Health and Safety Data on Bolt Caps

1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT & COMPANY

Type of Product: Fire resistant composite bolt cap
Company: Scape Connections Limited

2. COMPOSITION & INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Polymeric resin incorporating Cirtam fire resistant additive.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Non-hazardous, as defined by the Chemicals (Hazards Information and Packaging) Regulations, 1993 subsequent amendments.
 
We nevertheless recommend that high standards of industrial hygiene are adopted when using the product, in accordance with the guidelines given below. 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Non-hazardous
 
Eye Contact: Non-hazardous
 
Skin Contact: Non-hazardous, avoid contact with internal metal clips
  
Ingestion: Do not place in mouth  Risk of choking
 

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Non-flammable

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection:  Avoid contact with internal clips. Wear suitable gloves when handling  
 
Environmental Precautions:  None
 
Methods for Disposal: Non-hazardous. May be disposed of as industrial waste. See also section 13

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Avoid contact with internal clips  Wear suitable protective gloves when installing

Storage: Store in bags as supplied  

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory Protection:  None required

Hand Protection:  Wear suitable gloves

Eye Protection:  None required

Skin Protection:  Wear suitable gloves, overalls and safety rated footwear

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Melting Point: 1200 oC Boiling Point: Not applicable
       
Oxidising Properties: None Autoflammability: Not applicable.
       
Solubility (Water): Not soluble Vapour Pressure: Not applicable
       
Explosive Limits: Not applicable Appearance: White composite resin
       
Odour: None Density: 1800 Kg/m3 
       
Flashpoint: Not applicable Weight: See Cap Type
       
pH (In Water): Not applicable Volatility: Not applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Thermal Decomposition: Traces of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Condition to Avoid: None

Materials to Avoid: Strong acids and bases, oxidising agents

Decomposition Products:  Non-toxic grey powder

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

All ingredients are not considered hazardous in the concentrations in which they are present

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No detrimental ecological impact

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Unused bolt caps and empty containers may be put in general industrial waste, subject to prior agreement with the local authority.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Class:  Non-hazardous

UN No.:  Not classified

Road/Rail:  Not classified

IATA:  Not classified

Flashpoint: Not applicable

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This product is not considered hazardous as defined by the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations, 1993 and subsequent amendments.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1989 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 apply to the use of all products at work.

Information provided above is based on Typhoon Products Limited's understanding of current knowledge and legislation and is given in good faith. The user is responsible for establishing safe procedures for using the product.