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Casting Powder

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

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
Fax0114 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 HazardsThis product does not present any specific risk.  

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

InhalationNone-volatile but if distress is felt, seek medical advice.     
Skin ContactWash thoroughly with soap and water.  
Eye ContactIrrigate 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 MediaSuitable:  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 PrecautionsDo not allow to contaminate drains and water courses. 
Cleaning MeasuresPowder – sweep up and place in a bag.  Wash sight of spillage with detergent and water.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

Handling RequirementsNo special precautions necessary.
Storage Conditions Keep container closed and protected from moisture. Keep container out of reach of young children.
Suitable PackagingKeep in original packaging.
Additional Information      Handle in accordance with good standards of hygiene and safety practices.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

InhalationDust masks when dusts are generated.
Hand ProtectionNone under normal usage conditions.   
Eye Protection                    None under normal usage conditions.
Skin ProtectionWorking clothes.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

AppearancePowderExplosive PropertiesN/A
OdourOdourlessOxidising PropertiesN/A
pH      6 – 8 in 10% aqueous solutionVapour PressureN/A     
Boiling point/rangeRelative DensityApprox 2.5-3.0g/cm³
Melting point/rangeBulk DensityN/A     
Flash PointN/APartition CoefficientN/A     
FlammabilityN/AOther DataN/A     
Auto Flammability  
SolubilityWater: Approx 2.0g/L Fat: N/A  Solvents:  N/A

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to AvoidNone
Materials to AvoidNone
Hazards Decomposition ProductsNone under normal conditions.   

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Oral LD50No known available evidence indicating adverse toxicological effects for acute toxicity, corrosivity/irritation, sensitisation, repeated dose toxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity.
InhalationProlonged 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 irritationPowder or wet mix splashes may irritate by particulate in the short term.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

.GeneralNo known negative ecological effects. Products are sparingly soluble in water, forming a solution/slurry and solidifying.

13. DISPOSAL

Unused MaterialDispose 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 NameThis 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 SymbolsNone
Warning WordsNone
Risk PhrasesNone
Safety PhrasesNone

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 ApplicableN/K = Not Known N/D = Not Determined
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