SAFETY DATA SHEET FSC-2F

1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation & of the Company/Undertaking.

Product Name: FSC-2F Furmanite Product Code: FIL01-402-000042
Product Type & Use:
LEAK SEALING COMPOUND, to be used only in accordance with approved Furmanite procedures,
by Furmanite trained personnel. NO OTHER ACCEPTABLE USES.
Company Identification:
Furmanite International Limited,
Furman House,
Shap Road,  +44 (0) 1539 729009
Kendal, Fax +44 (0) 1539 729359
Cumbria. LA9 6RU e-mail : eu-info.uk@furmanite.com
Great Britain. e-mail : eu-HQSE.uk@furmanite.com
For further information Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:00: +44 (0) 1539 817566
Emergency Telephone Number (outside office hours): +44 (0) 1539 760300
2. Hazards Identification.
GHS Classification of the mixture.
This product is classified as not hazardous as supplied.
GHS Label element.
No labelling is required for this material under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and
Mixtures (CLP Regulation) (EC) No 1272/2008.
Other hazards.
Rubber fume may be evolved when this product is exposed to temperatures in excess of 80ºC during use.
The level of evolution is dependent upon temperature and is negligible below 120ºC. (See section 8)
3. Composition & Information on Ingredients for the Mixture.
The preparation is an uncured elastomer consisting of a Nitrile rubber base and containing black fillers, synthetic
fibres, metal powder (Brass) and a sulphur based cure system.
None of the ingredients pose a hazard in the preparation as supplied.
The major hazards of the ingredients are as nuisance dusts and since the preparation is supplied in a solid,
compounded form, there are no health hazards from these ingredients.
The synthetic fibres used do not give rise to a health hazard. No asbestos used in the preparation of this
compound.

4. First-Aid Measures.
Inhalation: (of hot fume) Inhalation of hot rubber fume may cause nausea and irritation of the nose and throat.
Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact: Localised skin irritation may occur. Wash with soap or with usual hand cleaner and
water. If irritation continues, obtain medical attention.
Eye Contact: Particles of the compound may cause physical irritation. Irrigate with water for at least
15 minutes. If irritation continues, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Ingestion of the preparation may cause some irritation, physical discomfort and
nausea. Do not induce vomiting. Give water or milk to drink. If any symptoms occur,
obtain medical attention.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures.
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder.
Specific Hazards: Gives off toxic fumes, which may contain oxides of nitrogen, carbon and sulphur and
possible un-burnt hydrocarbons.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions:
Breathing apparatus should be worn in confined spaces.
6. Accidental Release Measures.
Replace in original packaging or dispose of as section 13. A minimum of thin coated glove to EN 388 is
recommended be worn when handling the unboxed sticks of compound.

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7. Handling and Storage.

Handling: A minimum of thin coated glove to EN 388 is recommended be worn when handling the
unboxed sticks of compound.
Storage: Store in original packaging, in dry, cool conditions (recommended maximum temperature of
20ºC) and away from direct sunlight or other UV sources.
Expiry date, with above conditions will be a minimum of two years from the date of
manufacture as shown on the reverse of the boxes

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.

Control parameters:
Occupational Exposure Limit:
Rubber fume may be evolved when this compound is exposed to temperatures in excess of 80ºC during use.
The level of evolution is dependent upon temperature and is negligible below 120ºC.
The WEL (8 hour TWA) assigned to rubber fume evolved during the manufacture of rubber products is
3
0.6mg/m and should be used as a guideline for any potential exposure during use of this product.
Exposure Controls:
Respiratory Protection: When leak sealing, avoid working in too close a proximity to the leak, which may be
transporting the rubber fume out into the immediate area. Whenever possible move
away from the leaking component by at least 1 to 2 metres.
If using in a poorly ventilated areas or in a confined space, forced ventilation should be
provided.
If not available or impractical, a face mask/respirator with organic vapour filter to A1
should be worn.
Hand Protection: A minimum of thin coated glove to EN 388 is recommended be worn when handling
the unboxed sticks of compound. The compound is unlikely to be absorbed or
breakthrough the specified gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses are recommended to be the minimum protection worn when
handling/using the preparation.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties.
Appearance: Fibrous black extruded stick.
Odour: None.
Specific Gravity: 1.32 g/cc (uncompressed and uncured).
Change in Physical State: The preparation may undergo physical changes, i.e. hardening, after an extended
period of storage or subjected to higher than recommended storage temperatures.
This however does not pose any hazard to health.
Boiling Point: Not applicable. The preparation does not have a boiling point.
Melting Point: Not applicable. The preparation does not have a melting point.
Vapour Pressure: Not applicable. The preparation does not generate any vapour.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Solubility in Water: Insoluble in water.
pH value: Not applicable. The preparation is not soluble in water.
Solubility in: Some organic solvents. (Typically aromatic and ketones)
Flash Point: >300ºC (From laboratory testing).
Auto-ignition Temperature: >450ºC (From laboratory testing).
Explosive limits: Not applicable.
Flammability: The preparation is a combustible solid which requires a source of ignition.

10. Stability and Reactivity.

Thermal Stability:
Temperatures above 80ºC may evolve hazardous by-products (refer to Section 8).
Temperatures above 450ºC may evolve hazardous decomposition products, which may contain oxides of
nitrogen, carbon and sulphur and possible un-burnt hydrocarbons.

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11. Toxicological Information.
Health Hazards:
Inhalation: Inhalation of hot rubber fume can cause nausea and irritation of the nose and throat. (Refer to
Special Effects below and Section 8.) These effects should cease soon after removal from
exposure. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
Skin: Localised skin irritation may occur in susceptible individuals. If irritation persists, obtain medical
attention
Eyes: No likely hazard. Particles of the compound may cause physical irritation. If not removed by eye-
wash, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: No likely hazard.
Special Effects:
Rubber fume may be evolved if this compound is exposed to temperatures in excess of 80ºC.
There is reason to suspect that repeated long-term exposure to hot rubber fume may cause cancer.
The WEL (8 hour TWA) assigned to rubber fume evolved during the manufacture of rubber products is
3
0.6mg/m .
12. Ecological Information.
Ecotoxicity.
Ecological effects not determined. Unlikely to be hazardous to air, water and/or soil as the preparation is not
soluble in water.
Mobility:
The preparation and its constituents are unlikely to transport to groundwater or far from the site of release.
Persistance and Degradability:
The preparation is non degradable.
Bioaccumulative Potential:
Effects not determined but unlikely to accumulate in biota or to enter into the food chain.
Other adverse effects:
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
13. Disposal Considerations.
If the preparation becomes waste it may be disposed of via the following methods: -
Landfill in accordance with local regulations.
Incinerate in accordance with local regulations.
Packaging should be recycled as paper/card.
14. Transport Information.
Not classified as hazardous for transport by air, sea, rail or road.
15. Regulatory Information.
This document has been prepared in accordance with European Community Regulation 1907/2006
(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals - REACH).
Under the limited quantity exemption contained within REACH: (manufactured in quantities of less than 1 tonne
per annum) this material does not require registration.
No labelling is required for this material under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and
Mixtures (CLP Regulation) (EC) No 1272/2008.
16. Other Information.
This is a leak sealing compound, to be used only in accordance with approved Furmanite procedures, by
Furmanite trained personnel. NO OTHER ACCEPTABLE USES.
This document has been created to bring the information in line with the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS); there have been no changes in the safety aspects of the
compound.
According to our best knowledge and information, we believe this information to be accurate.

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