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FREEZING SPRAY, 200 GRM AEROSOL
Chemwatch Independent Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 7-Feb-2011
CHEMWATCH 4698-51
C9317EC
Version No:2.0
CD 2011/1 Page 3 of 6
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set 30 mins.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
MINOR SPILLS
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- Clean up all spills immediately.
- Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
- Wear protective clothing, impervious gloves and safety glasses.
- Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.
MAJOR SPILLS
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- DO NOT exert excessive pressure on valve; DO NOT attempt to operate damaged valve.
- Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
- Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
- May be violently or explosively reactive.
- Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
- Remove leaking cylinders to a safe place if possible.
- Release pressure under safe, controlled conditions by opening the valve.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
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- Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
- Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
- Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
- DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
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- Aerosol dispenser.
- Check that containers are clearly labelled.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
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- Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
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- Keep dry to avoid corrosion of cans. Corrosion may result in container perforation and internal pressure may eject contents of can.
- Store in original containers in approved flammable liquid storage area.
- DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be trapped.
- No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
- Keep containers securely sealed. Contents under pressure.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m³
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Australia Exposure Standards
hydrocarbon propellant (LPG
1000
1800
(liquified petroleum gas))
PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATOR
Type AX Filter of sufficient capacity
EYE
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No special equipment for minor exposure i.e. when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE: For potentially moderate or heavy exposures:
- Safety glasses with side shields.
- NOTE: Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and ALL lenses concentrate them.
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