SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Substance: Unplasticised Polyvinylchloride
Manufacturer: ScaffGap Limited
Email : scaffgapltd@gmail.com
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients: None as a finished product
Type of Material: Polyvinylchloride - Unplasticised (PVC-U)
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Nature of hazard: There are no health risks from ScaffGap during normal use. ScaffGap may contain various pigments, colours and stabilisers that may be toxic. These chemicals are, however, bound within the product material and are not easily extracted. Can contain sharp edges when cut.
FIRST-AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Plastic materials may cause physical irritation in the eyes. Wash out with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Skin Contact: ScaffGap can contain sharp edges when cut. Wear gloves when handling.
Inhilation: Not Applicable
Ingestion: Not Applicable
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: On small fires use any hand-held extinguisher type. On large fires use water. Fire and Explosion Hazards: Melting plastics may flow and spread in a large fire. The product of a fire involving ScaffGap will be thick black toxic smoke.
Material Characteristics: ScaffGap will burn with a slow spread of flame.
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Not Applicable
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: ScaffGap can contain sharp edges when cut. Gloves must be worn when handling. Where ScaffGap needs to be cut, filed etc, dusts may be created. Avoid inhaling these dusts. Storage: ScaffGap should be stored away from sources of heat and direct sunlight.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: Not required under normal circumstances of use. Where cutting creates dusts, wear a mask to the standard FFP2S.
Hand Protection: Wear impervious strong gloves to prevent cuts to the hand when cutting.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses when cutting and installing.
Skin Protection: Wear overalls.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Not Applicable
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Decomposition Products: PVC-U may produce amounts of Formaldehyde and Acrolein. Stability: This material is stable up to and including normal operating limits (moulding perameters)
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not Applicable
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradability: Not readily biodegradable but ar not detremental to terrestrial wildlife.
Aquatic Toxicity: Non-toxic to marine life.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Method: The preferred method is collection and recycling. Plastics can safely be placed with regular industrial or household wastes where recycling is not available.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not Applicable
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not Applicable
OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet has been compiled by ScaffGap Ltd using the original manufacturer's information where ScaffGap Ltd are not the manufacturer. This information is provided without any representation to it's accuracy and does not constitute a guarantee of the product or it's properties. As the handling, storage, use and disposal of ScaffGap are beyond our control, ScaffGap Ltd disclaim all liability for loss, damage, injury or expense in any way connected with such activities and further make no warranties, express or implied, as to the suitability of the product for any particular use.