OMM SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT : GO GUM AROBIC

REV. DATE : 02/2012

1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND COMPANY

Product name and/or code: GO GUM AROBIC Intended use : Printing Plate gumming solution

Name & address of Company : O.M.M. GRAPHIC SDN BHD

No. 7, Jalan TIAJ 2/9,
Taman Industri Alam Jaya, 42300
Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Emergency phone no.:
603-6038 6872
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances presenting a health hazard within the meaning of EEC Directive 91/155.
Name Conc.range Symbol R phrases* MEL/OES

Propan-1,2-diol 2.5 – 10% - - OES

Sulphuric acid, mono(2-ethylthexyl) ester
Sodium salt 2.5 – 10%

(*) See full text of phrases under

Sections 15 & 16

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION

None classified

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General : In all cases of doubt, or where symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Give nothing by mouth. If unconscious place in recovery
position and seek medical advice.
Eye contact : Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for al least 10 minutes, holding the eyelids apart and seek medical
attention.
Skin contact Wash skin thoroughly with flowing water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
Ingestion : If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate medical attention. Wash out mouth with water. Keep at rest.
Do not induce vomiting. If patient vomits, turn to recovery position. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media :Recommended :
Recommendations :
Water, foam, CO2, powders, sand or earth. Not to be used:-
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Keep drums cool by
spraying with water.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or watercourses.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.

Exclude sources of ignition and ventilate the area. In case of major spillage evacuate the area. Refer to protective
measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Contain & collect spillage with non-conbustible absorbent materials, (e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth)
and place in container (not aluminium) for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Do not allow to enter
drains or watercourses.
If products contaminates lakes, rivers, or sewers, inform appropriate authorities in accordance with local regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE.
Handling
Suitable materials are mild steel, stainless steel, polyethylene, Teflon, polypropylene.
Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.
Keep container tightly closed. Isolate from sources of heat, sparks and open flame. No sparking tools should be used.
Avoid eye contact & prolonged or repeated skin contact. Avoid inhalation of vapour and spray mist. Smoking eating and
drinking should be prohibited in application area. For personal protection see Section 8.
Never use pressure to empty container is not a pressure vessel. Always keep in containers of same material as the
original one.
Comply with health and safety at work laws.

Storage.
Observe label precautions.
Store between 5˚C and ambient temp in a dry well ventilated place away from sources of heat and direct sunlight.
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep away from oxidizing agents. No smoking. Prevent unauthorized access.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Measures :
Provide adequate ventilation. Where reasonably practicable this should be achieved by the use of local exhaust ventilation and good
general extraction

Exposure Limits :

Name MEL/OES STEL (1) LTEL (2)

ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Propan-1,2-diol-total (vapour and particulates) OES 150 474
Particulates OES 10

according to : Health and Safety Executive EH40/2002 method for calculating OES of hydrocarbon mixtures.
(1) STEL – Short-term exposure limit ( 15 minute reference period ) (2) LTEL – Long-term exposure limit (8 hour TWA
reference period )

Personal Protection
Respiratory protection : When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators.(Type A filter) (See Engineering Measures
above).
Hand protection : Use PVC or nitrile gloves.
Eye protection : Use safety eyewear designed to protect against splash of liquids.
Skin protection : Where there is a risk of splashing impervious apron or jacket should be worn. All
affected parts of the body should be washed after contact.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state: Clear yellow liquid
Flash point : >65°C Method: Abel CC
Specific gravity: 1.05 gm/cc Method: BS Hydrometer
Solubility in water: Complete
pH: 4.3 - 4.6 Method: pH meter
Conductivity: 19-27K micro Siemen Method: Conductivity meter.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions. (See section 7).
Keep away from oxidizing agents, strongly alkaline and strongly alkaline and strongly acid materials in order to avoid
exothermic reactions. Avoid sources of ignition.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ingestion : Slightly toxic. Large doses may cause some nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, drowsiness
& incoordination.
Skin : There may be irritation and redness.
Eyes : Liquid splashed in the eyes may cause slight to moderate irritation with possible corneal damage.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

There is no data available on the product itself.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not allow into drains or watercourses. Wastes and empty containers should be disposed of according to Local
Authority instructions under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 / Environmental Protection Act 1990. (See Section 16 –
other Information).

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transport only in accordance with ADR for road, RID for rail, IMDG for sea and ICAO/IATA for air transport.

Proper shipping name : N/A

UN no.: N/A

Road/Rail : Class N/A Packing group N/A EAC N/A HI

N/A
IMDG : Class N/A Packing group N/A EmS N/A Marine
pollutant : No

ICAO/IATA Class N/A Packing group N/A

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

In accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 and the
Classification, Packaging and Labeling of Dangerous Preparations directive 88/379/EEC the product is labeled as follows

Danger classification : None classified

Contains :

R phrases : None required

S phrases : None required

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of R phrases:
The information in this Safety Data Sheet is required under EEC Directive 91/155 [as amended] and is based on the
present state of our knowledge and on current EEC and national laws.
It is always the responsibility of the user to take all necessary steps in order to fulfil the demand laid down in local rules
and legislation, as the users’ working conditions are beyond our knowledge and control. The information is meant as a
description of the safety requirements of the product, rather than a guarantee of the product’s properties, and may be
used to assist in, but not replace, a risk assessment under COSHH or DSEAR regulations. The product is not to be used
for other purposes than those specified under Section 1 without first obtaining written handling instructions.
Disposal considerations : OMM Graphic Sdn. Bhd. offer a waste disposal service complying with all UK environmental
legal requirements.