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SECTION ONE - IDENTIFICATION |
| MANUFACTURER’S
NAME :- |
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. |
This
product is comprised of three components: -
(A) A filler paste based on unsaturated
polyester resin in styrene
(B) A benzoyl peroxide based initiator
(C) A Non-Toxic Pigment dispersion.
Hazard and Safety aspects are identified separately
under (A) (B) or (C) where necessary.
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SECTION TWO- HAZARDOUS
COMPONENTS |
Component
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CAS
No |
Proportion |
Threshold
Limit Value |
(A) Styrene |
100-42-5 |
14-18% |
50 ppm |
(B) Benzoyl Peroxide |
94-36-0 |
50% |
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(B)Alkyl Benzoate |
131298-44-7 |
19% |
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(C)None |
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SECTION THREE - PHYSICAL
DATA |
| (A) Appearance:
Buff coloured paste. |
| Odour: Sweet /
sharp aromatic odour of styrene |
| Boiling Point (Styrene)
: 145ºC |
Percent Volatiles :
14-18 |
| Specific Gravity : 0.7-0.9
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Water Miscibility : Immiscible |
| (B) Appearance:
Red paste. |
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| Odour: Slight
ester odour . |
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| Specific Gravity
(25C): 1.2 |
Water Miscibility : Immiscible |
| (C) Appearance: Red, yellow
or brown pastes |
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| Specific Gravity: 2.5 to 3.5 |
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SECTION FOUR - FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD |
| (A) Will Burn
slowly when heated. Emits styrene vapour. |
| 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) |
| (B) and (C) No flash point.
No vapour pressure |
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| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA. Foam,
carbon dioxide, dry powder, water fog. |
UNUSUAL FIRE
AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS.
(A) & (C) None
(B) Fire hazard increases if allowed to
dry. Oxygen for combustion partly supplied by the peroxide
itself. |
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
PROCEDURES.
None. |
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SECTION FIVE - HEALTH
HAZARD DATA |
| LD 50 Oral Rat > 5000mg / kg for both components
of this Polyester Resin Kit. |
| 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 |
| 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 clothing and launder
before re-use. |
| Advice to Doctor:
Treat symptomatically. |
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SECTION SIX - REACTIVITY
DATA |
(A) STABILITY
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Unstable ,Will polymerise
to a hard solid under unfavourable conditions. |
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| CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Exposure to sunlight, open flames, contamination, prolonged
storage above 27°C. Elevated temperatures, improper contact
with peroxides or other contaminants. |
| MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Strong acids, peroxides, other oxidising agents. |
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| CONDITIONS TO AVOID :Exposure
to sunlight, open flames, elevated temperatures and drying conditions. |
| MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Reducing agents, promotors eg. dimethyl aniline, cobalt naphthenate,
hot materials. |
| (C) STABILITY
Stable |
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SECTION SEVEN
- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES |
Steps to be taken if the material
is released or spilled.
Ventilate area. Prevent contamination of stormwater drains. |
| Waste disposal
method. Portions (A) & (B) & (C) 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 |
| 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 spectacles. |
| 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.
When handling keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in well ventilated
areas. |
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