MIND

  1. Product and Company Identification:

    (Page 1 may be used as an emergency safety sheet)
    Trade name: Non Draining Power Cable Insulation Media
    Chemical abstract no.: None
    Chemical family: Blend of mineral oils, axes, rosin colophony and additives
    NIOSH no.: None
    Chemical name:
    Hazchem code: None
    Synonyms: MIND
    UN no.: None

  2. Composition:

    Hazardous components: Rosin, Colophony
    EEC classification: -

  3. Hazards Identification:

    Main hazard: Irritant
    Flammability: It is flammable above 200°C
    Chemical hazard: Irritant
    Biological hazard: None
    Reproductive hazard: None Eyes effects: eyes: Irritation
    Health effects - skin: Can leave deposit on skin if handled without gloves
    Health effects – ingestion: None
    Health effects – inhalation: None
    Carcinogenicity: -
    Mutagenicity: -

  4. First Aid Measures:

    Product in eye: Wash with water
    Product on skin: Remove with detergent
    Product ingested: Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical help.
    Product inhaled: Remove from exposure

  5. Fire Fighting Measures:

    Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or foam
    Special hazards: Irritant fumes.
    Protective clothing: None.

  6. Accidental Release Measures:

    Personal Precautions: Spilt product presents a significant slip hazard.
    Environmental precautions: Prevent materials entering drain sewers.
    Decontamination Procedures: Soak up with inert absorbent or contain and remove by best available means.

  7. Handling and Storage:

    Suitable material: Do not eat,drink or smoke whilst using this product.
    To avoid the possibility of skin disorders, repeated or prolonged contact with the product should be avoided. It is essential to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
    Handling/storage precautions: Store out of direct sunlight

  8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:

    Engineering control measures: Ventilation requirements – local exhaust
    Personal protection - respiratory: Use approved dust respirators
    Personal protection - hand: Minimise contact with product. Wear gloves.
    Personal protection - eye: Wear safety glasses.
    Personal protection - skin: Minimise contact with product. Wear gloves and / or suitable long sleeved clothing

  9. Physical and Chemical Properties:

    Appearance: Brown waxy solid
    Odour: Mild
    pH: N/A
    Boiling point: >300 °C
    Meting point: 98°C typical
    Flash point: 200°C typical
    Flammibility: None
    Autoflammibility: None
    Explosive properties: None
    Oxidizing properties: Not applicable
    Vapour pressure: None
    Density: 0.87 g/cm3
    Solubility - water: Insoluble

  10. Stability and Reactivity:

    Stability: Stable up to boiling point
    Conditions to avoid: Any source of ignition
    Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents
    Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon. Irritant fumes.

  11. Toxicological Information:

    Acute toxicity: Vomiting, malaise
    Skin and eye contact: Irritation,causing discomfort.
    Chronic toxicity: Weight loss, anemia.
    Carcinogenicity: Not known
    Mutagenicity: Not known
    Neurotoxicity: Not known
    Reproductive hazards: Not known

  12. Ecological Information:

    Aquatic toxicity - fish: Unlikely to be hazardous to aquatic life
    Aquatic toxicity – daphnia : Unlikely to be hazardous
    Aquatic toxicity – algae : Unlikely to be hazardous
    Biodegradability: Not readily biodegradable, but is inherently biodegradable
    Mobility: The product has no mobility in soil and can be substantially removed from effluent water in biological treatment processes

  13. Disposal Considerations:

    Disposal methods: Disposal should be in accordance with local, regional or national legislation.
    Disposal of packaging: N/A

  14. Transport Information:

    Not classified as dangerous for transport.

  15. Regulatory Information: