SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR DRY MARKER

Safety Data Sheet

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993

Applicable To: Grassline Dry Marker

Composition/Information on Ingredients:

Hazardous Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate >90%

Hazardous Identification:

Main Hazards:              No significant Hazard

First Aid Measures (Symptoms):

Skin Contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact

Eye Contact:  There may be irritation and redness

Ingestion:       There may be irritation of the throat

Inhalation:      There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest

First Aid Measures (Action)

Skin Contact: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water

Eye Contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water

Inhalation: Consult a doctor

Fire-Fighting Measures:      

Extinguishing Media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used Protection of Fire-Fighters: Wear self-contained apparatus.  Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes

Accidental Release Measures:

Personal Precautions: Refer to section 7 of SDS for personal protection details

Environmental Precautions: No particular measures required

Clean-up Procedures: Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water

Handling & Storage:

Handling Requirements: Avoid the formation of spread of dust in the air.

Storage Conditions: Does not require any specific measures

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:

Occupational Exposure Limits  TWA (8 hour exposure limit)10mg/m3 (OES)

Respirable Dust TWA (8 hour exposure limit)   5mg/m3 (OES)

Engineering Measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area

Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protective device with particle filter

Eye Protection: Safety glasses.  Ensure eye bath is to hand

Physical and Chemical Properties:

State: Powder

Colour: White

Odour: Odourless

Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria)

Solubility in Water: Insoluble

Flash Point °C: N/A

Relative Density: 2.7-2.9 pH:8-10

Stability and Reactivity:

Stability: Stable under normal conditions

Materials to Avoid:Strong acids. Releases Carbon Dioxide

Toxicological Information:

Routes to Exposure: Refer to Section 3 for SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms

Ecological Information:

Persistence and Degradability: Not biodegradable.  Inert mineral producer

Bioaccumulative Potential: No bioaccumulation potential

Other Adverse Effects: Negligible ecotoxicity

Disposal Considerations:

Disposal Considerations: D1 tipping above or underground (e.g. landfill etc.).

N.B. The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal.

Transport Information:

ADR/RID

UN no:

Shipping Name: Subject to ADR

IMDG/IMO

UN no:

IATA/ICAO

UN no:

Regulatory Information:

Hazard Symbols: No significant hazards

Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet.  The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations.  Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.  

Other information

NOTE:  This data sheet does not constitute a user’s assessment or workplace risk as required by H.S.W. Act, COSHH, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations or other Health & Safety Legislation.  It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the application for his own use of the information/recommendation given.

Issued by VFM Products Limited.

Registered Office:

Anchor House

Dewsbury Mills

Thornhill Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 9QE

Tel:  01924 462956

Fax:  01924 439785

email info@vfmltd.com