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Discharge Paste

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

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

Product NameDischarge Paste
Company NameColourcraft 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

Emulsion system for textile printing.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Most Important HazardsThis product is regarded as being non-toxic in normal use.
Specific HazardsProlonged exposure may cause slight skin irritation .

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

InhalationIf distress is felt, remove affected person to fresh air.
Skin ContactWash with plenty of soap and water.
Eye Contact Irrigate promptly with water for at least 10 minutes occasionally lifting lower and upper eye lids. Should irritation occur seek medical advice.
IngestionWash mouth out thoroughly with water. Give water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. In the event of sensitivity seek medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire Extinguishing Media  Product is not considered a fire hazard. Suitable: water spray, CO2, foam, dry powder. 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. Avoid sources of ignition.   
Environmental Precautions Do not let product enter drains. Avoid subsoil penetration. Avoid sources of ignition
Cleaning MeasuresSoak up with inert, absorbent material. Place into suitable container for disposal. Flush away traces with water.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

Handling RequirementsEnsure adequate ventilation when handling this product particularly when adding the catalyst. Avoid eye and skin contact.
Storage ConditionsKeep container tightly closed and out of reach of young children. Do not freeze.
Suitable PackagingKeep in original packaging.
Additional InformationHandle in accordance with good standards of hygiene and safety practices.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

GeneralEnsure adequate ventilation – particularly in confined areas and when adding a catalyst. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling this product.
InhalationEnsure adequate ventilation when adding a catalyst.
Hand ProtectionWear PVC or other protective gloves.
Eye Protection        Wear goggles or glasses.
Skin ProtectionWork clothes.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

AppearanceWhite pasteExplosive Properties
Odour  SlightOxidising Properties
pHVapour Pressure
Boiling point/rangeN/KRelative Density      
Melting point/rangeN/KBulk Density  
Flash Point65°CPartition Coefficient           
FlammabilityOther Data   
Auto Flammability  
SolubilityWater: Miscible Fat: N/A  Solvents:  N/A

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to Avoid     Avoid extremes of temperature.
Materials to Avoid  No hazardous reactions anticipated.
Hazards Decomposition Products   Under proper storage conditions the product is stable.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Oral LD50No information available.
InhalationMay cause mild irritation in the respiratory tract.
Skin Irritation          Skin contact of long duration may cause mild irritation.
Eye irritationMay cause mild irritation.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The product must be used in accordance with proper working procedures avoiding disposal of waste in the environment.

13. DISPOSAL

Unused MaterialDispose of in accordance with any regional and national regulations.
Packaging    In accordance with any 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 PhrasesNone
Safety PhrasesWear suitable protective clothing. Use only in well ventilated areas.        

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.

Children should only use this product under adult supervision.

Abbreviations

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