APAC ABRASIVE CLEANER
Chemwatch Independent Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 29-Jan-2010
C9317TC
CHEMWATCH 5131-03
Version No:3
APAC ABRASIVE CLEANER
■ Used according to manufacturer's directions.
Abrasive cleaner
Company: Benji Distributors Pty Ltd Address: 17 Grandview Pde Moolap VIC, 3221 Australia Telephone: +61 3 5248 1469 Fax: +61 3 5248 6696
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to NOHSC Criteria, and ADG Code.
| Flammability | 0 | |
| Toxicity | 2 | |
| Body Contact | 2 | |
| Reactivity | 2 | |
| Chronic | 2 | |
| SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 | ||
| RISK | SAFETY |
| ■ Irritating to eyes. | ■ Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. |
| ■ Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. | ■ To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water. |
| ■ Potentially explosive peroxides may form on standing.*. | ■ In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. |
| ■ Cumulative effects may result following exposure*. | ■ If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. (show this container or label). |
| ■ Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*. | |
| ■ Possible respiratory and skin sensitiser*. | |
| ■ May be harmful to the foetus/ embryo*. | |
| ■ May possibly affect fertility*. | |
| * (limited evidence). |
| NAME | CAS RN | % |
| sodium carbonate | 497-19-8 | <5 |
| sodium metasilicate | 1344-09-8 | <5 |
| sodium tripolyphosphate | 7758-29-4 | <5 |
| ethylene glycol monobutyl ether | 111-76-2 | <5 |
| ingredients not contributing to the classification | balance |
· Immediately give a glass of water.
· First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
■ If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
· Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
· Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
· Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
· Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
■ If skin contact occurs:
· Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
· Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
· Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
· If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
· Other measures are usually unnecessary.
■ For acute or short term repeated exposures to ethylene glycol: · Early treatment of ingestion is important. Ensure emesis is satisfactory. · Test and correct for metabolic acidosis and hypocalcaemia. · Apply sustained diuresis when possible with hypertonic mannitol. · Evaluate renal status and begin haemodialysis if indicated. [I.L.O].
· There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used. · Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.
· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. · Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only. · Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses. · Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
■ May emit poisonous fumes. May emit corrosive fumes. · Non combustible. · Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
■ None known.
None
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set 30 mins.
· Clean up all spills immediately. · Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes. · Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and dust respirator. · Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
■ Moderate hazard. · CAUTION: Advise personnel in area. · Alert Emergency Services and tell them location and nature of hazard. · Control personal contact by wearing protective clothing. · Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
· Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
· Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
· Use in a well-ventilated area.
· Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
· Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
· Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
■ None known.
· Store in original containers.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· Store in a cool, dry area protected from environmental extremes.
· Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
| Source | Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ | Notes |
| ___________ | ___________ | _______ | _______ | _______ | _______ | _______ |
| Australia Exposure Standards | ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (2-Butoxyethanol) | 20 | 96.9 | 50 | 242 | Sk |
The following materials had no OELs on our records
| • sodium carbonate: | CAS:497-19-8 |
| • sodium metasilicate: | CAS:1344-09-8 |
| • sodium tripolyphosphate: | CAS:7758-29-4 CAS:15091-98-2 |
Type A- P Filter of sufficient capacity
· Safety glasses with side shields. · Chemical goggles. · Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first- aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
· Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC. · Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber. NOTE: · The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must be taken, when removing gloves and other protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin contact. · Contaminated leather items, such as shoes, belts and watch- bands should be removed and destroyed.
· Overalls. · P.V.C. apron. · Barrier cream. · Skin cleansing cream. The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective equipment required. For further information consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
■ Local exhaust ventilation usually required. If risk of overexposure exists, wear approved respirator.
White powder; mixes with water.
Mixes with water.
| State | Divided Solid | Molecular Weight | Not Available |
| Melting Range (ºC) | Not Available | Viscosity | Not Available |
| Boiling Range (ºC) | Not Available | Solubility in water (g/L) | Miscible |
| Flash Point (ºC) | Not Applicable | pH (1% solution) | 10.6-11.0 |
| Decomposition Temp (ºC) | Not Available | pH (as supplied) | Not Available |
| Autoignition Temp (ºC) | Not Available | Vapour Pressure (kPa) | Not Available |
| Upper Explosive Limit (%) | Not Available | Specific Gravity (water=1) | Not Available |
| Lower Explosive Limit (%) | Not Available | Relative Vapour Density (air=1) | Not Available |
| Volatile Component (%vol) | Not Available | Evaporation Rate | Not Available |
| ethylene glycol monobutyl ether | |
| ■ log Kow (Prager 1995): | 0.83 |
| ■ log Kow (Sangster 1997): | 0.8 |
· Presence of incompatible materials.
· Product is considered stable.
· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.
| ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS | CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS |
| ■ Irritating to eyes. | ■ Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*. |
| ■ May be harmful to the foetus/ embryo*. | |
| ■ May possibly affect fertility*. | |
| ■ Cumulative effects may result following exposure*. | |
| ■ Possible respiratory and skin sensitiser*. | |
| ■ * (limited evidence). |
■ unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances. ■ Not available. Refer to individual constituents. SODIUM METASILICATE: ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER: SODIUM CARBONATE: ■ The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce a contact dermatitis (nonallergic). This form of dermatitis is often characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling epidermis. SODIUM METASILICATE: SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE: SODIUM CARBONATE: ■ Asthma- like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may be due to a non- allergenic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of highly irritating compound. SODIUM CARBONATE:
| TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| Oral (rat) LD50: 4090 mg/kg | Skin (rabbit): 500 mg/24h Mild |
| Inhalation (rat) LC50: 2300 mg/m³/2h | Eye (rabbit): 100 mg/24h Moderate |
| Oral (Rat) LD50: 2800 mg/kg * | Eye (rabbit): 100 mg/30s Mild |
| Dermal (Rat) LD50: >2000 mg/kg * | Eye (rabbit): 50 mg SEVERE |
| Oral (Human) LD: 714 mg/kg | |
| Oral (Mouse) LD50: 6600 mg/kg | |
| Inhalation (Mouse) LC50: 1200 mg/m³/2h | |
| Intraperitoneal (Mouse) LD50: 117 mg/kg | |
| Inhalation (Guinea pig) LC50: 800 mg/m³/2h | |
| Subcutaneous (Mouse) LD50: 2210 mg/kg |
| TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| Oral (rat) LD50: 1153 mg/kg | Skin (human): 250 mg/24h SEVERE |
| Skin (rabbit): 250 mg/24h SEVERE |
| TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| Oral (Rat) LD50: 5190 mg/kg | Nil Reported |
| Dermal (Rabbit) LD50: >3160 mg/kg * |
| TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| Oral (rat) LD50: 470 mg/kg | Skin (rabbit): 500 mg, open; Mild |
| Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 220 mg/kg | Eye (rabbit): 100 mg/24h-Moderate |
| Inhalation (human) TCLo: 100 ppm | Eye (rabbit): 100 mg SEVERE |
| Inhalation (human) TCLo: 195 ppm/8h * [Union Carbide] | |
| Inhalation (Rat) LC50: 450 ppm * |
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long- term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
| Ingredient | Persistence: Water/Soil | Persistence: Air | Bioaccumulation | Mobility |
| sodium carbonate | LOW | LOW | HIGH | |
| ethylene glycol monobutyl ether | LOW | LOW | LOW | HIGH |
· Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
· Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
· If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not remain or if the container cannot be used to store the same product, then puncture containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
· Where possible retain label warnings and MSDS and observe all notices pertaining to the product.
· Recycle wherever possible.
· Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be identified.
· Dispose of by: burial in a land-fill specifically licenced to accept chemical and / or pharmaceutical wastes or Incineration in a licenced apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material)
· Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are cleaned and destroyed.
None (ADG7) NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS: ADG7, UN, IATA, IMDG
POISONS SCHEDULE None
Regulations for ingredients
"Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","CODEX General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) - Additives Permitted for Use in Food in General, Unless Otherwise Specified, in Accordance with GMP","GESAMP/EHS Composite List - GESAMP Hazard Profiles","IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements","International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
"Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","GESAMP/EHS Composite List - GESAMP Hazard Profiles","IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements","IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk","International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
"Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
"Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances","International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Agents Reviewed by the IARC Monographs","International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Survey: Transparency List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
| Ingredient Name | CAS |
| sodium tripolyphosphate | 7758-29-4, 15091-98-2 |
Paul Milward-Bason
17 Grandview Parade
Moolap 3221
Victoria Australia
■ Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.
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Issue Date: 29-Jan-2010
Print Date: 15-Nov-2010
This is the end of the MSDS.