1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name
Casting Powder
Company Name
Colourcraft Colours & Adhesives Ltd Unit 5 555 Carlisle Street East Sheffield S4 8DT
Telephone
0114 242 1431
Fax
0114 243 4844
Emergency
0114 242 1431
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principally calcium sulphate and natural constituents. Minor amounts (less than 1.0%) of other additives may be included.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Most Important Hazards
Product not classified as hazardous according to EEC regulations.
Specific Hazards
This product does not present any specific risk.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation
None-volatile but if distress is felt, seek medical advice.
Skin Contact
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye Contact
Irrigate with water for at least ten minutes. Should Irritation occur, seek medical advice.
Ingestion
In the event of accidental ingestion wash mouth out with water, give water to drink. In the unlikely event of sensitivity , seek medical advice.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Product is not considered a fire hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media
Suitable: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding Fire should be used. Unsuitable: None:
Personal Protection
Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective Clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE
Personal Precautions
Refer to section 8 or HSDS for personal protection details.
Environmental Precautions
Do not allow to contaminate drains and water courses.
Cleaning Measures
Powder – sweep up and place in a bag. Wash sight of spillage with detergent and water.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling Requirements
No special precautions necessary.
Storage Conditions
Keep container closed and protected from moisture. Keep container out of reach of young children.
Suitable Packaging
Keep in original packaging.
Additional Information
Handle in accordance with good standards of hygiene and safety practices.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Inhalation
Dust masks when dusts are generated.
Hand Protection
None under normal usage conditions.
Eye Protection
None under normal usage conditions.
Skin Protection
Working clothes.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Powder
Explosive Properties
N/A
Odour
Odourless
Oxidising Properties
N/A
pH
6 – 8 in 10% aqueous solution
Vapour Pressure
N/A
Boiling point/range
Relative Density
Approx 2.5-3.0g/cm³
Melting point/range
Bulk Density
N/A
Flash Point
N/A
Partition Coefficient
N/A
Flammability
N/A
Other Data
N/A
Auto Flammability
Solubility
Water: Approx 2.0g/L
Fat: N/A
Solvents: N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid
None
Materials to Avoid
None
Hazards Decomposition Products
None under normal conditions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral LD50
No known available evidence indicating adverse toxicological effects for acute toxicity, corrosivity/irritation, sensitisation, repeated dose toxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity.
Inhalation
Prolonged exposure to dust may irritate respiratory system, no known long term effects.
Skin Irritation
If contact is prolonged or skin is sensitive, powder may dry skin leading to irritation.
Eye irritation
Powder or wet mix splashes may irritate by particulate in the short term.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
.General
No known negative ecological effects. Products are sparingly soluble in water, forming a solution/slurry and solidifying.
13. DISPOSAL
Unused Material
Dispose of as household waste but in accordance with any regional and national regulations.
Packaging
In accordance with any regional or national regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name
This product is not classified as hazardous for transport under United Nations Transport Recommendations.
UN Number Hazard Class ADR/RID Symbol Packaging Group IATA/DGR Limits
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Warning Symbols
None
Warning Words
None
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.