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Product Name: Grout Renue’N’Seal™
Page: 3 of 4
This revision issued: September, 2011
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued by: Aqua-Seal STC™
www.aqua-seal.com.auPhone:
+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
:
Make sure that containers of this product are kept tightly closed. Keep containers dry and away from water. 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
)
Silica (respirable, crystalline)
0.1
not set
Calcium carbonate
10
not set
Titanium dioxide
10
not set
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:
No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that the work
environment remains clean and that vapours and mists are minimised.
Eye Protection:
Eye protection is not normally necessary when this product is being used. However, if in doubt, wear
suitable protective glasses or goggles.
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
:
Pigmented opaque liquid.
Odour:
Slight odour.
Boiling Point:
Approximately 100°C at 100kPa.
Freezing/Melting Point:
No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures.
Volatiles:
Water component.
Vapour Pressure:
2.37 kPa at 20°C (water vapour pressure).
Vapour Density:
No data.
Specific Gravity:
1.31
Water Solubility:
Some, but not all ingredients are soluble.
pH:
8.2
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:
Keep containers tightly closed. Containers should be kept dry.
Incompatibilities:
peroxides or other catalysts.