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Material Safety Data Sheet
EZ3465 Paint Stripper
DUP6G Issue Date August 2002 Status DRAFT by
Infosafe
DUPONT
no.
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Name DuPont (Australia) Ltd (ABN 59 000 716 469)
7 Eden Park Drive
Address
Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Emergency Tel. (02) 9923 6275
Tel: (02) 9923 6111 Fax: (02) 9923 6011
Tel/Fax
24 hour Medical Emergency: 1800 674 415
Other
Information
(R) DuPont Registered Trademark
DuPont New Zealand
98 Kerrs Road
Manukau
Auckland
New Zealand
Ph: (09) 268 5500 (24 Hours)
NZ Poisons Information Centre Ph: 0800 764766
IDENTIFICATION
EZ Paint Stripper
Product Name
Proper Shipping
None Allocated
Name
None Listed
Other Names
None Allocated
UN Number
None Allocated
DG Class
None Allocated
Packing Group
None Allocated
Hazchem Code
Not Scheduled
Poisons Schedule
Aggressive. High boiling mixture for paint stripping.
Product Use
Physical Data
Blue-green gel
Appearance
< 0癈
Melting Point
150 - 225癈
Boiling Point
0.2 mm Hg @ 20癈 (68 F)
Vapour Pressure
1.08
Specific Gravity
> 100癈
Flash Point
Flamm. Limit
0.9
LEL
Flamm. Limit
8.0
UEL
Solubility in
5.3 Wt% @ 20癈 (68 degF)
Water
Other Properties
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Greater than or equal to 200癈 - For major components
Autoignition
Actual Autoignition Temperature (AIT) can be affected by the concentration of vapours and
Temp.
oxygen, vapour/air contact time, pressure, volume, catalytic impurities, etc. Process
conditions should be analysed to determine if the AIT's may be higher or lower.
Evaporation Rate < 0.1 (Butyl Acetate = 1.0)
Pine odour
Odour
Liquid gel
Form
Stable.
Stability
Haz.
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Materials to
Incompatible or can react with strong oxidizers, acids, alkalies.
Avoid
Mixture of hydrocarbons and esters
Formula
Ingredients
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Non-hazardous Mixture of Hydrocarbons, Esters and
-- 70-90 %
Additives
n-Methyl Pyrrolidone 872-50-4 10-30 %
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Not classified as hazardous by the criteria of NOHSC if swallowed but ingestion of large
Acute -
quantities may cause vomiting, irritation, nausea and diarrhoea.
Swallowed
Classified as a hazardous irritant to the eyes according to criteria of NOHSC. Eye contact may
Acute - Eye
cause eye irritation with discomfort, tearing or blurring of vision. Wash eye with water
immediately.
Classified as a hazardous irritant by skin contact according to criteria of NOHSC. May cause
Acute - Skin
skin irritation with discomfort or rash.
Inhalation may cause irritation of the upper respiratory passages, with coughing and
Acute - Inhaled
discomfort. Some individuals who have been overexposed by inhalation or skin contact
experienced blurry vision.
Based on observed effects from animal studies, overexposure to the components of this
Chronic
mixture may aggravate some symptoms of pre-existing eye disease or dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity Information:
None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than
0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
Overexposure to components will irritate skin and eyes, and may cause nose and throat
Other
effects. May cause blurry vision. The mechanism of blurred vision in humans is unknown. No
Information
long term adverse effects expected.
First Aid
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately give 2 glasses of water. Never give
Swallowed
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a
Eye
physician.
Wash skin with soap and water after contact.
Skin
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
If inhaled, immediately remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
Inhaled
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Advice to Doctor
Advice to Doctor Activated charcoal mixture may be beneficial. Suspend 50 g activated charcoal in 400 mL
water and mix well. Administer 5 mL/kg, or 350 mL for an average adult.
Other Health Hazard Information
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Limits TWA (NOHSC) : None established for the formulated product
Use 10 mg/m3
Ensure adequate ventilation to keep employee exposure below recommended limits, and
Eng. Controls
especially in confined areas. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation when used in a confined
area.
Personal Protection
Respirator Type When vapours or mists are above recommended exposure levels, use an approved
(conforming to AS1716 and AS1715), air purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge
(AS 1716)
or canister may be permissible under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are
expected to exceed exposure limits, or when spraying material.
Wear safety glasses. Wear coverall chemical splash goggles conforming to AS1336 and
Eye Protection
AS1337 when possibility exists for eye and face contact due to splashing or spraying material.
Wear industrial overalls (AS2919), gloves (AS2161), apron and boots (AS2210) as
Clothing
appropriate. Recommended glove material - Butyl Rubber.
Protective Equip.
Flammability
Combustible Liquid. Spray mist will ignite readily.
Fire Hazards
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport
This product is a Combustible liquid with regard to AS 1940. Storage should be in accordance
Storage and
with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory regulations.
Transport
Do not mix with strong acids or alkalies.
Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid breathing vapours or mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly
after handling.
Proper Shipping
None Allocated
Name
Spills and Disposal
Spills & Disposal WASTE DISPOSAL:
Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal,
State, and local regulations.
Recover unusable free liquid and dispose into either an approved permitted incinerator or
approved and permitted biological treatment system.
Recover any contaminated water and dispose of into an approved and permitted biological
treatment system.
Do not flush any water or solids into surface water drains or sanititary sewer system.
Remove unusable solid material or contaminated soil for disposal into an approved and
permitted landfill.
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL) sections before
proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-
up.
INITIAL CONTAINMENT:
Use personal protective equipment.
Remove source of heat, sparks, flame, impact, friction or electricity. Dike spill. Prevent
material from entering sewers, waterways, or low areas.
SPILL CLEAN UP:
Recover free liquid for reuse or reclamation. Recover undamaged and minimally contaminated
material for reuse and reclamation. Soak up with sawdust, sand, oil dry or other absorbent
material.
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Fire/Explosion Hazard
Decomposes with heat.
Fire/Explos.
Vapours forms explosive mixture with air.
Hazard
Hazardous
Combustion
Hazardous gases/vapors produced in fire are carbon monoxide.
Products
Hazardous
Decomposition or
Hazardous gases/vapors produced in fire are carbon monoxide.
Byproducts
Keep personnel removed and upwind of fire. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear
Fire Fighting
full protective equipment. Cool tank/container with water spray.
Procedures
Extinguishing
Water spray, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2.
Media
Incompatibility with materials:
Hazardous
Do not mix with strong oxidants, acids, or alkalies.
Reaction
Hazchem Code None Allocated
OTHER INFORMATION
Based on components of the product:
Toxicology
ANIMAL DATA
INHALATION 4-HOUR LC50 : > 11.0 mg/L, Rat
SKIN ABSORPTION LD50 : > 2,250 mg/kg, Rabbit
ORAL LD50 : > 2,000 mg/kg, Rat
The mixture consists of components that are mild skin irritants and moderate eye irritants, but
are not skin sensitizers in animals. Toxic effects described in animals from exposure by
inhalation include upper respiratory tract irritation. Toxicity described in animals from repeated
exposure by ingestion include weight loss, but there were no pathological abnormalities noted.
Ecotoxicological Information Based on Component Information:
Environment
Aquatic Toxicity:
Protection
Low to moderately toxic.
Risk Statement R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Statement S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately
Pkg. & Labelling Contains: Methyl Pyrrolidone 10 - 30%
Hazard Category Irritant
Technical Data SOURCE MSDS:
US 6020CR
Empirical
Formula &
Structural
Mixture of hydrocarbons and esters
Formula
CONTACT POINT
For sales, technical, and all product related enquiries contact Du Pont's North Sydney office on
Contact
9923 6111. Outside Sydney metropolitan area 1800 252 997 is a toll free number to North
Sydney office to assist communications, ask for the customer service, Technical, or marketing
personnel for the product family relative to the enquiry.
Telephone numbers for other offices are:
North Sydney: (02) 9923-6111
Melbourne: (03) 9721-5900
Perth: (08) 9316-7111
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated
herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process.
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