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MSDS
TURBO Builders Bog
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DATE: 31/03/06
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SECTION ONE - IDENTIFICATION
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MANUFACTURER’S
NAME :-
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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:-New Zealand :- National Poisons Centre Ph (03) 474 7000 , Australia
:- Poisons Information Centre Phone 13 1126
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Trade Name: -
Turbo Builders Bog.
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Chemical Name:-
Polyester Resin Kit.
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U.N. Number: - 3269
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HAZCHEM 3(Y)
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Dangerous Goods
Class: -3.3
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Packing Group 111
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Australian Emergency Procedure Guide 3A1
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Marine Pollutant
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This product is comprised of two
components :- (A) A filler paste based on unsaturated polyester resin
in styrene and (B) A benzoyl peroxide based initiator.
Hazard and Safety aspects are identified separately under (A) or (B)
where necessary.
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SECTION TWO- HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
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Component
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CAS No
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Proportion
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Threshold Limit Value
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(A) Styrene
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100-42-5
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14-18%
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50 ppm
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(B) Benzoyl Peroxide
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94-36-0
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50%
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-
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(B)Alkyl Benzoate
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131298-44-7
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19%
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-
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SECTION THREE - PHYSICAL DATA
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(A) Appearance:
Buff coloured paste.
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Odour: Sweet / sharp aromatic odour of styrene
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Boiling Point
(Styrene) : 145ºC
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Percent
Volatiles : 14-18
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Specific
Gravity : 0.7-0.9
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Water
Miscibility : Immiscible
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(B) Appearance:Red coloured paste.
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Odour: Slight ester odour .
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Specific
Gravity : 1.2
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Water
Miscibility : Immiscible
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SECTION FOUR - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
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(A) Flammable Vapour
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Flammable Limits: -
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LEL 1.1%
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UEL 6.1%
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Flash Point: - 31°C (Setaflash)
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(B) Flash Point N/A
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Flammable Limits:- N/A
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA. Foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water fog.
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UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS.
(A) Styrene will polymerise at elevated temperatures. If this occurs in a
closed container there is risk of violent rupture.
(B) Fire hazard increases if allowed to
dry. Oxygen for combustion partly supplied by the peroxide itself.
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SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
PROCEDURES.
None.
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SECTION FIVE - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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LD 50 Oral Rat >
5000mg / kg for both components of this Polyester Resin Kit.
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EMERGENCY
FIRST AID PROCEDURES.
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(A) 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.
(B) Ingestion : Seek medical attention.
If more than 15 minutes from a hospital induce vomiting preferably using
ipecac syrup APF. Otherwise do not induce vomiting, give sips of water
preferably with charcoal tablets. Take affected person to hospital
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Inhalation of
Vapour: Move victim to fresh
air. Apply artificial respiration or give oxygen if necessary.
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Eye Contact: Flush with copious amounts of water - lift
eyelids repeatedly. Seek medical attention.
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Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove
contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
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Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
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SECTION SIX - REACTIVITY DATA
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID
: Exposure to sunlight, open
flames, contamination and prolonged storage above 27°C.
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MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong acids, peroxides, other oxidising
agents.
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID:Elevated temperatures, improper contact with
peroxides or other contaminants.
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID
: exposure to sunlight, open
flames,elevated temperatures and drying conditions.
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MATERIALS TO AVOID: Reducing agents, promotors eg. dimethyl
aniline, cobalt naphthenate, hot materials.
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SECTION SEVEN - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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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. Prevent contamination of
storm-water drains.
Use plastic or other non-sparking tools to scrape up spilled material and
place in a suitable container for use or disposal.
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Waste disposal
method. Portions (A) & (B)
may be mixed together and allowed to gel before disposal as solid waste
in accordance with appropriate regulations.
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SECTION EIGHT - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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Respiratory
protection. Use with adequate
ventilation. If necessary use canister mask (organic vapour filter ) or
approved air-line mask.
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Ventilation. General dilution or local exhaust to maintain
vapour concentration below TLV.
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Protective Gloves. PVC type.
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SECTION NINE - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions to be
taken in handling and storage.
When handling keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Use only in well ventilated areas.
Store in a dry well ventilated space in original containers ( ideally
below 27°C to prevent spoilage ). Open containers slowly in case of
internal pressure.
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