SAFETY DATA SHEET

This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with EU directive 91/155/EC amended by directive
2001/58/EC.

SIGMACOVER 280 (SIGMA UNIVERSAL PRIMER/SIGMACOVER PRIMER) BASE

MSDS EU 01 / EN Version 1 Print Date 3/27/2007
Revision date 17-03-07

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product information

Trade name : SIGMACOVER 280 (SIGMA UNIVERSAL PRIMER/SIGMACOVER

PRIMER) BASE

Recommended use : solvent based, two component coating base

Company : SigmaKalon Belgium N.V.

Tweemontstraat 104
2100 Deurne-Antwerpen

Telephone : +32 3 3606311

Telefax : +32 3 3606437

Emergency telephone number : +31 20 4075210

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Components EC No. CAS-No. DSD Note Classification Concentration

xylene 215-535-7 1330-20-7 25th Nota C R10 >=12.50 - <20.00%
Xn; R20/21
Xi; R38

ethylbenzene 202-849-4 100-41-4 19th F; R11 >=2.50 - <10.00%

Xn; R20

1-methoxy-2-propanol 203-539-1 107-98-2 19th R10 >=2.50 - <10.00%

nonylphenol 246-672-0 25154-52-3 29th Repr.Cat.3; R62 >=0.25 - <1.00%

Repr.Cat.3; R63
Xn; R22
C; R34
N; R50, R53

aluminium 231-072-3 7429-90-5 28th F; R15 >=2.50 - <10.00%

R10

Solvent naphtha (petroleum), 265-199-0 64742-95-6 28 Nota H, Nota R10 >=1.00 - <2.50%
light arom. P Xi; R37
N; R51/53
Xn; R65
R66
R67

4-nonylphenol, branched 284-325-5 84852-15-3 29th Repr.Cat.3; R62 >=1.00 - <2.50%

Repr.Cat.3; R63
Xn; R22
C; R34
N; R50, R53

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2001/58/EC.

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epoxy resin (700 < MW 25068-38-6 Xi; R36/38 >=10.00 - <25.00%

<1000) R43

Naphtha (petroleum), 265-150-3 64742-48-9 R10 >=1.00 - <2.50%

hydrotreated heavy Xn; R65
R66

For components with an occupational threshold limit value see chapter 8.

If multiple components with identical identifiers appear, these have different hazardous properties, e.g. flashpoint.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazardous components :
xylene
epoxy resin (700 < MW <1000)

R-phrase(s) :
FLAMMABLE.
HARMFUL BY INHALATION AND IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN.
MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC
ENVIRONMENT.

P-phrase(s) :
Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the manufacturer.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice : When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye contact : Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at least 10 minutes, holding the
eyelids apart. Remove contact lenses. Seek medical advice.
Skin contact : Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash skin thoroughly with
soap and water or use recognized skin cleanser. Do NOT use solvents or
thinners.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular
or stopped, administer artificial respiration. If unconscious place in recovery
position and seek medical advice.
Ingestion : If accidently swallowed obtain immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. Do
not induce vomiting.
Burns : If spills on clothing catch fire, wash with plenty of water. Remove loose
clothing. Do not remove clothing that has melted to the skin.Obtain medical
attention.

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MSDS EU 01 / EN Version 1 Print Date 3/27/2007
Revision date 17-03-07

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Specific hazards during fire : As the product contains combustible organic components, fire will produce
fighting dense black smoke containing hazardous products of combustion (see section
10). Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health. Cool
closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Do not allow run-off from
fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Special protective equipment : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
for fire-fighters
Suitable extinguishing media : Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.
Extinguishing media which : Do NOT use water jet.
must not be used for safety
reasons

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : Use personal protective equipment. Ventilate the area. Refer to protective
measures listed in sections 7 and 8. Wear respiratory protection. Beware of
vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can
accumulate in low areas. Remove all sources of ignition.
Environmental precautions : Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water ways. If the product
contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.
Methods for cleaning up : Clean with detergents. Avoid solvents. Contain and collect spillage with non-
combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth,
vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national
regulations (see section 13).
Additional advice : Refer to section 15 for specific national regulation.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Safe handling advice : Avoid exceeding of the given occupational exposure limits (see section 8).
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes and clothing. Smoking, eating and drinking should be
prohibited in the application area. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. For
personal protection see section 8.
Advice on protection against : Prevent the creation of flammable or explosive concentrations of vapour in
fire and explosion air and avoid vapour concentration higher than the occupational exposure
limits. When transferring from one container to another apply earthing
measures and use conductive hose material. No sparking tools should be
used. Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge (which might
cause ignition of organic vapours). The product should only be used in areas
from which all naked lights and other sources of ignition have been excluded.
No smoking. The accumulation of contaminated rags and dry overspray,
particularly in spray booth filters, may result in spontaneous combustion.
Good housekeeping standards, regular safe removal of waste materials and
regular maintenance of spray booth filters will minimise the risks of
spontaneous combustion and other fire hazards.
Storage

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Revision date 17-03-07

Requirements for storage areas : Observe label precautions. Prevent unauthorized access. Containers which
and containers are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Store between 5 and 25°C (41 - 77 F) in a dry, well ventilated place away
from sources of heat, ignition and direct sunlight. Solvent vapours are heavier
than air and may spread along floors. Vapours may form explosive mixtures
with air. Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the
technological safety standards. Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking. Store in accordance with the particular national regulations (see
section 15).
Advice on common storage : Keep away from oxidising agents and strongly acid or alkaline materials.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Minimum ventilated air quantity for 1 liter of product

TO REACH 10 % LEL : 94 m3/l

Components on the national list and/or the European TLV list (98/24/EC):

Components CAS-No. Value Value Basis

[mg/m3] [ppm]
xylene 1330-20-7 221 50 EU ELV TWA
can be absorbed through skin 442 100 EU ELV STEL

ethylbenzene 100-41-4 442 100 EU ELV TWA

can be absorbed through skin 884 200 EU ELV STEL

1-methoxy-2-propanol 107-98-2 375 100 EU ELV TWA

can be absorbed through skin 568 150 EU ELV STEL

Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy 64742-48-9 1,200 ESIG TWA

Personal protective equipment

General advice

Respiratory protection : When operators, whether spraying or not, have to work inside the spray
booth, ventilation is unlikly to be sufficient to control particulates and solvent
vapour in all cases. In such circumstances they should wear a compressed air-
fed respirator during the spraying process and until such time as the
particulates and solvent vapour concentration has fallen below the exposure
limits.

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Hand protection : For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves.

Barrier creams may help to protect the exposed areas of skin, they should
however not be applied once exposure has occurred.
Skin should be washed after contact.
Use chemical resistant gloves classified under Standard EN 374: Protective
gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms.

Recommended gloves: Viton

Minimum breakthrough time: 480 min

The recommended gloves are based on most common solvent in this product.

When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a

protection class of 6 (breakthrough time greater than 480 minutes according
to EN 374) is recommended. When only brief contact is expected, a glove
with a protection class of 2 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 30
minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.
NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and
duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant
workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be
handled,physicalrequirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal
protection), potential body reactions to glovematerials, as wellas the
instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.

Eye protection : Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.

Skin and body protection : Personnel should wear protective clothing. Skin should be washed after
contact. Working clothes must not consist of textiles, which show a
dangerous melting behaviour in case of fire. Workers should wear antistatic
footwear.
Additional advice

Environmental protection : Refer to national regulations in chapter 15 for regulations on environmental

protection.

Personal protection
Protective equipment : Enclosing glasses, safety gloves and P2A2 half-face combi mask
Please contact your personal protection equipment supplier for further advice

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form : viscous
Colour :
Odour : mild aromatic
Flash point : 29.3 °C
Note: see user defined free text
Autoignition temperature : > 430 °C
Upper explosion limit : 7.56 %(V)
Lower explosion limit : 1 %(V)
Density : 1.41 g/cm3
at 20 °C
Water solubility : practically insoluble

pH :
Viscosity, dynamic : 1,000 mPa.s at 23 °C

Flow time : >= 60 s

Transversal section: 6 mm
Method: ISO 2431 (EN 535) 6 mm CUP

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MSDS EU 01 / EN Version 1 Print Date 3/27/2007
Revision date 17-03-07

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid : Avoid temperatures above 60°C (140 F), direct sunlight and contact with
sources of heat.
Hazardous reactions : Keep away from oxidising agents, strongly alkaline and strongly acid
materials in order to avoid exothermic reactions.Avoid moisture.Preparation
reacts slowly with water resulting in evolution of hydrogen.
Hazardous decomposition : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as:
products Carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx),
dense black smoke.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute oral toxicity : May cause nausea, abdominal spasms and irritation of the mucous
membranes.
Acute inhalation toxicity : Exposure to component solvent vapours concentration in excess of the stated
occupational exposure limit may result in adverse health effects. Such as:
mucous membrane irritation, respiratory system irritation, adverse effects on
kidney, liver and central nervous system. Symptoms and signs: headache,
dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and in extreme cases loss
of consciousness.
Skin irritation : Repeated or prolonged contact with the preparation may cause removal of
natural fat from the skin resulting in desiccation of the skin. The product may
be absorbed through the skin.
Eye contact : Irritating to eyes.
Further information : There is no data available for this product.

Acute Toxicity Data for Components

nonylphenol(25154-52-3)
Acute oral toxicity : LD50: 1,620 mg/kg (rat)
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50: 2 mg/l (rat)

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Further information : The preparation has been assessed following the conventional method of the
Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC and is classified for
ecotoxicological properties accordingly. See sections 2 and 15 for details.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.
Disposal together with normal waste is not allowed. Special disposal required
according to local regulations.

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MSDS EU 01 / EN Version 1 Print Date 3/27/2007
Revision date 17-03-07

Waste key for the unused : The European Waste Catalogue classification of this product, when disposed
product of as waste is:
08 01 11 Waste paint and varnish containing organic solvents or other
dangerous substances.

If this product is fully cured or mixed with other wastes, this code may no
longer apply. If mixed with other wastes, the appropriate code should be
assigned. For further information contact your local waste authority

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transport within user's premises: always transport in closed containers that are upright, labelled and secure. Ensure that
persons transporting the product know what to do in the event of an accident or spillage.

Transport to be in accordance with ADR for road, IMDG for sea and IATA for air transport:
UN-No : 1263
Proper shipping name : PAINT
Class : 3
Packing group : III
Label : 3
Proper shipping name (ADR) : PAINT

Marine Pollutant (IMDG)(P,PP,-) : -

EmS (IMDG) : F-E, S-E

Limited quantity (ADR) : Max. per inner pack. : 5.00 L

Max. per outer pack. : 30.00 KG
Limited quantity (IMDG) : Max. per inner pack. : 5.00 L
Max. per outer pack. : 30.00 KG

Note

If pack sizes less than 450L, under the terms of 2.2.3.1.5, this product is not subject to the provisions of ADR.

If pack sizes up to and including 30L, under the terms of 2.3.2.5, this product is not subject to the packaging, labelling
and marking requirements of the IMDG code, but both full documentation and placarding of cargo transport units is
still required.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

The product is classified and labelled in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC.

Harmful Dangerous for the

environment

Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:

• xylene
• epoxy resin (700 < MW <1000)

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R-phrase(s) : R10 Flammable.

R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

S-phrase(s) : S23 Do not breathe spray.

S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/safety data sheets.

P-phrase(s) : Contains epoxy constituents. See information

supplied by the manufacturer.

The information contained in this safety data sheet does not constitute the user's own assessment of workplace risks, as
required by other health and safety legislation. The provisions of the national health and safety at work regulations
apply to the use of this product at work.
National legislation

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This product contains a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. Detailed information can be obtained from the producer.

Explanation of R-phrases mentioned in section 2

xylene R10 Flammable.

R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R38 Irritating to skin.

ethylbenzene R11 Highly flammable.

R20 Harmful by inhalation.

1-methoxy-2-propanol R10 Flammable.

nonylphenol R22 Harmful if swallowed.

R34 Causes burns.
R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

aluminium R10 Flammable.

R15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

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Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light arom. R10 Flammable.

R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

4-nonylphenol, branched R22 Harmful if swallowed.

R34 Causes burns.
R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

epoxy resin (700 < MW <1000) R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.

Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy R10 Flammable.

R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Version: 1 Revision date 17.03.2007

The information contained in this safety data sheet is based on the present state of knowledge and current European and
National legislation at the date of issue. The supplier reserves the right to modify data on the safety data sheet without
further notice. Any change in data will normally be followed by the issue of a new safety data sheet. The user should
check the date of issue and if more than 12 months have elapsed, then the data should only be used after checking with
the nearest sales office of the supplier to establish that the data is still valid. As the specific conditions of use of the
product are outside the suppliers control, the supplier is not reponsible for the (negative) consequences of these specific
conditions of use, which are outside of the suppliers. control and which are not compliant with the handling, storage
and other instructions in this safety data sheet.
After all component(s) stated on the relevant Technical Data Sheet have been mixed the safety precautions mentioned
on each of the component(s) safety data sheets and labels should be used in assessing the safety precautions of the
mixed product.
For further information see technical data sheet number: 7417

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