Bostik Build

SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATI ON

1.1. Product identifier

Product name Bostik Build
Chemical family Neutral curing silicone sealant
1.2. Intended use of the product
Silicone sealant for general purpose sealing
Name, address, and telephone of the responsible party
Company Permoseal (PTY) Ltd
Address 1 Beverley Close, Montague Gardens, 7441, Cape Town, South Africa
Phone +27-21-555-7400
Toll-free No. 0800-222-400
Website www.bostik.co.za
1.3. Emergency phone number
+27-21-555-7400

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification This product is not hazardous
2.2. Label elements
GHS Labelling No labelling applicable
2.3. Other Hazards
Product hydrolyses, producing ethanol (CAS no. 64-17-5). Ethanol is highly flammable
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity
No data available

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Mixture. This product is not hazardous.

Ingredients CAS Number Content (%) Classification of

Substance
Flam. Liq.
Category 3 – H226
Skin Corr. :
3-Aminopropyl(methyl) silsesquioxanes, 128446-60-6 <3 Category 1B – H314
ethoxy-terminated Skin Sens. :
Category 1 – H317
Eye Dam. :
Category 1 – H318

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4. FIRST- AID MEASURES

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
Inhalation Take the person into the fresh air. Seek medical advice.
Skin contact Wash skin with mild soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Eye contact Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing. Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects both acute and delayed
General May cause irritation in the uncured state. This product releases ethanol while it cures. Once cured,
product is not expected to cause any irritation.
Inhalation None expected under normal conditions of use.
Skin contact May cause skin irritation in the uncured state.
Eye contact May cause eye irritation in the uncured state.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians Treat symptomatically

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Water, dry chemical powder, foam, carbon dioxide or sand
Unsuitable ext.media Not applicable
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard Product may release ethanol. Flammable vapours may accumulate and form
explosive mixtures with air in containers.
Explosion hazard Product is not explosive.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Protection during firefighting Firefighters should wear full protective gear. Do not enter fire area without proper protective
equipment, including respiratory protection.
Hazardous combustion products Under certain conditions of combustion, traces of toxic substances cannot be excluded.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

General measures Do not get in eyes or skin, or on clothing.
6..2 For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE)
Emergency procedures Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.3. For emergency personnel
Protective equipment Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE)
Emergency procedures Secure the area and evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.4. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.
6.5. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
For containment Prevent further spillage
Methods for cleaning up If recovery is not feasible, absorb with inert material. Place in a container suitable for disposal.
Dispose of in accordance with current local legislation.
6.6. Reference to other sections
Refer to Section 8, Exposure controls and personal protection

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling temperature Normal ambient temperature
Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Wash hands and other
exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating or drinking.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Incompatible materials Do not store with oxidizing agents.
Maximum storage period 12 months, but may vary depending on storage conditions.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1. Control parameters

Ingredients CAS Number Content
8 hours TWA: 1000ppm
Ethanol 64-17-5
8 hours TWA: 1880 mg/m3

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering controls Provide good ventilation when handling large quantities. No special measures are required if
handled as above. Suitable respiratory protection should be worn if the product is used in
large quantities, confined or poorly ventilated spaces where the OEL may be exceeded.
Hand protection Rubber gloves should be used if there is a risk of direct contact onto skin
Eye protection Safety glasses
Skin and body protection Not required
Respiratory protection Not required under normal conditions of use in a well-ventilated space
Other information When using, do not eat or drink

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Clear and grey paste

Odour Characteristic - ethanol
Density (g/cm3) Approximately 1.02
Ignition temperature (°C) > 400
Solubility in water Insoluble

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity None expected under normal conditions.

Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions None expected under normal conditions
Conditions to avoid Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
Incompatible materials Oxidising material can cause a reaction. Reacts with water, basic substances and acids.
Reaction causes the formation of ethanol.
Hazardous decomposition products By hydrolysis, ethanol. At a temperature of approximately 150°C, a small amount of
formaldehyde can be released by oxidative degradation. Thermal decomposition releases
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, silicone dioxide and formaldehyde.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product has not undergone any toxicological testing. Acute and chronic health effects are not expected as long as good
hygiene and safety precautions are followed.

Further toxicological information

Under hydrolysis, this product releases a small quantity of ethanol (67-17-5) which irritates the mucous membranes, slightly irritates
the skin, degreases the skin, is narcotic and may cause liver damage.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product has not been tested for environmental effects. Based on its components, this product is unlikely to result in any
detrimental ecological effects.

Further ecological information

The silicone content is biologically not degradable. The product of hydrolysis (ethanol) is readily biodegradable. Bioaccumulation is
not expected to occur. Mobility in soil – polymer component is insoluble in water.

13. DISPOSIBLE CONSIDERATIONS

Sewage disposal recommendations Do not dispose waste into sewer.

Waste disposal recommendations Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be disposed of in accordance
with current local legislation

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Road / rail transport ADR / RID Not regulated

Marine Transport IMDG Not regulated
Inland waterways ADNR Not regulated
Air transport IATA Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Labelling Not classified as hazardous

15.2 National legislation None

16. OTHER INFORMATION

16.1 Information sources

This SDS is prepared based on the information received from the suppliers
16.2 Full text of H-phrases referred to under Section 3
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317: Causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction
H318: Causes serious eye damage
16.3 Additional information
This document has been prepared in accordance with the SDS requirements of SANS 11014:2010
For intended use and applications see the Technical Date Sheet for the product. The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet
is based on the present state of our knowledge. This data is intended to enable safety assessments to be made and should not be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Recipients of our product must take responsibility for observing existing laws and
regulations.
Revision date November 2016

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