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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
Trade name : 0867 SIGMADUR FINISH SEMI GLOSS HARDENER
Company : Sigma Paints Saudi Arabia Ltd.
P.O. Box 7509
Dammam 31472
Telephone : +966 3 847 3100
Telefax : +966 3 847 1734
Emergency telephone number : +966 3 857 2394
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS-No. Symbol(s): R-phrase(s) Concentration
XYLENE 1330-20-7 Xn R10, R20/21,
R38
2.50 - 10.00%
ETHYL BENZENE 100-41-4 F, Xn R11, R20 0.00 - 2.50%
HEXAMETHYLENE DIISOCYANATE 822-06-0 T R23, R36/37/38,
R42/43
0.00 - 2.50%
ALIPHATIC POLYISOCYANATE (HDI) 28182-81-2 Xi R43 50.00 - 100.00%
2-METHOXY-1-METHYLETHYL ACETATE 108-65-6 Xi R10, R36 10.00 - 25.00%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful
Hazardous components :
ALIPHATIC POLYISOCYANATE (HDI)
R-phrase(s) :
FLAMMABLE.
HARMFUL BY INHALATION.
MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
S-phrase(s) :
Do not breathe spray.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
P-phrase(s) :
Contains isocyanates. See information supplied by the manufacturer.
Note : The information required is contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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Eye contact : Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at least 10 minutes, holding the
eyelids apart. Remove contact lenses. Seek medical advice.
Skin contact : Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash skin thoroughly with
soap and water or use recognized skin cleanser. Do NOT use solvents or
thinners.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular
or stopped, administer artificial respiration. If unconscious place in recovery
position and seek medical advice.
Ingestion : If accidently swallowed obtain immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. Do
not induce vomiting.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific hazards during fire
fighting
: As the product contains cumbustible organic components, fire will produce
dense black smoke containing hazardous products of combustion (see section
10). Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health. Cool
closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Do not allow run-off from
fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Special protective equipment
for fire-fighters
: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Suitable extinguishing media : Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.
Extinguishing media which
must not be used for safety
reasons
: Do NOT use water jet.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Use personal protective equipment. Ventilate the area. Refer to protective
measures listed in sections 7 and 8. Wear respiratory protection. Beware of
vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can
accumulate in low areas. Remove all sources of ignition.
Environmental precautions : Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses. If the
product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.
Methods for cleaning up : Clean with detergents. Avoid solvents. Contain and collect spillage with non-
combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceus earth,
vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national
regulations (see section 13).
Additional advice : Refer to section 15 for specific national regulation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Safe handling advice : Avoid exceeding of the given occupational exposure limits (see section 8).
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes and clothing. Smoking, eating and drinking should be
prohibited in the application area. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. For
personal protection see section 8. Persons with a history of skin sensitisation
problems or asthma, allergies, chronic or recurrent respiratory disease should
not be employed in any process in which this preparation is being used.
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Advice on protection against
fire and explosion
: Prevent the creation of flammable or explosive concentrations of vapour in
air and avoid vapour concentration higher than the occupational exposure
limits. When transferring from one container to another apply earthing
measures and use conductive hose material. No sparking tools should be
used. The product should only be used in areas from which all naked lights
and other sources of ignition have been excluded. No smoking. The
accumulation of contaminated rags and dry overspray, particularly in spray
booth filters, may result in spontaneous combustion. Good housekeeping
standards, regular safe removal of waste materials and regular maintenance of
spray booth filters will minimise the risks of spontaneous combustion and
other fire hazards.
Storage
Requirements for storage areas
and containers
: Observe label precautions. Prevent unauthorized access. Containers which
are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Store between 5 and 25C in a dry, well ventilated place away from sources
of heat, ignition and direct sunlight. Solvent vapours are heavier than air and
may spread along floors. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.
Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the
technocological safety standards. Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking. Store in accordance with the particular national regulations (see
section 15).
Advice on common storage : Keep away from oxidising agents, strongly acid or alkaline materials, as well
as of amines, alcohols and water.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Minimum ventilated air quantity for 1 liter of product
TO REACH 10 % LEL : 46 m3/l
Components with workplace control parameters

Components CAS-No. Value
[mg/m
3
]
Value
[ppm]
Basis
XYLENE
can be absorbed through skincan be absorbed
through skin
1330-20-7 210.00
221.00
221.00
50.00
50.00
100.00
MAC (NL) MAC TGG
EU ELV TWA
EU ELV STEL
ETHYL BENZENE
can be absorbed through skincan be absorbed
through skin
100-41-4 215.00
442.00
442.00
50.00
100.00
200.00
MAC (NL) MAC TGG
EU ELV TWA
EU ELV STEL
2-METHOXY-1-METHYLETHYL ACETATE
can be absorbed through skin
108-65-6 550.00
275.00
550.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
MAC (NL) MAC TGG
EU ELV TWA
EU ELV STEL
Personal protective equipment
Personal protection advice : Use personal protective equipment. Ventilate the area. Refer to protective
measures listed in sections 7 and 8. Wear respiratory protection. Beware of
vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can
accumulate in low areas. Remove all sources of ignition.
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Respiratory protection : Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
This should be achieved by a good general extraction and "if practically
feasible" by the use of local exhaust ventilation. If the occupational exposure
limits cannot be met, in exceptional cases suitable respiratory equipment
should be worn only for a short period of time.
Hand protection : For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves. Barrier creams may
help to protect the exposed areas of skin, they should however not be applied
once exposure has occurred. Skin should be washed after contact.
Eye protection : Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Skin and body protection : Personnel should wear protective clothing. Skin should be washed after
contact. Working clothes must not consist of textiles, which show a
dangerous melting behaviour in case of fire. Workers should wear antistatic
footwear.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : liquid
Colour : clear
Odour : slight aromatic
Flash point : 31 C
Autoignition temperature : > 280 C
Lower explosion limit : 1.17 %(V)
Density : 1.07 g/cm3
Water solubility : partly soluble
Viscosity, dynamic : 225 mPa.s at 23 C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid : Avoid temperatures above 60C, direct sunlight and contact with sources of
heat.
Hazardous reactions : Keep away from oxidising agents, strongly alkaline and strongly acid
materials in order to avoid exothermic reactions.Avoid moisture.Amines and
alcohols cause exothermic reactions.Preparation reacts slowly with water
resulting in evolution of CO2.Evolution of CO2 in closed containers causes
overpressure and produces a risk of bursting.
Hazardous decomposition
products
: In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as:
Carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx),
dense black smoke.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity : May cause nausea, abdominal spasms and irritation of the mucous
membranes.
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Acute inhalation toxicity : Exposure to component solvent vapours concentration in excess of the stated
occupational exposure limit may result in adverse health effects. Such as:
mucous membrane irritation, respiratory system irritation, adverse effects on
kidney, liver and central nervous system. Symptoms and signs: headache,
dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and in extreme cases loss
of consciousness. Isocyanates may cause acute irritation and/or sensitisation
of the respiratory system leading to tightness of the chest, wheeziness and an
asthmatic condition.
Skin irritation : Repeated or prolonged contact with the preparation may cause removal of
natural fat from the skin resulting in desiccation of the skin. The product may
be absorbed through the skin.
Eye contact : The liquid splashed in the eyes may cause irritation and reversible damage.
Further information : There is no data available for this product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Further information : There is no data available for this product.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.
Disposal together with normal waste is not allowed. Special disposal required
according to local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR : Class : 3 / 31c
UN-No : 1263
ADR/RID-Labels : 3
Limited Quantities: Max. per inner pack.: 5.00 L - Max. per outer pack.: 45.00 L
Proper shipping name : PAINT RELATED MATERIAL
IMDG : Class : 3.3
UN-No : 1263
IMDG labels : 3
EmS : 3-05
MFAG : 310
IMDG Page : 3372
Packaging group : III
Proper shipping name : PAINT RELATED MATERIAL
IATA_C : Class : 3, Sub-risks :
UN-No : 1263
Packaging group : III
Proper shipping name : PAINT RELATED MATERIAL
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Remarks : A hard copy of the label is placed in section 3
Note : The information required is contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet.
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:
ALIPHATIC POLYISOCYANATE (HDI)
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Symbol(s): : Xn Harmful
R-phrase(s) : R10 Flammable.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
S-phrase(s) : S23 Do not breathe spray.
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment.
P-phrase(s) : P91 Contains isocyanates. See information supplied by the
manufacturer.
VOC : 267.5 g/l
Method: Calculated
National legislation
Vlarem : Vlarem 2A
CPR Classification : K2 Xn
NER Classification : NER Class O.1: 0.0 %(m)
NER Class O.2: 25 %(m)
NER Class O.3: 0.0 %(m)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Explanation of R-phrases mentioned in section 2
XYLENE R10 Flammable.
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R38 Irritating to skin.
ETHYL BENZENE R11 Highly flammable.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
HEXAMETHYLENE DIISOCYANATE R23 Toxic by inhalation.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
ALIPHATIC POLYISOCYANATE (HDI) R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
2-METHOXY-1-METHYLETHYL
ACETATE
R10 Flammable.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
Changes since the last version will be highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous versions.
The information contained in this safety data sheet is based on the present state of knowledge and current national
legislation at the date of issue. The company reserves the right to modify data without notice. Any change in data will
normally be followed by issue of a new safety data sheet. The user should check the date of issue and if more than 12
months have elapsed, then the data should only be used after checking with our nearest sales office to establish that
they are still valid. . As the specific conditions of use of the product are outside the suppliers control, the user is
responsible for ensuring that the requirements of relevant legislation are complied with. None of the information
contained in this safety data sheet can be constructed as a guarantee with regard to the properties of the product
described. No liability can be accepted on the basis of this safety data sheet.
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After all component(s) stated on the relevant Technical Data Sheet have been mixed the safety precautions mentioned
on each of the component(s) safety data sheets and labels should be used in assessing the safety precautions of the
mixed product.
For further information see technical data sheet number: 0867