Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1: Identification of Product & Supplier
Product: Accelerator (Triethanolamine)
Classification: Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
Uses: As accelerator in Megapoxy products
Supplier: Crushing & Mining Equipment Pty Ltd
ABN: 33 009 300 690
Street Address: Cnr Lee Rd and Macedonia St
Naval Base, WA 6165, Australia
Telephone: 61 8 9437 1477
Facsimile: 61 8 9437 1577
Emergency Phone: As Above or After Hours 61 2 9484 7958 or 0418 112 515
e mail: sales@crushingandmining.com
Section 2: Hazards Identification
Hazard Category: Xn Harmful, Xi Irritant
Risk Phrases: R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
D.G. Class: Not classified as dangerous goods
Subsidiary Risk: Nil
Poison Schedule: S5
This product is a Schedule Poison S 5 and must be stored, maintained and
and used in accordance with the relevant regulation.
Section 3: Composition & Information on ingredients
Ingredients: Name Cas No. Proportion
Triethanolamine 102-71-6 V.High
Diethanolamine 111-42-2 Med
V.High >60, High 30 - 60, Med 10 - 29, Low 1 - 9, V.Low <1
All the constituents of this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of
Chemical Substances (AICS) and National Registration Authority (NRA)
approved active constituents.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Poison Information Centres in each State capital can provide additional
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assistance for scheduled poisons. (Phone Australia 131 126)
Accelerator (TEA)
Ingestion: If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water, give glass of
water and seek medical attention.
Eye contact: Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eyelids to be held open. Seek immediate medical assistance.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash skin thoroughly with
water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical
attention.
Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure to fresh air. If breathing difficulty, apply artificial
respiration and seek medical attention.
Note to Physician: Treat the patient symptomatically.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media: Water, Foam, Dry chemical powder, Carbon dioxide.
Specific Hazards: Combustible liquid. Decomposes on heating emiting toxic fumes including
oxides of nitrogen.
Fire Fighters: Wear positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
clothing.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spills: Shut off all possible ignition sources. Wear protective equipment to prevent
skin and eye contamination. Clean with absorbent material like sand, soil,
vermiculite or any other inert material. Avoid contamination of drains,
sewerage and waterways. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers
for disposal as per local council statutory codes.
Large Spills: Shut off all possible ignition sources. Wear protective equipment to prevent
skin and eye contamination. Clean with absorbent material like sand, soil,
vermiculite or any other inert material. Avoid contamination of drains,
sewerage and waterways. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers
for disposal as per local council statutory codes. If contamination of crops,
waterways, drains or sewerage has occurred, advise Emergency Services or
State Department of Agriculture.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Storage: Store in the closed, original container in a cool ventilated area. Keep
containers tightly closed when not in use. Keep away from explosives, food,
oxidising agents and organic peroxides. This product is a Scheduled Poison
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S5 and must be stored, maintained and used in accordance with the
relevant regulations.
Section 8: Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Accelerator (TEA)
Exposure Limits: No value assigned for this specific product by the National Occupational and
Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia). However, supplier recommended
Hygiene Standard as under;
TWA STEL Carcinogen Notices
Material TWA STEL
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Triethanolamine N/E* 5 N/E* N/E*
Aliphatic glycidyl 3 13 N/E* N/E*
ether
N/E* - No Exposure Standard has been established for this product.
Eng. Controls: Special ventilation is not normally required due to the low volatility of the
product at normal temperature. However, in the operation of certain
equipment or at elevated temperatures, mists or vapours may be generated
and exhaust ventilation should be provided to maintain airborne concentration
levels below the exposure standards or where no exposure standard is
allocated, as low as reasonably practicable.
Personal Protection: Use overalls, safety shoes, safety goggles, rubber or chemical resistance
gloves and respirator if required.
Manufacturing, Avoid skin and eye contact and the inhalation of vapour. Wear overalls, safety
Packaging & goggles and impervious gloves. Available information suggests that the gloves
Transport: made from PVC should be suitable for intermittent contact. However due to
variations in glove construction and local conditions, the final assessment
should be made by the user. If inhalation risk exists, wear organic vapour
respirator meeting requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and 1716. Always wash
hands with soap and water before smoking, eating, drinking or using toilet
facilities.
Preparations & use Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. Sensitive workers should
of product: use protective clothing. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale mist
or vapours. After each day's use, wash gloves, safety goggles and all the
contaminated clothing.
Section 9: Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance : Clear, colourless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid.
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Solubility : Soluble in water
Specific Gravity : 1.12
Boiling Point : 335 deg. C
Rel.Vapour Density (air=1) : 4.8
Accelerator (TEA)
Melting Range : Not established
Vapour Pressure (20o C ) : Less than 1 kPa
Decomposition Temp.(o C ) : More than 200 deg. C
Flash Point (o C ) : 190 deg. C
Flammability Limits (% ) : Not established
Ph : Not applicable
Autoignition Temp. (o C ) : Not available
% Volatile by Volume : Nil
(All above values are Typical Values only)
Section 10: Stability & Reactivity
Stability: The product is stable under normal conditions and use.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
No adverse health effects are expected if the product is handles in
accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms
that may arise if the product is mishandled are:
Acute Effects: Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal discomfort and
irritation.
Eye: Brief contact may cause mild irritation to eyes.
Skin: Mild irritant and poorly absorbed through the skin. Prolonged and
repeated contact may cause sever irritation and/or dermatitis
Inhaled: Not hazardous at ambient temperatures. Vapours generated at
elevated temperatures or when inhaled repeatedly may cause
irritation to nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Long Term Effects: Repeated skin contact and inhalation may result in sensitisation in some
individuals. May cause allergic reaction, dermatitis or asthma like symptoms.
Follow good working practice. Avoid ingestion, inhalation, eye and skin
contact. Wash hands with soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking
or using toilet facilities.
Acute & Chronic Negative in a battery of mutagenicity assays.
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Toxicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity was observed in long term studies of rats.
No developmental nor reproductive effects in rat and rabbit.
Acceptable Daily Intake ( ADI ) for humans is 0.01 mg/kg/day.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Avoid contamination of drains, sewerage, creeks and waterways.
Not toxic to aquatic organisms
Accelerator (TEA)
Section 13: Disposal Consideration
Dispose all empty containers as per State & Council Regulation. Do not
dispose near waterways, vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and
product should not be burned.
Section 14: Transport Information
UN. No. : Not Allocated
Shipping Name : Triethanolamine or TEA
Class : Not classified as dangerous goods
Subsidiary Risk : Nil
Packaging Group : Not Allocated
Hazchem Code : Not Allocated
EPG : Not Allocated
Segregation : Not to be loaded with explosives, oxidising
agents or organic peroxides.
For road, marine and air transport this product is not classified as dangerous
goods within the context of National and International Transport Regulation.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
The National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous
Substances [ NOHSC : 1005 (1994)].
The National Standard for the Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous
Goods [ NOHSC : 1015 (2001)].
Section 16: Other information
Date of Preparation : 29.05.02
Date of Revision : 29.05.07
Reasons for Issue : New Formate
MSDS's are updated frequently. Please ensure you have the current copy.
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This MSDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of health
and safety hazard information of the product, and in particular how to handle
and use the product in the workplace. Since Crushing & Mining Equipment
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 to use
and handling of 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 Crushing & Mining
Accelerator (TEA)
Equipment. Our responsibility for the 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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