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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not Classified Hazard Type: Solid

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Risks to Health from Identified Hazards Alreflex Full Fill is not classed as a hazardous substance under COSHH regulations. If you require any further technical information please contact our Technical Department on 01582 544255. Residual amounts of graphite may be transferred during handling. High standards of personnel hygiene should be adhered to during and after use. Where substantial dust is likely to be produced in any subsequent re-working or processing of Alreflex Full Fill (e.g. band-sawing or grinding), suitable dust extraction should be provided, to ensure that exposure does not exceed 10mg/m3 8 hours TWA (Occupational Exposure Limit for total inhalable dust). Risks to Safety from Identified Hazards EPS is organic and therefore combustible. The following list of recommendations although exhaustive is aimed at providing guidance and best practice when assessing fire risk with EPS material. • Smoking should be prohibited in the storage and processing areas. • Static build up whilst transferring EPS Bead can be create a fire risk. Ensure EPS bead is transferred at slowest speed possible and that all transfer equipment is suitably earthed. • EPS should be stored away from highly inflammable material such as paint or petroleum products. • Maintain good housekeeping regimes, storage, work and processing areas should be kept free from the build up of waste / rubbish that spread fire or ignite spontaneously. • Fire extinguishers / hose reels should be available at all times at clearly signed and easily accessible fire points. • A hot work permit must be operated in areas involved in the processing, storage or re-working of EPS materials. • EPS dust, like other hydrocarbon based polymers in this form, is classified as a Group (A) flammable dust and precautions should be taken as required be section 31 of the factories Act 1961. • During the cutting, re-working or recycling of EPS avoid accumulation of dusts creating explosive atmospheres. Use appropriate controls and extraction. • High winds may liberate loose bead, EPS board or cut EPS pieces. Ensure products are sealed and secured effectively. • In the event of a fire which requires the Fire Service to attend, ensure that they are advised that EPS is involved. 3. Material Composition Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) containing residual amounts of expansion agent pentane and graphite. Also contains a brominated flame retardant (FRA). Polyethylene bubble film, with coated aluminium foil on one side. If you require any further technical information please contact our Technical Department on 01582 544255. 2 Content Risk Component Name Range CAS No. EC Hazard Phase Expansion Highly Agent Pentane <1% 109-66-0 Flammable 11 E:grade Flame 25637-99-4 Retardent Hexabromocyclododecane <=2% 0r 3194-55-6 Other Information CAS number for polymer component – 900/3-53-6 / Graphite for further information consult HSE EH40.