SAFETY DATA SHEET

CURING AGENT A

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

PRODUCT NAME: CURING AGENT A

PART No.: 680010000

EMERGENCY TELEPHONES: UK +44 (0)1278 727200 Germany +49 (0)6131 6291880

MANUFACTURER: Ambersil Ltd (Silicones Division)

Castlefield Industrial Estate, Wylds Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset. UK. TA6 4DD
Tel: +44 (0)1278 727200
Fax: +44 (0)1278 727266

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:

NAME CONTENT
CAS No.: EINECS Nr.: CLASSIFICATION
DIBUTYL TIN DILAURATE 60-100 %
77-58-7 Xn ,N R-36/38, 48/22, 50/53

The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Irritating to eyes and skin. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged
exposure if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

GENERAL: Contact physician if discomfort continues.

INHALATION: Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Provide rest, warmth and fresh
air.
INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

SKIN: Wash off promptly and flush contaminated skin with water. Promptly remove clothing if
soaked through and flush skin with water. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.
EYES: Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Water spray, fog or mist.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING If risk of water pollution occurs, notify appropriate authorities. Dike and collect
PROCEDURES: extinguishing water.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT Use appropriate containment to prevent spills entering drains or water courses.
ENVIRONMENT:
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Stop leak if possible without risk. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into
containers. Inform Authorities if large amounts are involved. Dike far ahead of larger
spills for later disposal.
See section 13 Disposal Considerations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Container must be kept tightly closed.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep in original container. Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.

STORAGE CRITERIA: Misc.hazardous material storage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: STD LT EXP 8 Hrs ST EXP 15 Min

DIBUTYL TIN DILAURATE 77-58-7 MEL 0.1 mg/m3 0.2 mg/m3

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

PROCESS CONDITIONS: Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level.

VENTILATION: No specific ventilation requirements noted, but forced ventilation may still be required if
air contamination exceeds acceptable level.
RESPIRATORS: No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if the
general level exceeds the Occupational Exposure Level (OEL).
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Protective gloves should be used if there is a risk of direct contact or splash. Use
protective gloves made of: Rubber (natural,latex). or Nitrile.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear approved safety goggles.

HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: No specific hygiene procedures noted, but good personal hygiene practices are always
advisable, especially when working with chemicals.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

APPEARANCE: Clear. Liquid.

COLOUR: Amber.

ODOUR/TASTE: Mild (or faint).

DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml): 1.04 Temperature (°C): 23

VISCOSITY (interval): 50 mPas Temperature (°C): 23

SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Soluble in: Aliphatic hydrocarbons. Aromatic hydrocarbons. Hydrolysed by water.

FLASH POINT (°C): 180 Method: OC (Open cup).

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

STABILITY: No particular stability concerns.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with strong oxidisers. Avoid contact with water.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not noted.

MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents. Water, steam, water mixtures.

HAZARDOUS DECOMP. Fire creates: Irritating gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon
PRODUCTS: monoxide (CO). Oxides of: Tin.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

Toxicological data Acute toxicity. LD50. Oral. Rat. 1776 mg/kg Akzo Nobel

INHALATION: Gas or vapour in high concentrations may irritate respiratory system.

INGESTION: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed.

SKIN: Irritating to skin.

EYES: Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Dangerous for the environment: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
BIO ACCUMULATION: Low potential to bio accumulate.

DEGRADABILITY: Partly biodegradable

WATER HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: WGK 2 (self classification)

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

GENERAL/CLEANING: Small quantities may be mixed with base rubber in the correct ratio, allowed to cure and
then disposed to landfill.
DISPOSAL METHODS: Absorb in vermiculite or dry sand, dispose in licensed special waste. Dispose of waste /
empty containers by incineration under controlled conditions. Dispose of in accordance
with Local Authority requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE:

UN No. ROAD: 3082

UK ROAD TRANSPORT CLASS: 9

UK ROAD PACK GR.: III

ADR CLASS: Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

PROPER SHIPPING NAME I: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Dibutyltin Dilaurate)

PROPER SHIPPING NAME II: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Dibutyltin Dilaurate)

UN No. SEA: 3082

IMDG CLASS: 9

IMDG PACK GR.: III

MARINE POLLUTANT: Yes.

UN No., AIR: 3082

ICAO CLASS: 9

AIR PACK GR.: III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

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RISK PHRASES: R-36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.

R-48/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
R-50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
SAFETY PHRASES: S-2 Keep out of reach of children.
S-23A Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S-24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.

16. OTHER INFORMATION:

USER NOTES: The purpose of the above information is to describe this product only in terms of Health
and Safety requirements. The information given therefore, should not be construed as
guaranteeing specific properties or specification. Customers should satisfy themselves
as to the suitability and completeness of this information for their own particular use,
bearing in mind any other Health & Safety legislation or regulations. The information
and recommendations in this publication are to the best of our knowledge reliable.
However, nothing herein is construed as a warranty or representation. Statements
concerning the use of the products described herein are not to be construed as
recommending the infringement of any patent and no liability for infringement arising
out of any such use is to be assumed.
INFORMATION SOURCES: HSE EH40 Occupational Exposure Limits.
Suppliers health & safety data sheets.
COSHH essentials. HSE Books .
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).
REVISION DATE: 15/01/04

REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED: 6

SAFETY DATA SHEET STATUS: Approved.

R-PHRASES (Full Text): R-36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R-48/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to
health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. R-50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms,
may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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