SAFETY DATA SHEET

Promat

According to EC Regulation 1907/2006

Trade name: CAFCO 300

Issued: 31/10/2008
Supersedes version: --/--/--

1. Identification of the product and of the company

Product name:
Intended Product use:
Company

CAFCO 300
CAFCO 300 is a spray or trowel applied, single package
fire protective spray, for internal use for fire protection of
buildings.
Company :
Promat UK Ltd.
Address
:
The Sterling Centre
Eastern Road
Bracknell
GB Berkshire RG12 2TD
Telephone :
01344 381 400
Fax
:
01344 381 401
e-mail
:
technicaluk@promat.co.uk.

2. Hazard Identification
Indication of the hazards:

Specific risk information for

the environment:

- Not classified as hazardous or dangerous according to

67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
- Natural contamination of some substances of the
preparation with cristalline silica could occur. No cristalline
silica is added to the preparation. According to IARC,
cristalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz from
occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans(Group 1).
no particular risks

3. Composition / Information on ingredients

Description:

Fire protective spray, based on vermiculite and gypsum,

reinforced with cellulose fibres.

Chemical characterisation

This product is a preparation.

- Representative dangerous substances:

Substance

C.A.S. N

EINECS N

Weight %

Cristalline silica

14808-60-7

238-878-4

< 0.3

Classification and
labeling
(Directive
67/548/EEC)
-

- Other substances, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of dangerous

substances:
The product does not contain known substances of this category
- Other substances with specific workplace exposure limits:
The product does not contain known substances of this category

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- Other substances:
- Plaster CAS 26499-65-0 Weight %: > 54% and < 66 %
- Bentonite - CAS 1302-78-9 Weight %: < 5 %
- Limestone CAS 1317-65-3 Weight %: < 4 %
- Vermiculite CAS 1318-00-9 Weight %: < 30 %
- Cellulose wood based Weight %: < 8 %

4. First aid measures

Inhalation:

remove to fresh air, rinse throat with water and blow nose
to evacuate dust.
In case of significant ingestion, rinse mouth with water and
drink plenty of water.
Rinse the skin immediately with plenty of water and soap.
Remove contaminated clothing.
do not rub the eye. Wash the eyes, including opening of
eyelids, with plenty of clean water (minimum 15 minutes)
and seek medical advice if irritation persists.

Ingestion:
Skin contact:
Eye contact:

5. Fire fighting measures

Additional Information:

The product is a non-combustible.

6. Accidental spill / release measures

Individual precautions:

see sections 7 and 8

Environmental precautions:

- Do not discharge into drains or watercourses

- clean up immediately all accidental spill
Shovel up and sweep. Keep dust levels low.

Methods for cleaning up:

7. Handling and storage

Handling:

Storage:

By generation of dust during processing, the regulatory

Workplace Exposure Limits, applicable for nuisance dust,
for total and respirable dust must be respected.
Use individual protection see section 8
Work in a well ventilated area
Collect dust with a vacuum cleaner or shovel up and
sweep.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Store in dry, covered area.

8. Exposure controls / Personal protection

EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES

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Promat

According to EC Regulation 1907/2006

Trade name: CAFCO 300

Issued: 31/10/2008
Supersedes version: --/--/--

When manipulating and processing the product, respect Workplace Exposure Limits for
inhalable and respirable dust and for respirable quartz dust.
Check the latest Workplace Exposure Limits (OEL) for airborne contaminants that are
applicable in your country.
Typical Workplace Exposure Limits (8hrs TWA) on the date of issue of this document are:
In mg/m

Fraction

Cristalline silica
Particles NOR (1)

respirable
Inhalable
Respirable

(1)

COUNTRY
UK
0.1 mg/m
10 mg/m
4 mg/m

Particles NOR: particles not otherwise classified or regulated (nuisance dust).

Applies for all other components in the product.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Workplace exposure controls: Use personal protection controls.
Individual protection controls: Avoid breathing dusts
Avoid eye and skin contact
Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task:
Respiratory protection:
Use approved individual respirators (e.g. disposable P2
types) whenever Workplace Exposure Limits are or can be
foreseen to be exceeded especially when spray application
takes place in a confined space.
Eye protection:
Use safety glasses,
Foresee eye cleaning on the working place.
Skin/hand protection:
Use loose working clothes with closed sleeves
Use impermeable gloves.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance:
Colour:

flocky powder
off-white

Important safety parameters:

Relative density:

Odour: None
(when sprayed properly)
- ca. 310 kg/m (without accelearator)
- ca. 280 kg/m (with accelerator)

Solubility:
- water solubility:
pH value:
Melting point:
Information on other properties

slightly soluble
8.0 8.5 (when taken into an aqueous solution)
1020C
not applicable

Other information:

10. Stability and reactivity

Nothing to report

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According to EC Regulation 1907/2006

Trade name: CAFCO 300

Issued: 31/10/2008
Supersedes version: --/--/--

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity:
- Inhalation:
- Eye contact:
- Skin contact:
- Ingestion:

The product is not expected to have significant acute

toxicity.
may cause irritation of the airways.
may lead to transient eye irritation or inflammation.
Irritating to skin if contact is prolonged or skin is sensitive
small amounts, dry or wet, should not cause significant
reaction.

Chronic toxicity:

- Not reported by normal use.

Further information:

Prolonged inhalation of respirable cristalline silica: the

IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
concluded that "crystalline silica inhaled in the form of
quartz from occupational sources is carcinogenic to
humans(Group 1)".

12. Ecological information

- do not discharge into drains or watercourses

13. Disposal considerations

Product disposal:
Packaging disposal:

Handle as construction industry waste and dispose in

accordance with local legislation
Dispose according to local legislation

14. Transport information

Road transport:
Inland shipping transport:
Sea shipping transport:
Air transport:

Product is not classified as dangerous

Product is not classified as dangerous
Product is not classified as dangerous
Product is not classified as dangerous

15. Regulatory information

Labelling according to EEC Directives:
According to the EU Directive 2004/73/CE on classification
and labelling, adapting Directive 1999/45/EC and
67/548/EEC:
Classification of the preparation and danger indication:
Not applicable
Specific provisions in relation to protection of man and environment:
Not applicable

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Trade name: CAFCO 300

Promat
Issued: 31/10/2008
Supersedes version: --/--/--

16. Other information

The recommendations for use and installation of the product have to be followed as indicated in the
suitable handbooks or guidelines.
The health and safety information contained herein is believed to be accurate and correct based on our
current knowledge at the date of issue and no liability can be accepted for any loss, injury or damage
resulting from its use. It is intended as a guide for the safe handling, storage and use under normal
conditions, but does not necessarily refer to the particular requirements of a customer when further
advise should be obtained.
This data sheet and the information it contains is not intended to supersede any terms or conditions of
sale and does not constitute a specification. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a
recommendation for use in violation of any patent or applicable laws or regulations.
This data sheet has been revised according to the Regulation (EC) N 1907/2006 of 18 December 2006.
(OJ 29.5.2007, L136/3)

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