GPS70
heat set web offset silicone emulsions
1) PRODUCT & COMPANY
Product Name:
Product Usage:
Supplier:
2) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Most Important Hazards:
Skin Contact:
Eye Contact:
Environmental:
3) COMPOSITION & INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
4) FIRST AID
Eye Contact:
Skin Contact:
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
5) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:
Specific Hazards:
Special Protective Equipment:
6) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions:
Environmental Precautions:
Methods for Cleaning Up:
7) HANDLING & STORAGE
GPS70
Heat Set Web Offset Silicone Emulsions
PennWhite Ltd.
Aston Way
Midpoint 18 Business Park
Middlewich
CW10 0HS
Telephone: +44 (0)1606 734820 Fax: +44 (0)1606 837867
Email: info@pennwhite.co.uk Website: www.pennwhite.co.uk
Not classified as a dangerous preparation, but a proportionate safety data
sheet is required under regulation 5 (3)
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause irritation
Prolonged contact may cause irritation.
Silicone components are not biodegradable
Irrigate eye with clean water, seek medical advice
Wash off with soap and water
No special measures
If unwell, seek medical advice
Product does not burn. To fight source of the fire, use carbon dioxide,
foam, water spray, dry powder, if appropriate to material involved.
None known
Combustion products; Carbon oxides, silicone dioxide, formaldehyde
(trace)
Self contained respirator.
Wear personal protective equipment. Beware of slip hazard.
Do not allow to enter drains or surface waters.
Absorb onto inert material and collect up into suitable containers. Dispose
of via a licensed waste disposal contractor in accordance with local and
national regulations.
PennWhite Ltd
(OPA2/F3)
MSDS: 018
Product: GPS70
Issue: 03
Revised: 04/06/2010
Last printed:03/06/2010
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heat set web offset silicone emulsions

Handling Precautions: Wear personal protective equipment.

Storage Precautions: Store in closed plastic containers below 30oC. Protect from extremes of
heat and cold.
Suitable Materials: Standard plastic chemical containers.
Unsuitable Materials: Oxidising agents, steel containers.

8) EXPOSURE CONTROL & PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limit Values
MEL/OES, (EH40UK): Not applicable.
Exposure Controls: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Respiratory Protection: Not required for normal use.
Hand Protection: Wear waterproof PVC or rubber gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses.
Skin Protection: Overalls.
Environmental Exposure Controls: No special requirements.

9) PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: White, semi-opaque emulsion
Odour: Slight, of alcohol ethoxylate
pH: 8.5 (approx)
Boiling Point/Boiling Range: 100oC
Melting Point/Melting Range: <0oC
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability (Solid/Gas): Not applicable
Auto Flammability: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Not applicable
Oxidising Properties: Not oxidising
Vapour Pressure: 23h Pa at 20oC
Relative Density: 0.97 at 20oC
Solubility In Water: Completely miscible
Viscosity (dynamic): 1200m Pa. s at 20oC (approx)
Other Data: None

10) STABILITY & REACTIVITY

Stability: No hazardous reactions known
Conditions & Materials to Avoid: Extremes of heat and cold
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Small amounts of formaldehyde may be formed at temperatures
above 150oC

11) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Skin Contact: Frequent or prolonged contact may cause irritation.
Eye Contact: Prolonged contact may cause irritation.
Inhalation: Not applicable.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large quantities may cause irritation of intestines.

12) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: According to present experience, no adverse effects on water treatment
plants.
Persistence & Degradability: Silicone components will not degrade, but are absorbed onto sewerage
sludge and river sediments. Emulsifiers are readily biodegraded.

13) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Action: Disposal by licensed waste disposal contractor, subject to local and
national regulations. Incineration or landfill are considered to be suitable.
Containers may be recycled after thorough cleaning.

PennWhite Ltd
(OPA2/F3)
MSDS: 018
Product: GPS70
Issue: 03
Revised: 04/06/2010
Last printed:03/06/2010
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heat set web offset silicone emulsions

14) TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Action: This product is not subject to regulation

15) REGULATORY INFORMATION

Supply Classification: Not classified as dangerous according to
Risk & Safety Phrases: S24, S25, Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S36, S37, S39, Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

16) OTHER INFORMATION

General: R22, Harmful if swallowed.
R41, Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Whilst PennWhite Ltd has taken every care to ensure the accuracy of the
data contained in this document, no guarantee or liability will be assumed.
It is recommended that customers satisfy themselves of the suitability of
all products purchased for their own use.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this Safety
Data Sheet is accurate and reliable, but the company cannot accept liability
for any loss, injury or damage resulting from its use.

The data given in this Material Safety Data Sheet is solely for the guidance
in safe handling and use of the product by customers - it does not constitute
a specification. Customers are reminded that there may be applications of
our products under patent protection, under which they have no rights.

If any difficulties should arise, we will be happy to discuss them. Customers

are encouraged to carry out their own tests prior to using any PennWhite
product. Please read the label carefully.

Issued by: Dr Mark Humphries

Technical Director, PennWhite Ltd

PennWhite Ltd
(OPA2/F3)
MSDS: 018
Product: GPS70
Issue: 03
Revised: 04/06/2010
Last printed:03/06/2010
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