Skin Contact: In our long experience, the product is not a primary irritant; prolonged and repeated contact can cause a reaction, especially to sensitive skins. Barrier creams or gloves in these cases are necessary.

Eye Contact: These products may cause smarting. Irrigate thoroughly with warm water. If symptoms persist,

seek medical advice.

Ingestion: These products are unlikely to be unintentionally ingested in sufficient quantity to cause discomfort.

In cases of large quantity ingestion, use an emetic and obtain medical advice at once.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media: No restriction necessary. These adhesives are non-flammable, having no flash point, and therefore no special precautions are necessary. There is no restriction on extinguishing needed.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spill Clean-Up Methods: Spillages of the made up hot liquid may be peeled from most surfaces when cool, or

mopped up with hot water and disposed of according to Local Authority Regulations.

Cleaning: Wash all equipment with warm water. If the adhesive has dried, it is preferable to soak the equipment

in cold water for 1 to 2 hours first.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage: Stored in its dry state as supplied, in dry and uncontaminated conditions, the product will remain usable for at least twelve months.

Handling: When handled in a dry state it is unlikely that barrier creams or gloves will be necessary, as contamination is very unlikely.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ingredient Name: No disclosure necessary.

Preservatives are present in extremely small quantities, so they are not harmful. The product will therefore grow mould within a matter of days once it has been mixed with water, at which time it is necessary to dispose of it. It presents no danger - provided the general precautions (as note number 4 and 6 of this leaflet) are followed.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Colour: Brown

Appearance:

Odour: Very Mild

Physical Data Comments:

A traditional Pearl glue derived from animal protein. A glue of low colour and odour which dissolves readily in water.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable. If stored correctly, product will remain in a usable state for at least twelve months.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Fire - Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Non-toxic.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Degradability: Being natural products they are environmentally friendly and are biodegradable. Paper and board bonded with these products are recyclable.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

The dried adhesive can be disposed of with normal waste in accordance with Local Authority Regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Label for Conveyance: No transport warning sign required by road, air, sea or rail.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Label for Supply: None Necessary

Risk Phrases: Not Applicable

Safety Phrases: Not Applicable

16. OTHER INFORMATION

User Notes:

Leaflet ADH/3 conforms to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993. The information is based on the current state of our knowledge and is intended to describe the product from the view-point of safety requirements only.

REF: LEAFLET CHIPS/ADH3 ISSUE 9 – DECEMBER 2006