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Product Name: Aqua-Seal Gold+™

Page: 3 of 4

This revision issued: August, 2011

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Issued by: Aqua-Seal STC™

www.aqua-seal.com.au

Phone:

+61 2 9521-4000

(office hours)

Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling

:

Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check Section 8 of

this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed. The measures

detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to persons using the product in

the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible materials listed in Section 10.

Storage

:

Store packages of this product in a cool place. Make sure that containers of this product are kept tightly closed.

Make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. Some

liquid preparations settle or separate on standing and may require stirring before use. Check packaging - there may be

further storage instructions on the label.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:

Respiratory equipment:

AS/NZS 1715

, Protective Gloves:

AS 2161

, Occupational Protective Clothing: AS/NZS 4501 set 2008,

Industrial Eye Protection:

AS1336

and

AS/NZS 1337

, Occupational Protective Footwear:

AS/NZS2210

.

SWA Exposure Limits

TWA (mg/m

3

)

STEL (mg/m

3

)

Exposure limits have not been established by SWA for any of the significant ingredients in this product.

No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are for bulk

handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.

Ventilation:

This product should only be used in a well ventilated area. If natural ventilation is inadequate, use of a fan is

suggested.

Eye Protection:

Eye protection such as protective glasses or goggles is recommended when this product is being used.

Skin Protection:

The information at hand indicates that this product is not harmful and that normally no special skin

protection is necessary. However, we suggest that you routinely avoid contact with all chemical products and that you wear

suitable gloves (preferably elbow-length) when skin contact is likely.

Protective Material Types:

We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: rubber, PVC.

Respirator:

Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the

Australian Standard mentioned above.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:

Physical Description & colour

:

Milky white liquid.

Odour:

Slight odour.

Boiling Point:

Approximately 100°C at 100kPa.

Freezing/Melting Point:

Approximately 0°C.

Volatiles:

Water component.

Vapour Pressure:

2.37 kPa at 20°C (water vapour pressure).

Vapour Density:

No data.

Specific Gravity:

1.00

Water Solubility:

Completely soluble in water.

pH:

Approx 8.0

Volatility:

No data.

Odour Threshold:

No data.

Evaporation Rate:

No data.

Coeff Oil/water Distribution

:

No data

Autoignition temp:

Not applicable - does not burn.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity:

This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have any

doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.

Conditions to Avoid:

This product should be kept in a cool place, preferably below 30°C. Keep containers tightly closed.

Incompatibilities:

Avoid water-reactive materials, heat or contact with peroxides or other catalysts..

Fire Decomposition:

Only small quantities of decomposition products are expected from this product at temperatures

normally achieved in a fire. This will only occur after heating to dryness. Combustion forms carbon dioxide, and if incomplete,

carbon monoxide and smoke. Water is also formed. May form hydrogen fluoride gas and other compounds of fluorine.