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and in extreme cases loss
of consciousness.
Repeated or prolonged contact with the preparation may cause removal of
natural fat from the skin resu lt ing in desiccation of the sk in. The product ma y
be absorbed through the skin.
May cause irreversible eye damage.
There is no data available for this product.
There is no data avai lable for this product.
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Product The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soi l.
Disposal together with normal waste is not allowed. Special disposal required
according to l ocal regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR : Class : 3 I 5b
UN-No: 1263
ADRIRID-Labels : 3
Limi ted Quanti ties: Max. per inner pack.: 5.00 L- Max. per outer pack.: 20.00 L
Proper shipping name: PAINT RELATED MATERIAL

IMDG Class : 3.2

UN-No : 1 263
IMDG labels : 3
EmS : 3-05
MFAG :31 0
IMDG Page : 3268
Packagi ng group : ll
Proper shippi ng name : PAINT RELATED MATERIAL

IATA_C Class : 3, Su b-risks :

UN-No: 1263
Packaging group : ll
Proper shipping name: PAINT RELATED MATERIAL

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Remarks : A hard copy of the label is placed in section 3

Hazardous components which must be listed on the la bel:

• XYLENE

Sy mbol(s): Xn Hann ful

R-phrase(s) RIO Flammable.

R 20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R41 R isk of serious damage to eyes.

S-phrase(s) S23 Do not breathe spray.

S26 I n case of contact with eyes, rinse immediatel y with
plen ty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protecti ve clothi ng, gloves and eye/face
protection.
S38 In case of i nsufficien t ven ti lation, wear suitable
respiratory equipmen t.

voc 848.5 g/1

Method: Calculated
National legislation
Via rem Vlarem 2A

CPR Classification K2Xn

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NER Classification NE R Class 0.1 : 0.0 %(m)

NER Class 0.2: 76 %(m)
N ER Class 0.3: 24 %(m)

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Explanation of R-phrases mentioned in section 2

XY LEN E RIO Flam mable.

R 20/21 Hannful by inhalat ion a nd in contact with skin.
R38 I rritating to skin.

2-M ETHYLP ROPAN-1 -0L RIO Flam mable.

R41 Ri sk of seriou s damage to eyes.
R67 Vapours ma y cause drowsiness and d i zziness.
R37/38 I rritating to respiratory system and skin.

ETHY L B ENZE NE Rll H igh ly fla mmable.

R20 Harmfu l by inhala tio n.

Changes si nce t he last version will be high lighted i n the margin. This versio n replaces all previous versions.

The i nforma tion con ta ined in th is safet y da ta sheet is based on the presen t state of knowledge and current national
legislation at the date of issue. The com pan y reserves the right to modifY data without notice. An y change in data wi ll
normal l y be followed by issue of a new safety data sheet. The user shou ld check the date of issue and if more t han 12
months have elapsed, then the data should on l y be used after checking wi th ou r nearest sales office to establ ish that
they are still valid. . As the specific condi tion s of use of t he product are outside the su ppl iers cont rol, the user is
responsible for en su ring that the requirements of releva nt legislation are compl ied wi th. None of t he in formation
con tai ned in th is safety data sheet ca n be const ructed as a guarantee wit h regard to the properties of the product
described. No l iabi lity can be accepted on the basi s of t his safety data sheet.

After al l compo nent(s) stated on the relevan t Technical Data Sheet have been mi xed the safety precau tions mentioned
on each of the com ponent(s) safety data sheets and labels should be used in assessing the safety precau tions of the
mi xed product.

For further in tcHmation see technical data sheet nu mber: 01 92

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