Safety Data Sheet Winsor & Newton Water Colour Granulation Medium (Us MSDS)

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Revision date: 13/03/2015 Revision: 1

SAFETY DATA SHEET


WINSOR & NEWTON WATER COLOUR GRANULATION MEDIUM (US MSDS)

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier


Product name WINSOR & NEWTON WATER COLOUR GRANULATION MEDIUM (US MSDS)

Product number 3000860

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Medium for Water Colour Painting

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet


Supplier ColArt Americas Inc
11 Constitution Avenue
Piscataway
New Jersey 08855 - 1396
USA

Emergency Tel. No.: 1-800-628-3385


Tel. No. for Information: 1-732-562-0770

1.4. Emergency telephone number


SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture


Classification
Physical hazards Not Classified

Health hazards Not Classified

Environmental hazards Not Classified

2.2. Label elements

2.3. Other hazards


SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures
Composition comments No ingredients classified as hazardous

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures


Inhalation Move affected person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting. Rinse
mouth thoroughly with water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Give plenty of
water to drink.

Skin contact Remove affected person from source of contamination. Get medical attention if irritation
persists after washing.

Eye contact Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Remove any contact lenses and open
eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Continue to rinse for at least 15
minutes.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media


Suitable extinguishing media The product is not flammable. Use fire-extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture


5.3. Advice for firefighters
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures


6.2. Environmental precautions
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up Stop leak if possible without risk. Flush contaminated area with plenty of water. Avoid the
spillage or runoff entering drains, sewers or watercourses. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or
earth and place into containers.

6.4. Reference to other sections


SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling


Usage precautions Avoid spilling. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities


Storage precautions Keep only in the original container. Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated
area.

7.3. Specific end use(s)


SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Ingredient comments OES = Occupational Exposure Standard. MEL = Maximum Exposure Limit.

8.2. Exposure controls


Appropriate engineering No specific ventilation requirements.
controls

Eye/face protection Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates
eye contact is possible. The following protection should be worn: Chemical splash goggles or
face shield.

Hand protection No specific hand protection noted.

Other skin and body No specific recommendations


protection

Hygiene measures Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Use appropriate skin cream to prevent drying of skin.
Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties


Appearance Liquid

Colour Colourless.

Odour Odourless. or No characteristic odour.

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pH pH (concentrated solution): 7

Initial boiling point and range >100°C @ 760 mm Hg

Vapour density >1

Relative density 1.05 @ 20 C°C

Solubility(ies) Miscible with water

9.2. Other information


SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
10.2. Chemical stability
Stability Stable at normal ambient temperatures.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions


10.4. Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time.

10.5. Incompatible materials


10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition Fire creates: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO).
products

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute and chronic health No specific health hazards known.


hazards

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity Not regarded as dangerous for the environment.

12.1. Toxicity
12.2. Persistence and degradability
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
12.4. Mobility in soil
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
12.6. Other adverse effects
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods


Disposal methods Dispose of waste to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with the requirements of the
local Waste Disposal Authority.

SECTION 14: Transport information

Road transport notes Not classified.

Rail transport notes Not classified.

Sea transport notes Not classified.

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Air transport notes Not classified.

14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
14.4. Packing group
14.5. Environmental hazards
14.6. Special precautions for user
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulations This product has been evaluated by a toxicologist for acute and chronic health hazards in
accordance with the Labelling of Hazardous Art Materials Act and Federal Regulation 16 CFR
1500.14 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. This product conforms to ASTM D - 4236
Standard Practice for Labelling Art Materials for Chronic Adverse Health Hazards. This
product requires no health warning.

EU legislation Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548/EEC.


Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC.
System of specific information relating to Dangerous Preparations. 2001/58/EC.

15.2. Chemical safety assessment


SECTION 16: Other information

Revision date 13/03/2015

Revision 1

Risk phrases in full Not classified.

This 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. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate
and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.

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