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permeation, penetration, degradation, use pattern ( full immersion, occasional contacts) and how the glove is
stored when not in use.
Theoretical maximum levels of protection are seldom achieved in practice and the actual level of protection
can be difficult to assess. Effective breakthrough time should be used with care and a margin of safety should
be applied. HSE guidance on protective gloves recommends a 75% safety factor to be applied to any figures
obtained in a laboratory test. Nitrile gloves may offer relatively long breakthrough times and slow permeation
rates. Test data, e.g breakthrough data obtained through test standard EN374-3:1994 are available from
reputable equipment suppliers.
Personal hygiene is a key element of effective hand care. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After
using gloves, hands should be washed and dried thoroughly. A non perfumed moisturiser should be applied.
Eye Protection
Goggles conforming to a minimum standard of EN 166 345B should be considered if there is a possibility of
eye contact with the product through splashing. Higher rated eye protection must be considered for highly
hazardous operations or work areas. For example, employees involved in metalworking operations such as
chipping, grinding or cutting may require additional protection to avert injury from fast moving particles or
broken tools.
Body Protection
Minimise all forms of skin contact. Launder overalls and undergarments regularly.
Environmental Exposure Controls
Minimise release to the environment. An environmental assessment must be made to ensure compliance with
local environmental legislation.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colour
Colour according to specification.
Physical State
Liquid at ambient temperature.
Odour
Characteristic.
pH Value
8.2.
Vapour Pressure
0.05 mmHg at 20ºC.
Boiling Point
110ºC.
Solubility in Water
Completely miscible.
Density
1073 kg/m3 at 15ºC.
Flash Point
>110ºC.
Vapour Density (Air=1)
>2.
Other Information
Freezing Point: -36 °C.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid
Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Materials to Avoid
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form during normal storage.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Basis for Assessment
Toxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information given is based on a
knowledge of the components and the toxicology of similar products.
Acute Toxicity - Oral
LD50 expected to be > 2000 mg/kg. Classified as harmful by EC criteria. Note: There is a marked difference
in acute oral toxicity between animals and man, man being more susceptible than animals. The estimated
