Material Safety Data Sheet
Hazardous Substance, Dangerous Goods
1. MATERIAL AND SUPPLY COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Foam Filler
Product name:
Synonyms: Mancode
Foam Filler 290gm 620810
Foam Filler 484gm 620820
Foam Filler 726gm 620835
Recommended use: Expanding foam sealant and gap filler
Supplier: Thomson White Australia Pty Ltd
ABN: 15 057 661 319
Street Address: 250 Princes Highway
Dandenong VIC 3174 Australia
Telephone: (03) 9791 8211
Facsimile: (03) 9791 8644
Emergency telephone number: 1800 039 008
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This material is hazardous according to health criteria of NOHSC Australia.
Hazard Category:
Xn Harmful
Xi Irritant
Risk Phrases:
R20 Harmful by inhalation
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact
Safety Phrases:
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap suds
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
wherever possible)
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for
transport by Road and Rail.
Class: 2.1 Flammable gas
Poisons Schedule (Aust): Not applicable
3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS NO. PROPORTION
Diphenylmethane 4,4' Di-isocyanate (MDI)
isomers and homologues, blend of 101-68-8 & 9016-87-9 40 ?48%
Propane / butane / dimethylether 74-98-6 / 106-97-8 / 115-10-6 < 20%
Non hazardous ingredients - to 100%
100%
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 131 126, New Zealand
0800 764 766). Get to a doctor or hospital quickly.
Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and
loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest
until fully recovered. If breathing laboured and patient cyanotic (blue), ensure airways are clear and have a
qualified person give oxygen through a face mask. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration at
once. In the event of cardiac arrest, apply external cardiac massage. Seek immediate medical advice.
Skin contact: If skin or hair contact occurs, immediately remove contaminated clothing and flush skin
and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by the Poisons
Information Centre or a doctor; or for 15 minutes and transport to Doctor or Hospital.
Eye contact: If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eyes continuously with running water. Continue
flushing with water until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor; or for 15 minutes
and transport to Doctor or Hospital.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink.
Never give anything by the mouth to an unconscious patient. If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek
medical advice.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. Effects may be delayed. Following severe exposures the patient
should be kept under medical supervision for 48 hours.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific hazards: Flammable gas. May form flammable vapour mixtures with air. Avoid all ignition sources. All
potential sources of ignition (open flames, pilot lights, furnaces, spark producing switches and electrical equipment
etc) must be eliminated both in and near the work area. Do NOT smoke.
Fire fighting further advice: Avoid all ignition sources. All potential sources of ignition (open flames,
pilot lights, furnaces, spark producing switches and electrical equipment etc) must be eliminated both in
and near the work area. Do NOT smoke.
Hazchem Code: 4W.
Suitable extinguishing media: If material is involved in a fire use foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry
chemical powder). Reaction between water and hot isocyanate may be vigorous.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILLS
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination. Avoid inhalation of vapours. Treat
spillage with solid or liquid decontaminant, leave to react for 10 minutes. Remove and dispose of residues.
LARGE SPILLS
Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Wear full protective equipment to prevent skin and eye
contamination and the inhalation of vapours, including air-supplied mask, PVC boots and splash suit.
Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Cover with wet soil, wet sand or solid decontaminant.
Let the material react for 10 minutes. Shovel into open-top drums for further decontamination, if necessary.
Wash area down with excess water and inspect. Test the atmosphere for MDI vapour to ensure safe-working
conditions prevail prior to re-entry into contaminated area.
The composition of Liquid and Solid Decontaminants are given in Section 16.
Dangerous Goods ?Initial Emergency Response Guide No: 49
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapour.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from incompatible
materials described in Section 10. Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Keep containers closed
when not in use - check regularly for leaks.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
National occupational exposure limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
(NOHSC Australia).
However for:
TWA STEL CARCINOGEN NOTICES
3 3
ppm mg/m ppm mg/m CATEGORY
isocyanates (all)
(as NCO) - 0.02 - 0.07 "sen"
As published by the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC Australia).
TWA - The time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day
working week over an entire working life.
STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) - the average airborne concentration over a 15 minute period which
should not be exceeded at any time during a normal eight-hour workday.
`Sen' notice - sensitiser. The substance can cause a specific immune response in some people. An
affected individual may subsequently react to exposure to minute levels of that substance.
These Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health hazards. All
atmospheric contamination should be kept too as low a level as is workable. These exposure standards
should not be used as fine dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of chemicals. They
are not a measure of relative toxicity.
If the directions for use on the product label are followed, exposure of individuals using the product should
not exceed the above standard. The standard was created for workers who are routinely, potentially
exposed during product manufacture.
Biological Limit Values: As per the "National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous
Substances [NOHSC: 1005 (1994)]" the following ingredients in this material requires Health Surveillance:
Isocyanates
For detailed information see "Guidelines for Health Surveillance [NOHSC: 7039 (1995)]"
Engineering measures: Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations below Exposure
Standards. MDI can only be smelled if the occupational exposure limit has been exceeded considerably. Use
with local exhaust ventilation or while wearing air supplied mask. Vapour heavier than air ?prevent
concentration in hollows or sumps. DO NOT enter confined spaces where vapour may have collected. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
Personal protection equipment: OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, FACE SHIELD OR AIR MASK, GLOVES
(long).
Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapour and aerosols/mists. Wear overalls, chemical goggles or
full-face shield (if splashing is possible) and elbow-length impervious gloves. Use with adequate ventilation.
If inhalation risk exists wear air-supplied mask meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS
1716. Available information suggests that gloves made from neoprene or butyl rubber should be suitable for
intermittent contact. However, due to variations in glove construction and local conditions, the user should
make a final assessment. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash
contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or re-using. Contaminated overalls
should be decontaminated in 8% (dilute) ammonia solution for one hour and laundered before re-use.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form / Colour / Odour: Light grey coloured, opaque liquid presented as an aerosol. Hydrocarbon odour
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Specific Gravity (20 癈): approx 1.02
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): N Av
Vapour Pressure (20 癈): <0.0001 hPa *
Flash Point (癈): < 200 *
Flammability Limits (%): 1.5-16 for condensed gases
Autoignition Temperature (癈): N Av
Melting Point/Range (癈): N Av
Boiling Point/Range (癈): <200 *
pH: N App
Decomposition point: N Av
* Value for MDI
(Typical values only - consult specification sheet)
N Av = Not available N App = Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: This material is stable when stored and used as directed.
Conditions to avoid: Temperatures above 50?C
Incompatible Materials: Incompatible with active hydrogen including water, strong oxidizers.
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, isocyanate vapours and hydrogen cyanide.
Hazardous reactions: Reaction between water and hot isocyanate may be vigorous.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and
the product label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs
are:
Acute Effects
Inhalation: A respiratory irritant and potential respiratory sensitiser; repeated inhalation of vapour or aerosol at
levels above the occupational exposure standard could cause respiratory sensitisation. Symptoms may include
irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs, possibly with dryness of the throat, tightness of the chest and difficulty
in breathing. Onset of respiratory symptoms may be delayed for several hours after exposure. A hyper-reactive
response may develop to even minimal concentrations of MDI in sensitised individuals.
Skin contact: Contact with skin will result in moderate irritation. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause
skin sensitisation. Animal studies have shown that respiratory sensitisation can be induced by skin contact with
known respiratory sensitisers including di-isocyanates. These results emphasise the need for protective clothing
including gloves to be worn when handling these chemicals or in maintenance work.
Eye contact: Both vapour and liquid are eye irritants.
Ingestion: Swallowing may result in irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Long Term Effects: There are reports that chronic exposure by inhalation may result in a permanent
decrease in lung function.
Acute toxicity / Chronic toxicity
No LD50 data available for the product.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Avoid contaminating waterways.
Ecotoxicity: No information available.
Persistence and degradability: No information available.
Mobility: No information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to State/Territory Land Waste Management Authority.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for
transport by Road and Rail.
UN No: 1950
Dangerous Goods Class: 2.1
Packing Group: Not allocated.
Hazchem Code: 4W
Emergency Response Guide No: 49
Proper Shipping Name: AEROSOLS
Segregation Dangerous Goods: Not to be loaded with explosives (Class 1), flammable liquids (Class 3), if both
are in bulk, flammable solids (Class 4.1), spontaneously combustible substances (Class 4.2), dangerous when
wet substances (Class 4.3), oxidising agents (Class 5.1), organic peroxides (Class 5.2) or radioactive substances
(Class 7), however exemptions may apply.
MARINE TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
(IMDG Code) for transport by sea.
UN No: 1950
Dangerous Goods Class: 2.1
Packing Group: Not allocated.
Proper Shipping Name: AEROSOLS
AIR TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous
Goods Regulations for transport by air.
UN No: 1950
Dangerous Goods Class: 2.1
Packing Group: Not allocated.
Proper Shipping Name: AEROSOLS
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule (Aust): Not applicable
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Literary reference
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared by Chemical Data Services Pty Ltd on behalf of its
client.
Reason(s) For Issue: Revision
Material Safety Data Sheets are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a current copy.
This MSDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information
of the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Since Thomson
White Australia Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each
user must, prior to usage, review this MSDS in the context of how the user intends to handle and use the
product in the workplace.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment can be made, the
user should contact this company.
Our responsibility for product as sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent
to our customers and is also available upon request.
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