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Issue No 5
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Issue Date : 02/12/2013
Prepared By :
Keith Sadlier
Skin:
Skin contact results in loss of natural oils and often results in a characteristic
dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin. Dermal
LD50 (
Mineral
Turpentine
) = 2000 mg/kg (Rat),
Dermal
LD50 ( Butyl Acetate
) = 500 mg/kg (Rat)
Inhaled:
Inhalation of vapours may be irritating to the nose and throat. Inhalation of
high concentrations may result in nausea, vomiting, headache, ringing in the
ears, and severe breathing difficulties which may be delayed in onset.
Substernal pain, cough, and hoarseness are also reported.
Inhalation LC50 ( Rat ) : Greater than near-saturated vapour concentration /
4hrs
Chronic Effects
Chronic inhalation can cause headache, loss of appetite, nervousness and pale skin. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact may cause a skin rash. Repeated exposure of the eyes to high concentrations of
vapor may cause reversible eye damage. May damage the liver and kidneys.
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do NOT contaminate waterways. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term effects to the aquatic
environment.
SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of waste according to federal, EPA and state regulations. If possible contain spill. Place inert
absorbent material onto spillage. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect the material and place into a
suitable labelled container. Do not dilute BUT contain. If large quantities of this material enters the
waterways contact the Environmental Protection Authority or you local Waste Management Authority
SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Classified as a Dangerous Good by the Criteria of the Australian Dangerous Good Code
Proper Shipping Name :
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
UN Number :
1866
Dangerous Goods Class :
3
Hazchem Code :
3YE
Packing Group :
III
Subsidiary Risk :
Not applicable
SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification
Based upon information, classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe
Work Australia
Poisons Schedule
Schedule 6
SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Points
Organisation
Location
Telephone
Ask For
Tasman Chemicals Pty Ltd
Braeside, Victoria,
Australia
(03) 9587 6777
Technical Manager
Poisons Information Centre
13 1126
MSDS are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a current copy.
This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product;
how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. If clarification or further information is needed
to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact Tasman Chemicals
Pty Ltd. Our responsibility for products sold are subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of
which appears on all invoices. It is also available on request. Where health or safety data given discloses
a risk to the user or environment, it is the responsibility of the Purchaser to pass on that information to
employees or those who may be using the product, ensuring that adequate safety procedures are used
including good industrial hygiene.