Environment, Health and Safety

Before using any Skipper’s Line paint, varnish, or coating products, users should ensure that a suitable COSHH risk assessment has been carried out where required. Product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) provide essential information on safe handling, application, and disposal. These documents should always be reviewed prior to use, particularly in professional and boatyard environments. This guidance is provided as general best practice and does not replace the instructions and safety information contained within the relevant SDS.

Safety Information & Documentation

Each product label will display hazard pictograms, signal words, and precautionary statements. For full detail, always consult:

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – hazard classification, exposure controls, first aid, handling, storage, transport, and disposal

• Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – application guidance, mixing, thinning, recoat times, and performance parameters

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Appropriate PPE should be selected based on the product used, application method, and working environment, in accordance with the relevant SDS and local COSHH assessment.

PPE may include:

• Respiratory protection suitable for solvent vapours and/or particulates (e.g., sanding dust)

• Safety glasses or protective goggles

• Chemical-resistant gloves

• Protective clothing or overalls

• Barrier creams where appropriate

Where spraying, confined-space work, or high solvent exposure is possible, additional controls and PPE may be required.

General Precautions

Eye Contact

Eye protection should be worn during mixing, sanding, and application.
If product enters the eyes, rinse immediately and seek medical attention. Present the product container and/or SDS.

Skin Contact

Paint and varnish products may cause irritation or sensitisation. Protective gloves and clothing should be worn.
If skin contact occurs, wash thoroughly. Seek medical advice if irritation persists and provide the product container and/or SDS.

Ingestion

Keep products away from food and drink, including storage and preparation areas.
If ingestion occurs, seek medical attention immediately and provide the product container and/or SDS.

Inhalation (Vapours and Dust)

Inhalation of solvent vapours or airborne dust generated during surface preparation may be harmful.
Adequate ventilation and, where necessary, local exhaust ventilation (LEV) should be provided.

Suitable respiratory protection must be used where exposure limits may be exceeded, as defined in the relevant SDS and COSHH assessment.

Application in confined or poorly ventilated spaces requires additional controls and should only be undertaken by trained personnel using appropriate equipment.

Environmental Protection & Disposal

Products must not be discharged into drains, sinks, or waterways.
Waste paint, solvents, empty containers, and contaminated materials should be disposed of via authorised waste collection facilities in accordance with local environmental regulations.

Storage & Child Safety

Store products:

• In well-ventilated areas

• In a dry place away from heat and direct sunlight

• With lids/closures tightly secured when not in use

Keep all products out of reach of children and restrict access in professional environments.

Fire & Explosion Risk (Flammable Solvents)

Many paint products contain flammable solvents. Storage and use should comply with applicable fire safety requirements and, where relevant, DSEAR obligations.

To reduce risk:

• Keep away from naked flames, sparks, hot surfaces, and other ignition sources

• Do not smoke in storage or application areas

• Avoid sparks from electrical equipment and metal contact

• Keep containers closed when not in use

Paint-soaked rags and waste materials should not be left unattended, as some products may present a risk of self-heating or spontaneous ignition. Dispose of contaminated rags safely.

Hazard Symbols & Classifications

Product labels may display hazard pictograms and classifications. These indicate the type of hazard present and the precautions required.

Always refer to the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for full hazard classification, exposure controls, and first-aid measures.

Further Information

For detailed safety guidance, always consult the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for the product being used.

For additional technical or safety-related enquiries, please contact the Skipper’s Line technical or health & safety department during working hours:

Aemme Colori SRL Tel: +39 035 513373