From: Fletcher, Colleen [ColleenF@nuplex.com.au]
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Material Safety Data Sheet


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


  COMPANY DETAILS

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.

  IDENTIFICATION

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.

  Physical Data

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.

  Other Properties

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.

  Ingredients

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 %

  HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION


  Health Effects

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.

  First Aid

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.

  Advice to Doctor

Advice to Doctor Product contains denatured ethanol.

  Other Health Hazard Information


  PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

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.

  Personal Protection

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.

  Flammability

Fire Hazards Highly flammable.  Keep away from heat, sparks and naked flames.

  SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION


  Storage and Transport

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

  Spills and Disposal

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.

  Fire/Explosion Hazard

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]

  OTHER INFORMATION

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.

  CONTACT POINT

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.

  End of MSDS


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