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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
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STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New
Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation.
OTHER NAMES
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
AEROSOLS
PRODUCT USE
The use of a quantity of material in an unventilated or confined space may result in
increased exposure and an irritating atmosphere developing.
Before starting consider control of exposure by mechanical ventilation.
Application is by spray atomisation from a hand held aerosol pack.
Protector of battery terminals.
SUPPLIER
Company: Wurth New Zealand Limited
Address:
42 Hobill Avenue
Manukau City
Auckland
NZL
Telephone: 0800 683 040
Fax: 0800 100 104
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3
Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4
Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4
Carcinogen Category 2
Eye Irritation Category 2A
Flammable Aerosol Category 1
Organ Damage Category 2
Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Respiratory Irritation Category 3
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
HAZARD
DANGER
Determined by Chemwatch using GHS/HSNO criteria:
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2.1.2A 6.1D 6.1D 6.1D 6.3A 6.4A 6.7B 6.8B 6.9B 9.1C
May cause respiratory irritation
Extremely flammable aerosol
Harmful if inhaled
Harmful in contact with skin
Harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Suspected of causing cancer
Suspected of damaging the unborn child
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation.
Harmful to aquatic life
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/clothing
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame - No smoking.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely
If skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice/attention.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical attention advice.
Wear eye/face protection.
If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
Wash/Decontaminate removed clothing before reuse.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
Specific treatment: refer to Label or MSDS.
Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
Store locked up.
Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50??C/122??F.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with relevant legislation.
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Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
toluene 108-88-3 20-40
xylene 1330-20-7 20-40
acrylic polymer 0-20
pigments 0-2
other ingredients 0-30
hydrocarbon propellant 68476-85-7. 30-60
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
NEW ZEALAND POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE 0800 POISON (0800 764 766)
NZ EMERGENCY SERVICES: 111
SWALLOWED
Not considered a normal route of entry.
?If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
?If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if
possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
?Observe the patient carefully.
?Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness;
i.e. becoming unconscious.
?Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can
comfortably drink.
?Seek medical advice.
Avoid giving milk or oils.
Avoid giving alcohol.
EYE
If aerosols come in contact with the eyes:
?Immediately hold the eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously for at least 15
minutes with fresh running water.
?Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
?Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
?Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If solids or aerosol mists are deposited upon the skin:
?Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
?Remove any adhering solids with industrial skin cleansing cream.
?DO NOT use solvents.
?Seek medical attention in the event of irritation.
INHALED
If aerosols, fumes or combustion products are inhaled:
?Remove to fresh air.
?Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
?Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where
possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
?If breathing is shallow or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation,
preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as
trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
?Transport to hospital, or doctor.
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NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Following acute or short term repeated exposures to toluene:
?Toluene is absorbed across the alveolar barrier, the blood/air mixture being 11.2/15.6
(at 37 degrees C.) The concentration of toluene, in expired breath, is of the order of 18
ppm following sustained exposure to 100 ppm. The tissue/blood proportion is 1/3 except in
adipose where the proportion is 8/10.
?Metabolism by microsomal mono-oxygenation, results in the production of hippuric acid.
This may be detected in the urine in amounts between 0.5 and 2.5 g/24 hr which represents
, on average 0.8 gm/gm of creatinine. The biological half-life of hippuric acid is in the
order of 1-2 hours.
?Primary threat to life from ingestion and/or inhalation is respiratory failure.
?Patients should be quickly evaluated for signs of respiratory distress (eg cyanosis,
tachypnoea, intercostal retraction, obtundation) and given oxygen. Patients with
inadequate tidal volumes or poor arterial blood gases (pO2 <50 mm Hg or pCO2 > 50 mm Hg)
should be intubated.
?Arrhythmias complicate some hydrocarbon ingestion and/or inhalation and
electrocardiographic evidence of myocardial damage has been reported; intravenous lines
and cardiac monitors should be established in obviously symptomatic patients. The lungs
excrete inhaled solvents, so that hyperventilation improves clearance.
?A chest x-ray should be taken immediately after stabilisation of breathing and
circulation to document aspiration and detect the presence of pneumothorax.
?Epinephrine (adrenaline) is not recommended for treatment of bronchospasm because of
potential myocardial sensitisation to catecholamines. Inhaled cardioselective
bronchodilators (e.g. Alupent, Salbutamol) are the preferred agents, with aminophylline a
second choice.
?Lavage is indicated in patients who require decontamination; ensure use.
BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDEX - BEI
These represent the determinants observed in specimens collected from a healthy worker
exposed at the Exposure Standard (ES or TLV):
Determinant Index Sampling Time Comments
o- Cresol in urine 0.5 mg/L End of shift B
Hippuric acid in urine 1.6 g/g creatinine End of shift B, NS
Toluene in blood 0.05 mg/L Prior to last shift of
workweek
NS: Non-specific determinant; also observed after exposure to other material
B: Background levels occur in specimens collected from subjects NOT exposed.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
SMALL FIRE:
?Water spray, dry chemical or CO2
LARGE FIRE:
?Water spray or fog.
FIRE FIGHTING
?Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
?May be violently or explosively reactive.
?Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
?Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
?If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
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?Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
?DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
?Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
?If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
?Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by 100 metres in all directions.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
?Liquid and vapour are flammable.
?Moderate fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
?Vapour forms an explosive mixture with air.
?Moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
?Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
?Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
?Aerosol cans may explode on exposure to naked flame.
?Rupturing containers may rocket and scatter burning materials.
?Hazards may not be restricted to pressure effects.
?May emit acrid, poisonous or corrosive fumes.
?On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of
burning organic material.
Contains low boiling substance: Closed containers may rupture due to pressure
buildup under fire conditions.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
Personal Protective Equipment
Breathing apparatus.
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set 30 mins.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
?Clean up all spills immediately.
?Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
?Wear protective clothing, impervious gloves and safety glasses.
?Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.
?Wipe up.
?If safe, damaged cans should be placed in a container outdoors, away from all ignition
sources, until pressure has dissipated.
?Undamaged cans should be gathered and stowed safely.
MAJOR SPILLS
?Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
?Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
?May be violently or explosively reactive.
?Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
?Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses
?No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
?Increase ventilation.
?Stop leak if safe to do so.
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?Water spray or fog may be used to disperse / absorb vapour.
?Absorb or cover spill with sand, earth, inert materials or vermiculite.
?If safe, damaged cans should be placed in a container outdoors, away from ignition
sources, until pressure has dissipated.
?Undamaged cans should be gathered and stowed safely.
?Collect residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR SPILL
PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE
half
evacuation
downwind
direction
distance
down wind distance
wind isolation
distance
direction
half
evacuation downwind
INITIAL direction distance
ISOLATION
ZONE
From IERG (Canada/Australia)
Isolation Distance -
Downwind Protection Distance 8 metres
IERG Number 49
FOOTNOTES
1 PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE is defined as the area in which people are at risk of harmful exposure. This zone
assumes that random changes in wind direction confines the vapour plume to an area within 30 degrees on
either side of the predominant wind direction, resulting in a crosswind protective action distance equal
to the downwind protective action distance.
2 PROTECTIVE ACTIONS should be initiated to the extent possible, beginning with those closest to the spill
and working away from the site in the downwind direction. Within the protective action zone a level of
vapour concentration may exist resulting in nearly all unprotected persons becoming incapacitated and
unable to take protective action and/or incurring serious or irreversible health effects.
3 INITIAL ISOLATION ZONE is determined as an area, including upwind of the incident, within which a high
probability of localised wind reversal may expose nearly all persons without appropriate protection to
life-threatening concentrations of the material.
4 SMALL SPILLS involve a leaking package of 200 litres (55 US gallons) or less, such as a drum (jerrican or
box with inner containers). Larger packages leaking less than 200 litres and compressed gas leaking from
a small cylinder are also considered "small spills".
LARGE SPILLS involve many small leaking packages or a leaking package of greater than 200 litres, such as
a cargo tank, portable tank or a "one-tonne" compressed gas cylinder.
5 Guide 126 is taken from the US DOT emergency response guide book.
6 IERG information is derived from CANUTEC - Transport Canada.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
toluene 1000 ppm
xylene 900 ppm
hydrocarbon propellant 2000 ppm
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
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toluene 300 ppm
xylene 200 ppm
hydrocarbon propellant 2000 ppm
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
toluene 50 ppm
xylene 150 ppm
hydrocarbon propellant 2000 ppm
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
toluene 50 ppm
xylene 100 ppm
hydrocarbon propellant 1000 ppm
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
?Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
?Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
?Use in a well-ventilated area.
?Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
?DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
?Avoid smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
?Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
?When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
?DO NOT incinerate or puncture aerosol cans.
?DO NOT spray directly on humans, exposed food or food utensils.
?Avoid physical damage to containers.
?Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
?Work clothes should be laundered separately.
?Use good occupational work practice.
?Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
?Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure
safe working conditions are maintained.
DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
?Aerosol dispenser.
?Check that containers are clearly labelled.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep dry to avoid corrosion of cans. Corrosion may result in container perforation and
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internal pressure may eject contents of can.
?Store in original containers in approved flammable liquid storage area.
?DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be trapped.
?No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
?Keep containers securely sealed. Contents under pressure.
?Store away from incompatible materials.
?Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
?Avoid storage at temperatures higher than 40 deg C.
?Store in an upright position.
?Protect containers against physical damage.
?Check regularly for spills and leaks.
?Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA ppm TWA mg/m?STEL ppm STEL mg/m砅eak ppm Peak mg/m?TWA F/CC
_________ _________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
New toluene 50 188
Zealand (Toluene)
Workplace
Exposure
Standards
(WES)
New xylene 50 217
Zealand (Xylene)
Workplace
Exposure
Standards
(WES)
New xylene 50 217
Zealand (Xylene)
Workplace
Exposure
Standards
(WES)
New xylene 50 217
Zealand (Xylene)
Workplace
Exposure
Standards
(WES)
New xylene 50 217
Zealand (Xylene)
Workplace
Exposure
Standards
(WES)
New hydrocarbo 1, 000 1, 800
Zealand n
Workplace propellant
Exposure (LPG
Standards (Liquefied
(WES) petroleum
gas))
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EMERGENCY EXPOSURE LIMITS
Material Revised IDLH Value (mg/m3) Revised IDLH Value (ppm)
toluene 500
xylene 900
hydrocarbon propellant 2, 000 [LEL]
NOTES
Values marked LEL indicate that the IDLH was based on 10% of the lower explosive limit
for safety considerations even though the relevant toxicological data indicated that
irreversible health effects or impairment of escape existed only at higher
concentrations.
ODOUR SAFETY FACTOR (OSF)
OSF=0.16 (hydrocarbon propellant)
Exposed individuals are NOT reasonably expected to be warned, by smell, that the Exposure
Standard is being exceeded.
Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class C, D or E.
The Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is defined as:
OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm
Classification into classes follows:
Class OSF Description
A 550 Over 90% of exposed individuals
are aware by smell that the
Exposure Standard (TLV- TWA for
example) is being reached, even
when distracted by working
activities
B 26- 550 As " A" for 50- 90% of persons
being distracted
C 1- 26 As " A" for less than 50% of
persons being distracted
D 0.18- 1 10- 50% of persons aware of
being tested perceive by smell
that the Exposure Standard is
being reached
E <0.18 As " D" for less than 10% of
persons aware of being tested
.
MATERIAL DATA
None assigned. Refer to individual constituents.
INGREDIENT DATA
HYDROCARBON PROPELLANT:
TOLUENE:
XYLENE:
Exposed individuals are NOT reasonably expected to be warned, by smell, that the
Exposure Standard is being exceeded.
Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class C, D or E.
The Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is defined as:
OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm
Classification into classes follows:
Class OSF Description
A 550 Over 90% of exposed individuals
are aware by smell that the
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Exposure Standard (TLV- TWA for
example) is being reached, even
when distracted by working
activities
B 26- 550 As " A" for 50- 90% of persons
being distracted
C 1- 26 As " A" for less than 50% of
persons being distracted
D 0.18- 1 10- 50% of persons aware of
being tested perceive by smell
that the Exposure Standard is
being reached
E <0.18 As " D" for less than 10% of
persons aware of being tested
.
TOLUENE:
XYLENE:
Established occupational exposure limits frequently do not take into consideration
reproductive end points that are clearly below the thresholds for other toxic effects.
Occupational reproductive guidelines (ORGs) have been suggested as an additional
standard. These have been established after a literature search for reproductive no
-observed-adverse effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level
(LOAEL). In addition the US EPA's procedures for risk assessment for hazard
identification and dose-response assessment as applied by NIOSH were used in the creation
of such limits. Uncertainty factors (UFs) have also been incorporated.
TOLUENE:
XYLENE:
Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapour and liquid may be absorbed
through intact skin. Absorption by skin may readily exceed vapour inhalation exposure.
Symptoms for skin absorption are the same as for inhalation. Contact with eyes and mucous
membranes may also contribute to overall exposure and may also invalidate the exposure
standard.
TOLUENE:
XYLENE:
These exposure guidelines have been derived from a screening level of risk assessment
and should not be construed as unequivocally safe limits. ORGS represent an 8-hour time
-weighted average unless specified otherwise.
CR = Cancer Risk/10000; UF = Uncertainty factor:
TLV believed to be adequate to protect reproductive health:
LOD: Limit of detection
Toxic endpoints have also been identified as:
D = Developmental; R = Reproductive; TC = Transplacental carcinogen
Jankovic J., Drake F.: A Screening Method for Occupational Reproductive
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 57: 641-649 (1996).
TOLUENE:
Odour Threshold Value: 0.16-6.7 (detection), 1.9-69 (recognition)
NOTE: Detector tubes measuring in excess of 5 ppm, are available.
High concentrations of toluene in the air produce depression of the
central nervous system (CNS) in humans. Intentional toluene exposure
(glue-sniffing) at maternally-intoxicating concentration has also produced
birth defects. Foetotoxicity appears at levels associated with CNS
narcosis and probably occurs only in those with chronic toluene-induced
kidney failure. Exposure at or below the recommended TLV-TWA is thought
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to prevent transient headache and irritation, to provide a measure of
safety for possible disturbances to human reproduction, the prevention of
reductions in cognitive responses reported amongst humans inhaling
greater than 40 ppm, and the significant risks of hepatotoxic, behavioural
and nervous system effects (including impaired reaction time and
incoordination). Although toluene/ethanol interactions are well
recognised, the degree of protection afforded by the TLV-TWA among
drinkers is not known.
XYLENE:
Sensory irritants are chemicals that produce temporary and undesirable side-effects on
the eyes, nose or throat. Historically occupational exposure standards for these
irritants have been based on observation of workers' responses to various airborne
concentrations. Present day expectations require that nearly every individual should be
protected against even minor sensory irritation and exposure standards are established
using uncertainty factors or safety factors of 5 to 10 or more. On occasion animal no
-observable-effect-levels (NOEL) are used to determine these limits where human results
are unavailable. An additional approach, typically used by the TLV committee (USA) in
determining respiratory standards for this group of chemicals, has been to assign ceiling
values (TLV C) to rapidly acting irritants and to assign short-term exposure limits (TLV
STELs) when the weight of evidence from irritation, bioaccumulation and other endpoints
combine to warrant such a limit. In contrast the MAK Commission (Germany) uses a five
-category system based on intensive odour, local irritation, and elimination half-life.
However this system is being replaced to be consistent with the European Union (EU)
Scientific Committee for Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL); this is more closely
allied to that of the USA.
OSHA (USA) concluded that exposure to sensory irritants can:
?cause inflammation
?cause increased susceptibility to other irritants and infectious agents
?lead to permanent injury or dysfunction
?permit greater absorption of hazardous substances and
?acclimate the worker to the irritant warning properties of these substances thus
increasing the risk of overexposure.
IDLH Level: 900 ppm
Odour Threshold Value: 20 ppm (detection), 40 ppm (recognition)
NOTE: Detector tubes for o-xylene, measuring in excess of 10 ppm, are
available commercially. (m-xylene and p-xylene give almost the same
response)
Xylene vapour is an irritant to the eyes, mucous membranes and skin and
causes narcosis at high concentrations. Exposure to doses sufficiently high
to produce intoxication and unconsciousness also produces transient liver
and kidney toxicity. Neurologic impairment is NOT evident amongst
volunteers inhaling up to 400 ppm though complaints of ocular and upper
respiratory tract irritation occur at 200 ppm for 3 to 5 minutes.
Exposure to xylene at or below the recommended TLV-TWA and STEL is thought
to minimise the risk of irritant effects and to produce neither significant
narcosis or chronic injury. An earlier skin notation was deleted because
percutaneous absorption is gradual and protracted and does not
substantially contribute to the dose received by inhalation.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
?Safety glasses with side shields.
?Chemical goggles.
?Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
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of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:
For potentially moderate exposures:
Wear general protective gloves, eg. light weight rubber gloves.
For potentially heavy exposures:
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC. and safety footwear.
OTHER
No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:
?Overalls.
?Skin cleansing cream.
?Eyewash unit.
?Do not spray on hot surfaces.
RESPIRATOR
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of breathing
zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant. Protection Factors (defined
as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the mask) may also be important.
Breathing Zone Level Maximum Protection Half- face Respirator Full- Face Respirator
ppm (volume) Factor
1000 10 AX- AUS -
1000 50 - AX- AUS
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - AX- 2
10000 100 - AX- 3
100+ Airline**
* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General exhaust is adequate under normal conditions. If risk of overexposure exists, wear
SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection.
Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Supplied as an aerosol pack. Contents under PRESSURE. Contains highly flammable
hydrocarbon propellant.
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Blue liquid with a characteristic odour; floats on water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Gas.
Does not mix with water.
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (?Not Av ailable
C):
Melting Range (?Not Applicable
C): Specific Gravity (water =1): Not Available
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not Applicable
pH (1% solution): Not Applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Available
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Available Flash Point (?- 81 propellant
C):
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Available Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Available
Autoignition Temp (?Not Available
C): Decomposition Temp ( ?Not Available
C):
State: Liquid Viscosity: Not Available
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 2.73
log Kow: 2.1-3
log Kow (Prager 1995): 3.12- 3.20
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
?Elevated temperatures.
?Presence of open flame.
?Product is considered stable.
?Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes and skin. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
Can be absorbed through skin. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health
Vapours may cause dizziness or suffocation. by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
TOLUENE:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 50 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):20 mg/24h- Moderate
Oral (rat) LD50: 636 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):500 mg - Moderate
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 100 ppm Eye (rabbit):0.87 mg - Mild
Inhalation (man) TCLo: 200 ppm Eye (rabbit): 2mg/24h - SEVERE
Inhalation (rat) LC50: >26700 ppm/1h Eye (rabbit):100 mg/30sec - Mild
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 12124 mg/kg
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may
produce a contact dermatitis (nonallergic). This form of dermatitis is often
characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling the epidermis. Histologically there
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may be intercellular oedema of the spongy layer (spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of
the epidermis.
XYLENE:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 50 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):500 mg/24h Moderate
Oral (rat) LD50: 4300 mg/kg Eye (human): 200 ppm Irritant
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 200 ppm Eye (rabbit): 87 mg Mild
Inhalation (man) LCLo: 10000 ppm/6h Eye (rabbit): 5 mg/24h SEVERE
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 5000 ppm/4h
Oral (Human) LD: 50 mg/kg
Inhalation (Human) TCLo: 200 ppm/4h
Intraperitoneal (Rat) LD50: 2459 mg/kg
Subcutaneous (Rat) LD50: 1700 mg/kg
Oral (Mouse) LD50: 2119 mg/kg
Intraperitoneal (Mouse) LD50: 1548 mg/kg
Intravenous (Rabbit) LD: 129 mg/kg
Inhalation (Guinea) pig: LC 450 ppm/4h
The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may
produce a contact dermatitis (nonallergic). This form of dermatitis is often
characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling the epidermis. Histologically there
may be intercellular oedema of the spongy layer (spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of
the epidermis.
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.
Reproductive effector in rats
HYDROCARBON PROPELLANT:
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Marine Pollutant:Not Determined
Drinking Water Standards:
hydrocarbon total: 10 ug/l (UK max.).
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
TOLUENE:
Hazardous Air Pollutant: Yes
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 7.3- 22.8
BCF<100: 13.2 (EELS
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 2.73
log Pow (Verschueren 1983): 2.69
BOD5: 5%
COD: 21%
ThOD: 3.13
Half- life Soil - High (hours): 528
Half- life Soil - Low (hours): 96
Half- life Air - High (hours): 104
Half- life Air - Low (hours): 10
Half- life Surface water - High (hours): 528
Half- life Surface water - Low (hours): 96
Half- life Ground water - High (hours): 672
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Half- life Ground water - Low (hours): 168
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 528
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 96
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 5040
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 1344
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours): 75%
Photolysis maximum light absorption - High (nano- m): 268
Photolysis maximum light absorption - Low (nano- m): 253.5
Photooxidation half- life water - High (hours): 1284
Photooxidation half- life water - Low (hours): 321
Photooxidation half- life air - High (hours): 104
Photooxidation half- life air - Low (hours): 10
The lower molecular weight hydrocarbons are expected to form a "slick" on the surface of
waters after release in calm sea conditions. This is expected to evaporate and enter the
atmosphere where it will be degraded through reaction with hydroxy radicals.
Some of the material will become associated with benthic sediments, and it is likely to
be spread over a fairly wide area of sea floor. Marine sediments may be either aerobic or
anaerobic. The material, in probability, is biodegradable, under aerobic conditions
(isomerised olefins and alkenes show variable results). Evidence also suggests that the
hydrocarbons may be degradable under anaerobic conditions although such degradation in
benthic sediments may be a relatively slow process.
Under aerobic conditions the material will degrade to water and carbon dioxide, while
under anaerobic processes it will produce water, methane and carbon dioxide.
Based on test results, as well as theoretical considerations, the potential for
bioaccumulation may be high. Toxic effects are often observed in species such as blue
mussel, daphnia, freshwater green algae, marine copepods and amphipods.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
log Kow: 2.1-3
log Koc: 1.12-2.85
Koc: 37-250
log Kom: 1.39-2.89
Half-life (hr) air: 2.4-104
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water: 5.55-528
Half-life (hr) H2O ground: 168-2628
Half-life (hr) soil: <48-240
Henry's Pa m?/mol: 518-694
Henry's atm m?/mol: 5.94E-03
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.86-2.12,5%
COD: 0.7-2.52,21-27%
ThOD: 3.13
BCF: 1.67-380
Log BCF: 0.22-3.28
XYLENE:
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 13.5
BCF<100: 2.14- 2.20
log Kow (Prager 1995): 3.12- 3.20
Half- life Soil - High (hours): 672
Half- life Soil - Low (hours): 168
Half- life Air - High (hours): 44
Half- life Air - Low (hours): 2.6
Half- life Surface water - High (hours): 672
Half- life Surface water - Low (hours): 168
Half- life Ground water - High (hours): 8640
Half- life Ground water - Low (hours): 336
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Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 672
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 168
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 8640
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 4320
Photolysis maximum light absorption - High (nano- m): 269.5
Photolysis maximum light absorption - Low (nano- m): 265
Photooxidation half- life water - High (hours): 2.70E+08
Photooxidation half- life water - Low (hours): 3.90E+05
Photooxidation half- life air - High (hours): 44
Photooxidation half- life air - Low (hours): 2.6
The lower molecular weight hydrocarbons are expected to form a "slick" on the surface of
waters after release in calm sea conditions. This is expected to evaporate and enter the
atmosphere where it will be degraded through reaction with hydroxy radicals.
Some of the material will become associated with benthic sediments, and it is likely to
be spread over a fairly wide area of sea floor. Marine sediments may be either aerobic or
anaerobic. The material, in probability, is biodegradable, under aerobic conditions
(isomerised olefins and alkenes show variable results). Evidence also suggests that the
hydrocarbons may be degradable under anaerobic conditions although such degradation in
benthic sediments may be a relatively slow process.
Under aerobic conditions the material will degrade to water and carbon dioxide, while
under anaerobic processes it will produce water, methane and carbon dioxide.
Based on test results, as well as theoretical considerations, the potential for
bioaccumulation may be high. Toxic effects are often observed in species such as blue
mussel, daphnia, freshwater green algae, marine copepods and amphipods.
Drinking Water Standards:
hydrocarbon total: 10 ug/l (UK max.).
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
The material is classified as an ecotoxin* because the Fish LC50 (96 hours) is less than
or equal to 0.1 mg/l
* Classification of Substances as Ecotoxic (Dangerous to the Environment)
Appendix 8, Table 1
Compiler's Guide for the Preparation of International Chemical Safety Cards: 1993
Commission of the European Communities.
HYDROCARBON PROPELLANT:
The lower molecular weight hydrocarbons are expected to form a "slick" on the surface of
waters after release in calm sea conditions. This is expected to evaporate and enter the
atmosphere where it will be degraded through reaction with hydroxy radicals.
Some of the material will become associated with benthic sediments, and it is likely to
be spread over a fairly wide area of sea floor. Marine sediments may be either aerobic or
anaerobic. The material, in probability, is biodegradable, under aerobic conditions
(isomerised olefins and alkenes show variable results). Evidence also suggests that the
hydrocarbons may be degradable under anaerobic conditions although such degradation in
benthic sediments may be a relatively slow process.
Under aerobic conditions the material will degrade to water and carbon dioxide, while
under anaerobic processes it will produce water, methane and carbon dioxide.
Based on test results, as well as theoretical considerations, the potential for
bioaccumulation may be high. Toxic effects are often observed in species such as blue
mussel, daphnia, freshwater green algae, marine copepods and amphipods.
Drinking Water Standards:
hydrocarbon total: 10 ug/l (UK max.).
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DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
?Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
?Discharge contents of damaged aerosol cans at an approved site.
?Allow small quantities to evaporate.
?DO NOT incinerate or puncture aerosol cans.
?Bury residues and emptied aerosol cans at an approved site.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required: FLAMMABLE GAS
HAZCHEM: 2Y
UNDG:
Dangerous Goods Class: 2.1 Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1950 Packing Group: None
Shipping Name:AEROSOLS
Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class: 2.1 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 1950 Packing Group: None
ERG Code: 10L
Shipping name:AEROSOLS
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 2.1 IMDG Subrisk: SP63
UN Number: 1950 Packing Group: None
EMS Number: F- D, S- U Marine Pollutant: Not Determined
Shipping name:AEROSOLS
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATIONS
toluene (CAS: 108-88-3) is found on the following regulatory lists;
IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
New Zealand Hazardous Substances Transfer Notice 2004 - Schedule I, List of Substances
(Dangerous Goods) to be transferred
New Zealand Poisons Schedule
New Zealand Transferred List of Single Component Substances
New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
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Substances - Table II
United Nations List of Precursors and Chemicals Frequently used in the Illicit
Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Under International Control -
Table II
WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality - Guideline values for chemicals that are of
health significance in drinking-water
xylene (CAS: 1330-20-7) is found on the following regulatory lists;
IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
New Zealand Biological Exposure Indices
New Zealand Hazardous Substances Transfer Notice 2004 - Schedule I, List of Substances
(Dangerous Goods) to be transferred
New Zealand Poisons Schedule
New Zealand Transferred List of Single Component Substances
New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality - Guideline values for chemicals that are of
health significance in drinking-water
hydrocarbon propellant (CAS: 68476-85-7) is found on the following regulatory lists;
New Zealand Hazardous Substances Transfer Notice 2004 - Schedule I, List of Substances
(Dangerous Goods) to be transferred
New Zealand Transferred List of Single Component Substances
New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
hydrocarbon propellant (CAS: 68476-86-8) is found on the following regulatory lists;
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Specific advice on controls required for materials used in
New Zealand can be found at
http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/search/registers.html
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
NEW ZEALAND POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE
0800 POISON (0800 764 766)
NZ EMERGENCY SERVICES: 111
INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS
Ingredient Name CAS
hydrocarbon propellant 68476- 85- 7, 68476- 86 - 8
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH GUIDELINES
Ingredient ORG UF Endpoi CR Adeq
nt TLV
toluene 9.6 mg/m3 10 D NA -
xylene 1.5 mg/m3 10 D NA -
These exposure guidelines have been derived from a screening level of risk assessment and
should not be construed as unequivocally safe limits. ORGS represent an 8-hour time
-weighted average unless specified otherwise.
CR = Cancer Risk/10000; UF = Uncertainty factor:
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TLV believed to be adequate to protect reproductive health:
LOD: Limit of detection
Toxic endpoints have also been identified as:
D = Developmental; R = Reproductive; TC = Transplacental carcinogen
Jankovic J., Drake F.: A Screening Method for Occupational Reproductive
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 57: 641-649 (1996).
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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