Tasman Chemical MSDS

Issue No 4 – RIPPER STRIPPER

Page 2 of 4

Issue Date : 11/02/2016

Prepared By :

Keith Sadlier

SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES

First Aid

Swallowed:

If swallowed DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink. Seek

immediate medical assistance or contact the Poisons Information Centre

immediately.

Eye:

If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water.

Continue flushing until advised by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor,

or for at least 15 minutes

Skin:

If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin

and hair with running water.

Inhaled

Remove victim from further exposure. Remove contaminated clothing and

loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable

position. Seek medical attention if effects persist.

Advice to Doctor

Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire/Explosion Hazard

This material is not combustible under normal conditions. However, it will breakdown under fire

conditions and the organic component may burn. Not considered to be a significant fire risk.

Fumes containing carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide may be formed in large fires.

Keep containers cool by spraying with water to prevent pressure building up inside the drums, causing

them to burst.

Extinguishing Media

Use water spray, ‘alcohol’ foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Avoid using large quantities of water.

SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTALRELEASE MEASURES

Spills

Slippery when spilled. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin

and/or eye contamination and the inhalation of mists or aerosols. Contain using sand or soil. Carefully

dilute with water ( fine spray or fog ). Wash down area with excess water.

SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Avoid skin and eye contact

Storage :

Under normal weather conditions store in a well-ventilated area.

Keep containers closed at all times when not in use. Check regularly for leaks. Remove

drum bungs slowly to release any internal pressure.

SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONALPROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Limits

Occupational Exposure Limits : Threshold Limit Values

Time Weighted Average ( TWA )

= 2 mg/m

( Sodium Hydroxide ) ( Peak Limitation )

Time Weighted Average ( TWA ) = 7.5mg/m

(Monoethanolamine)

Short Term Exposure Limit ( STEL )

= 15 mg/m

(Monoethanolamine)

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.