MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ERG UFA
UNIVERSAL FLUSHING AGENT
Date of Issue June 2009
1 ENERGY RESOURCES GROUP PTY. LTD A.B.N. 69 089 684 177
Suite 6, 587 Canterbury Road Surrey Hills Victoria 3127 Australia
Telephone: 61 3 9836 2511 Fax: 61 3 9880 7593
Emergency Phone Number 61 3 9836 2511 or Dial 000
2 PRODUCT AND IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: ERG UFA Universal Flushing Agent
MANUFACTURER CODE: ERG UFA
UN Number 1268 Hazchem Code 3(Y) E
Worksafe Classification: Harmful by Worksafe Criteria
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
GENERIC COMPOSITION: PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS
INGREDIENTS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH:
Substance Name Wt % EU Classification
LIGHT ALIPHATIC PETROLEUM 80-90% F;R11 Xn;R65 Xi;R38
SOLVENT (64742-89-8) R52/53
TOLUENE (108-88-3) 5-8% F; R11 Xn; R20
LIGHT FLUSHING OIL 10%
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENT(S):
N-HEXANE (110-54-3) 2?% F;R11 Xn;R48/20
Notes: EC Symbol(s); F Highly flammable, Xn Harmful, Xi Irritant
See Section 15 for European Label Information.
4 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Overexposure to n-Hexane may cause effects on the peripheral nerves, resulting in weakness or numbness of
lower limbs. Prolonged overexposure may result in damage to the central nervous system. Low viscosity
material-if swallowed may enter the lungs and cause lung damage. Skin irritation, respiratory irritation,
dizziness, nausea, loss of consciousness. Prolonged, repeated skin contact with low viscosity materials may
defat the skin resulting in possible irritation and dermatitis.
5 FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT:
Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, call a doctor.
SKIN CONTACT:
Wash contact areas with water. Remove contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before re-
use.
INHALATION:
Remove from further exposure. If respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs, seek
immediate medical assistance. If breathing has stopped, assist ventilation with bag-valve-mask devise or use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
INGESTION:
Seek immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS:
Material if aspirated into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis. Treat appropriately.
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6 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Foam, dry chemical, CO2 and water fog.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Use water to cool fire-exposed containers. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the
vapours and to protect personnel attempting to stop leak. Water spray may be used to flush Spills away from
exposures. Prevent run off from fire control or dilution from entering waterways, sewers or drinking water
supply.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
For fires in enclosed areas, fire fighters must use self-contained breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.
Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if in contact with open flame.
Flash Point C (F): -22?-8? (ASTM D-56). Flammable limits -LEL 1.0%, UEL 6.0%.
NFPA HAZARD ID: Health: 1, Flammability: 3, Reactivity: 0
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide.
7 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Report spills as required to appropriate authorities such as the local Environmental Health Officer or Fire
Brigade. If spills are likely to enter any drain, waterway or ground water, contact the Area Water Authority.
In case of accident or road spill, contact the Police and Fire Brigade and, if appropriate, the Area Water
Authority.
PROCEDURES IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Eliminate all ignition sources. Contain and adsorb on suitable chemical absorbent material, etc. Shovel up
and dispose of at an appropriate licensed waste disposal site in accordance with current applicable laws and
regulations and product characteristics at time of disposal. Remove leaking containers to detached area.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
Prevent spills from entering storm sewers or drains and contact with soil.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: See Section 8
8 HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Avoid contact with skin. Avoid inhalation of vapours or mists. Use in well ventilated area away from all
ignition sources. Avoid sparking conditions. Ground and bond all transfer equipment.
STORAGE:
Drums must be grounded and bonded and equipped with self-closing valves, pressure vacuum bungs and
flame arresters. Store away from all ignition sources in a cool area equipped with an automatic sprinkling
system. Outside or detached storage preferred. Storage containers should be grounded and bonded.
See Section 15 for Regulatory information when storing this product.
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9 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION:
Use in well ventilated area with local exhaust ventilation. Ventilation required and equipment must be
explosion proof. Use away from all ignition sources.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Approved respiratory protective equipment MUST be used when vapour or mist concentrations exceed
applicable standards.
EYE PROTECTION:
Normal industrial eye protection practices should be employed.
SKIN PROTECTION:
Impervious gloves should be worn.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
---TWA--- ----STEL--- NOTE
Substance Name (CAS-No.) Source ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
TOLUENE (108-88-3) WNES 100 377 N-HEXANE (110-54-3)
n-Hexane WNES 50 176
Other Isomers WNES 500 1760 1000 3500
WNES = Worksafe Australia National Exposure Standard
NOTE: Limits shown for guidance only. Follow applicable regulations.
PRODUCT EXPOSURE LIMIT: 5.00 5 mg/m3 is suggested for oil mist (NOSHC)
10 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Typical physical properties are given below.
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
COLOUR: Clear / straw
ODOUR: Mild
ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm): NE
pH: NA
Boiling Point C (F): 55?131?
Melting Point C (F): NA
Flash Point C(F): -22?-8? (ASTM D-56)
FLAMMABILITY: NE
AUTO FLAMMABILITY: NE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NA
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NA
Vapour Pressure-mm Hg 20 C: <35.0
VAPOUR DENSITY: 4.8
EVAPORATION RATE: NE
Relative Density, 15/4 C: 0.694
Solubility in Water: Negligible
PARTITION COEFFICIENT: NE
Viscosity at 40?C, cSt: <7.0
Viscosity at 100?C, cSt: NE
Pour Point C: NE
FREEZING POINT C(F): NE
NA = Not Applicable, NE = Not Established, D = Decomposes
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11 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY (Thermal, Light, etc.): Stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, sparks, flame and build up of static electricity.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidisers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION: Will not occur.
12 TOXICOLOGICAL DATA
ACUTE TOXICOLOGY
ORAL TOXICITY: Practically non-toxic (LD50: greater than 2000 mg/kg).
Based on testing of similar products and/or the components.
DERMAL TOXICITY: Practically non-toxic (LD50: greater than 2000 mg/kg).
Based on testing of similar products and/or the components.
INHALATION TOXICITY: Harmful Based on testing of similar products and/or the components.
EYE IRRITATION: Practically non-irritating.
(Draize score: greater than 6, but 15 or less). Based on testing of similar products and/or the components.
SKIN IRRITATION: Irritant. (Primary Irritation Index: 3 or greater, but less than 5). Based on testing of
similar products and/or the components.
GENETIC TOXICOLOGY (SUMMARY)
Overall negative in a series of assays on similar materials.
NEUROTOXICOLOGY (SUMMARY)
This material contains n-Hexane which has been reported to cause peripheral neuropathy.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY (SUMMARY)
No adverse effects in teratogenic studies with similar materials at 400 ppm.
CHRONIC TOXICOLOGY (SUMMARY)
Chronic inhalation studies with rats exposed to chemicals, which may be components of this solvent, resulted
in kidney tumours in male rats only. These effects are not considered relevant to humans. Certain straight run
middle distillates have been found to produce skin tumours in laboratory studies, but these have usually been
associated with a high level of irritation. Tests determined that the irritation produced the tumours.
Therefore, if precautions outlined in this bulletin are followed to minimise repeated or prolonged skin
contact which could cause irritation, these oils should pose no carcinogenic hazard to humans. Prolonged,
repeated skin contact with low viscosity materials may de fat the skin resulting in possible irritation and
dermatitis.
13 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS: Not established.
14 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL:
The product is suitable for processing by an approved recycling facility or can be disposed of at any licensed
waste disposal site. Use of these methods is subject to user compliance with applicable laws and regulations
and consideration of product characteristics at time of disposal.
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15 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
AUSTRALIAN ACTDG:
Shipping Name: Petroleum Distillates, N.O.S.
(Contains LIGHT ALIPHATIC PETROLEUM SOLVENT &TOLUENE)
UN Number: 1268
HAZCHEM Code: 3(Y)E
IMO:
HAZARD CLASS & DIV: 3.1
PACKING GROUP: PG II
LABEL(s): Flammable Liquid
MARPOL III STATUS: NA
ICAO/IATA
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NA
16 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Governmental Inventory Status: All components comply with European EINECS/ELINCS, US TSCA and
Australian AICS.
Australian Classifications:
UN Number: 1268
HAZCHEM Code: 3(Y)E
Dangerous Goods Class/Subsidiary Risk: 3
Packaging Group: PG II
AS 1940 Class: PGII
Poisons Schedule: S5
EC Labelling:
Symbol: F Xn Highly flammable, Harmful.
Risk Phrase(s): R11-48/20-65-38.
Highly flammable. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Irritating to skin.
Safety Phrase(s): S9-16-24/25-51-62.
Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in well ventilated areas.
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Contains: Low Boiling Point Naphtha; n-Hexane.
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS ARE CITED ON THE LISTS BELOW:
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER LIST CITATIONS
TOLUENE 108-88-3 6
N-HEXANE (Component analysis) 110-54-3 6
LIGHT ALIPHATIC PETROLEUM SOLVENT 64742-89-8 6
REGULATORY LISTS SEARCHED
1=IARC 1 2=IARC 2A 3=IARC 2B 4=NTP CARC 5=NTP SUS
6=ACGIH 7=ACGIH CARC 8=ACGIH SUS
CARC=CARCINOGEN; SUS=SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN; TERAT=TERATOGENIC
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UNIVERSAL FLUSHING AGENT
Date of Issue June 2009
17 OTHER INFORMATION
USE: SOLVENT
NOTE: ERG PRODUCTS ARE NOT FORMULATED TO CONTAIN PCBS.
This MSDS meets Worksafe Australia accepted format requirements.
SYNONYM TRADE NAMES: ERG - UFA
Information given herein is offered in good faith as accurate, but without guarantee. Conditions of use and
suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond our control. All risks of use of the are therefore
assumed by the user and WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF EVERY KIND AND
NATURE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN RESPECT TO THE USE OR SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT. Nothing
is intended as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending license under valid
patents. Appropriate warnings and safe handling procedures should be provided to handlers and users.
Date of last Review June 2009
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