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Polybond PVA - Health and Safety Datasheet 1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE Product Name Polybond PVA Product Description A water soluble synthetic polymer. Supplier As heading   2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES OR MIXTURE EC 1272/2008 Physical and Chemical Hazards None Human health None Environment None 1999/45/EEC None The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16. Human health This product is not classified as harmful to human health. Physical and Chemical Hazards This product is not classified as hazardous. 2.2 LABEL ELEMENTS Contains No components that are classified as a hazard under GHS or DSD. Labels in Accordance with EC 1272/2008 None Signal Word None Hazard Statements EUH208 Contains 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-2H - isothiazol-3-one (3:1), 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS     Does not contain any substances that are classified as hazardous. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES   General - If medical attention is required present a copy of this datasheet to the physician. Inhalation - Remove affected person to fresh air and keep at rest. Do not leave affected person   unattended. If symptoms occur, seek medical attention. Skin Contact - Flood skin with large quantites of soap and water whilst removing contaminated clothing.   Wash for at least 15 minutes. The product may remain trapped under clothing, footwear   or a wrist watch. If irritation develops, seek medical attention. Eye Contact - Remove contact lenses. Immediately wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the   eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. If there are signs of irritation or   other symptoms seek medical attention. Seek medical attention Ingestion - Do NOT induce vomiting, if vomiting does occur, have affected person lean forward to   reduce risk of aspiration. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show the   container or label. Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages. Never give anything by   mouth to an unconscious person. Keep person warm and at rest. Seek medical attention immediately Common Symptoms and effects both acute and delayed Inhalation - No known symtoms. Ingestion - May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Skin Contact - Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause irritation of eyes and skin. Eye Contact - Symptoms may include irritation or pain, lacrimation and redness of the eye tissue.  5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES   Fire Hazards - Not combustible. Extinguishing Media - Suitable for surrounding area. Combustion Products - Does not combust under normal conditions. Protective Equipment - Personal Protective Equipment. Environmental - Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground   water system. Procedures - Evacuate personnel. Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk.   The pressure in sealed containers can increase under the influence of heat. If   risk of water pollution occurs, notify appropriate authorities. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES   Personal - Use protective gloves, goggles and suitable protective clothing. Avoid prolonged   contact with skin and any contact with eyes. Environmental - Do not allow to enter into surface water or sewer system. Methods of Clean Up - Large spills should be collected mechanically (remove by pumping) for disposal.   Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder,   universal binder, sawdust). Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers.    Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly while observing   environmental regulations. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.   7. HANDLING AND STORAGE   Handling - Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed. When   using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. (See 8).   Equipment or utensils used for dispensing the chemical must be suitable for the purpose.   Wash out after use. Wash thoroughly after handling the material. Remove contaminated   clothing and wash before re-use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid   ingestion/inhalation. Emergency eye wash stations and showers should be made available. Storage - Store in a dry ventilated area at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C. Reseal open   packages to prevent spillage. Keep containers tightly closed. Keep away from oxidising   substances. Do not freeze. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION   Adequate ventilation should be provided. Local Exhaust Ventilation is preferable to personal protection. Gloves made of Nitrile Rubber conforming to EN 374 0.1 to 0.4mm thick and safety glasses. Chemical respirators and overalls are not required under normal use conditions. Provide eyewash stations and safety showers. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. DNEL No information available PNEC No information available Hygiene Measures   Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly if skin becomes wet. Remove any clothing that becomes wet or contaminated. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY   Conditions to Avoid - Temperature Extremes and Direct Sunlight. Materials to Avoid - None. Hazardous decomp products - Does not decompose under normal conditions. 11.  TOXILOGICAL  INFORMATION   General - None. Skin Contact - Prolonged or repeated contact may cause irritation which may lead to   dermatitis. Eye Contact - May cause irritation to eyes. Inhalation - None. Ingestion - May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Toxilogical information on ingredients None. 12.  ECOLOGICAL  INFORMATION   Polybond PVA is not classified as hazardous to the environment. Persistence and degradability   There is no data on the degradability of this product. Bioaccumulative potential There are no data on the bioaccumulation of this product. Mobility in soil There are no data on the Mobility in soil of this product. PBT and vPvB assessment This product does not contain any PBT or vPvB substances. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS   Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Absorb in vermiculite or dry sand and dispose of with a licensed waste operator. Do not allow to enter into drains, water courses or soil. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Polybond PVA is not classified as dangerous for transport. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION   Statutory Instruments Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Approved Code Of Practice Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations. Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. Guidance Notes Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. EU Legislation Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 th  December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 th  December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. National Regulations Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 ("CDG 2009"), SI 2009 No 1348. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Abbreviations: N/A not applicable. ND not determined. NR not regulated. ADR: European agreement concerning the international carriage of Dangerous goods by road. CAS International reference numbers for chemical substances. (Chemical Abstracts Service) CHIP: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993, and later revisions. DNEL: Derived No-Effect Level. EINECS: European Inventory of Existing commercial Chemical Substances. GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. HSE EH40: H.S.E. Guidance note EH40 on Occupational Exposure Limits (revised annually), to be used in conjunction with the COSHH regulations. IMDG: International Maritime code for Dangerous Goods. LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50 percent. LD50: Lethal Dose, 50 percent. PBT: Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic. PNEC: Predicted No-Effect Concentration. RID: Regulation Concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail. STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit. TWA: Time Weighted Average. vPvB: Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative. WEL: Workplace Exposure Limit. Example Label using information from Section 2.2 Risk Phrases in Full None Hazard Statements in Full EUH208 Contains 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-2H - isothiazol-3-one (3:1), 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.

Updated: November 2015

Note: This data sheet does not constitue a user's assessment of workplace risk as required by the Health & Safety At Work Act, COSHH, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations or other health and safety legislation The data contained in this safety data sheet has been supplied as required by the Chemicals (Hazard identification and Packaging for supply) Regulations, as amended, for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of industrial users who are deemed capable of understanding and acting upon the information provided. Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information in this document is reliable, but no responsibility can be taken for errors or omissions.  Users must satisfy themselves that there are no circumstances requiring additional information or precautions or the verification of details given herein.