SDS Swarco Glass Beads.pdf

Version number: GHS 1.0 according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 appx. D and Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

PRODUCT NAME: Standard Beads, Blends, Megalux® Glass Beads PRODUCT USE: Reflective, grinding, blasting, decorative and filling beads - road marking materials -drop on materials

SUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER: Swarco Reflex, Inc.

PO Box 1558 - 900 N. Denton St.

Mexia, TX 76667 Ph.: (254) 562-9879 Fax: (254) 562-7601

Swarco Industries Inc.

270 Rutherford Lane Columbia, TN 38402 Ph.: (931) 388-5900 Fax: (931) 388-4039

Website: www.swarco.com/americas

Classification of the substance or mixture Glass beads are not considered to be hazardous by the EPA under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the Federal Register, Vol. 51, No. 221, pp 41582-41594. The RCRA status in unused material is not hazardous according to the list of CERCLA chemical.

It is not on the toxic chemical list in the Committee Print Number 99-169.

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) This mixture does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance with Regulation No. 1272/2008/EC.

Classification according to Directive 1999/45/EC (DPD) This mixture does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC.

GHS LABEL:

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Not required

Dust can cause irritation to the cornea and conjunctiva. Overexposure may cause temporary respiratory irritation.

Causes mild skin irritation. Localized redness, pruritus and/or The product enters directly through the oral or nasal cavity.

pain. May cause irritation by the inhalation of dust.

Glass Oxide - Soda Lime Glass SiO2 (68-75%), Na2O (12-18%), CaO (7-12%), MgO (0-5%), Al2O3 (0-2.5%) for at least 10 minutes, holding eyelids apart. Do not rub affected area.

attention.

If conditions persist seek medical advice/attention.

HMIS NFPA 0-Minimal

SIGNAL WORD:

SECTION 5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

GHS SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)

Date Revised: March 6, 2014

SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

GLASS BEADS

SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Supersedes: February 6, 2014

GHS CLASSIFICATION:

for all sizes and types

Suitable Extinguishing Media:

EMERGENCY: 1-800-535-5053

Skin contact:

EINECS# REACH (Pre-registration Number) 65997-17-3

WARNING!

CAS #

266-046-0

Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing, irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water

Wash hands after handling beads and before eating. If skin irritation or rash occurs; get medical advice/

Contact with eyes:

Chemical Name

If existing respiratory/conditions are aggravated in your use of this product, get to well ventilated area.

Rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).

This product does not burn.

Inhalation:

Ingestion:

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Health 1 0 1-Slight Flammability 0 0 2-Moderate Reactivity 0 0 3-Serious

Filtering half-face mask (EN 149), P3 (filters at least 99.95% of airborne particles. 4-Severe

Personal protective equipment: see section 8, Disposal considerations: see section 13.

Handling: Don't use a brush or compressed air for cleaning surfaces or clothing. Avoid the release and swirling of dust. Wash hands after use. Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas. Remove contaminated clothing and PPE before entering eating areas.

Storage: When not in use, keep containers tightly closed. Store in a dry place. Removal of dust deposits (control of dust).

Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits)

Country (Identifier) - Source TWA [mg/m3] STEL [mg/m3] ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL **US 10mg/m3 15mg/m3

GB (WEL) - aac. to "EH40/2005" 10 (i) / 4 (r) KR (EL) - acc. to "MoEL" 10 TW (PEL) - acc. to "CLA" 10 (i) / 5 (r)

Notation i inhalable fraction r respirable fraction

* this OEL value corresponds to that of other listed phthalates

US (Untied States) ** Conforms with all requirements of the (RCRA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 and the Federal Highway Administration MAP-21 "for heavy metals requirements for road

GB (Great Britain) WEL: Workplace Exposure Limits EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits, Table 1: List of approved workplace exposure limits (as consolidated with amendments December 2011) (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-license/)

KR (Korea, Republic of) EL:Exposure Limit MoEL: Ministry of Employment and Labor "Exposure limits of chemicals and physical agents"

TW (Taiwan) PEL (Permissible Exposure Limits of hazardous substances in air) CLA: Council of Labor Affairs "Standards of permissible exposure limits of airborne hazardous substances in workplace"

Appropriate engineering controls Don't use a brush or compressed air for cleaning surfaces or clothing. Regular cleaning of work area. Use a vacuum cleaner fitted with an HEPA filter.

Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment)

Eye/face protection Use safety glasses or goggles with side protection.

Skin protection

· hand protection Wear protective gloves

· other protection measures Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear suitable working clothes.

Respiratory protection Use respiratory protection for dust-intensive work: NIOSH approved dust respirator or dust mask; Filtering half-face mask

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

SECTION 8 - PRECAUTIONS TO CONTROL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:

Exposure Hazards:

Materials NOT to be used for Clean up:

Environmental precautions:

Combustion Products:

Protection for Firefighters:

None None None

Methods for Clean up:

Wear gloves as required per job and Safety Glasses or Goggles for eye protection.

Knock down dust with water spray.

Vacuum or sweep up excess material to avoid a possible slipping hazard.

Do not use compressed air for clean up.

Personal precautions:

Reference to other sections:

Dust, particles markings"

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(EN 149).

Environmental exposure controls Control of dust. Use of compressed air to clean clothes prohibited.

Appearance: solid (spherical) Odor Threshold: not applicable Odor: Odorless Boiling Range: not applicable pH: not applicable Evaporation Rate: not applicable Melting / Freezing Point: >2000° F, 1400° C, transition Flammability: not applicable temperature: 1166° F, 630° C. Flammability Limits: LEL: not applicable Boiling Point: not applicable UEL: not applicable Flash Point: not applicable Vapor Pressure: not applicable Specific Gravity: 2.4 - 2.6 g/cm3 Explosive properties: not applicable Solubility: insoluble Oxidizing properties: not applicable Auto-ignition Temperature: not applicable Bulk density: 1.2 - 1.8 g/cm3

VOC Content: not applicable (depending on the grain size)

Stability: There are no conditions to avoid.

Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposition as a result of use, storage, spill and heating are not known.

Conditions to avoid: There are no specific conditions known which have to be avoided.

Incompatible Materials: There is no additional information.

Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Ingestion Acute symptoms and effects: Shall not be classified as acutely toxic.

Inhalation: Shall not be classified as a respiratory or aspiration hazard.

Skin Contact: Shall not be classified as a skin sensitizer.

Ingestion: Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (STOT).

Chronic (long-term) effects: This mixture does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance with Regulation No 1272/2008/EC.

Shall not be classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment (acc. To 1272/2008/EC).

Data are not available Data are not available Data are not available hazardous waste in accordance with Article 3 (2) in conjunction with Annex III of Directive 2008/98/EC.

Not relevant (not subject to transport regulations) Hazard Class: not relevant Secondary Risk: not relevant Packaging Group: not relevant Identification Number: Overseas shipment only (HF tariff classification) - 7018.20 Label Required: not relevant Marine Pollutant: none (non-environmentally hazardous acc. to the dangerous good regulation) see section 2 see section 3 see section 8 see section 2 see section 2

Risk Phrases:

Safety Phrases:

Precautionary Label Information:

Ingredient Listings:

Symbols:

TDG INFORMATION

TDG CLASS:

SHIPPING NAME:

UN NUMBER/PACKING GROUP:

EXCEPTION for Ground Shipping DOT Limited Quantity:

Consumer Commodity:

SECTION 13 - WASTE DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

Mobility:

Proper Shipping Name:

Degradability:

Bioaccumulation:

SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Glass beads may be disposed in a solid waste landfill if permitted by applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulation. Considered non-

Follow local and national regulations. Consult disposal expert.

Eco toxicity:

SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Abbreviations and acronyms Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health PPE Personal Protective Equipment REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals EPA Environmental Protection Agency CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures DPD Dangerous Preparations Directive (1999/45/EC) GHS "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" developed by the United Nations

Key literature references and sources for data

- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 appendix D

- EPA under Federal Register, Vol. 51, No. 221, pp 41582 - 41594

- Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 REACH, amended by 453/2010/EU

- Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP, EU GHS)

Classification procedure Physical and chemical properties: The classification is based on tested mixture.

Health hazards/Environmental hazards: The method for classification of the mixture is based on ingredients of the mixture (additivity formula).

Disclaimer

E-mail address: office.reflex@swarco.com office.industries@swarco.com

SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

valid only for the described material and may be not applicable for the product used in combination with any other materials or processes. Swarco / Colorado Paint Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from handling, contact, use, or inability to use of this product. No guarantee, expressed or implied, is made by Swarco / Colorado Paint Company and the user assumes all risk and responsibility.

All information and data appearing on this Safety Data Sheet are provided in good faith and are believed to be reliable and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the date of publication. Although certain hazards are listed herein, there is no guarantee that these are only risks. None of the provided information is to be considered a warranty or quality specification or all-inclusive and is given only as a guidance. It is the user's responsibility to determine the safety of use, handling, storage, transportation, disposal, and suit-ability for the intended utilization of the product. Unless otherwise specified, the data provided herein is

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