Material Safety Data Sheet
ChemTools PCB Wash
Aqueous De-Fluxer
Section 1 ?PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
CHEMTOOLS PCB WASH
SYNONYMS
Part Number: CT-PCBW-5L ?PCB Wash
PRODUCT USE
Aqueous cleaner for defluxing and degreasing.
SUPPLIER
ChemTools Pty Ltd
PO Box 4319
South Penrith
NSW 2750
Australia
Tel: +61 1300 556 186
Fax: +61 1300 781 995
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Statement of Hazardous Nature
Hazardous Substance,. According to the criteria of NOHSC and the ADG.
Poisons Schedule
None
Risk
R41 ?Risk of serious damage to the eyes
R20/21/22 ?Harmful by inhalation, in contact with the skin and if swallowed.
R36/37/38 ?Irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety
S39 - Wear eye/face protection
S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons
information Centre.
S46 - If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons information Centre. (show this
container or label if possible)
S44 - If you feel unwell contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. (Show the label if possible).
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Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
1-methoxy-2-propanol 107-98-2 10-30
2-aminoethanol 141-43-5 1-5
alcohol ethoxylate 68439-46-3 5-10
alkylbenzene sulphonic acid 68081-81-2 1-5
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 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 skin contact occurs:
-Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear
-Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
-Seek medical attention in 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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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.
-Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
-Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or watercourse.
-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
-May emit acrid, poisonous or corrosive fumes.
-On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO)., carbon dioxide(CO2), other pyrolysis
products typical of burning organic material.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine
etc.
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Personal Protective Equipment
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Breathing apparatus.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
-Clean up all spills immediately.
-Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers for disposal
-Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
-Wear protective clothing, impervious gloves and safety glasses.
MAJOR SPILLS
-Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
-Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
-Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
-Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or watercourses
-Increase ventilation.
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-Stop leak if safe to do so.
-Absorb or cover spill with sand, earth, inert materials or vermiculite.
-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
-Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
-Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
-Use in a well-ventilated area.
-DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
-Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
-When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
-DO NOT spray directly on humans, exposed food or food utensils.
-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.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
-Check that containers are clearly labelled.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with oxidisers.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
-Store in original containers.
-Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
-Avoid storage at temperatures lower than 0癈 or higher than 40癈.
-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 TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak
3 3
ppm mg/m ppm mg/m ppm mg/m?br>
Australian Exposure 1-methoxy- 100 369 150 553
Standards 2-propanol
Australian Exposure 2-aminoethanol 3 7.5 6 15
Standards
INGREDIENT DATA
1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL:
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TLV TWA: 100 ppm [ACGIH]
TLV STEL: 150 ppm [ACGIH]
TLV TWA: 100 ppm, 369 mg/m? STEL: 150 ppm, 553 mg/m?br>
ES TWA: 100 ppm, 369 mg/m? STEL: 150 ppm, 553 mg/m?Under review
OES TWA: 100 ppm, 375 mg/m? STEL: 300 ppm, 1120 mg/m?(skin)
Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapor and liquid may be absorbed through intact skin.
Absorption by skin may readily exceed vapor 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.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
-Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
-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 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.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal
protective equipment required. For further information consult site specific 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.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Clear pale blue liquid; mixes with water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable
Melting Range (癈): approx. 0
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible
pH (1% solution): approx 10
Volatile Component (%vol): 100
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Available
Autoignition Temp (癈): Not Available
Boiling Range (癈): approx. 100
Specific Gravity (water=1): Not Available
pH (as supplied): 11
Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Available
Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Flash Point (癈): none
Decomposition Temp (癈): Not Available
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
-Elevated temperatures.
-Product is considered stable.
-Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product. Accidental ingestion of the material may
be damaging to the health of the individual. Overexposure to non-ring alcohols causes nervous
system symptoms. These include headache, muscle weakness and inco-ordination, giddiness,
confusion, delirium and coma. Digestive symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Aspiration is much more dangerous than ingestion because lung damage can occur and the
substance is absorbed into the body. Alcohols with ring structures and secondary and tertiary
alcohols cause more severe symptoms, as do heavier alcohols.
EYE
There is evidence that material may produce eye irritation in some persons and produce eye
damage 24 hours or more after instillation. Severe inflammation may be expected with pain.
There may be damage to the cornea. Unless treatment is prompt and adequate there may be
permanent loss of vision. Conjunctivitis can occur following repeated exposure.
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SKIN
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on
contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
Spray mist may produce discomfort.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce
systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure
that any external damage is suitably protected.
INHALED
Inhalation of high concentrations of mist/vapour causes lung irritation with coughing and nausea,
central nervous depression with headache and dizziness, slowing of reflexes, fatigue and inco-
ordination.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and by
inhalation of vapours especially at higher temperatures. 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.
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS -Register of Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Skin (rabbit) 500 mg open - mild
Oral (rat) LD50: 3739 mg/Kg
Inhalation(human) TCLo: 3000 ppm
Inhalation(rat) LC50: 10000 ppm/5 h.
LD50:13000 mg/Kg
NOTE: Exposure of pregnant rats and rabbits to the substance did not give rise to teratogenic
effects at concentrations up to 3000 ppm.
Fetotoxic effects were seen in rats but not in rabbits at this concentration; maternal toxicity was
noted in both species.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
-Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
Section 14 ?TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road Transport Notes: Not Classified
Rail Transport Notes: Not Classified
Sea Transport Notes: Not Classified
Air Transport Notes: Not Classified
ADR Class: Not Classified for transportation
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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any process without written permission from ChemTools Pty Ltd. TEL +61 1300 556 186.
Issue Date: 18-Dec-2006 Print Date: 18-Aug-2006
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