PASLODE IMPULSE FUEL CELLS
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 28-Jul-2008 CHEMWATCH 4919-89
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
PASLODE IMPULSE FUEL CELLS
SYNONYMS
"nail gun fuel supply"
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES or FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT or FUEL CELL
CARTRIDGES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT
PRODUCT USE
Fuel supply for Paslode nail guns.
SUPPLIER
Company: Paslode New Zealand
Address:
38 Canaveral Drive
Albany
Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone: 0064 9 477 3000
Fax: 0064 9 477 3001 Email: sales@paslode.co.nz
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
DANGEROUS GOODS. NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. According to the Criteria of
the ADG Code and NOHSC.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK SAFETY
Extremely flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
Risk of explosion if heated under Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray.
confinement.
Use only in well ventilated areas.
Keep container in a well ventilated place.
Keep container tightly closed.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
This material and its container must be disposed
of as hazardous waste.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
fuel nonhazardous proprietary >60
propellant, as
propylene 115-07-1 1-10
NOTE: Manufacturer has supplied full ingredient
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Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
information to allow CHEMWATCH assessment.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
- 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.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
- Wash out immediately 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.
- If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
- Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
- Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
- Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
- If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
- 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.
- Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
- Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
For acute or short term repeated exposures to petroleum distillates or related
hydrocarbons:
- Primary threat to life, from pure petroleum distillate ingestion and/or inhalation, is
respiratory failure.
- Patients should be quickly evaluated for signs of respiratory distress (e.g. cyanosis,
tachypnoea, intercostal retraction, obtundation) and given oxygen. Patients with
inadequate tidal volumes or poor arterial blood gases (pO2 50 mm Hg) should be intubated.
- Arrhythmias complicate some hydrocarbon ingestion and/or inhalation and
electrocardiographic evidence of myocardial injury 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 (adrenalin) 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 of cuffed
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
endotracheal tube in adult patients. [Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical Toxicology].
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
- Water spray or fog.
- Foam.
- Dry chemical powder.
- BCF (where regulations permit).
- Carbon dioxide.
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.
- 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.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
- Liquid and vapour are highly flammable.
- Severe fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame and/or oxidisers.
- Vapour forms an explosive mixture with air.
- Severe explosion hazard, in the form of vapour, when exposed to flame or spark.
- Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
- Heating may cause expansion / decomposition with violent rupture of containers.
- On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Other combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2).
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with strong oxidising agents as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM: 2Y*
Personal Protective Equipment
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
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.
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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.
- 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.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
Remove all ignition sources.
- Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
- Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
- Use in a well-ventilated area.
- When handling DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
- Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
- Avoid physical damage to containers.
- Use good occupational work practice.
- Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
Fuel cell cartridge.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with oxidisers.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
- Store in original containers in approved flame-proof 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 in an upright position.
- Avoid storage at temperatures higher than 40 deg C.
- Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
- Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
MATERIAL DATA
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
INGREDIENT DATA
PROPYLENE:
May act as a simple asphyxiant; these are gases which, when present in high
concentrations, reduce the oxygen content in air below that required to support breathing,
consciousness and life; loss of consciousness, with death by suffocation may rapidly
occur in an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
CARE: Most simple asphyxiants are odourless or possess low odour and there is no warning
on entry into an oxygen deficient atmosphere. If there is any doubt, oxygen content can
be checked simply and quickly. It may not be appropriate to only recommend an exposure
standard for simple asphyxiants rather it is essential that sufficient oxygen be
maintained. Air normally has 21 percent oxygen by volume, with 18 percent regarded as
minimum under normal atmospheric pressure to maintain consciousness / life. At pressures
significantly higher or lower than normal atmospheric pressure, expert guidance should be
sought.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
No special equipment for minor exposure i.e. when handling small quantities.
- OTHERWISE:
- Safety glasses with side shields.
- 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
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: Wear general protective gloves, eg. light weight rubber gloves. Or as
required: Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC. Wear safety footwear.
OTHER
No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:
- Overalls.
- Barrier cream.
- Eyewash unit.
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.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating 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
Compressed highly flammable liquified gas.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Gas.
Does not mix with water.
Floats on water.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable Boiling Range (?Not Av ailable
C):
Melting Range (?Not Available
C): Specific Gravity (water= 1): 0.7
Solubility in water (g/L): Partly miscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not available
Volatile Component (%vol): 100 Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1 Flash Point (?- 108
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 Applicable
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
SWALLOWED
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
Not normally a risk due to extreme volatility of liquid.
EYE
The gas is non-irritating to the eyes but may cause severe cold burns.
SKIN
Vapourising liquid causes rapid cooling and contact may cause cold burns,
frostbite.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALED
The vapour is a simple asphyxiant (precludes access to oxygen).
Acute effects from inhalation of high concentrations of gas/vapour are pulmonary
irritation, including coughing, with nausea; central nervous system depression -
characterised by headache and dizziness, increased reaction time, fatigue and loss of co-
ordination.
WARNING:Intentional misuse by concentrating/inhaling contents may be lethal.
Not considered an irritant through normal use.
Inhalation may cause cardiac sensitisation.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Primary route of exposure is usually by inhalation of the gas.
As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapour,
mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by
observing good occupational work practice.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
PROPYLENE:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of
Chemical Substances.
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.
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.
MATERIAL CARCINOGEN REPROTOXIN SENSITISER SKIN
_______________ ____________ __________ __________ __________
propylene IARC:3
CARCINOGEN
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens: propylene
Category: 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.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
PROPYLENE:
log Kow (Prager 1995): 1.77
Half- life Soil - High (hours): 672
Half- life Soil - Low (hours): 168
Half- life Air - High (hours): 13.7
Half- life Air - Low (hours): 1.7
Half- life Surface water - High (hours): 672
Half- life Surface water - Low (hours): 168
Half- life Ground water - High (hours): 1344
Half- life Ground water - Low (hours): 336
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 672
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 168
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 2688
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 672
Photooxidation half- life water - High (hours): 43000
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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Photooxidation half- life water - Low (hours): 1070
Photooxidation half- life air - High (hours): 13.7
Photooxidation half- life air - Low (hours): 1.7
Koc: 219-237
Half-life (hr) air: 7.7
BCF: 13-31
Toxicity Fish: LC50(96)8.4-9.6mg/L
Toxicity invertebrate: LC50(96)1.8-13mg/L
Degradation Biological: sig
processes Abiotic: photodecomp
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
- Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
- Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
- Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required: FLAMMABLE GAS
HAZCHEM: 2Y*
UNDG:
Dangerous Goods 2.1 Subrisk: None
Class:
UN Number: 3478 Packing Group: None
Shipping Name:FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES or FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES CONTAINED
IN EQUIPMENT or FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT
containing liquefied flammable gas
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:IATA, IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
REGULATIONS
Paslode Impulse Fuel Cells (CAS: None):
No regulations applicable
propylene (CAS: 115-07-1) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Hazardous Substances
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 5
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.
The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk
Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the
workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios.
Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be
considered.
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