AFROX SPATTER RELEASE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Handling Use in well ventilated area. Main Hazards R12 – Extremely flammable. Pressurised container:

Storage

Storage area should be: cool, dry, out of direct protect from sunlight and do not expose to sunlight. Store away from sources of heat or temperatures exceeding 50°C. In use, may form ignition. Storage temperature should be kept flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. below 50°C. Sealed containers may rupture explosively if exposed to heat. Adverse Health Effects 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Chemical Occupational Propellant: Propane / Butane Biological Exposure UK EH40: OES 600ppm (1450mg/m3) 8h TWA UK EH40: OES 750ppm (1810mg/m3) 15h TWA FRG: Inhalation Exposure to the gas may have the following MAK 1000ppm (2350mg/m3) 8h TWA effects: dizziness, drowsiness, loss of Peak limitation category IV consciousness. Acts as a simple asphyxiant; ACGIH TLV 800ppm (1900mg/m3) 8h TWA concentrations in excess of 14% may cause symptoms of oxygen deficiency, leading to loss Engineering Exposure to this material may be of consciousness if exposure continues. Control controlled in a number of ways. The Eye Contact Liquid or cold vapour may cause frostbite and Measures measures appropriate for a particular worksite corneal damage. depend on how the material is used and on the Skin Contact Liquid or cold vapour may cause frostbite. potential for exposure. Ingestion Aspiration during swallowing or vomiting may Personal During application, adequate ventilation severely damage the lungs. Protection must be provided.