DAVID GRAY & CO PTY LIMITED
A.C.N. 008 671 127
2 Rawlinson Street O'Connor PO Box 2084 Palmyra DC
Western Australia 6961
Ph (08) 9337 4933 Fax (08) 9337 8316
Internet: www.davidgray.com.au (MSDS's & Company Information)
Emergency Telephone Number (08) 9337 4933 (During Office Hours)
Date of Issue: August 2000 Page 1 of 5
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTIFICATION
HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
PRODUCT NAME: Scram Personal Insect Repellent
None allocated
OTHER NAME:
(02496) 125g (02488) 250g
MANUFACTURERS CODE:
Aerosols
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (ADG Code):
1950
UN NUMBER:
2.1 Flammable gas
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS:
3 Flammable liquid
SUBSIDIARY-RISK:
None allocated
PACKING GROUP:
2YE
HAZCHEM CODE:
None allocated
POISONS SCHEDULE:
USE: Repellent for flies, mosquitoes, sand flies, leeches and ticks.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES
Clear spray
APPEARANCE:
Not available for mixture
MELTING POINT:
Propellent ?minus 42OC
BOILING POINT:
315 ?345kPa (46 ?50psig) @ 25OC
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
Not available for mixture
DENSITY:
Propellent ?minus 104OC
FLASH POINT:
Propellent 1.5% to 9.6% in air (v/v)
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS:
Not soluble
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Not corrosive
CORROSIVENESS:
Propellent gas can react violently with oxidising agents (chlorine
OTHER PROPERTIES:
etc)
INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS.NO. PROPORTION
Diethyltoluamide 134-62-3 190g/Kg
Di-n-propyl isocinchomeronate 136-45-8 45g/Kg
N-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide 113-48-4 10g/Kg
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (In accordance with criteria of Worksafe Australia): Xn - Harmful
S20/22 ?Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
RISK PHRASES:
SAFETY PHRASES: R11- Highly flammable
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GENERAL:
Use of the product as directed will not result in any adverse health effects occurring. Avoid spraying food or
food utensils. Wash hands after use. Product may be classed as slightly toxic.
SKIN:
The acute dermal toxicity is low, however repeated acute exposure may result in absorption of harmful
amounts. Normal use of this product will not cause any significant adverse effects.
Dermal LD50 (rabbit) 470mg/kg (N-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide).
Dermal LD50 (rat) 9400mg/kg (Di-n-propyl isocinchomeronate).
Dermal LD50 (rabbit) 10000mg/kg (Diethyltoluamide).
For product LD50 47000mg/kg.
INHALED:
Normal use of this product will not cause any significant adverse effects.
Intentional inhalation of any aerosol can result in drowsiness and can cause brain, liver
and lung damage. Prolonged intentional inhalation may cause unconsciousness or even death due to
asphyxiation.
The concentrate also contains a hydrocarbon solvent, which may cause complications if aspired into the lungs.
CHRONIC:
No chronic health effects are expected when used as directed.
FIRST AID
GENERAL:
In every case of suspected poisoning contact a doctor or a Poisons Information Centre immediately.
SWALLOWED:
If poisoning or any adverse health effects are noticed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
EYE:
Hold eyes open and flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical assistance.
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SKIN:
Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Do not scrub skin. Seek
medical assistance if irritations or adverse health effects develop.
INHALED:
Remove to fresh air and keep warm. If deliberately inhaled, seek urgent medical attention.
FIRST AID FACILITIES:
Soap, water.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
The concentrate also contains a hydrocarbon solvent, which may cause complications if aspired into the lungs
in high concentrations.
Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS:
Worksafe Occupational Exposure Standard (TWA ?Time Weighted Average)
Propellent ?propane/butane 800ppm
Time Weighted Average (TWA) means the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when
calculated over a normal eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Only spray where there is adequate ventilation, away from any flames or ignition sources.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes and breathing spray mist.
FLAMMABILITY:
Propellent is very flammable. Do not use near a naked flame. Do not incinerate can.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE
Store in the original container in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and out of the reach of children. Do
not store in vehicles for prolonged periods as explosion of the aerosol may result.
TRANSPORT
Product is classified as a dangerous good in accordance with the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Aerosols
CORRECT SHIPPING NAME:
1950
UN NUMBER:
2.1 Flammable gas
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS:
3 Flammable liquid
SUB-CLASS:
None allocated
PACKING GROUP:
SPILLAGE
Excess spray or spills can be wiped up with damp cloth or rag.
DISPOSAL
Disposal of contaminated material must be done in accordance with State and/or Local regulations.
Dispose of empty container by wrapping in paper, placing in a plastic bag and putting in garbage.
Do not puncture or incinerate can.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Hazchem: 2YE Product is packed under pressure and if involved in fire or exposed to excessive heat, the cans may
explode or become airborne.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
If involved in a fire, oxides of carbon and nitrogen may be formed.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
Foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical powder may be used to extinguish fire.
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OTHER INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY DATA:
Slightly toxic to bees and fish.The active ingredients do not bioaccumulate in animal systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:
Active ingredients breakdown in the environment by hydrolysis or oxidation in sunlight.
CONTACT POINT
Technical Department
TITLE:
(08) 9337 4933
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
AUTHORISED:
DATE:
NOTICE:
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been developed according to the Worksafe Australia/NOHSC Codes of
Practice.
The information contained herein is given in good faith however and is considered to be accurate at the
specified issue date. No warranty expressed or implied is made to the accuracy or completeness of the data
and information contained herein.
No person, other than an authorised representative of David Gray & Company Pty Ltd, has the authority to
make any alterations to this MSDS.
Contact David Gray & Co Pty Limited for further product information on (08) 9337 4933 during normal
business hours.