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MSDS
Synthepol Wax Solution SW 16 |
SECTION ONE - IDENTIFICATION |
| MANUFACTURER’S
NAME :- |
SYNTHEPOL
(a division of Chemical Specialties Ltd.) |
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Street Address: - 116 Princes Street,
Onehunga, Auckland. |
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P.O.Box 29-109,
Greenwoods Corner, Auckland. |
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Phone / Fax (09) 636 8618. |
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Emergency Contact in
case of poisoning:- National Poisons Centre Ph (03) 474
7000 |
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Trade Name: - Synthepol
Wax Solution SW 16 |
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Shipping Name: -
Flammable Liquid n.o.s. |
| U.N. Number: - 1993 |
HAZCHEM 3(Y) |
| Dangerous Goods Class: - 3.B |
Packing Group 111 |
| Toxic Substances Schedule 4 Harmful
Substance |
Marine Pollutant |
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SECTION TWO- HAZARDOUS
COMPONENTS |
Component
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CAS
No |
Proportion |
Threshold
Limit Value |
Styrene |
100-42-5 |
approx 48% |
50ppm |
White Spirit |
64742-82-1 |
approx
43% |
100ppm |
Toluene |
108-88-3 |
<4% |
100ppm |
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SECTION THREE - PHYSICAL
DATA |
| Appearance: -
Clear to hazy colourless liquid. |
| Odour:-
Sweet or sharp aromatic odour of styrene. |
| Boiling Point (Styrene) :-
145°C |
Percent Volatiles :- approx
95 |
| Specific Gravity
:- 0.75-0.85 |
Water Miscibility :- Immiscible. |
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SECTION FOUR - FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD |
| Flammable Liquid. |
| Flammable Limits:
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LEL 0.7% |
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UEL 6.5% |
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| Flash Point: - 31°C (Setaflash) |
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA. Foam,
carbon dioxide, dry powder, water fog. |
UNUSUAL FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARDS.
Styrene will polymerise at elevated temperatures. If this
occurs in a closed container there is risk of violent rupture. |
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
PROCEDURES.
None. Fight like a fuel-oil fire. |
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SECTION FIVE - HEALTH
HAZARD DATA |
| THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUES. Styrene 50ppm.
Toluene 100ppm. White Spirits 100ppm |
EFFECTS OF
OVER EXPOSURE.
Inhalation of vapour can cause headache, nausea, intoxication
and irritation of the respiratory tract. |
| EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES.
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| Ingestion: Do not
induce vomiting. Aspiration of material into the lungs could
cause pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Give milk or water. Seek
medical attention. |
| Inhalation of Vapour: Move victim to
fresh air. Apply artificial respiration or give oxygen if necessary. |
| Eye Contact: Flush
with copious amounts of water - lift eyelids repeatedly. Seek
medical attention. |
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly
with soap and water. Remove contaminated
c lothing and launder before re-use. |
| Advice to Doctor:
Treat symptomatically. |
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SECTION SIX - REACTIVITY
DATA
STABILITY
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Unstable X |
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Stable |
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| CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Exposure to sunlight, open flames, contamination and prolonged
storage above 27°C. |
| MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong acids, peroxides,
other oxidising agents. |
HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION :
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May occur X |
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Will not occur. |
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| CONDITIONS TO AVOID:Elevated temperatures,
improper contact with peroxides or other contaminants. |
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SECTION SEVEN
- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES |
Steps to be taken if the material is released
or spilled.
Eliminate all sources of ignition ( flames, hot surfaces,
electrical, static or frictional sparks) .Ventilate area.
Dyke area of spill and pump material into drums for use or
disposal. Absorb remainder on sand or perlite and place the
saturated absorbent into closed containers for disposal. Prevent
contamination of stormwater drains. |
Waste disposal method.
Destroy by liquid incineration with off-gas scrubber.
Contaminated absorbent to be deposited in secure landfill
in accordance with appropriate regulations or incinerated. |
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| SECTION
EIGHT - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION |
| Respiratory protection. Use with adequate
ventilation. If necessary use canister mask (organic vapour
filter ) or approved air-line mask. |
| Ventilation. General
dilution or local exhaust to maintain vapour concentration
below TLV. |
| Protective Gloves. PVC type. |
| Eye Protection.
Safety goggles or splash mask. |
| Other Protective Equipment. Normal
work clothing giving arm and leg cover. |
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SECTION NINE - SPECIAL
PRECAUTIONS |
Precautions to be taken in handling and
storage.
Store in a bunded area or approved flammable goods store away
from direct heat (ideally below 27°C to prevent spoilage).
Open drums slowly in case of internal pressure. In bulk storage
check vents and flame arrestors for plugging and formation
of polymer. |
| Other Precautions.
Ground (earth) all connections and containers when using above
flash point. |
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