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NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and company
Product:
Sika Firerate
Recommended use:
Fire resistant joint sealant.
Manufacturer/supplier information:
Manufacturer/supplier: Sika Australia Pty Ltd
Street/postbox: 55 Elizabeth Street
Town/city and Post Code: WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164
Country: AUSTRALIA
Phone: (02) 9725 1145
Fax: (02) 9725 3330
General information Operations Manager
Emergency information phone: 1800 033 111
2. Hazard identification
Hazard Category:
Risk Phrase(s): Not allocated
Safety Phrase(s): Not allocated
The product is not classified as hazardous and is also non dangerous goods.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization:
Acrylic sealant
Hazardous ingredients:
CAS No Concentration
Acrylic polymer 64742-95-6 30 - 60%
Quartz 14808-60-7 10 ?30%
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4. First-aid measures
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.
Skin contact:
If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical assistance.
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.
Safety Data Sheet
According to NOHSC:2011(2003)
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Ingestion:
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 131 126, New
Zealand 0800 764 766). 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. Seek medical advice.
Notes to physician:
Treat symptomatically.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Specific hazards:
Incomplete combustion can yield carbon monoxide and other hazardous fumes may be release when
product burns.
Special protective precautions and equipment:
Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of
exposure to vapour or products of combustion.
Suitable extinguishing media:
If material is involved in a fire use water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray), foam, dry agent
(carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).
6. Accidental release measures
Spills:
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination. Wipe up with absorbent (clean rag
or paper towels). Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal. Prevent
contamination of drains and waterways.
7. Handling and storage
Handling:
Avoid eye contact and repeated or prolonged skin contact. Use recommended personnel protective
equipment. Work in well ventilated areas.
Storage:
Store in a cool dry area away from heat sources, oxidizing agents. Keep containers closed when not in
use.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
National occupational exposure limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the NOHSC Australia. However the Australian exposure
Standard for the component are the following
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.
Safety Data Sheet
According to NOHSC:2011(2003)
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Engineering measures:
Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions. In confined apaces use local
exhaust that will give sufficient face velocity away from the user to ensure that the exposure limits are
not exceeded.
Personal protection equipment:
OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES.
Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. Due to variations in glove construction and local
conditions, the user should make an assessment of the appropriate gloves to use. 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
Appearance:
Physical state: Thixotropic paste
Colour: Grey
Odour: Characteristic
Data relevant to safety:
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific gravity 1.55
PH 7-9
VOC 31g/litre(Californian South coast air quality management rule 1168)
10. Stability and reactivity
Chemical stability:
This material is thermally stable when stored and used as directed.
Conditions to avoid:
None
Incompatible Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Thermal decomposition may result in release of toxic gases and vapours.
Hazardous reactions:
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
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: May cause irritation of nose throat and respiratory system.
Skin contact: Contact with un cured product may cause skin irritation.
Eye contact: May cause irritation, Dust may be abrasive due to silica content and maybe capable of
corneal scarring.
Ingestion :Not considered a normal route of exposure. May cause irritation to nose and throat if in a
Poorly ventilated area.
Safety Data Sheet
According to NOHSC:2011(2003)
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Long Term Effects:
No information available for product.
Acute toxicity / Chronic toxicity:
No LD50 data available for the product.
12. Ecological information
Avoid contaminating waterways.
Ecotoxicity:
No information available.
Persistence and degradability:
No information available.
Mobility:
No information available.
13. Disposal considerations
Refer to State/Territory Land Waste Management Authority.
14. Transport information
ADG/ADR/RID
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the ADG Code.
IMDG
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the IMDG Code for transport by sea.
IATA
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for
transport by air.
15. Regulatory information
Poisons Schedule (Aust):
Not scheduled.
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. Other information
Reason(s) For Issue: Revised
Material Safety Data Sheets are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a current copy. MSDS
may be obtained from the following website: www.sika.com.au
The information contained in this Safety Date Sheet corresponds to our level of knowledge at the time of
publication. All warranties are excluded. Our most current General Sales Conditions shall apply. Please
consult the Technical Data Sheet prior to any use and processing.