Control measures

• Substitute lower-volatility or less hazardous material.
• Use local exhaust ventilation and keep containers closed.
• Prevent entry into poorly ventilated areas.
• Limit duration and quantity and prohibit ignition sources where vapours are flammable.
• Substitute a water-based or higher-flash-point product where practicable.
• Keep lids closed and use minimum working quantities.
• Control ignition sources, static and hot work.
• Provide suitable ventilation and assess hazardous zones where applicable.

PPE

• eye and skin protection from the SDS
• suitable face-fit-tested RPE only where engineering control is insufficient
• SDS-specified skin and eye protection
• anti-static clothing or footwear only where the DSEAR assessment requires it

Storage

• Keep closed in a cool, ventilated place away from incompatibles and ignition sources.
• Use a suitable flammable-liquid cabinet for working stock and a compliant store for larger quantities.

First aid

• Move to fresh air without endangering rescuers.
• Seek urgent medical advice for persistent symptoms, confusion or suspected organ effects.
• Move inhalation casualties to fresh air and obtain medical advice as the SDS directs.
• Raise the alarm and evacuate for fire or major vapour release.

Spills and disposal

• Remove ignition sources if safe, ventilate and follow the SDS.
• Eliminate ignition sources if safe, ventilate, contain with compatible materials and prevent drain entry.

Control measures

• Substitute lower-volatility or less hazardous material.
• Use local exhaust ventilation and keep containers closed.
• Prevent entry into poorly ventilated areas.
• Limit duration and quantity and prohibit ignition sources where vapours are flammable.
• Prevent siphoning by mouth and hand-to-mouth transfer.
• Use closed dispensing and clearly labelled containers.
• Never decant into food or drink containers.
• Substitute a water-based or higher-flash-point product where practicable.
• Keep lids closed and use minimum working quantities.
• Control ignition sources, static and hot work.
• Provide suitable ventilation and assess hazardous zones where applicable.
• Substitute a less environmentally hazardous product where practicable.
• Use minimum quantities and prevent discharge.
• Provide contained washout and cleaning arrangements.

PPE

• eye and skin protection from the SDS
• suitable face-fit-tested RPE only where engineering control is insufficient
• SDS-specified gloves
• eye protection where splash is possible
• SDS-specified skin and eye protection
• anti-static clothing or footwear only where the DSEAR assessment requires it
• PPE required for the product's health hazards and spill method

Storage

• Keep closed in a cool, ventilated place away from incompatibles and ignition sources.
• Keep closed, upright and away from food and drink.
• Use a suitable flammable-liquid cabinet for working stock and a compliant store for larger quantities.
• Store in labelled secondary containment away from surface-water and foul drains.

First aid

• Move to fresh air without endangering rescuers.
• Seek urgent medical advice for persistent symptoms, confusion or suspected organ effects.
• Call 999 or a poison service immediately.
• Do not induce vomiting.
• Keep the casualty at rest and provide the SDS.
• Move inhalation casualties to fresh air and obtain medical advice as the SDS directs.
• Raise the alarm and evacuate for fire or major vapour release.
• Follow the SDS for human exposure.

Spills and disposal

• Remove ignition sources if safe, ventilate and follow the SDS.
• Remove slip and ignition risks and follow the SDS cleanup instructions.
• Eliminate ignition sources if safe, ventilate, contain with compatible materials and prevent drain entry.
• Contain and recover; do not wash into drains, soil or watercourses; use an authorised waste route.

Control measures

• Keep rooms ventilated during application and drying.
• Prefer brush or roller; if spraying is necessary, assess the mist and use enclosure, segregation and extraction, adding RPE only where these do not adequately control exposure.
• Avoid skin contact; wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking.
• Many water-based paints contain preservatives (labelled EUH208 or H317) that can cause allergic skin reactions; check the SDS.
• Do not sand or strip old coatings until they have been checked for lead (see lead-containing paint).
• Before sanding or stripping coatings in a building built or refurbished before 2000, check the asbestos survey; do not sand suspected asbestos-containing textured coatings.

PPE

• Chemical-resistant gloves selected from the paint SDS and the glove maker's data for the product and task
• Eye protection when working overhead or spraying
• RPE suitable for paint mist if spraying (see SDS section 8)

Storage

• Store frost-free with lids sealed.

First aid

• Eyes: rinse with clean water for at least 10 minutes.
• Skin: wash with soap and water; seek advice if a rash develops.

Spills and disposal

• Contain and absorb with sand or absorbent; do not wash into drains or watercourses.

Control measures

• Add powder to water slowly and mix at low speed to limit airborne dust.
• Prevent dust with low-dust mixing and on-tool extraction (M-class) when sanding; do not use RPE instead of dust control.
• Clean up with an H- or M-class vacuum; do not dry sweep.
• Bags are typically 25 kg: use mechanical aids or two-person lifts and store at waist height where possible.
• Check the current SDS for cement, lime or other alkaline additives. Where present, wet product can cause skin burns, dermatitis and serious eye injury: follow the product-specific controls.
• Check extraction works before use; have LEV thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months.

PPE

• Suitable RPE (e.g. FFP3) where residual dust remains after controls, such as prolonged sanding or work in confined rooms
• Tight-fitting masks must be face-fit tested for the exact make, model and size; wearers must be clean-shaven where the mask seals and fit-check before each use. Use powered loose-fitting RPE where a seal cannot be achieved.
• Safety glasses or goggles when mixing and working overhead
• Gloves to avoid prolonged skin contact; waterproof, alkali-resistant gloves if the SDS shows lime or cement

Storage

• Store bags dry, off the floor and in stable stacks.

First aid

• Eyes: rinse with clean water for at least 10 minutes; seek medical advice if irritation persists.
• Inhalation of dust: move to fresh air.
• Skin: wash with soap and water.

Spills and disposal

• Collect dry powder with an H- or M-class vacuum or damp methods; avoid dry sweeping.