SAFETY DATA SHEET

1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY /

UNDERTAKING
Product Name: COLPOR 200 PF CURING AGENT
Application: Curing agent of two part pitch-free polyurethane sealant.
Company: Fosroc Limited
Address: Coleshill Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire. B78 3TL
Telephone: 01827 262222 (Out of Hours) 01827 265279 Fax: 01827 262444
2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition: chlorinated paraffin, aromatic polyisocyanate.

Hazardous Ingredient(s) Symbol Risk Phrases Other Information %

diphenylmethane-4,4'- di- Xn R20, 36/37/38, 42/43 Cas No: 101-68-8 >2.5 <10
isocyanate (isomers)
Cas No:
Cas No:
Cas No:
Cas No:
All constituents of this product are listed in EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances)
or ELINCS (European List of New Chemical Substances) or are exempt.
Refer to Section 8 for Occupational Exposure Limits.

3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

R20: Harmful by inhalation

R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R42/43: May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin
contact

HARMFUL

4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: Irrigate immediately with copious quantities of water for several minutes. Obtain medical attention
urgently.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water or suitable skin cleanser as soon as possible.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm and obtain medical attention urgently.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Obtain medical attention urgently.

5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, powder or foam.
Special Exposure Hazards: Toxic fumes. For further information see Section 10.
Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus.
6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Immediately
issue NO SMOKING and NO NAKED FLAMES warnings.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, sewers and water courses.

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Decontamination Procedures: Soak up with inert absorbent or contain and remove by best available means.
Gather into containers. Clean contaminated area with water.

7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Maintain good standards of personal hygiene. Use only in well ventilated areas. Avoid breathing
vapours. Avoid skin and eye contact. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
Storage: Keep containers dry and tightly closed. Store between (ºC) 5 - 25.
8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits:-
Substance 8 Hour TWA STEL Source/Other Information
isocyanates, all (as NCO) 0.02 mgm-3 0.07 mgm-3 (MEL) EH40
(MEL)

Engineering Control Measures: Use only in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended.
Personal Protective Equipment: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. (Class 1
respirator CE marked to EN 140, with EN 141/143 Type A1 filter.). Avoid skin
and eye contact. Impervious gloves (eg PVC). Safety glasses (Conforming to
EN 166) / Goggles (Conforming to EN 166).

9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Viscous liquid.
Colour: Brown.
Odour: Musty.
pH(concentrate): Not applicable.
pH(working dilution):
Boiling Point/Range (°C): >200
Melting Point/Range (°C):
Flash Point (closed, °C): >180
Autoflammability (°C):
Viscosity (at 20°C):
Explosive Properties (%):
Oxidising Properties:
Vapour Pressure (kPa at 20°C): >0.0001
Relative Density (at 20°C): 1.25
Water Solubility: Insoluble
Fat Solubility:
Partition Coefficient (n-
octanol/water):
Other data:
10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Hazardous polymerisation will not occur unless exposed to amines,
alcohols, water, acids or heat
Conditions to Avoid: Contamination with water. Temperatures (ºC) above 50°C.
Materials to Avoid: Contamination by water. Alcohols. Amines

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Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition:- Oxides of carbon, in some fire
circumstances, hydrogen cyanide. Chlorine compounds including
hydrogen chloride.

11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The following toxicological assessment is based on a knowledge of the toxicity of the product's components.
Oral LD50, rat >15g/kg
Health Effects
On Eyes: Severe irritation
On Skin: Irritation.
By Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. Concentration-dependent risk of irritating effect on eyes, nose, throat and
respiratory tract. Delayed appearance of the complaints and development of hyper-sensitivity (difficult
breathing, coughing asthma) are possible. Hypersensitive persons may suffer from these effects even
at low isocyanate concentrations
By Ingestion: May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Chronic: Repeated and prolonged skin contact may lead to skin disorders.
Other: Persons who suffer from hypersensitivity of the respiratory tract (e.g. asthmatics and those who suffer
from chronic bronchitis) are advised not to work with this product.

12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Assessment: When used and disposed of as intended, no adverse environmental effects are
foreseen.
Mobility: Insoluble in water.
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, but is inherently biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected to be bioaccumulative.
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be ecotoxic to fish/daphnia/algae.

13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal must be in accordance with local and national legislation.
Unused Product: Dispose of through an authorised waste contractor to a licensed site. May be
reacted with base component to give an inert polymeric material
Used/Contaminated Product: Dispose of through an authorised waste contractor to a licensed site.
Packaging: Contains hazardous residues, must be disposed of through an authorised waste
contractor.

14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

This product is NOT classified as dangerous for transport
UN Number:
IMO: Class: Packing Group: Marine Pollutant: No
IATA/ICAO: Class: Packing Group:
ADR: Class: Item:
Transport Name:
Hazchem/Kemler Code:
15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Label Data:-

Named Ingredients: diphenylmethane-4-4'-diisocyanate (isomers)

UN Number:
Symbol(s): Xn: Harmful

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Risk Phrases: R20: Harmful by inhalation
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R42/43: May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact
Safety Phrases: S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S38: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible)
S0061: Contains isocyanates. See information supplied by the manufacturer
EC Directives: Dangerous Substances Directive, 67/548/EEC and adaptations.
Dangerous Preparations Directive, 88/379/EEC.
Safety Data Sheets Directive, 91/155/EEC.
Statutory Instruments: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regs. 1996 (SI
1092).
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs. 1999 (SI 3246).
Codes of Practice: Waste Management. The Duty of Care.
Packaging of dangerous substances for carriage by road (L15).
Guidance Notes: Occupational exposure limits (EH 40).
Isocyanates: toxic hazards and precautions (EH16).
The above publications are available from HMSO
16: OTHER INFORMATION
Also refer to the Safety Data Sheet(s) for information on other components of this product.

The data and advice given apply when the product is used for the stated application or applications. The product is not sold as suitable for
any other application. Use of the product for applications other than as stated in this sheet may give rise to risks not mentioned in this sheet.
The product should not be used other than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from Fosroc Ltd.
If this product has been purchased for supply to a third party for use at work, it is the purchaser's duty to take all necessary steps to secure that
any person handling or using the product is provided with the information in this sheet.
It is the responsibility and duty of the employer to inform employees and others who may be affected of any hazards described in this sheet and
of any precautions which should be taken.
This sheet does not constitute or substitute for the users own assessment of workplace risk, as required by other health and safety legislation.
Further copies of this Safety Data Sheet may be obtained from Fosroc Limited.
Date Printed: 15/05/2002 SDS Reference: 3774/FTC/1

REVISION
Supersedes issue no: 03 dated: 01.09.97
Sections updated/revised - no(s): 1 2,3,14,15.

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