EN Revision nr.4 Dated 4/3/2013 ACC Silicones LTD Printed on 5/3/2013 Page n. 1 / 5 QSIL216A Safety Data Sheet 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product name QSIL216A 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Intended use Silicone Encpasulant 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Name ACC Silicones LTD Full address Amber House Showground Road District and Country TA6 6AJBridgwater (Somerset) England Tel. +44(0)1278411400 Fax +44(0)1278411444 e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet sean.stoodley acc-silicones.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number For urgent inquiries refer to +44(0)1278411400 2. Hazards identification. 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture. The product is not classified as hazardous pursuant to the provisions set forth in Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC and/or EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) (and subsequent amendments and supplements). 2.1.1. Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) and following amendments and adjustments. Hazard classification and indication: -- 2.2. Label elements. -- Hazard pictograms: -- Signal words: Hazard statements: -- Precautionary statements: -- 2.3. Other hazards. Information not available. 3. Composition/information on ingredients. 3.1. Substances. Information not relevant. 3.2. Mixtures. The product does not contain substances classified as being hazardous to human health or the environment pursuant to the provisions set forth in Directives 67/548/EEC and/or EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) (and subsequent amendments and supplements). EN Revision nr.4 Dated 4/3/2013 ACC Silicones LTD Printed on 5/3/2013 Page n. 2 / 5 QSIL216A 4. First aid measures. 4.1. Description of first aid measures. Nevertheless, observance of good industrial hygiene is recommended. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed. No episodes of damage to health ascribable to the product have been reported. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed. Information not available. 5. Firefighting measures. 5.1. Extinguishing media. SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA The extinction equipment should be of the conventional kind: carbon dioxide, foam, powder and nebulised water. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WHICH SHALL NOT BE USED FOR SAFETY REASONS None in particular. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture. HAZARDS CAUSED BY EXPOSURE IN THE EVENT OF FIRE Do not breathe combustion products (carbon oxide, toxic pyrolysis products, etc). 5.3. Advice for firefighters. GENERAL INFORMATION Use jets of water to cool the containers to prevent product decomposition and the development of substances potentially hazardous for health. Always wear full fire prevention gear. Collect extinguishing water to prevent it from draining into the sewer system. Dispose of contaminated water used for extinction and the remains of the fire according to applicable regulations. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS Hardhat with visor, fireproof clothing (fireproof jacket and trousers with straps around arms, legs and waist), work gloves (fireproof, cut proof and antistatic), a depressurised mask with facemask covering the whole of the operators face or a self-respirator (self-protector) in the event of large quantities of fume. 6. Accidental release measures. 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures. Use breathing equipment if fumes or powders are released into the air. These indications apply for both processing staff and those involved in emergency procedures. 6.2. Environmental precautions. The product must not penetrate the sewers, surface water, ground water and neighbouring areas. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up. Confine using earth or inert material. Collect as much material as possible and eliminate the rest using jets of water. Contaminated material should be disposed of in compliance with the provisions set forth in point 13. 6.4. Reference to other sections. Any information on personal protection and disposal is given in sections 8 and 13. 7. Handling and storage. 7.1. Precautions for safe handling. Before handling the product, consult all the other sections of this material safety data sheet. Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities. Normal storage conditions without particular incompatibilities. 7.3. Specific end use(s). Information not available.