SAFETY DATA SHEET

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

UNDERTAKING
Product Name
Application
Company
Address

Telephone

: NITOPROOF 120
: Bituminous coating.
: Fosroc Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd.
th
: No.38,12 Cross, III floor, PSR, ID CBI Road, Ganganagar North,

Bangalore 560 032.

080 23551500

Fax : 080 23551510

2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition : Bitumen, hydrocarbon solvent.
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Hazardous Ingredient(s) Symbol Risk Phrases Other Information %
White spirit none R10 Cas No: 64742-88-7 >50
Bitumen see section 11 Cas No: 64742-93-4 >25<50
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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
Flammable.
4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes : Irrigate immediately with copious quantities of water for several minutes. Obtain medical
attention urgently.
Skin : Wash immediately with soap and water or suitable skin cleanser. Obtain medical advice if
skin disorders develop.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm and obtain medical attention urgently.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Obtain medical attention urgently. Beware of aspiration if
vomiting occurs.
5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media : Carbon dioxide, powder or foam.
Special Exposure Hazards : Toxic fumes. Sulphur compounds. Nitrogen compounds.
Special Protective Equipment : Self-contained breathing apparatus.
6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions : Immediately issue NO SMOKING and NO NAKED FLAMES warnings. Wear
suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, sewers and water courses.
Decontamination Procedures : Soak up with inert absorbent or container and remove by best
available means Gather into containers. Dispose off as waste.

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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. Store in
conformity with local fire regulations.
8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits:
Substance 8 Hour TWA STEL Source/ Other Information
White spirit 575 mgm-3 720 mgm-3 EH 40
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Engineering Control Measures : Use only in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation is
recommended. Use flameproof equipment and isolate all potential
sources of ignition.
Personal Protective Equipment : Avoid skin and eye contact. Impervious gloves (e.g. PVC). Safety
glasses/ goggles. In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable
respiratory equipment. Change contaminated clothing immediately
and clean before re-use.
9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Colour
Odour
pH(concentrate)
Boiling Point/Range (oC)
Flash Point (closed, oC)
Autoflammability (oC)
Explosive Properties (%)

: Liquid
: Black.
: Typical.
: Not applicable (non-aqueous).
: >140
: 40
: Auto ignition temperature: >200
: Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 0.9%. Upper Explosive Limit
(UEL): 8.0%.
Oxidising Properties
: Not determined.
Vapour Pressure (kPa at 20oC) : 0.5
Relative Density (at 20oC)
: 0.98
Water Solubility
: Insoluble.
10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Conditions to Avoid
Materials to Avoid
Hazardous Decomposition Products

: Stable. Contains volatile solvent.

: Any source of ignition. Temperature (oC) above 30.
: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids. Strong alkalis.
: Thermal decomposition: Oxides of carbon. Sulphur
compounds.Nitrogen compounds.

11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The following toxicological assessment is based on a knowledge of the toxicity of the product's
components Oral LD 50, rat >2g/kg.
Health Effects
On Eyes
: Severe irritation.
On Skin
: Harmful by absorption through the skin. Irritating to skin, especially in presence of
sunlight.
By Inhalation : Vapours may cause headaches, dizziness and central nervous system depression.
By Ingestion : May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Chronic
: Bitumen presents no known chronic health hazards at ambient temperature.
However, when mixed with diluents it is believed that the product becomes bio available. Repeated
and prolonged contact, allied to poor personal hygiene practices may result in skin cancer.

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12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Assessment : When used and disposed off as intended, no adverse
environmental effects are foreseen Contains volatile organic
compounds.
Mobility : Mobile liquid. Insoluble in water.
Persistence and Degradability : Expected to be not readily biodegradable.
Bio accumulative Potential : Not known.
Eco toxicity : Expected to be eco toxic to fish/daphnia/algae.
13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal must be in accordance with local and national legislation.
Unused Product
: Dispose off through an authorised waste contractor to a licensed site.
Used/Contaminated Product : As for unused product.
Packaging
: Contains hazardous residues, must be disposed off through an
authorised waste contractor.
14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number
: 1999
IMO
: Class: 3 Packing Group: III / Marine Pollutant: Yes
IATA/ICAO
: Class: 3 Packing Group: III
ADR
: Class: 3 Item: 31 (c)
Transport Name
: Tars, liquid (Bitumen)
Hazchem/Kemler Code: 2W/ 30
15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Label Data:
Named Ingredients: Bitumen.
UN Number: 1999
Symbol(s): see sec. 3
Risk Phrases: Flammable.
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin.
Safety Phrases: Keep away from sources of ignition no smoking.
Do not breathe vapour/spray.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Use only in well ventilated areas.
EC Directives: Dangerous Substances Directive, 67/548/EEC and adaptations.
Dangerous Preparations Directive, 88/379/EEC.
Safety Data Sheets Directive, 91/155/EEC.
Carcinogens Directive, 90/394/EEC.
Statutory Instruments: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regs. 1993 (SI 1746).
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs. 1988 (SI 1657).
Highly Flammable Liquids & Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regs. 1972 (SI 917).
Codes of Practice: Waste Management. The Duty of Care.
Control of substances hazardous to health and control of carcinogenic substance (L5).
Guidance Notes: Occupationnel exposure limits (EH 40).
The storage of highly flammable liquids (CS 2).
The above publications are available from HMSO.

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16: OTHER INFORMATION

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.
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 Chemicals India Pvt Ltd.,