Inhalation: Avoid prolonged inhalation of concentrated vapour/air mixtures. During handling and processing traces of Vinyl Acetate will be unavoidably inhaled (for further information on control limits see HSE Guidance Note EH4C) in these cases the person should be removed from the immediate work place to fresh air.
Skin Contact: Wash skin immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persist after washing.
While 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: Irrigate thoroughly with warm water. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion: In cases of ingestion drink lots of water to dilute the swallowed chemical. NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Seek 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: Contain spillages with an inert material (i.e. sand) and dispose of waste in accordance with Local Authority Regulations.
Cleaning: Wash all equipment with warm water before the adhesive dries.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage: No special precautions are necessary. Stored in unopened containers at 5° to 25° C PVA remains useable for at least three months.
Handling: When handling, it is recommended that barrier creams or gloves are used and where splashing may occur, wear goggles.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ingredient Name	CAS No.	STD	LT Exp.	ST Exp.
			(8 hrs.)	(10 mins)
Formaldehyde	50-00-0	MEL	2PPM	2PPM
Vinyl Acetate	108-05-4	OES	10 PPM	20 PPM

Gloves are advisable to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact and goggles to avoid splashes to the eyes where the method of application makes it necessary. Appropriate clothing should be worn to prevent repeated and prolonged
skin contact.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Colour: White
Appearance: Mobile Liquid
Odour: Mild
Physical Data Comments: Adhesive based on Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Emulsions.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Normally stable. If stored correctly, product will remain in a useable state for at least three months.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Fire - Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Degradability: Polymer is not readily biodegradable.
Toxicity: Low toxicity.
Water Hazard Classification: WGK1 self-classified.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

Do not allow run off to sewer, waterway or ground. Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority Regulations. The product can be de-watered by coagulation/flocculation and the coagulum disposed of by land fill.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Label for Supply: Not Classified
Risk Phrases: Not Classified
Safety Phrases: Not Classified

16. OTHER INFORMATION

User Notes:
Leaflet ADH/4B 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/ADH4B ISSUE9 - DECEMBER 2006