COMPANY DETAILS
Company: AQUI-S New Zealand Limited Ltd
Address: Unit 5, 6 Aglionby Street
P O Box 44-269
Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Telephone Number: (64) (4) 587 0389
Emergency Number: (64) (4) 587 0388
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: AQUI-S
Other Names: None
UN Number: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk: None allocated
Hazchem Code: None allocated
Poisons Schedule Number: None allocated
Use: Aquatic Anaesthetic
Physical Description/Properties
Appearance: Clear viscous yellow liquid
266掳C (1 atm)
Boiling Point:
<0.02 mm/Hg @ 25掳C
Vapour Pressure:
Specific Gravity: 1.08
130掳C
Flash Point:
Flammability Limits: Not available, combustible
Solubility in Water: Dispersable and slightly soluble
Other Properties
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and
pressures
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol
Ingredients
Chemical Name 2-methoxy-4-propenylphenol
CAS Number [97-54-1]
Proportion 50%
Ingredients determined not to be hazardous to 100%
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Swallowed: Harmful if concentrated product is swallowed.
Eye: May irritate eyes.
Skin: May irritate skin after prolonged or excessive exposure.
Inhaled: Does not present an inhalation hazard under normal usage as the
liquid has a low vapour pressure at ambient temperatures.
Threshold Limit
Value (TLV): Not established.
Chronic: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause allergic contact
dermatitis.
First Aid
Swallowed: Give up to two glasses of water or milk. Seek medical advice
immediately.
Eye: Irrigate with water for at least ten minutes. Seek medical advice if
irritation persists.
Skin: Irrigate with water. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Inhaled: Move person to fresh air at once if large amounts of chemical have
been breathed in.
None provided.
Advice to Doctor:
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards: No standards allocated. Threshold Limit Value not established.
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Person Protection: Oil resistant gloves. General use industrial safety glasses are
recommended.
Flammability: Do not use close to ignition sources.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport: Keep away from heat.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Store in a cool, dry area, away from direct sunlight.
No special transport requirements necessary.
Spills: Small spills can be wiped up with cloth or paper. Standard
absorbants (sand, sawdust, vermiculite, etc) can be used to
contain large spills.
Wash area with water after mop up.
Remove all ignition sources.
Disposal: Incineration or landfill in accordance with local authority and
Government regulations.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Use Foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers. This
product is not very flammable but toxic vapours may be
released during fire. Respiratory protection should be provided.
Not available.
OTHER INFORMATION:
New Zealand, Technical Manager, (64) (4) 587 0389
CONTACT POINT: