Test Results

Latest SABS test results to follow. Previous test results as follows:

Description of Sample
In 1998 a sample of our formula was presented to the South African Bureau of Standards for testing (SABS Sample no 0459). We chose to market the product as “Survival Liquid Tyre Sealant”.

Request
To witness a demonstration of how the liquid tyre sealant performs in a passenger car tyre with numerous punctures made in the tyre prior to the demonstration. A Quantity of 250ml of our formula was inserted into the tyre prior to the demonstration.

Method of Demonstration
The tyre was rotated numerous times for the tyre sealant to spread and coat the inner walls of the tyre. The tyre was punctured numerous times.

SABS OBSERVATION AND CONCLUSION RESULTS OF TEST

“The liquid tyre sealant seemed to be sealing off the punctures and very little air and sealant escaped through the puncture and ceased to do so in a very short period of time. The liquid tyre sealant seemed to be performing as a tyre sealant for punctures. Extensive testing on the product should prove to be more conclusive based on adequate test data. As the product “Survival Tyre Sealant” cannot be tested adequately and extensively by the Rubber and Plastics division, it is recommended that the Automotive engineering division should test the product. Unfortunately Agrement (SA) situated at the CSIR had no specifications on a liquid tyre sealant and no further tests could be conducted.


SABS REPORT DETAILS

SABS Report No: 5540/1087582/Q269
Date: 1998-09-11
Ref no: 17/8

Material Safety Data Sheet (Compiled by Somchem, division of Denel (Pty) Ltd)

1. PRODUCT NAME: Survival Liquid Tyre Sealant

2. PRODUCT COMPOSITION: LATEX/ GLYCOL Based
Orange semisolid liquid

3. FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS:


FLAMMABILITY: The product is non flammable. However, dried emulsion will burn producing carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sometimes oxides of nitrogen accompanied by dense smoke.


EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide or dry chemicals. Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation of smoke or vapour.


4. HEALTH HAZARD DATA:

The product is not regarded as hazardous and for normal spillages on skin, clothing etc, washing with water is adequate.


EFFECT OF OVER EXPOSURE:
Contact with skin: May cause irritation or rash.
Contact with eyes: May cause irritation or redness.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
For Ingestion: Drink plenty of water or induce vomiting and call for medical attention.
For Skin: Wash affected area with soap and water
For Eyes: Flush with copious volumes of clean water and call for medical attention.

5. SPILLAGES OR LEAKS

Clean up with water before allowing to dry. Absorb spills with sand and/or rags. Not particularly toxic to fish or plants, but waste emulsions should not be discharged without treatment. This is achieved by coagulation with alum or calcium chloride.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Settled solids are normally disposed of through contractors.

6. PROTECTION INFORMATION:


PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: Normal protective clothing e.g. gloves and overalls are usually adequate. Safety glasses are a recommendation.


VENTILATION: Normal conditions of ventilation are usually adequate.


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Respiratory equipment is not required unless handling the product in an enclosed area.

SOMCHEM Material Data Sheet Details:

Doc no: MSDS9801
Date: 1998/06/11
Ref no: F113-98