PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET:
Silvani Polifilm K122 6% AFFF
REFERENCE: HS 9
ISSUE NO: Four
PAGE NO: 2 of 4
DATE: November 1998
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Spilled product presents a significant slip hazard. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, safety goggles.
Environmental precautions
Prevent large amounts from entering sewers or the immediate environment. In case of large spill, inform local police and/or fire brigade.
Methods for cleaning up
- on soil - Absorb onto inert material such as sand or earth, and dispose of according to
Controlled Waster Regulations.
Clean up residue with water.
- on water - None
Please refer also to Section(s) 13
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Although this material is not classified as hazardous, like all chemicals it should be treated with respect and in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. In order to avoid the possibility of skin disorders, repeated or prolonged contact with products of this type must be avoided. It is essential to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. Wash hands thoroughly after handling this product. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not breathe vapours or mists. Do not ingest.
Storage:
Protect from frost. Store out of direct sunlight. Store between 1° - 48° C
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Recommended engineering controls
Ensure good ventilation. Arrange for eye wash possibility.
Control parameters: - MEL/OES (EH40UK)
Contains Monoethyleneglycol
10mg/m3 8hr TWA particulates OES
60mg/m3 8hr TWA vapours OES
125mg/m3 15 min STEL vapours OES
Monitoring procedures:
Not required
Personal Protection
- Respiratory protection - In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment, e.g. a breathing mask fitted with an organic vapour filter - type A1
- Skin protection - Avoid contact with skin, especially prolonged or repeated contact.
Appropriate protective clothing such as overalls or laboratory coat.
- Eye protection - Avoid contact with eyes. Wear appropriate eye protection such as
safety goggles or visor.
- Hand protection - Rubber or plastic impervious gloves.
9.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear amber liquid
Odour: Mild
pH: 7.5 to 8.0
Boiling point/range (°C): 100
Flash point (Pensky Martens) (°C): Non-flammable
Autoignition (°C): Not applicable
Explosive properties: None
Density at 20°C (kg/m3): 1050 ± 10
Solubility in water(% by weight): Miscible
Note: These are typical values and do not constitute a specification.
