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Product: LOW ODOUR TURPENTINE
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ISSUE: 7 ISSUE DATE: 22/04/2015
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Flammable product. Avoid breathing vapours. Handle and open containers with care in a well-ventilated area.
Ensure that the workplace is ventilated such that the Occupational Exposure limit is not exceeded. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke in
contaminated areas. Electrostatic charges may be generated during transfer. Electrostatic discharge may
cause fire. Ensure electrical continuity by earthing all equipment. Flameproof equipment necessary in area
where chemical is being used. Vapours may accumulate in low or confined areas.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Bulk storage tanks should be bunded. Store in a well-ventilated area, away from sunlight, ignition sources
and other sources of heat. Do not store near strong oxidants.
SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure control measures
In the absence of data from National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC) Worksafe
Australia use -
Mineral Spirits 150-200 HSPA: 350mg/m³ TWA (8hr)
Biological monitoring
No biological limit allocated.
Engineering controls
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Maintain air concentrations below recommended exposure
standards. Avoid generating and inhaling mists and vapours. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Individual protection measures
Eye and face protection:
Wear safety goggles.
Skin protection:
Use solvent resistant gloves, nitrile for longer term protection or PVC and
neoprene for incidental splashes.
Respiratory protection:
If work practices do not maintain airborne level below the exposure
standard, use appropriate respiratory protection equipment. When using
respirators, select an appropriate combination of mask and filter. Select a
filter for organic gases and vapours (boiling point > 65°C). Respirators
should comply with AS1716 or an equivalent approved by a state/territory
authority.
Thermal hazards:
Not applicable.
SECTION 9
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Colourless liquid
Odour:
Paraffinic
Odour threshold (ppm):
Data not available
pH:
Data not available
Melting point/freezing point (°C):
Data not available
Initial boiling point and boiling range (°C):
149 - 194
Flash point (°C):
42 (Abel)
Evaporation rate (Butyl acetate = 1):
Data not available
Flammability:
Flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits (%):
0.7 - 6.5