SAFETY DATA SHEET NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product Name Trade Names PREPAINTED STEEL PRIMA TM steel, P-ZACS steel, SHUTTEREX steel Use Supplier Metal fabrication, Roofing and Wall Cladding. BlueScope Steel (Thailand) Limited 2 Soi 9 Pakornsongkrohrad Road, maptaphut, Muang Rayong Tel Fax HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification Not a Chemical as defined in Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Chemicals) Regulations Not a hazardous Material as defined in Material Register year 2000 (B.E.2543), under Material Regulation of Thailand Industrial Ministry Y1990 (B.E.2535) However, processes such as grinding or welding can generate dust or fume from this product, which can be an inhalation hazard. Not classed as a Dangerous Good as defined in the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, 14 th Edition. Safety Phrases S22 Do not breathe dust S24 Avoid contact with skin S37 Wear suitable gloves 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Aluminium-zinc coated low carbon steel strip with a painted surface. Base Metal CAS no. Proportion Low carbon steel % Metallic Coating CAS. no. Proportion Aluminium % Zinc Balance Surface Coating CAS no. Proportion This product can be coated with various combinations of: - Polyester, Epoxy primers Not Available <50 µm film Strontium Chromate (only present in primer layer) <30% of primer layer Chromic Acid (pretreatment layer between metal and primer only) <35 mg/m 2 of surface coating Page 1 of 5

2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Ingestion Skin Eyes Inhalation First aid Facilities Advice to Doctor It is unlikely that this product can be ingested in the as supplied form. Wash affected skin after handling this product. It is unlikely that this product will enter the eye(s) in the as supplied form. If steel splinters enter the eye, obtain medical attention immediately. It is unlikely that this product can be inhaled in the as supplied form. Eyewash station and normal washroom facilities. Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Use the appropriate fire extinguishing media for the surrounding environment. Hazards from The surface coatings and some components of the packaging are combustible. Combustion Products On burning they will emit carbon monoxide and other products of combustion. Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters Fire fighters should assess each situation and wear the appropriate protective clothing and respiratory protection. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Emergency Procedures Coils and sheet packs should be picked up with suitable lifting equipment. Individual sheets should be handled with the appropriate gloves to avoid cuts. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling Always wash hands after handling the product especially before eating, drinking, smoking, or using the toilet. Pre-painted steel should not be welded or cut with gas, plasma, electrical arc, etc., as operators may be exposed to thermally generated particles. Pre-painted steel should not be sanded, ground, or otherwise abraded, in any operation that will penetrate the top surface coating and create airborne particulate. See section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection for specific control recommendations. Conditions for Safe Storage Coils and sheet packs must be stored and secured to prevent movement during storage and transport. Store in a dry environment to prevent corrosion in storage. For more information on storing this product, refer to the document Recommended Practices for Steel Coil and Sheet Storage and Stacking available from BlueScope Steel sales offices. Page 2 of 5

3 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Standards No Threshold Limit Value (TLV ) has been established for this product by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH ). Any operation, which has the potential of generating particulates including dust or fume, requires a risk assessment to be undertaken. This may require the involvement of an experienced Occupational Hygienist. Biological Exposure Standards No Biological Exposure Index (BEI ) has been established for this product. Engineering Controls No special ventilation is required for the product as supplied. Respiratory Protection Eye Protection Hand Protection Not normally required when using this product. However, if particulates are generated and engineering controls are not effective in controlling airborne exposure, then suitable respiratory protective equipment may be required. Final choice of appropriate respiratory protection is dependent upon the actual airborne concentrations and the individual circumstances. Expert advice may be required to make this decision. Safety glasses with side shields, goggles or full-face shields as appropriate, are recommended. Final choice of appropriate eye/face protection will vary according to individual circumstances (i.e. methods of handling) and according to risk assessments undertaken. Appropriate gloves should be worn when handling strip or sheet steel, to avoid cuts from splinters, burrs, sharp edges and contact with any surface treatments. Final choice of appropriate gloves will vary according to individual circumstances and according to risk assessments undertaken. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Melting Point Solubility Specific Gravity Flammability Thin steel coil or sheet in various colours. Approximately 1500 o C for base steel. Approximately 600 o C for metal coating. Insoluble in water, soluble in acids and the coating is also soluble in strong alkali (Air=1) Not combustible. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Conditions to Avoid Stable under normal conditions of use None known Incompatible Materials Strong Acids and Alkalis. Decomposition Products Reactions Polymerization When burnt or overheated the surface coating and surface treatment are combustible and will emit carbon monoxide and other products of combustion whilst the base metal and metallic coating may release metallic oxides. Metallic coating can react with strong acids and alkalis, producing hydrogen gas. None known Page 3 of 5

4 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Inhalation Ingestion Skin Eye Chronic Effects Not expected to be inhaled in the form supplied. Not expected to be ingested in the form supplied. The surface treatment may cause skin irritation from prolonged contact. Not expected to be irritating to eyes in the form supplied. No toxicity data is available for this product in the form supplied. Base Metal: No reports of effects from prolonged or repeated exposure. Metal Coating: No reports of effects from prolonged or repeated exposure. Surface Coating: Dust created from the primer under the painted surface contains Strontium Chromate at levels <3%, which is a suspected carcinogen, after prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation or a chromium sensitiser from prolonged or repeated skin exposure in sensitive individuals. Surface Treatment: May cause skin irritation after repeated prolonged contact. 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity Persistance and Degradability Mobility 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Considerations This product and packaging can be recycled. If not recycled, any disposal of waste product should be in accordance with local regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Transport Information U.N. Number Proper Shipping Name UN DG Class UN Packing Group Not classed as a Dangerous Good based on the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, 14 th Edition. Page 4 of 5

5 15. REFERENCES United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, 14 th Edition, TLVs and BEIs, ACGIH, Cincinnati, Documentation of the TLVs and BEIs, ACGIH, 7 th Edition, Cincinnati, Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety, ILO, Fourth Edition, Geneva, Material Regulation of Thailand Industrial Ministry Y1990 (B.E.2535) 16. OTHER INFORMATION Manufacturer s Advice This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information for the product. Each user should read this SDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in each individual workplace. Consideration should also be given to any possible interactions when this product is used with other manufacturers products. Clean COLORBOND, COLORBOND are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited TLV, BEI and ACGIH are registered trademarks of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Issue no. 1, April 2009 Page 5 of 5