Tasman Chemical MSDS

Issue No 5 – MULTI STRIP

Page 3 of 4

Issue Date : 24/03/2016

Prepared By :

Keith Sadlier

SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONALPROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Limits

Occupational Exposure Limits : Threshold Limit Values

Threshold Limit Value ( TLV ) = 2 mg/m

( Potassium Hydroxide ) ( Peak Limitation )

Time Weighted Average ( TWA ) = 1880 mg/m

( Ethanol )

Exposure Standards (TWA) is the time-Weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for

a five day working week over an entire working life. According to current knowledge this concentration should neither

impair the health or, cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers.

Peak Limitation : For some rapidly acting substances and irritants, the averaging of airborne concentration over an

eight hour period is inappropriate. These substances may induce acute effects after relatively brief exposure to high

concentrations and so the exposure standard for these substances represents a maximum or peak concentration to

which workers may be exposed. See Chapter 6: Guidance Note on the Interpretation of Exposure Standards for

Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment, published by Worksafe Australia.

Engineering Control Measures

: Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions, Keep

containers closed when not in use.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye:

Safety glasses with side shields and/or face shield

Hands:

Impervious plastic or rubber gloves. . ( eg Nitrile rubber gloves )

Other: Overalls and protective footwear.

Respirator:

Use with adequate ventilation

If engineering controls are not effective in controlling

airborne exposure then respiratory protective equipment should be used suitable for

protecting against airborne contaminants. An organic vapour respirator ( AS 1715/1716)

is the recommended respirator recommended for this product

Always wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet.

Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage and reuse.

SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance/Odour:

Pale Amber Liquid

pH (as is):

12 to 13

Boiling Point:

C (approximately)

Flash Point:

26 ºC(approximately)

Density:@ 25

0.96 grams/mL (approximately)

Vapour Pressure

40 mmHg @19ºC

Solubility:

Emulsifiable

SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability

Incompatible with oxidising agents, organic peroxides, radioactive

substances, flammable gases in bulk, poisonous gases, spontaneously

combustible substances.

Reactivity

May react with oxidising agents, organic peroxides and strong acids

SECTION 11 – TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Health Effects -

No adverse health effects expected if the material is handled in accordance with the

Material Safety Data Sheet. Symptoms that may arise if the material is mishandled are :

Acute Effects

Swallowing:

This product may cause damage to the gastro-intestinal tract.

Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting.

LD50 (Ethanol) = 7060 mg/kg (Rat)

Eye:

An eye irritant. Contamination of the eyes with may produce corneal damage

Skin:

Skin contact results in loss of natural oils . On repeated or prolonged skin

contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis.