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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Supplier Name BORAL AUSTRALIAN GYPSUM LIMITED
Address 676 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA, 3207
(03) 9214 2138
Telephone
Fax (03) 9646 1912
Emergency 1800 033 111
Synonym(s) P 14R - MANUFACTURER'S CODE
Use(s) PLASTER
MSDS Date 01 May 2008
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO ASCC CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No. None Allocated DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated Hazchem Code None Allocated EPG None Allocated
3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula CAS No. Content
SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ Si-O2 14808-60-7 0.3-0.5%
CALCIUM CARBONATE Ca-CO3 1317-65-3 >60%
POTASSIUM HYDROGEN (+)-TARTRATE C4-H5-O6.K 868-14-4 <20%
SODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE (BORAX) B4-O7.2Na.10H2-O 1303-96-4 <10%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to
stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
Skin If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting.
Advice to Doctor The manufacturer recommends to treat patients symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases if strongly heated.
Fire and No fire or explosion hazard exists.
Explosion
Extinguishing Prevent contamination of drains or waterways.
Hazchem Code None Allocated
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If spilt (bulk), use personal protective equipment. Contain spillage, then cover / absorb spill with non-combustible
absorbant material (vermiculite, sand, or similar), collect and place in suitable containers for disposal.
7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage Store in cool, dry area, removed from fluorine, acids, aluminium, ammonium salts and foodstuffs. Ensure
containers are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use.
Handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Stds TWA STEL
Ingredient Reference
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Calcium carbonate ASCC (AUS) -- 10 -- --
Silica, Crystalline Quartz ASCC (AUS) -- 0.1 -- --
SODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE (BORAX)
ES-TWA: 5 mg/m3 Borates, tetra, sodium salts (decahydrate)
Biological Limits No biological limit allocated.
Engineering Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas. Where an inhalation risk exists, mechanical extraction ventilation is
Controls recommended. Avoid inhalation. Maintain dust levels below the recommended exposure standard.
PPE Wear dust-proof goggles. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear: PVC or
rubber gloves and coveralls. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear: a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance OFF WHITE POWDER Solubility (Water) 0.2 %
Odour LOW ODOUR Specific Gravity 2.6 - 2.7
pH NOT AVAILABLE % Volatiles NOT AVAILABLE
Vapour Pressure NOT AVAILABLE Flammability NON FLAMMABLE
Vapour Density NOT AVAILABLE Flash Point NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point NOT AVAILABLE Upper Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT
Melting Point NOT AVAILABLE Lower Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate NOT AVAILABLE
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended conditions of storage.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
Material to Avoid Incompatible with acids (eg. nitric acid), fluorine, aluminium (hot) and ammonium salts.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products
Hazardous Reactions Polymerization will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Low toxicity - irritant. Use safe work practices to avoid dust generation or inhalation. Crystalline silica is classified
as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1). Chronic exposure to crystalline silica may cause lung fibrosis
Summary
(silicosis), however due to the low levels of crystalline silica in this product, chronic health effects are not
anticipated with normal use. The manufacturer has classified this product as Hazardous according to NOSHC
criteria. However, due to the low concentration of crystalline silica present, adverse health effects are greatly
reduced and therefore this product has been allocated a GREEN colour rating.
Eye Irritant. Contact may result in irritation, lacrimation, pain and redness.
Inhalation Irritant. Over exposure to dust may result in mucous membrane irritation of the respiratory tract. Chronic exposure
to crystalline silica may result in silicosis (lung fibrosis). Crystalline silica is classified as carcinogenic to humans
(IARC Group 1).
Skin Irritant. Contact may result in irritation, redness, itching, pain and rash.
Ingestion Low toxicity. Ingestion of large quantities may result in nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal irritation.
Toxicity Data SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ (14808-60-7)
LCLo (Inhalation): 300 ug/m3/10 years (human)
LDLo (Intratracheal): 200 mg/kg (rat)
LDLo (Intravenous): 20 mg/kg (dog)
TCLo (Inhalation): 16 000 000 particles/ft3/8 hours/17.9 years (human-fibrosis)
POTASSIUM HYDROGEN (+)-TARTRATE (868-14-4)
LDLo (Ingestion): 22 g/kg (rat)
SODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE (BORAX) (1303-96-4)
LD50 (Ingestion): 2000 mg/kg (mouse)
LD50 (Intraperitoneal): 2711 mg/kg (mouse)
LD50 (Intravenous): 1320 mg/kg (mouse)
LDLo (Ingestion): 709 mg/kg (man)
LDLo (Subcutaneous): 150 mg/kg (rabbit)
TDLo (Ingestion): 37 gm/kg (rat/newborn effects)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment Calcium carbonate occurs naturally in a wide variety of substances including limestone, marble and egg shells. It
is not anticipated to cause adverse environmental effects.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Ensure product is covered with moist soil to prevent dust generation and dispose of to approved Council landfill.
Contact the manufacturer if additional information is required.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
Shipping Name None Allocated
UN No. None Allocated DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated Hazchem Code None Allocated EPG None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison Schedule A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform
Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional RESPIRATORS: In general the use of respirators should be limited and engineering controls employed to avoid
exposure. If respiratory equipment must be worn ensure correct respirator selection and training is undertaken.
Information
Remember that some respirators may be extremely uncomfortable when used for long periods. The use of air
powered or air supplied respirators should be considered where prolonged or repeated use is necessary.
EXPOSURE CONTROL: If utilized in a closed system the potential for over exposure is reduced. If not used in a
closed system, local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control exposure. Provide eye wash and safety
shower in close proximity to points of potential exposure. Where the potential for an inhalation risk exists, an
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approved respirator may be required. Do not eat, store, consume food, tobacco or drink in areas where product is
used.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ADB - Air-Dry Basis.
BEI - Biological Exposure Indice(s)
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
CNS - Central Nervous System.
EINECS - European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre.
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified.
NTP - National Toxicology Program.
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline).
ppm - Parts Per Million.
RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: frequency
and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of
application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all possible
scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide only.
Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made.
Report Status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the
manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet ('MSDS').
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer or
obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate
safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of
the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this MSDS, it does not provide
any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any loss,
injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this MSDS.
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Western Australia 6005
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MSDS Date: 01 May 2008
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