MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
AUSTRALIA:
Hammersley Products (Aust) Pty Ltd ACN 001 621 281
Sandpiper Close Kooragang, NSW
Phone: (02)4928 2955 Fax (02)4928 2405
Hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
HYDROSOLV
Product Name:
Other Names: None.
Product Code: None.
UN No: None allocated Hazchem Code: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Sub Risk Class: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
Poison Schedule: S5
Chemical Family Water solution of ingredients (see below).
Uses: Multi-purpose hard surface cleaner.
Physical Appearance & Properties
Appearance & Odour: Clear, fluorescent green-yellow liquid. Mild ethereal odour.
Melting/softening point: Approximately 0癈.
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Approximately 100癈 at 100kPa.
Volatile materials: Water component.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Specific gravity: No data.
Solubility in water: Completely soluble.
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive.
Ingredients Worksafe Exposure Limits
TWA, mg/m3 STEL, mg/m3
Chemical Entity CAS No Proportion, %
Sodium metasilicate 6834-92-0 1-3 not set not set
Sodium tripolyphosphate 7758-29-4 1-3 not set not set
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether 107-98-2 5-10 369 553
Other non hazardous ingredients secret 10-20 not set not set
Water 7732-18-5 to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are also likely.
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ll HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Health Effects:
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. The ingredients
are not listed as carcinogenic in Worksafe's document "Exposure Standards for Atmospheric
Contaminants in the Occupational Environment" (May 1995).
Acute Effects:
Swallowed: Data suggests that this product is harmful if swallowed.
Eye: This product is severely irritating to the eyes. It will cause intense discomfort such as severe
pain, copious watering and redness of the eyes. Effects will last long after exposure has
ceased, and in severe exposure, permanent effects such as corneal damage or blindness
can occur.
Skin: This product is irritating to skin. It is likely to cause discomfort and effects such as moderate
to severe itchiness, blistering and skin reddening.
Inhalation: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems to typical persons if
used as intended.
First Aid:
Eyebaths or eyewash stations and safety deluge showers should be provided where this
product is being used.
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 1126 from
anywhere in Australia.
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
Eyes: If this product comes into contact with eyes, hold open and wash with running water for at
least 15 minutes. Ensure irrigation under eyelids by occasionally lifting them. Do not try to
remove contact lenses unless trained. Seek medical attention.
Skin: If product gets on skin, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: No first aid measures normally required. However, if vapours or mists have been inhaled, and
irritation has developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes
painful or persists more than about 30 minutes, seek medical advice.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically. Note the nature of this product.
lll PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Risk Phrases are: R22, R36/38. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Exposure Standards:
A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not
been established by Worksafe Australia for any of the major ingredients in this product. There
is a blanket limit of 10mg/m3 for dusts or mists when limits have not otherwise been
established. The nature of this product makes it unlikely that this level will be approached in
normal use.
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Engineering Controls:
In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained.
Values may be reduced by process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing
substances at the source, or other methods. If you believe air borne concentrations of mists,
dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the process or environment to reduce
the problem.
Personal Protection:
Respiratory Protection: It is usually safe to not use a dust mask or respirator protection on account of this product.
However, if the product is being used in dusty or confined conditions, use of a mask or
respirator may be preferred. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS/NZS 1715.
Protective Gloves: Impermeable protective gloves should be worn when you are using this product. Failure to do
so will lead to irritation of the skin. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear must be worn when using this product. Coverage should extend to all
facial areas. Eye contact will prove at best painful and will probably cause irreversible
damage if contact is other than brief. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on
Industrial Eye Protection.
Clothing: Clean overalls or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with an apron. Consult
AS2919 for advice on Industrial Clothing.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory. Consult AS/NZS2210 for advice on
Occupational Protective Footwear.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing
and other protective equipment before storing or re-using.
lV SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Safety Phrases are: S20, S24/25. When using, do not eat or drink. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage & Transport
No special storage and transport requirements. This product has no UN classification. This
product is a S5 Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage
of this class of product. Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination.
Keep from extreme heat and open flames, and make sure that the product does not come
into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" below.
Spills & Disposals
In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Evacuate
the spill area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Wear full protective
chemically resistant clothing including face mask, face shield, gauntlets and self contained
breathing apparatus. See above under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards
relating to personal protective equipment. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb
onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. Sweep up and shovel or collect
recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage. Can be slippery on
floors, especially when wet. Recycle containers wherever possible. After spills, wash area
preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains,
advise emergency services. Contaminated area may be neutralised by washing with weak or
dilute acid. This material may be suitable for approved landfill. Dispose of only in accord with
all regulations. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated
clothing to laundry.
Fire & Explosion Hazard
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There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Flammability limits: Not applicable. This product does not burn.
Extinguishing Media: This product does not burn. Use extinguishing media suited to the materials that are burning.
Special Fire Fighting procedures: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear safety boots,
non-flammable overalls, gloves, hat, goggles and respirator. All skin areas should be
covered.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire decomposition products from this product may form toxic mixtures in confined
spaces. Likely to decompose only after heating to dryness followed by further strong heating.
Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Water.
Materials to avoid: Acids, zinc, tin, aluminium, copper and their alloys.
V OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document "National Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets", 1994.
Contact Points: AUSTRALIA
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
If ineffective: Dial 1100 (Exchange)
National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)
This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and
use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product
will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products. If clarification or further information is needed
to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this company. The responsibility for products
sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available on request.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
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