What is TEAK WONDER DRESSING SEALER and why choose it
TEAK WONDER DRESSING SEALER is a brown, liquid sealer specifically recommended for teak and designed for leisure crafts only. Its hydrocarbon-based formulation penetrates and seals the wood while offering controlled viscosity and a hydrocarbon odour profile. Classified as a flammable liquid (Category 3), it is engineered for professional or competent users who require a product with defined transport, safety and handling parameters.
Main characteristics
- Recommended use: sealer for teak on leisure crafts only.
- Physical state: liquid, brown colour with hydrocarbon odour.
- Flammable liquid and vapour (Flash point: 38 °C; Flam. Liq. 3, H226).
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness (STOT SE 3, H336).
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (Asp. Tox. 1, H304).
- Formulated mainly with hydrocarbons C9–C11 (n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, < 2% aromatics).
- Intended to be used only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.
- Stored and transported under defined international dangerous goods regulations.
Technical specifications
- Product type: Sealer for teak (for leisure crafts only).
- Appearance: Liquid.
- Colour: Brown.
- Odour: Hydrocarbon.
- Boiling point / range: 145–200 °C.
- Flash point: 38 °C.
- Flammability: Flammable liquid.
- Kinematic viscosity: ≤ 14 mm²/s (40 °C).
- Vapour pressure: 0.1 hPa (20 °C).
- Density: 0.8.
- pH: Not relevant.
- Main components:
- Hydrocarbons, C9–C11, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, < 2% aromatics: 80–90% (Flam. Liq. 3 H226; Asp. Tox. 1 H304; STOT SE 3 H336; EUH066).
- 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate: 367 ppm (Flam. Liq. 3 H226; STOT SE 3 H336).
- VOC content (Directive 2004/42/EC): 665 g/l.
Applications and use cases
- Sealing teak surfaces on leisure craft decks and fittings.
- Use in outdoor or well-ventilated workshop environments where teak surfaces require sealing.
FAQ
1. What is TEAK WONDER DRESSING SEALER intended for?
It is recommended as a sealer for teak and is specified for leisure crafts only.
2. Can it be used indoors?
The safety data specifies that it should be used only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
3. Is the product flammable?
Yes. It is classified as a flammable liquid, Category 3, with a flash point of 38 °C and produces flammable vapours.
4. What health hazards are associated with this product?
It may cause drowsiness or dizziness and may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Repeated exposure to the hydrocarbons may cause skin dryness or cracking.
5. What should I do in case of skin contact?
Immediately remove contaminated clothing and rinse the affected areas with plenty of running water, preferably with soap. Wash the body thoroughly.
6. What should I do if the product gets into my eyes?
Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
7. How should I respond if the product is swallowed?
Do not induce vomiting and immediately call a poison centre or doctor, keeping the container or label at hand.
8. How should the product be stored?
Store below 20 °C in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from unguarded flames, heat sources and direct sunlight. Keep locked up and away from food, drink and feed.
9. Is the product environmentally hazardous?
Based on available data, the mixture is not classified for environmental hazards, but good working practices should be adopted to prevent release to the environment.
10. How should spills be handled?
Remove all ignition sources, wear personal protective equipment, contain and absorb with inert material (such as sand, earth, vermiculite or kieselguhr), and place contaminated material in suitable containers for disposal according to regulations.
Section 14 – Transport information
- UN number (ADR/IATA/IMDG): 1263.
- UN proper shipping name: PAINT.
- Transport hazard class: 3 (flammable liquids).
- Packing group: III.
- Marine pollutant: No.
- IMDG EMS code: F-E, S-E.
- ADR transport category / tunnel restriction code: D/E.
- IATA passenger aircraft: 355.
- IATA cargo aircraft: 366.
- Limited quantities (ADR): LQ 5 l.
- Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments: Not applicable.
Section 8 – Individual protective measures
Exposure controls and personal protection
- Engineering controls: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to keep solvent vapour concentrations below occupational exposure limits.
- Eye and face protection: Use safety eyewear designed to protect against splashes of liquids, such as a protective visor combined with sealed goggles (EN 166).
- Skin protection (body): Wear suitable chemical protection clothing.
- Hand protection:
- For prolonged or frequently repeated contact: gloves with protection class 6 (breakthrough time > 480 minutes according to EN 374), recommended material: Viton or nitrile, thickness 0.38 mm.
- For brief contact: gloves with protection class ≥ 2 (breakthrough time > 30 minutes according to EN 374), recommended material: nitrile, thickness 0.12 mm.
- Gloves should be replaced regularly and at any sign of damage.
- Respiratory protection:
- Use appropriate, certified respirators if exposure exceeds limit values.
- In case of dust or spray mist formation: particle filter EN 143 type P2.
- In case of vapour formation: half mask with combination filter A2-P2 up to concentrations of 0.5 Vol%.
- Thermal hazards: None indicated.
- Environmental exposure controls: Check emissions from ventilation or process equipment to comply with environmental legislation and prevent release to drains or watercourses.
- General hygiene measures: Do not eat or drink while working; change contaminated clothing before entering eating areas.
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