PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ECOPRO LATEX 188 is specially modified polymer admixture to provide excellent bonding strength to cementitious mixes. ECOPRO LAXTEX 188 can be used as bonding aid for tile adhesive, rendering and screeding.

PRODUCTFEATURES
Enhance adhesion strength of cementitous mixtures. Improves workability and reduces shrinkage cracks Low odour and environmental friendly product

TECHNICAL DATA

Appearance	Milky White Liquid
Specific Gravity	1.01±0.02g/ml
pH	9 - 10
Adhesion Strength (ASTM D4541)	≧ 0.5 Pa

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Surface must be clean, dry and free form dust, dirt, oil and grease proior to application.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
1) As Key Coat
Toprepare concrete, masonry or brick surefaces for accepting renders and screeds. The slurry coat can be applied onto the substrate by roller or bursh. Allow slurry coat to cure for at least 14 days before application of render.

Recommended Mixing Ratio (by weight):
ECOPRO LATEX 188 (1 Part)
Sand (1 Part)
Cement (2 Parts)

2) As Tile Adhesive
For homogeneous tiles, ceramic tiles, marble , granite and etc.

Recommended Mixing Ratio (by weight):

Method1
ECOPRO LATEX 188 (1 Part)
Cement (1 Part)
Sand (3 Parts)

Method2
ECOPRO LATEX 188 (1 Part)
Prepacked adhesive (4 Parts)(equal to 25kg per bag) 

3) As Floor Screed
Spread the mixed polymer modified screed mortar using to a desired thickness using a trowel or timber batten. Recommended thickness of a screed is about 15-20mm.

Recommednded Mixing Ratio (by weight):

ECOPRO LATEX 188 (1 Part)
Cement (2 Parts)
Sand (3 Parts)
Aggregates (3 Parts)

4) As Plastering Additive
Recommended thickness is about 10-15mm.
Recommended Mixing Ratio (by weight):

ECOPRO LATEX 188 (1 Part)
Cement (2 Parts)
Sand (6 Parts)

Safety Data Sheet

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE 

Product Name: ECOPRO LATEX 188

Product Use: Water-based SBR latex admixture

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification:

Not classified as hazardousness according to GHS criteria.

Label elements

The product does not require a hazard warning in accordance with GHS criteria.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are  considered. If the product adheres to skin, irritation may occur when it dries. No chronic  hazard is expected when good industrial and personal hygiene is practiced. 

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMTION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Characterization / Description: Water-based Styrene Butadiene Rubber  Dispersion/mixture.

Components: The product does not contain any hazardous components in the concentration higher than the concentration limit according to the GHS Classification of Chemicals.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

INHALATION

• Move person to fresh air and call for medical addistance immediately.
• If not breathing, give artificial respiration, if breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Keep at rest.

SKIN CONTACT

• In case of contact, immediately flush skin with large amounts of water and soap while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
•  If irritation persists, get medical attention.

EYE CONTACT

• Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation subsides.
• Remove contact lens.
• Obtain medical attention, preferably by an ophthalmologist, immediately.

INGESTION
DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a medical personnel. Never give anything bymouth to an unconscious person. Keep at rest. Get medical attention immediately.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURE

SUITABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

• Alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical type.

SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FORM THE CHEMICAL

• Combustion products may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide.

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS

• Wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Use water spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. If a lead or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapours.
• If possible, isolate product from heat, electrical equipments, sparks and open flames. 
• Avoid spraying water directly into storage containers.
• Closed containers may explode when exposed to extreme heat.
• Avoid spreading burning liquid with water, isolate liquid.
• Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or watercourses. 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY 

PROCEDURE

• Wear appropriate protective equipment, e.g. Respirators, eye protection, gloves and safety shoes.
• Avoid substance contact with eyes. Do not inhale vapours.
• Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms. 
• Avoid substance contact with eyes. Do not inhale vapours. 

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

• Eliminate sources of ignition.
• Keep public away. 
• Contain spilled liquid with sand or other non-combustible absorbent materials.
• Wash area and prevent runoff into drains and sewerage system.
• Advise authorities if substance has entered a watercourse or sewer or has contaminated soil or vegetation. 

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENTS AND CLEANING UP

• Clean up all spills immediately.
• Absorb spill with absorbent and inert material, then place in container,
• Disposal in accordance to local/national regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment 
• Keep out of reach of children. 
• Handle containers with care. Open slowly in order to control possible pressure release. 
• Do not pressurize containers. 
• Do not ingest. Do not breathe in gas/fumes/vapour. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
• For personal protection, see section 8. 
• Use only in areas from which all naked lights and other sources of ignition have been excluded. 

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLDUING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES 

• Keep containers tightly closed.
• Store protected against freezing
• Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated place at temperature between 20^oC to 40^oC away from heat and sources of ignition.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROL MEASURES

• Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentration of vapours below their respective occupational exposure limits.
• Ensure eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory Protection: Wear respiratory protection of ventilations is inadequate.

Hand Protection: Use of chemical resistant type protective gloves is recommended. 

Eye Protection: Use of tight fitting safety glasses or goggles with side  shields is recommended. 

Skin/body Protection: Wear chemical resistant clothes and safety shoes when handling product. 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Milky White Liquid

Odour: Faint odour

pH: 9-10

Flash Point: Not available

Boiling Point: Not available

Flammability: Not flammable

Density: Approx 1.01 g/cm³

Relative density: Not available

Vapour Pressure: Not available

Solubility: Miscible in water

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

REACTIVITY

• No dangerous reaction if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

CHEMICAL STABILITY

• The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOURS REACTION

• No hazardous reaction will occur under normal conditions of storage and use.

​CONDITIONS TO AVOID

• Keep away from oxidising agents, strongly alkaline and acidic materials to avoid exothermic reactions. Avoid all possible sources of ignition. Do not expose to heat. 

HAZARDOURS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

• Hazardous decomposition products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

There is no data available on the product itself. Toxicological information is based on ingredients. 

Acute Oral Toxicity

Harmful if swallowed.
 

Oral, LD50(rat): > 2000 - 10000mg/kg

Inhalation, LC50(rat): > 5mg/L (4hrs exposure)

Dermal, LD50(rabbit): > 5000mg/kg

Skin corrosion or irritation

Non-irritant

Serious eye damage or irritation

May be an eye irritant.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

This product is not expected to cause respiratory or skin sensitisation.

Germ cell mutagenicity

No information available on the product 

Carcinogenicity

No known carcinogenic effect. 

Reproductive toxicity 

No information available on the product. 

Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT)- single exposure 

No information available on the product. 

Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT)- repeated exposure 

No information available on the product. 

Aspiration hazard 

No information available on the product. 

12. ECOLOGOCAL INFORMATION

Toxicity 

Aquatic toxicity -No data available 

Persistence and degradability 

Biodegradation -No data available 

Bioaccumulative potential 

-No data available 

Mobility in soil 

-No data available 

Other adverse effects

There is no ecotoxicology test data available on the product itself. 

The product should not be allowed to enter drains or water courses 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE:

Must be sent to a suitable incineration plant, observing local regulations. Incinerate or dispose of in a licensed facility. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. 

CONTAINER DISPOSAL:

Dispose of in a licensed facility. Recommend crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent unauthorized use of used containers.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transport to be in accordance with ADR/RID for road, IMDG for sea and IATA for Air. 

LAND TRANSPORT 

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the European Agreement concerning the international carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR) by Road & Regulations concerning the international carriage of Dangerous goods (RID) by Rail. 

SEA TRANSPORT 

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for transport of Sea. 

SEA (ANNEX II OF MARPOL 73/78 AND THE IBC CODE)

Not applicable

AIR TRANSPORT

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by Air 

 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Labeling requirements according to EEC Directives

This product is not subject to labeling in accordance with EEC Directives. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 

National legislation/regulations

According to the data available to us, the product is not hazardous under the relevant  Malaysia Legislation.
 

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information provided in the Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information gives is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.