Material Safety Data Sheet
NON-Hazardous Substance, Dangerous Goods
1. MATERIAL AND SUPPLY COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Deep Relief Ibuprofen
Product name:
Recommended use: Topical analgesic
Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd
Supplier:
62 005 414 488
ABN:
12 ?16 Janine Street
Street Address:
Scoresby Victoria 3179
Australia
+613 9763-0322
Telephone:
+613 9763-2699
Facsimile:
Emergency telephone number: +613 9763-0322 (8am ?5pm EST, Monday to Friday)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Based on available information, this material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Australia.
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for
Transport by Road and Rail.
Class: 3 Flammable Liquid
Poisons Schedule (Aust): Not applicable
3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS NO. PROPORTION
Deionised water - 30-60%
Denatured ethanol - 30-60%
Non hazardous ingredients - 10-30%
Ibuprofen 15687-27-1 1-10%
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100%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 131 126, New Zealand
0800 764 766).
Inhalation: Remove victim from 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. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
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Skin contact: No treatment necessary for normal exposure. For extensive exposure, wipe contaminated
skin with a clean cloth to remove excess material. Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and 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 to drink.
Never give anything by the mouth to an unconscious patient. If vomiting occurs give further water.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific hazards: Flammable gel. May form flammable vapour mixtures with air. Avoid all ignition sources.
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.
Fire fighting further advice: Flammable gel. If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire. Keep
containers cool with water spray. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure
to vapour or products of combustion.
Hazchem Code: 2[Y]
Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray), foam, dry agent (carbon
dioxide, dry chemical powder).
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILLS
Wipe up with absorbent (clean rag or paper towels). Allow absorbent to dry before disposing with normal
household garbage.
LARGE SPILLS
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 contamination and the
inhalation of 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.
Dangerous Goods ?Initial Emergency Response Guide No: 14
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid eye contact and repeated or prolonged skin contact.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from incompatible
materials described in Section 10. Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for leaks.
This material is classified as a Dangerous Good Class 3 Flammable Liquid as per the criteria of the
Australian Dangerous Goods Code and must be stored in accordance with the relevant regulations.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
National occupational exposure limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
(NOHSC Australia).
However, Exposure Standards for constituent:
TWA STEL
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Ethyl alcohol 1,000 1,880 - -
As published by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC Australia).
TWA - the Time-Weighted Average airborne concentrations over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day
working week over an entire working life.
STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) - the average airborne concentration over a 15 minute period which
should not be exceeded at any time during a normal eight-hour work day. According to current knowledge
these concentrations should neither impair the health of, nor cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers.
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. 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.
Biological Limit Values: As per the "National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous
Substances [NOHSC: 1005 (1994)]" the ingredients in this material do not have a Biological Limit Allocated.
Engineering measures: Ensure ventilation is adequate and that air concentrations of components are
controlled below quoted Exposure Standards. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Personal protection equipment: OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, CHEMICAL GOGGLES, GLOVES (Short)
Avoid eye and skin contact. Wear overalls, chemical goggles and impervious gloves when handling large
quantities. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated
clothing and other protective equipment before storing or re-using.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form / Colour / Odour: Clear, colourless viscous gel with an alcohol odour.
Solubility: 1
Specific Gravity (20 癈): 0.95
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1*
Vapour Pressure (20 癈): 5.7 Kpa*
Flash Point (癈): 23
Flammability Limits (%): 3.3-19.0*
Autoignition Temperature (癈): 365*
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Melting Point/Range (癈): N Av
Boiling Point/Range (癈): 78*
pH: 6.9 (neat)
Viscosity: N Av
* = values for ethanol
(Typical values only - consult specification sheet)
N Av = Not available N App = Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: This material is stable when stored and used as directed.
Conditions to avoid: No information available.
Incompatible Materials: Incompatible with oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen and other toxic fumes.
Hazardous reactions: No information available.
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:
Acute Effects
Inhalation: Vapour may be irritant to mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapour can
result in headaches, dizziness, fatigue and possible nausea. Inhalation of high concentrations can produce
central nervous system depression, which can lead to loss of co-ordination, impaired judgement and, if
exposure is prolonged, unconsciousness.
Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation.
Eye contact: A moderate eye irritant.
Ingestion: Swallowing can result nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue and headache. Swallowing large
amounts can result in central nervous system depression. If the victim is uncoordinated there is a greater
likelihood of vomit entering the lungs and causing subsequent complications.
Long Term Effects: Evidence from animal tests and studies on exposed humans indicate that repeated or
prolonged exposure to this chemical by inhalation or ingestion could result in liver damage.
Acute toxicity / Chronic toxicity
No LD50 data available for product, however for a major component ethanol;
Oral LD50 (rat): 7060 mg/kg.
Inhalation LC50 (rat): 20,000 ppm/10hr.
Estimated fatal dose (human): 300-400 ml of pure ethanol.
EYES (rabbit): Moderate irritant.
SKIN (rabbit): Mild irritant.
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For Ibuprofen;
Oral LD50 (rat): 636 mg/kg.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Avoid contaminating waterways.
Ecotoxicity:
For Ethanol;
LC50 (rainbow trout)(24 hr)(flow through): 11,200 mg/L.
LC0 (bluegill sunfish)(96hr)(static): >13,500 mg/L.
n-Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: -0.3
Persistence and degradability:
Ethanol has a low potential for bioaccumulation and is substantially biodegradable in water.
Mobility: No information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority. Advise flammable nature. Normally suitable for
incineration by approved agent.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for
Transport by Road and Rail.
UN No: 1170
Dangerous Goods Class: 3 Flammable Liquid
Packing Group: III
Hazchem Code: 2[Y]
Emergency Response Guide No: 14
Proper Shipping Name: ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
Segregation Dangerous Goods: Not to be loaded with explosives (Class 1), flammable gases (Class 2.1),
if both are in bulk, toxic gases (Class 2.3), spontaneously combustible substances (Class 4.2), oxidising
agents (Class 5.1), organic peroxides (Class 5.2) or radioactive substances (Class 7), however exemptions
may apply.
MARINE TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG
Code) for transport by sea.
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UN No: 1170
Dangerous Goods Class: 3 Flammable Liquid
Packing Group: III
Proper Shipping Name: ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
AIR TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by air.
UN No: 1170
Dangerous Goods Class: 3 Flammable Liquid
Packing Group: III
Proper Shipping Name: ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule (Aust): Not applicable
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Literary reference
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared by Chemical Data Services Pty Ltd on behalf of its
client.
Contact: Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd
Telephone +613 9763 0322
Facsimile +613 9763 2699
Reason(s) For Issue: Revised
Format change
Product name change ?previously "Deep Relief Gel"
Change to Poisons Requirements
Material Safety Data Sheets are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a current copy.
This MSDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information
of the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Since
Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be
used, each user must, prior to usage, review this MSDS in the context of how the user intends to handle and
use the product in the workplace.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment can be made, the
user should contact this company.
Our responsibility for product as sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent
to our customers and is also available upon request.
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