Safety Data Sheet

1. Identification of the substance / preparation and the Company

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Product name	PRIMER PATINE
1.2 Use of the substance / preparation	Special primer water and mineral based, specific for Patine de Chaux.
1.3 Company identification
Name	MINERVA FINISHES
Full address	PO BOX 578
District and Country	WATERFORD , NJ, 08089
	U.S.A
	Tel. 856 768 3665
	Fax 856 768 8122
1.4 Emergency telephone	856 768 3665
For urgent inquiries refer to	www.minervafinishes.com

2. Composition / Information on ingredients

Special acrylic resins in water dispersion, organic and inorganic pigments. Additives that ease application.

3. Hazards Identification

This product is classified as non dangerous; Used under normal conditions as specified in the technical data sheet,

the product has no dangerous effects on human health; its formulation does not contain any classified substances hazardous for health and environment.

4. First aid measures

No episodes of damage to health ascribed to the product have been reported after inhalation, skin contact or after accidental ingestion . Nevertheless, observance of good industrial hygiene is recommended. In case of specific pain or trouble, seek for medical advice.

5. Fire-fighting measures

Allow containers to cool in order to avoid product decomposition and generation of substances which might injure the health and be dangerous for safety reasons when product caught in a fire. Wear in this case the fire equipment appropriate, all the time.

6. Accidental release measures

Keep away the product from waterways, discharges, sewerage and soils. Remove with suitable measures or limitation measures .

Limit leakages with earth or inert material. Remove most of the product and then rinse the involved area with jets of water. No dangerous substances are released.

7. Handling and storage

Make sure that equipment is available for cooling the vessels, to prevent the danger of overpressure and overheating in the event of fire in the vicinity. Refer to the other sections of this data sheet for information relating to health and environmental risks.

8. Exposure control / personal protection.

Follow the good industrial hygiene practices adopting suitable individual protective measures, such as gloves and overall. Do not eat or smoke while handling the product. Wash hands before eating and at the end of the work shift. Periodic health controls are recommended at the discretion of the doctor.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Solubility	N.A.
Viscosity	6,000 – 9000 CPS Brookfield
Vapour density	N.A.
Evaporation speed	N.A.
Comburent properties	N.A.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water	N.A.
pH	6,5 - 8
Boiling point	Not certified
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Flash point	No flash tests effected till boiling point
Explosive properties	N.A.
Vapour pressure	N.A.
Specific gravity	13,000 Kg/ L

10. Stability and reactivity

The product is stable in normal conditions of use and storage. In the event of thermal decomposition or fire, vapours potentially dangerous to health may be released.

11. Toxicological information

According to currently available data, this product has not yet produced health damages. Anyway, it must be handled according to good industrial practices.

EDTA disodium salt: due to its slightly acid properties it is irritating to the eyes and skin; inhalation of vapours is highly unlikely since it is poorly volatile. Oral LD50 value in the rat (2000 mg/l) coincides with the upper limit of toxicity.

12. Ecological information

The paraffinic hydrocarbons present may be considered biodegradable in water and in air. They distribute mostly in the air. The small amount that is distributed in water and is not biodegradable tends to be accumulated by fish.Use this product according to good working practices. Avoid litter. Inform the competent authorities, should the product reach waterways or sewers or contaminate soil or vegetation. Styrene is biodegradable (ref. Jetoc, Information sheet, 1984).

13. Disposal consideration

If the product is a solid it can be disposed off in a landfill o dump, whose typology must be identified according to the prescribed criteria.

14. Transport information

This substance is not dangerous under current provisions of the Code of International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and by Rail (RID), of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), and of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.

15. Regulatory information

Warning symbols: None

Hazard sentences (R): None

Caution recommendations (S): None

Keep away from children (S 2)

Safety data sheet available for professional users.

This product is not subject to hazard labeling under the 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC regulations and following amendments and adjustments.

16. Other information

GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Regulation 1999/45/CE and following amendments;

2. Regulation 67/548/CEE and following amendments and adjustments (technical adjustment XXIX);

3. Regulation 91/155/CEE and following amendments;

4. The Merck Index. - 10th Edition;

5. Handling Chemical Safety;

6. Niosh - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances;

7. INRS - Fiche Toxicologique (toxicological sheet);

8. Patty - Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology;

9. N.I. Sax - Dangerous properties of Industrial Materials-7, 1989 Edition;

Note for users:

The information contained in the present sheet are based on our own knowledge on the date of the last version. Users must verify the suitability and thoroughness of provided information according to each specific use of the product .

This document must not be regarded as a guarantee on any specific product property.

The use of this product is not subject to our direct control; therefore, users must, under their own responsibility, comply with the current health and safety laws and regulations. The producer is relieved from any liability arising from improper uses.