Fluorescent and Compact Fluorescent Lamps

K132T

Eco cement grade suitable for linear fluorescent lamps. When tubes are crushed for disposal at end of life, this cement reduces the mercury levels available for leaching from landfill sites.

Physical Appearance

Powder appearance	Fine light green powder
Paste appearance	Smooth green paste
Cured appearance	Dark green expanded solid

Physical Properties

Solvent	ethanol
Powder: solvent ratio	100 gms: 9 mls
Viscosity	285-315 (+/- 5) 10ths/mm paste penetration @ 23°C)
Powder density	1.1-1.4 g/cm³ (tapped)
Paste density	2.1-2.6 g/cm³
Average expansion	80-90%
Moisture resistance	good
Paste storage life	2 weeks – stored in sealed containers @21°C (Higher temperatures reduce life)
Powder storage life	12 months

The above properties are given for guidance purposes only. Individual customer requirements should be assessed prior to the use of cement. Technical assistance and test methods are available on request.

Capping Adhesive Information

Powder storage conditions	Keep containers tightly closed, store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Under normal conditions (21ºC) a shelf life of 12 months is possible. Higher temperatures and humidity will reduce shelf life resulting in poor paste formation and may cause the powder to form lumps.
Recommended cleaning solvent	Ethanol, isopropanol
Recommended mixing sequence	Not applicable
Recommended mixing machines	Hobart Winkworth Z Blade type Bowers Molteni
Recommended quantity of paste by cap type* (for guidance only)	T8 – 1.0-1.2g T10 – 1.3-1.5g T12 – 1.6-1.8g
Curing parameters	As cement curing is influenced by paste weight, curing temperature and time, precise figures cannot be given. For guidance purposes: 2 grams of paste @300°C will cure in 10 – 15 seconds 2 grams of paste @200°C will cure in 35 – 40 seconds 2 grams of paste @160°C will cure in 150 – 160 seconds

Warranty

The information contained in this data sheet is given in good faith and does not constitute a warranty or guarantee for the customer. Customers are advised to ensure that all products are thoroughly tested to ensure suitability for the intended application.

SAFETY DATA

Safety Data according to regulation (EC) No1907/2006, 1272/2008(CLP) & 453/2010

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/ MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1.1 Product Identifier

Product name	GLASSBOND K132T
REACH Notes	Mixture – Substances contained in this product that are not classified as hazardous have been/will be registered for REACH at the appropriate time.

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the mixture and uses advised against

Identified use	Lamp Capping Adhesive
Uses advised against	No other uses

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company identification	Glassbond (NW) Ltd West Side Industrial Estate Jackson Street St Helens Merseyside WA9 3AT United Kingdom
Telephone	+44 (0)1744 730334
Fax	+44 (0)1744 451661
Email	technical@glassbond.co.uk
Emergency Telephone	+44 (0)1744 730334 (GMT, English spoken, Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the mixture: calculation method
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008(CLP)

Physical / Chemical	Not Classified
Human Health	May cause an allergic skin reaction. Skin Sens. 1
Environmental	Not Classified

2.2 Label elements According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008(CLP)

GHS07

Signal Word(s)	WARNING
Hazard Statement(s)	H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction. Skin Sens. 1
Precautionary Statement(s)	P261 – Avoid breathing dust/fume P302+P352 – IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P321 – Specific treatment (avoid skin contact)

2.3 Other Hazards

Code EUH208 ‘Contains colophony. May produce an allergic reaction’.
PBT: This mixture contains no substances considered as PBT
vPvB: This mixture contains no substances considered as vPvB

2.4 Additional Information
For full text of H/P phrases see section 16 if not written out in full above.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS*

3.1 Substances (This product is a mixture according to EU legislation)

3.2 Mixture of organic resins and inorganic powders

Rosin
(%w/w 4-7)

CAS / EC / REACH No
8050-09-7 / 232-475-7 / 01-2119480418-32-0004

CLP EC 1272/2008
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Skin Sens. 1

Hexamine
(%w/w <1)

CAS / EC / REACH No
100-97-0 / 202-905-8 / Not available

CLP EC 1272/2008
H228: Flammable solid
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction

Copper carbonate
(%w/w 20-22)

CAS / EC / REACH No
12069-69-1 / 235-113-6 / 01-2119513711-50

CLP EC 1272/2008
H302: Harmful if swallowed Acute Toxic 4
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life Aquatic Toxic 1

3.3 Additional Information
For full text of H/P phrases see section 16 if not written out in full above.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General Advice	Immediately remove contaminated clothing, take care not to contaminate unaffected areas.
Inhalation	IF INHALED: Contains component irritating by inhalation. Move the exposed person to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
Eyes	IF IN EYES: Rinse immediately with running water for at least 15 minutes holding the eyelid open; consult an eye specialist.
Skin	IF ON SKIN: Wash thoroughly with water and soap If skin irritation or rash occurs get medical attention (P333+P313)
Ingestion	IF SWALLOWED: Immediately rinse the mouth with water and drink plenty of water. Obtain medical attention immediately, show this safety data sheet.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms	Eye contact – May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause temporary eye irritation.
Risks	No information available

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment

Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable: CO₂ or dry chemical spray, water spray may help to reduce the temperature and extinguish flames.
Unsuitable: High pressure water jet.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the mixture
Harmful vapours. Thermal decomposition or burning may release toxic oxides of nitrogen and other toxic gases.

5.3 Advice for fire fighters
Use full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information: The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Contaminated extinguishing media must be disposed of in accordance with official regulation.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal Precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective clothing. See section 8

6.2 Environmental Precautions
Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface waters. Do not discharge contaminated water / fire-fighting water into drains / surface water / groundwater.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Collect spillage by sweeping or industrial vacuum cleaner. keep in suitable closed container for disposal

6.4 Reference to other sections
For personal protection see section 8 and Disposal section 13

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling	Avoid the formation and deposition of dust. Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. For PPE see section 8 Contaminated clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace (P272). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363)
Advice on protection against fire and explosion	Normal measures for preventive fire protection. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep containers tightly closed. The powder should be stored under cover, in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight or heat.
Protect from temperatures below: Not Applicable.
Protect from temperatures above: 35°C
Suitable storage materials: Original containers.
Higher temperatures and humidity will reduce the shelf life of the product and may cause the powder to form lumps. The powder will also be difficult to mix into a paste. Under normal conditions (21ºC) a shelf life of 12 months or more is possible.

7.3 Specific End use(s)

As per section 1.2

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS

8.1.1 Occupational Exposure Limits: OEL (Occupational Exposure Standard OES)

Copper carbonate Dust As copper	mg/m³ / ppm	note
TWA	1.0 / inhalable	ACGIH
STEL	– / respirable	(EH40 UK)
TWA	– / –	(EH40 UK)
STEL	– / –	(EH40 UK)
TWA	– / –	(EH40 UK)
STEL	– / –	(EH40 UK)

8.1.2 Biological limit value
Not available

8.1.3 PNECs and DNELs
Not available

8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS

8.2.1 Appropriate engineering controls
Effective exhaust ventilation system.

8.2.2 Personal Protective Equipment:

Eye / face Protection	Tightly fitting safety goggles (e.g., EN166)
Skin Protection / Hand	Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves (e.g., EN374) Butyl rubber: 0.7 mm coating thickness. Nitrile rubber: 0.4 mm coating thickness. Check with PPE manufacturer. Replace immediately if signs of degradation are observed.
Other	Wear closed work clothing.
Respiratory Protection	In the case of insufficient ventilation or severe dusts, cartridge: e.g. EN143 Type P-S (check with PPE manufacturer).
Hygiene measures	General industrial hygiene practice.

8.2.3 Environmental exposure controls
Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance	Fine powder
Odour	None
pH Value	Not Available
Melting point / Freezing point	Not Applicable
Initial Boiling Point / Range	Not Applicable
Flashpoint °C	Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate	Not Applicable
Flammability (solid/gas)	Not Applicable
Upper Explosive Limit	Not Available
Lower Explosive Limit	Not Available
Vapour Pressure	Not Applicable
Vapour Density (AIR=1)	Not Applicable
Colour	Light green
Odour Threshold ppm	Not Available
Relative Density	1.9 g/ml
Solubility in water @20°C	<5 % soluble
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)	Not Available
Auto Ignition Temperature	Not Available
Decomposition Temperature °C	Not Available
Viscosity mPa.s @25°C	Not Applicable
Explosive Properties	Not Available
Oxidizing Properties	Not Oxidising

9.2 Other information
Partially soluble in alcohols.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity	Stable under normal conditions. Risk of dust explosion.
10.2 Chemical Stability	Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions	No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
10.4 Conditions to avoid	No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
10.5 Incompatible materials	Acids, strong oxidising agents.
10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products	No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/ indicated. Fire creates oxides of carbon and nitrogen, formaldehyde.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects of the mixture

Acute Toxicity	Contains components that are hazardous by the following routes: skin, eye, inhalation and ingestion.
LD⁵⁰ Oral Toxicity – Rats LD⁵⁰ Dermal Toxicity – Rats LC⁵⁰INHL Toxicity – Rats LD⁵⁰ Oral Toxicity – Rats LD⁵⁰ Dermal Toxicity – Rabbits LC⁵⁰ Oral Toxicity – Rats LC⁵⁰ INHL Toxicity – Rats	9200 mg/kg – Hexamine 2000 ml/kg – Hexamine 7600 mg/kg – Rosin >2800 mg/kg – Rosin >2000 mg/kg – Rosin 1434 mg/kg – Copper carbonate >2000 mg/kg – Copper carbonate
Skin corrosion/ irritation	Irritating
Serious eye damage / irritation	Irritating
Respiratory or skin sensitisation	The product contains Hexamine and rosin which are skin sensitising. Materials of this type are known to cause respiratory allergy in people.
Germ cell mutagenicity	Not classified
Carcinogenicity	Not classified
Reproductive toxicity	Not classified
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure)	Not classified
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure)	Not classified
Aspiration hazard	Not classified

11.2 Other information
Skin sensitisation might occur in people with hypersensitive skin.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity
LL⁵⁰Fish (96hr)	<10 (rosin) mg/l – Lepomis macrochirus
EC⁵⁰ Invertebrates (48hr)	mg/l – Daphnia magna
EL⁵⁰ Algae (72hr)	>1000 mg/l – Selenastrum capricorntum
LL⁵⁰ Fish (96hr)	41000 (hexamine) mg/l – Lepomis macrochirus
EC⁵⁰ Invertebrates (48hr)	36000 (hexamine) mg/l – Daphnia magna
EL⁵⁰ Algae (72hr)	mg/l – Selenastrum capricornutum
LL⁵⁰Fish (96hr)	mg/l – Lepomis macrochirus
EC⁵⁰ Invertebrates (48hr)	0.025 (Cu/L) mg/l – Daphnia magna
EL⁵⁰ Algae (72hr)	mg/l – Selenastrum capricornutum
Microorganisms/ effect upon activated sludge EC⁵⁰ Bacteria (3.0 hr)	>10000 (rosin) mg/l – Activated sludge, domestic

12.2 Persistence and degradability	Organic components are not readily biodegradable. The copper ions resulting from the degradation of this product cannot be degraded.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential	Not available.
12.4 Mobility in soil	Sinks in water. A small percentage (<1%) is water soluble. If the product enters soil, it will be mobile and may contaminate groundwater.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment	PBT: This mixture contains no substances considered as PBT. vPvB: This mixture contains no substances considered as vPvB.
12.6 Other adverse effects	The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. Do not release untreated into natural waters. This product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure and composition.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

13.1 Waste Treatment Methods
The preparation must be disposed of by special means. Dispose by incineration or landfill via a licensed waste disposal contractor in accordance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible, they can then be recycled after being thoroughly cleaned by a licensed contractor. Labels must not be removed from containers until they have been cleaned. Packaging materials that are not contaminated should be treated as household waste or as recycling material.

13.2 Additional Information
The UK Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) regulations (EP) and amendments should be noted (United Kingdom).
Dispose of contents/ container according to the end user disposal procedure (P501).

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 UN Number ADR RID IMDG IATA ADN	Not Classified
14.2 Proper Shipping Name ADR RID IMDG IATA ADN	Not Classified
14.3 Transport Hazard Class ADR RID IMDG IATA ADN	Not Classified
14.4 Packing Group ADR RID IMDG IATA ADN	Not Classified
14.5 Environmental Hazards ADR RID IMDG IATA ADN	Not Classified

14.6 Special Precautions for user
Always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the event of accident or spillage

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC code
Not Applicable.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the mixture

EU Legislation
Commission Regulation (EC) No 474/2014 of 8th May 2014 amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Commission Regulation (EC) No 944/2013 of 2nd October 2013 (5th ATP) amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.
Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC
Employment restrictions: Observe employment restrictions for young people, for child bearing mothers/ nursing and for women of child-bearing age.

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
Assessed to be not PBT/ vPvB.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Sections Revised: 2
Removal of Section 2.1.2
Supersedes date 14/09/2017

Legend

PBT	Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPVB	very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
ACGIH	American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

Data Sources
Supplier Information

Other hazard and risk phrases listed in this MSDS
H228 Flammable solid; H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Training advice
General industrial hygiene practice.
Manual handling

Further information
This information relates only to the specific material designated and is to the best of the company’s knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and without acceptance of liability for loss or damage attributable to reliance thereon as conditions of use lie outside our control. Users should always carry tests to establish the suitability of any products for their intended applications. No statements shall be incorporated in any contract unless expressively agreed in writing or construed as recommending the use of any product in conflict of any patent. All goods are supplied subject to Glassbond (NW) Ltd’s General Conditions of Sale.

Correct as of 24 Apr, 2025

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