Technical Data Sheet

GLASSTEX ESSENTIAL READY MIXED WALLCOVERING ADHESIVE 

Description:
Medium Grade Adhesive is a high tack, fast drying, thixotropic dry paste formulated from a blend of natural and synthetic vinyl polymers giving high final bond strengths. It contains an efficient fungicide to protect against mould growth and fire retardant for critical surface spread of flame applications. Medium is a ready mixed adhesive specially formulated for hanging Glasstex Wallcoverings and Glasstex Wall liners.

Surface Preparation:
Surfaces should be sound, dry, clean and free from damp, dust and grease. Remove old Wallcoverings and any loose or flaking paint, then wash down and allow to dry. Any cracks, holes etc should be filled and high spots sanded level. New plaster should be allowed to dry out completely. Very porous or highly alkaline surfaces require a suitable primer. Gloss painted surfaces should be keyed with sandpaper and primed with Primer Sealer.

Adhesive Application:
Essential should be applied by either brush or short nap roller or finely notched spatula.

Hanging Instructions:
It is important that the Wallcovering manufacturer's hanging instructions are followed at all times. If in doubt, seek advice. 

Coverage:
Approximately 5/7 sq mtrs/kg

Health & Safety

Refer to separate sheet

Note: This is a water based product and as such the VOC content is minimal, less than 0.4 ppm. 

The VOC content is derived from residual monomer in the polymer, no additional coalescing solvents are added. 

This information supplied is, to the best of knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions made are without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond our control. 

Other Information:
Addition of VOC information.  

Safety Data Sheet
Medium Duty Grade

Safety data sheet for: 
Ready Mixed Wallcovering Adhesive Medium Grade 

1) Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking:

Product name 
AFS Ready Mixed Wallcovering Adhesive Medium grade  

Identified uses
Formulated for hanging a wide range of Wallcoverings including textiles, glass fibre, hessian, paper and fabric backed contract vinyl Wallcoverings, expanded polystyrene tiles, covings and veneers.

Company 
AFS Adhesives Limited, Unit 5, Alliance Business Park, Corporation Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RR

Contact details 
Tel: (+44) (0)1254 232366

Emergency telephone number: 
As above available only during office hours.

2) Hazards identification:

Classification and Labelling -

The product is not classified as hazardous according to current legislation.

3) Composition/information on ingredients: 

Water based dispersion of Starch and Vinyl acetate homopolymer. 

Also contains fire retardants for critical surface spread of flame applications, plus additives for stability and preservatives.

Substances presenting a health or environmental hazard within the meaning of the current EC regulations:

Name

EC – No

CAS – No

Content % range 

Classification

The product does not contain any hazardous substance within the meaning of the current EC regulations.

4) First aid measures:

Immediate Medical attention: 
Yes for eye & ingestion.

Assistance from Physician: 
Yes for eye & ingestion.

Inhalation: 
Not hazardous under normal conditions. Remove to fresh air.

Skin Contact: 
Wash with warm water and soap. Remove any contaminated clothing. Prolonged contact may cause irritation.

Eye Contact: 
Irrigate with copious amounts of clean water for 15 minutes. May cause temporary irritation. Seek immediate medical attention.

Ingestion: 
Wash out mouth with water. Give water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.

5) Fire fighting measures: 

5.1 Extinguishing media:
Aqueous dispersions will not burn. Dried films are combustible. Extinguishing media for dried film: Water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the mixture:
See section 10

5.3 Advice for fire fighters
Use protective equipment appropriate for surrounding materials and dried film.

6) Accidental release measures: 

6.1 Personal precautions:
Wear suitable protective equipment (see section 8).

6.2 Environmental precautions:
In disposing of this material to sewers, particularly in solution, account must be taken of local legislation that may apply regarding BOD level of effluents.

6.3 Methods for cleaning:
Contain spillage using sand or earth. Scoop into containers for disposal according to Local Authority regulations. Spillages should not be washed to drain unless it leads to a suitable effluent treatment process.

7) Handling and storage: 

7.1 Precautions for safe handling:
Small levels of volatile organic compound may accumulate in the headspace of containers, which should be opened in ventilated surroundings.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, off the ground. Do not allow to freeze. Store in original container with lid closed.

8) Exposure controls / personal protection: 

Exposure control
Use in well ventilated area. Occupational exposure limit not assigned.

Personal protective equipment
Wear gloves for hand protection and eye protection if splashing is likely, along with suitable waterproof overalls and boots. Use good hygiene practices.

9) Physical and chemical properties: 

Appearance
Opaque/white paste

Odour Characteristic
pH Approximately 6.2

Boiling point
Not determined

Melting point
Not determined

Flashpoint (°C)
Not determined

Flammability (gas/solid)
Not determined

Autoignition temperature 
Not determined

Explosive properties
Not determined

Oxidising properties
Not determined

Vapour pressure
Not determined

Relative Density
Approximately 1.07g/cm³ Solubility
Miscible with water

Partition coefficient (noctanol /water)
Not determined

Viscosity
Approximately 1000 Poise

Evaporation rate
Not determined

10) Stability & reactivity: 

10.1 Reactivity:
Stable

10.2 Chemical Stability:
Stable

10.3 Possibility  of hazardous reactions:
None known

10.4 Conditions to avoid:
None known

10.5 Incompatible materials:
None known

11) Toxicological information: 

Health effects: 
Essentially non toxic. No specific health warnings.

12) Ecological information: 

Ecotoxicity:
Not expected to be hazardous to waste water treatment process.

Mobility:
Not determined

Persistence and degradability:
Biodgradable

Bioaccumulative potential:
No evidence of bioaccumulation. The product can be virtually eliminated from water by abiotic processes e.g. adsorption onto activated sludge.

13) Disposal considerations: 

Dispose of according to Local Authority Regulations.

14) Transport information: 

Special Carriage precautions: Not classified as hazardous for transport.

15) Regulatory information: 

This product is not classified as hazardous. 

Risk phrases 
Not classified

Safety phrases 
Not classified

This data sheet does not constitute a user’s assessment of workplace risk as required by HSW act, COSHH, Management of Health and safety at Work regulations, or other health and safety legislation.

16) Other information: 

The information supplied in this safety data sheet is, to the best of knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions made are without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond our control. The data contained in this safety Data Sheet has been supplied as required by the EC Regulations 1907/2006 for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of industrial and commercial users who a re deemed capable of understanding and acting on the information provided. 

Please ensure that it is passed to the appropriate person(s) in your company, who are capable of acting on the information.

Last revision New Company. Revised sections indicated *.Revision date: July 2018.