| PVA PLASTRENE No.5 CLEAR |
| Infosafe No. | AY01I | Issue Date | February 2001 | Status | ISSUED by FGI |
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
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| COMPANY DETAILS | |
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| Company Name | FGI, division of Nuplex Industries (Aust) Pty Ltd. (ABN 25 000 045 572) |
| Address | 14 Clearview Place
BROOKVALE NSW 2100 |
| Emergency Tel. | 1800 022 037 (24H) |
| Tel/Fax | Tel: (02) 9939 1399 Fax: (02) 9938 5826 |
| Other Information | NEW ZEALAND: Nuplex
Industries Ltd. 12 Industry Road, Penrose, Auckland Phone: (09) 579 2029 Fax: (09) 525 1618 Emergency Advice (NZ): Phone: 0800 154 666. |
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| IDENTIFICATION | |
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| Product Code | F00574 |
| Product Name | PVA PLASTRENE No.5 CLEAR |
| Proper Shipping Name | RESIN SOLUTION |
| Other Names | Not Available |
| UN Number | 1866 |
| DG Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Hazchem Code | 3[Y] |
| Poisons Schedule | Not Scheduled |
| Product Use | Mould release agent. |
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| Physical Data | |
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| Appearance | Mobile clear to hazy liquid. |
| Boiling Point | 78°C * |
| Vapour Pressure | 5.8 kPa at 20°C * |
| Specific Gravity | 0.91 - 0.93 (H2O = 1) |
| Flash Point | 13°C Abel CC * |
| Flamm. Limit LEL | 3.5% * |
| Flamm. Limit UEL | 19% * |
| Solubility in Water | Complete. |
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| Other Properties | |
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| Volatile Component | about 95% by volume |
| Evaporation Rate | 2.53 (Butyl acetate = 1) * |
| Vapour Density | 1.59 (Air = 1) * |
| Odour | Characteristic ethanol. |
| Colour | May be tinted, usually blue. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Stability | Stable. |
| Haz. Polymerization | Will not occur. |
| Other Information | * for Ethanol. |
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| Ingredients | |
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| Ingredients | Name | CAS | Proportion | ||
| Ethanol | 64-17-5 | 45-55 % | |||
| Water | 7732-18-5 | 35-45 % | |||
| Polyvinyl alcohol | 25213-24-5 | 5-15 % | |||
| Alkyl phenol ethoxylate | 9016-45-9 | 0-0.5 % |
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| HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION | |
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| Health Effects | |
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| Acute - Swallowed | Headache, dizziness, dullness, gastric disorders and symptoms of central nervous system depression. |
| Acute - Eye | Moderately irritating. |
| Acute - Skin | Moderately irritating. Prolonged and repeated contact with skin may cause drying and cracking. |
| Acute - Inhaled | Moderately irritating to respiratory tract and mucous membranes. |
| Hazards Identification | |
| Chronic | Chronic exposure to vapours
may result in headache and central nervous system depression. Nasal and eye irritation usually occur at concentrations in air well below exposure standard. |
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| First Aid | |
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| Swallowed | DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Eye | Irrigate with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical assistance. |
| Skin | Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing, including shoes. Seek medical assistance if symptoms persist. |
| Inhaled | Using proper respiratory protection, immediately remove the affected person from exposure. Administer artificial respiration if breathing is stopped. Keep at rest. Seek immediate medical assistance. |
| First Aid Facilities | Eye wash fountains and safety showers should be easily accessible. |
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| Advice to Doctor | |
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| Advice to Doctor | Product contains denatured ethanol. |
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| Other Health Hazard Information | |
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| PRECAUTIONS FOR USE | |
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| Exposure Limits | Name | STEL (mgm3) | STEL (ppm) | TWA (mgm3) | TWA (ppm) | FootNote |
| Ethanol | 1880 | 1000 |
| Eng. Controls | Use in a well ventilated area only. Local exhaust recommended. |
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| Personal Protection | |
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| Respirator Type (AS 1716) | Where concentrations in air
may exceed the recommended exposure limits, or work practice or other means of exposure reduction are not adequate, approved respirator may be necessary to prevent overexposure by inhalation. |
| Eye Protection | Safety glasses or chemical goggles as appropriate. |
| Glove Type | Chemical resistant gloves. |
| Clothing | Long sleeved overalls. |
| Footwear | Safety boots. |
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| Flammability | |
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| Fire Hazards | Highly flammable. Keep away from heat, sparks and naked flames. |
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| SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION | |
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| Storage and Transport | |
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| Storage Precautions | Store in well ventilated area. Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Store away from oxidizing agents. |
| Special Shipping Information | IMDG 3.2. |
| Proper Shipping Name | RESIN SOLUTION |
| EPG Number | 3A1 |
| IERG Number | 14 |
| Packaging Method | 3.8.3RT1,RT7 |
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| Spills and Disposal | |
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| Spills & Disposal | Wear appropriate protection equipment. Do not contaminate streams, rivers or water courses. Do not flush down drains and sewers. Inform local authority if liquid enters drains, sewers, streams, etc. Dike and contain spill with sand or earth. Clean up before the material dries. Absorb the liquid with sand, earth or other absorbent. Place used absorbent in suitable, sealable labelled containers. Wash area with water. |
| Spills & Leaks | This product contains a low level (<0.5%) of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APE's), and should be prevented from entering aquatic systems. |
| Disposal | Dispose of in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations. |
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| Fire/Explosion Hazard | |
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| Fire/Explos. Hazard | Avoid spreading liquid and fire by water flooding. |
| Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts | Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, fumes, smoke. |
| Fire Fighting Procedures | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| Fire Fighting Precautions | Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool. |
| Extinguishing Media | Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical. |
| Hazchem Code | 3[Y] |
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| OTHER INFORMATION | |
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| Environment Protection | This product contains a low level (<0.5%) of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APE's), and should be prevented from entering aquatic systems. |
| Risk Statement | |
| Pkg. & Labelling | 200 litre drums containing 230 kg or 20 litre pails containing 20 kg. Class 3 labels in accordance with the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods. |
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| CONTACT POINT | |
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| Contact | For further information ask
for: For specialist advice in emergencies: Australia 1800 022 037; New
Zealand 0800 154 666. IMPORTANT ADVICE: This MSDS summarizes our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including its use in conjunction with other products. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact Nuplex Industries (Aust) Pty Ltd. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available on request. |
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