COSHH assessment

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Name of substance/s Gloss spray paint various colours 500ml aerosol
Location address Various
Supplier and contact no. Various
Fire and environment - emergency no. 01634 823900
First aid – emergency no. 01634 823900
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Data sheet Attached; In file;
Storage
Process use or purpose? Hand canister applied spraying
Location used? Various locations
How often used? Continuous
Quantities used? 500ml
Who will be exposed? Employees Contractors Public
Effects on the body

Serious health hazard

Corrosive Toxic/Very toxic
(Allergy or Asthma)

Other hazardous properties

Compressed Health/ozone
Flammable; gas Harmful:-
Highly; Explosive Oxidising Environment Irritant to eye
Extremely; Irritant to Skin
by inhalation

Gas Vapour Mist Fume Dust Liquid Solid

Hazard Type
Other (state)
Does the substance have a Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL)? Yes No
TRIMETHYLBENZENE 8-hour 125mg.m3
METHOXY-2-PROPANOL 8-hour 308mg.m3
BUTOXYETHANOL 8-hour 123mg.m3
METHOXY-1-METHYLETHYL ACETATE 8-hour 616mg.m3
ACETONE THINNER 8-hour 1210mg.m3
What is the exposure limit?
ISOBUTANE 8-hour 1450mg.m3
PROPANE 8-hour 1800mg.m3
PETROLEUM 8-hour 1750mg.m3
XYLENE 8-hour 220mg.m3
Respirable dust: TWA 1mg/m3

SHREC Ltd. Tel 07870 661 649; email enquiries@shrec.org.uk ;Web www.shrec.org.uk
SHREC Ltd accepts no responsibility in ensuring this advice is complied with at the place of work. SHREC Ltd is offering a professional opinion and any information provided in this document is done so in good faith; it is up to the user of this
information to confirm it’s suitability before and during use.
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General work procedures
1. Smoking, eating and drinking is prohibited in the application area and storage areas.
2. Wash hands before eating and drinking.
3. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
4. Use in a well ventilated area.
5. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes by using specified clothing.
6. Always spray away from the face and breathing zone.
7. Do not put on hot surfaces or naked flames/arc welds
8. To avoid ignition of vapours by static electricity discharge, all metal parts of the equipment must be
grounded.
9. Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
10. If ventilation is not adequate, use respiratory protection equipment.
11. Warn others in the area to keep clear while in use.
12. For large quantities air fed masks or half masks to be used.
13. Dry sanding, flame cutting and/or welding of the dry paint film will give rise to dust and/or hazardous
fumes. Wet sanding/flatting should be used wherever possible. If exposure cannot be avoided by the
provision of local exhaust ventilation, suitable respiratory protective equipment should be used.
Routes of exposure Risks to Health from Identified Hazards
Inhalation There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Nausea and stomach
Ingestion pain may occur.
There may be vomiting.
Skin contact There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.
Other
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the use of the substance

P2 filter mask for dry sanding

Dust Mask Visor

Use air fed mask if using large Wear goggles/face mask giving
quantities. complete eye protection
Respirator Goggles

Wear impermeable gloves (Nitrile) Coveralls to be worn type 4

Gloves Overalls
Eye bath available

If large quantities are to be used then

air fed mask and hoods should be
Footwear Other
used.
Monitoring (Type and frequency)
N/A
Air
LEV
Skin inspection weekly
Personal
Annual health monitoring to include lung function, biological monitoring.
Health surveillance
SHREC Ltd. Tel 07870 661 649; email enquiries@shrec.org.uk ;Web www.shrec.org.uk
SHREC Ltd accepts no responsibility in ensuring this advice is complied with at the place of work. SHREC Ltd is offering a professional opinion and any information provided in this document is done so in good faith; it is up to the user of this
information to confirm it’s suitability before and during use.
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First aid treatment
Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a
Inhalation doctor.

Wash out mouth with water.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately.
Consult a doctor.
Eye contact Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin.
Skin contact Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is
still on skin. Consult a doctor.
Storage, handling, spillage and disposal
Storage;
Store product externally.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry well ventilated place away from direct sunlight and other sources of
heat and ignition.
Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Store in cool, well ventilated area. Storage temperature: Do not expose to temperatures
exceeding 50⁰C/122⁰F
Avoid- Strong Acids, Alkalis, Strong oxidisers
Larger quantities must be kept in a separate marked storeroom conforming to the structural
requirements for the "Storage of Flammable Liquids in containers".
The storage and use of this product is subject to the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres
Regulations (DSEAR).
Handling:
Avoid direct contact with the substance.
Avoid naked flames
Do not handle in a confined space.
Spillage:
Remove all possible sources of ignition in the surrounding area
Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or
diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal as hazardous waste.
Preferably clean with a detergent. Avoid using solvents.
Contaminated material should be considered as hazardous and disposed of as hazardous waste.
Do not allow into drains or water courses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected.
Disposal:
Wastes, including emptied containers are controlled wastes and should be disposed of in accordance
with hazardous waste regulations.

SHREC Ltd. Tel 07870 661 649; email enquiries@shrec.org.uk ;Web www.shrec.org.uk
SHREC Ltd accepts no responsibility in ensuring this advice is complied with at the place of work. SHREC Ltd is offering a professional opinion and any information provided in this document is done so in good faith; it is up to the user of this
information to confirm it’s suitability before and during use.
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Fire precautions and action
Aerosol can container - keep away from direct heat sources.
In combustion emits toxic fumes, evacuate the area.
Fire teams to wear full breathing apparatus.
Recommended extinguishing media: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.
DO NOT use water jet.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or watercourses.

Maintenance of plant, equipment or PPE

Aerosol can container - keep away from areas where the aerosol can may be punctured

Further information and instruction

Electrical equipment should be protected from flammable atmospheres.
10% LEL: Minimum Ventilation Requirement in m3 air/litre paint to keep below OEL of the product.
10 % LEL = Amount in m3 air/litre paint to keep below 10 % of the LEL.

Recommended actions/improvements By who? By when? Done

Signature: - Date: -
Position: - Review date:

SHREC Ltd. Tel 07870 661 649; email enquiries@shrec.org.uk ;Web www.shrec.org.uk
SHREC Ltd accepts no responsibility in ensuring this advice is complied with at the place of work. SHREC Ltd is offering a professional opinion and any information provided in this document is done so in good faith; it is up to the user of this
information to confirm it’s suitability before and during use.
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