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COSHH Rexton PVC Solvent Cement

The COSHH assessment for Rexton - PVC Solvent Cement identifies it as flammable, toxic, and corrosive, requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) and general ventilation during use. It outlines health hazards such as eye and skin irritation, and narcosis from inhalation, along with first aid and fire response measures. Spill response involves absorption with binding material and disposal according to local regulations.

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COSHH Rexton PVC Solvent Cement

The COSHH assessment for Rexton - PVC Solvent Cement identifies it as flammable, toxic, and corrosive, requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) and general ventilation during use. It outlines health hazards such as eye and skin irritation, and narcosis from inhalation, along with first aid and fire response measures. Spill response involves absorption with binding material and disposal according to local regulations.

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COSHH Assessment

Name of Substance Rexton - PVC Solvent Cement

Environment Oxidizing Flammable Toxic Corrosive Health Hazard Irritant


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PPE – Select Required PPE (Tick Box to Indicate PPE is Required)

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Other Control Measures
1- General ventilation is required under use.
2- Store in a cool, dry and ventilated area (keep away from heat)

Good natural Local Exhaust Ensure good personal


ventilation hygiene

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Risk status without High / Medium / Low Risk status with specified High / Medium / Low
specified controls in place controls in place
HEALTH HAZARD

1. Eyes: Irritant to eyes.


2. Skin: Contact absorption through skin can cause irritant.
3. Inhalation: Narcosis by breathing great quantities.

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COSHH Assessment
FIRST AID RESPONSE

1. Eye contact: Do not use eyewash or ointment of any kind before obtaining and examination or advice from eye
specialist. Wash with water for at least ten minutes.
2. Skin Contact: Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Areas of the body that have or are only even suspected
of having some into contact with the product must be rinsed immediately with plenty of running water and possibly with
soap.
3. Inhalation: Ventilate the premises. The patient is to be removed immediately from the contaminated premises to rest in
a well-ventilated area. Obtain medical attention.
4. Ingestion: Do not under any circumstances induce vomiting. Obtain a medical examination immediately.

FIRE RESPONSE
Fire Action: Avoid inhaling fume, use mask for protection of respiratory tract. Cool the containers exposed to the fire with
water.

DRY CHEMICAL POWDER WATER CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2 )

SPILL RESPONSE

Absorb with liquid binding material and put it in a close container. Take it to dumping ground and dump according to local regulation.

CREATED BY JOB TITLE DATE Review Date

Umair Bakhsh HSE Officer 12-03-2025 11-03-2026

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