Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: 366-93312 METALSHIELD FD PRIMER MID GREY
Recommended Use: Metal coating. Applied by brush, roller and spray.
Supplier: Dulux New Zealand, a division of DuluxGroup (New Zealand) Pty Ltd
ABN 55 133 404 118
Co. 2355191
Street Address: 150 Hutt Park Road
Lower Hutt,
New Zealand
Telephone Number: +64 4 576 6400
Facsimile: +64 4 576 6496
Emergency Telephone: 0 800 734 607 (ALL HOURS)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433:2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Subclasses:
Subclass 3.1 Category B (high hazard) - Flammable Liquids.
Subclass 6.1 Category E - Substances which are acutely toxic.
Subclass 6.3 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the skin.
Subclass 6.4 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the eye.
Subclass 6.7 Category B - Substances that are suspected human carcinogens.
Subclass 6.8 Category B - Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants.
Subclass 6.9 Category B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems.
Subclass 9.1 Category B - Substances that are ecotoxic in the aquatic environment.
Subclass 9.3 Category C - Substances that are harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.
Surface Coatings and Colourants (Flammable, Toxic [6.7]) Group Standard 2006
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS Number Proportion Risk Phrases
n-Hexane 110-54-3 <1% R11, R38, R48/20,
R51/53, Repr. Cat.3
R62, R65, R67
Xylene 1330-20-7 10-<30% R10 R20/21 R38
Additives - to 100% -
Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light aliph. 64742-89-8 1-<10% R65
Toluene 108-88-3 10-<30% R11 R38 R48/20 R63
R65 R67
Pigments - 30-60% -
Synthetic polymer(s) - 10-<30% -
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (e.g. phone Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor.
Inhalation:
Remove victim from area of 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 patient
finds breathing difficult and develops a bluish discolouration of the skin (which suggests a lack of oxygen in the blood -
cyanosis), ensure airways are clear of any obstruction and have a qualified person give oxygen through a face mask.
Apply artificial respiration if patient is not breathing. Seek immediate medical advice.
Skin Contact:
If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with running water. If irritation occurs seek medical
advice.
Eye Contact:
If in eyes, wash out immediately with water. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical
advice.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Seek immediate medical
assistance.
Medical attention and special treatment:
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazards from combustion products:
Highly flammable liquid. On burning will emit toxic fumes, including those of oxides of carbon .
Precautions for fire fighters and special protective equipment:
Keep containers cool with water spray. If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire. Fire fighters to wear self-
contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of exposure to vapour or products of combustion.
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Normal foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).
Hazchem Code: 3YE
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency procedures:
If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up:
Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents,
clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact and breathing in vapours. Work up
wind or increase ventilation. Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert
material). Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour, mists and aerosols. May form
flammable vapour mixtures with air. 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. Flameproof
equipment is necessary in all areas where this chemical is being used. Nearby equipment must be earthed. Vapour may
travel a considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
Conditions for safe storage: Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Store away from incompatible materials
described in Section 10. Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for leaks.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits: No value assigned for this specific material by the New Zealand Occupational Safety
and Health Service (OSH). However, Workplace Exposure Standard(s) for constituent(s):
Hexane (n-Hexane): WES-TWA 20 ppm, 72 mg/m3, bio
Toluene: WES-TWA 50 ppm, 188 mg/m3, skin
Xylene (o-, m-, p-isomers): WES-TWA 50 ppm, 217 mg/m3
As published by the New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH).
WES - TWA (Workplace Exposure Standard - Time Weighted Average) - The eight-hour, time-weighted average
exposure standard is designed to protect the worker from the effects of long-term exposure.
WES - STEL (Workplace Exposure Standard - Short Term Exposure Limits) - The 15 minute average exposure standard.
Applies to any 15 minute period in the working day and is designed to protect the worker against adverse effects of
irritation, chronic or irreversible tissue change, or narcosis that may increase the likelihood of accidents. The WES-STEL
is not an alternative to the WES-TWA; both short-term and eight-hour, time-weighted average exposures should be
determined.
`Sk' Notice - absorption through the skin may be a significant source of exposure. The exposure standard is invalidated if
such contact should occur.
These Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health hazards. All atmospheric
contamination should be kept to 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.
'bio' - Biological Exposure Index.
Engineering controls:
Ensure ventilation is adequate and that air concentrations of components are controlled below quoted Exposure
Standards. 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.
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Personal Protective Equipment:
The selection of PPE is dependant on a detailed risk assessment. The risk assessment should consider the work
situation, the physical form of the chemical, the handling methods, and environmental factors.
Personal Protection: G - OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, RESPIRATOR.
Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. Use with adequate ventilation. If inhalation risk exists wear organic
vapour respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. Always wash hands before smoking,
eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Viscous liquid
Colour: Coloured
Odour: Solvent
Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity: 1.2 @20癈
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1
Vapour Pressure (20 癈): N Av
Flash Point (癈): 5 (Toluene)
Flammability Limits (%): N Av
Autoignition Temperature (癈): N Av
% Volatile by Weight: 42
Solubility in water (g/L): Negligible
Melting Point/Range (癈): N App
Boiling Point/Range (癈): N Av
Decomposition Point (癈): N Av
pH: N App
Viscosity: N Av
Evaporation Rate: N Av
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid contact with foodstuffs. Avoid exposure to heat, sources of ignition, and open
flame.
Incompatible materials: Incompatible with oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition Oxides of carbon.
products:
Hazardous reactions: None known.
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:
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Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting and central nervous system depression. If
the victim is showing signs of central system depression (like those of drunkeness)
there is greater likelihood of the patient breathing in vomit and causing damage to
the lungs. Breathing in vomit may lead to aspiration pneumonia (inflammation of the
lung).
Eye contact: May be an eye irritant.
Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation. Will have a degreasing action on the skin.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis.
Inhalation: Material may be irritant to the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract (airways).
Breathing in vapour can result in headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and possible
nausea. Breathing in high concentrations can produce central nervous system
depression, which can lead to loss of co-ordination, impaired judgement and if
exposure is prolonged, unconsciousness.
Long Term Effects:
No information available for the product. For the major solvent Toluene (1) : Evidence indicates that repeated or
prolonged exposure to this chemical could result in central nervous system disorders.
Toxicological Data: No LD50 data available for the product. The toxicity of the product may be attributed to the solvents
it contains. Additive effects may occur with mixtures of solvents. Similar effects can occur where the consumption of
alcohol is also involved. For the constituent Toluene (1):
Oral LD50 (rat): 636 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 14100 uL/kg
SKIN: Moderate irritant (rabbit).
EYES: Moderate irritant (rabbit).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Avoid contaminating waterways.
Aquatic toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods:
Refer to Waste Management Authority. Dispose of material through a licensed waste contractor. Advise flammable
nature. Normally suitable for incineration by an approved agent.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road and Rail Transport
Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433:2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
UN No: 1263
Class-primary 3 Flammable Liquid
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Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: PAINT
Hazchem Code: 3YE
Marine Transport
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea; DANGEROUS GOODS.
UN No: 1263
Class-primary: 3 Flammable Liquid
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: PAINT
Air Transport
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations for transport by air; DANGEROUS GOODS.
UN No: 1263
Class-primary: 3 Flammable Liquid
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: PAINT
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification:
Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Subclasses:
Subclass 3.1 Category B (high hazard) - Flammable Liquids.
Subclass 6.1 Category E - Substances which are acutely toxic.
Subclass 6.3 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the skin.
Subclass 6.4 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the eye.
Subclass 6.7 Category B - Substances that are suspected human carcinogens.
Subclass 6.8 Category B - Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants.
Subclass 6.9 Category B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems.
Subclass 9.1 Category B - Substances that are ecotoxic in the aquatic environment.
Subclass 9.3 Category C - Substances that are harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.
Surface Coatings and Colourants (Flammable, Toxic [6.7]) Group Standard 2006
16. OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Material Safety Data Sheet - Australia Pty Ltd;
07/ 2004.
Reason(s) for Issue:
Format change
Alignment to HSNO requirements
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This safety data sheet has been prepared by SH&E Shared Services.
This SDS summarises to our best knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material
and general guidance on how to safely handle the material in the workplace. Since DuluxGroup Limited cannot anticipate
or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and control the
risks arising from its use of the material.
If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their DuluxGroup representative or DuluxGroup
Limited at the contact details on page 1.
DuluxGroup Limited's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of sale, a copy of which
is available upon request.
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