Aqua-Seal Chemical MSDS

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This revision issued: August 2011
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued by: Aqua-Seal STC™ Phone:+61 2 9521-4000(office hours)
Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Foams, CO2 or dry powder. Do NOT use water.
Specific hazards: Hot containers may burst causing scalds and spread of fire.
Fire fighting further advice: Wear full protective gear including air fed masks in confined spaces. Keep containers cool with
water fog or spray.
Hazchem Code: 3 [Y] E
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Emergency procedures : Contain. Extinguish all sources of ignition. For small spills absorb into earth or sand. For larger spills
transfer to steel containers and label as for product for transport to disposal. Rinse area with water.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store according to Federal, State or Local regulations as for a FLAMMABLE LIQUID CLASS 3.
Precautions for safe handling. Wear protective gear including gloves.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
National occupational exposure limits
No value assigned for this specific material by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council. Use TWA of 10 mg/Cubic
metre as a maximum. As published by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
Engineering measures: Ensure that ventilation is sufficient to keep concentrations in air to well BELOW the Flammability
limits.
Personal protection equipment: Goggles, gloves, solvent absorbing respirator or air fed masks if concentrations are high
and solvent resistant boots.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour :: Liquid, clear yellow
Odour: Characteristic low odour
Boiling Point (°C): 275
Melting point (C): < 0
Vapour Pressure (20°C) kPa : 12.3 (methanol)
Rel. Vapour density (air=1): Not determined
Specific gravity (20°C): 1.1
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
pH as supplied @ 25°C: not relevant
Decomposition Point (ºC): >100
Flash Point (°C) Closed cup: 20.
Flammability Limits (%): 5.5 to 45 (methanol)
Autoignition temp (°C): Not determined.
Voc w/v: 84 g/L
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable to over 60 ºC.
Hazardous decomposition products: In fires CO2, CO, alcohols and partially burned hydrocarbons.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
No adverse effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label.
Acute Effects:
Ingestion: : Irritant. May cause chemical pneumonitis if swallowed leading to entry to lungs.
Eye contact: Irritant. Prompt flushing with water will reduce the effects
Skin contact: Wash with solvent and then soap and water
Inhalation: Can cause chemical pneumonitis on entry to lungs. Conditions and method of use MUST preclude mists and
vapours.
Long Term Effects: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can result in cracking of the skin leading to contact dermatitis.
Poison Information Centres in each State capital city can provide additional assistance for Scheduled Poisons: Phone
(Australia 13 1126)
Acute toxicity / Chronic toxicity: No data available for product, but an estimate based on components is >3000 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity No component listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65