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Washable PVA

Health and Safety Data Sheet – Revised 10/03/2023

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

Product Name         Washable PVA
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

Water based synthetic polymer emulsion.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Most Important HazardsNone. Not considered hazardous under normal conditions of use.
Specific HazardsThis product does not present any specific risk.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

InhalationNo appreciable hazard.
Skin ContactWash with soap and water.
Eye Contact Irrigate with water for at least ten minutes. Should irritation occur, seek medical advice.
IngestionWash 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 MediaSuitable: Water, Foam, Dry 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 
Cleaning MeasuresWipe up small spills with a damp cloth. Larger quantities, absorb with sand or other inert material and place into suitable container for disposal in accordance with local and national regulations.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

Handling RequirementsNo special handling precautions required.
Storage ConditionsStore between 5-25°C. Do not allow to freeze. Keep container closed and out of the reach of young children.
Suitable PackagingKeep in original packaging.
Additional InformationHandle in accordance with good standards of hygiene and safety practices.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

General
RespiratoryNone, unless applied by spray.
Hand ProtectionGloves if prolonged skin exposure is anticipated.
Eye ProtectionSafety goggles or glasses if risk of product being splashed.
Skin ProtectionWorking clothes.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

AppearanceWet:  White
Dry: Semi translucent film.
Explosive PropertiesN/A
Odour  SlightOxidising PropertiesN/A
pH      4.5-5.5      Vapour PressureN/A
Boiling point/rangeN/D Relative Density0.9-1.1
Melting point/rangeN/A   Bulk Density  N/D
Flash PointN/A   Partition CoefficientN/A
FlammabilityNon-Flammable   Other Data
Auto Flammability  N/A
Solubility       Water: Insoluble but miscible in all proportions

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

StabilityStable.
Conditions to Avoid     Do not freeze.
Materials to AvoidNone.
Hazards Decomposition ProductsNone.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Oral LD50No known adverse toxicological effects.
Skin Irritation
Eye irritation

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

GeneralNo known adverse ecological effects.

13. DISPOSAL

Unused MaterialDispose of small quantities as domestic waste. Large quantities in accordance with 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 ApplicableN/K = Not Known N/D = Not Determined
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