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Brusho Thickener

Health and Safety Data Sheet – Revised 10/01/2023

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

Product Name         Brusho Thickener
Company Name       Colourcraft Colours & Adhesives Ltd
Unit 5
555 Carlisle Street East
Sheffield
S4 8DT
Telephone 0114 242 1431
Fax0114 243 4844
Emergency0114 242 1431

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

General purpose cellulose thickener

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Most Important Hazards None – this product is not classified as hazardous.
Specific HazardsThis product does not present any specific risk.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Inhalation     If symptoms are observed remove person to fresh air.               
Skin ContactWash with water.
Eye Contact Irrigate with water for at least ten minutes. Should irritation occur, seek medical advice.   
Ingestion Wash mouth out with water, give water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. In the unlikely event of sensitivity, seek medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Product is not considered a fire hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media  Suitable: Water, Foam, Powder, CO2. Unsuitable: None.
Personal Protection  Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE

Personal Precautions        Refer to section 8 of HSDS for personal protection details.
Environmental Precautions No known adverse environmental effects.

Cleaning MeasuresAvoid using water because when in contact with product makes the floor extremely slippery. Sweep up and place in plastic bag.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

Handling RequirementsCare should be taken to prevent generation and breathing of dust, aerosol, mist or droplets.
Storage ConditionsKeep container closed and out of the reach of young children. Keep product dry.
Suitable PackagingKeep in original packaging.
Additional InformationHandle in accordance with good standards of hygiene and safety practices.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory  Dust Mask.
Hand ProtectionProtective Gloves.
Eye Protection        Safety goggles or glasses.
Skin ProtectionWorking Clothes. 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

AppearanceCream coloured powder or granulate.Explosive Properties.4
OdourOdourlessOxidising PropertiesN/A
pH6-11 (1% Solution) Vapour PressureN/A
Boiling point/rangeN/ARelative Density1,6kg/dm³
Melting point/rangeN/ABulk Density  550-670kg/m³   
Flash PointN/APartition Coefficient    POW<-0,1 For all ingredient.  
FlammabilityN/AOther Data
Auto Flammability  N/A
SolubilityWater: 120g/l or more  Fat: Not soluble in fats

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable
Conditions to Avoid     None
Materials to Avoid  Oxidising Materials
Hazards Decomposition ProductsAlkaline Na20 and Na2CO3

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Oral LD5027000mg/kg – Regarded as non toxic in normal use.
Skin Irritation          Possible slight irritation.
Eye irritationPossible slight irritation.   

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

GeneralNon Toxic.
Biodegradation- Degrades slowly but totally.
Chemical Degradation- Bio accumulative potential zero.
Other adverse effectsN/A

13. DISPOSAL

Unused MaterialDispose of small quantities as household waste but in accordance with regional and national regulations.
Packaging In accordance with ay regional and national regulations.       

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

This product is not classified as hazardous for transport under United Nations Transport Recommendations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Warning SymbolsNone
Warning WordsNone
Risk Phrases None
Safety Phrases None

Note

The regulatory information given above only indicates the principle regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Legal Disclaimer

The information contained in this data is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of Health and Safety requirements. It should not, therefore, be construed as guaranteeing any specific properties. Colourcraft C & A Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.           

Abbreviations

N/A = Not Applicable N/K = Not Known N/D = Not Determined
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