GEOCOMPACTOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GENERAL PURPOSE STYRENE-ACRYLIC BINDER

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

NO SPECIFIC DANGER IS FOUND WHEN USED NORMALLY

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous components

Contained substances are dangerous as per directive 67/548 EEC and further
amendments or for which there are recognised exposure limits: None

FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION
Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours or decomposition products.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes.
EYE CONTACT
In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
INGESTION
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific methods

In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Water mist may be used
to cool closed containers.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal
binder, sawdust). Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for disposal.
 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Technical measures/Storage conditions

Store in original container.

Storage
freezing Keep at temperatures between 5 and 35C.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory protection

No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.

Hand protection
protective gloves (EN 374)
Eye protection
safety glasses (EN 166)
Skin and body protection
lightweight protective clothing
Hygiene measures
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands and face before breaks and
immediately after handling the product.
National occupational exposure limits
not aplicable

PHISICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form
liquid
Colour
white
Odour
aromatic
Boiling point/range
100C.
Density
1,04 Kg/lt about
Water solubility
completely miscible
Flash point
closed cup: not applicable open cup: not applicable
Autoignition temperature
not aplicable

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

LD50/oral/mouse= 5000 mg/Kg

Vapours due to thermic decomposition
Irritant

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Degradation:
The need of biochemical oxygen (BOD 20) concerning tested latexes is lower than
measurement limits of the equipment. The product colours rivers in milk white.
In spite of its slow biodegradation the product does not give rise to ecological
problems both for water and soil. Ecotoxicity: The most part of latexes have a low
toxicity for fishes (96H LC50 higher than 100 mg/lt).

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant authorised under the Environmental

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazards Labelling

The product is not classified as dangerous for supply

Law provisions and regulations
European Regulations: Reg. 1907/2006; Dir. 67/548 CEE, Dir. 76/769 CEE, Dir. 1999/45
CEE and subsequent emendments.

OTHER INFORMATION

The product is free from coalescents and plasticizers. The information provided in
this Safety. Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief
at the date of its publication. and is not to be considered a warranty or quality s
pecification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may
not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any
process, unless specified in the text.