ChemWatch MSDS MSDS for HOUSE OF KOLOR DRY FLAKES UMF-1, UMF-2





HOUSE OF KOLOR DRY FLAKES UMF-1, UMF-2

ChemWatch Material Safety Data Sheet

CHEMWATCH 5090-49

Date of Issue: Mon 11-Aug-2003





STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE



Not classified as hazardous according to Worksafe Australia

criteria.



SUPPLIER





Company:

Meguiar's Australia P/L

Address:

35 Slough Business Park

Holker St, Silverwater

NSW, 2128

AUS

Telephone: (+61 2) 9737 9422

Telephone: 1800 804 182

Fax: (+61 2) 9737 9414







SYNONYMS





flake additive







SHIPPING NAME



None None





Product Name:           House of Kolor Dry Flakes UMF-1, UMF-2

Other Names:            Product Code: UMF-1, UMF-2







CAS RN No(s):                             None      None

UN Number:                                None

Packing Group:                            None

Dangerous Goods Class:                    None



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Subsidiary Risk:                          None, None

Hazchem Code:                             None

Poisons Schedule Number:                  None







USE



Used according to manufacturers directions.

For further information refer to the House of Kolor Technical Manual



PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES





APPEARANCE



Coloured flakes; do not mix with water.





Boiling Point (°C):                           Not Available

Melting Point (°C):                           Not Available

Vapour Pressure (kPa):                        Not Available

Specific Gravity:                             1.078

Flash Point (°C):                             Not Applicable

Lower Explosive Limit (%):                    Not Applicable

Upper Explosive Limit (%):                    Not Applicable

Solubility in Water (g/L):                    Immiscible







INGREDIENTS





NAME                                          CAS RN              %

polyethylene terephthalate                    25038-59-9          100









HEALTH HAZARD



ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS





SWALLOWED



The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification

systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating

animal or human evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of



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the individual, following ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g

liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic

substances are generally based on doses producing mortality rather than those

producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may

produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of

insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.





EYE



Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC

Directives), direct contact with the eye may cause transient discomfort

characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn). Slight

abrasive damage may also result. The material may produce foreign body

irritation in certain individuals.





SKIN



The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation

following contact (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).

Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum

and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.





INHALED



The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of

the respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).

Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum

and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.



CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS



Long-term exposure to the product is not thought to produce chronic effects

adverse to the health (as classified by EC Directives using animal models);

nevertheless exposure by all routes should be minimised as a matter of course.



FIRST AID





SWALLOWED



· Immediately give a glass of water.

· First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons

Information Centre or a doctor.





EYE



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If this product comes in contact with eyes:

· Wash out immediately with water.

· If irritation continues, seek medical attention.

· Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by

skilled personnel.





SKIN



If skin or hair contact occurs:

· Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).

· Seek medical attention in event of irritation.





INHALED



· If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.

· Other measures are usually unnecessary.



ADVICE TO DOCTOR





Treat symptomatically.









PRECAUTIONS FOR USE



EXPOSURE STANDARDS





No data for House of Kolor Dry Flakes UMF-1, UMF-2.





EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR MIXTURE





       "Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of spray/ mist or fume/ dust components

       and concentration:



    Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) :10 mg/m³.

    Operations which produce a spray/mist or fume/dust, introduce particulates to

    the breathing zone.

    If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is

    exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.

    Component                   Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m³ Mixture

Conc (%)



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     polyethylene terephthalate                     10                             100             0





INGREDIENT DATA







POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE:

   TLV TWA: 10 mg/m³ (Value for particulate matter containing no asbestos and <1%

crystalline

   silica,Inhalable fraction) [ACGIH]

   TLV TWA: 3 mg/m³ (Value for particulate matter containing no asbestos and <1%

crystalline

   silica,Respirable fraction) [ACGIH]

   No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.

   Dusts not otherwise classified, as inspirable dust;

   ES TWA: 10 mg/m³







ENGINEERING CONTROLS





· Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or

crystals; even when particulates are relatively large, a certain proportion will

be powdered by mutual friction.

· If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air

could occur, respiratory protection should be considered.

Such protection might consist of:

(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption

cartridge;

(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;

(c): fresh-air hoods or masks

Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities

which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air

required to effectively remove the contaminant.



Type of Contaminant:                                                Air Speed:

direct spray, spray painting in shallow                             1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min.)

booths, drum filling, conveyer loading,

crusher dusts, gas discharge (active

generation into zone of rapid air

motion)

grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling,                              2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.)

high speed wheel generated dusts

(released at high initial velocity into

zone of very high rapid air motion).



Within each range the appropriate value depends on:



Lower end of the range                                          Upper end of the range





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1: Room air currents minimal or                                 1: Disturbing room air currents

favourable to capture

2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of                           2: Contaminants of high toxicity

nuisance value only.

3: Intermittent, low production.                                3: High production, heavy use

4: Large hood or large air mass in                              4: Small hood-local control only

motion



Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the

opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the

square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the

air speed at the extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after

reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the

extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 4-10 m/s (800-2000 f/min)

for extraction of crusher dusts generated 2 metres distant from the extraction

point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within

the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are

multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or

used.







PERSONAL PROTECTION





EYE





Safety glasses with side shields

Chemical goggles.

Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and all

lenses concentrate them.





HANDS/FEET





Wear general protective gloves, eg. light weight rubber gloves.





OTHER





No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.

OTHERWISE:

Overalls.

Barrier cream.

Eyewash unit.





RESPIRATOR



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Protection Factor             Half-Face               Full-Face           Powered Air

                              Respirator              Respirator          Respirator

10 x ES                       P1 Air-line*            --                  PAPR-P1 -

50 x ES                       Air-line**              P2                  PAPR-P2

100 x ES                      -                       P3                  -

                                                      Air-line*           -

100+ x ES                     -                       Air-line**          PAPR-P3





* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow



The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine

the type of personal protective equipment required. For further information

consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational

Health and Safety Advisor.









SAFE HANDLING



STORAGE AND TRANSPORT





SUITABLE CONTAINER



Multi ply paper bag with sealed plastic liner or heavy gauge plastic bag

NOTE: Bags should be stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so

that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse. Check that all

containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks. Packing as recommended by

manufacturer.





STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY



Avoid contamination of water, foodstuffs, feed or seed.

Avoid reaction with oxidising agents





STORAGE REQUIREMENTS



Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.





TRANSPORTATION



No restrictions.







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SPILLS AND DISPOSAL





MINOR SPILLS



· Clean up all spills immediately.

· Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

· Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.

· Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.

· Vacuum up or sweep up.

· Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container.





MAJOR SPILLS



· Clear area of personnel and move upwind.

· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.

· Control personal contact by using protective equipment and dust respirator.

· Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses.

· Avoid generating dust.

· Sweep, shovel up. Recover product wherever possible.

· Put residues in labelled plastic bags or other containers for disposal.

· If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.





DISPOSAL



· Recycle wherever possible.

· Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste

management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility

can be identified.

· Dispose of by: Burial in a licenced land-fill or Incineration in a licenced

apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material)

· Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers

are cleaned and destroyed.



FIRE FIGHTERS' REPORT







EXTINGUISHING MEDIA



There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.

Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area





FIRE FIGHTING







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· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.

· Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.

· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water

courses.

· Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding 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



· Solid which exhibits difficult combustion or is difficult to ignite.

· Avoid generating dust, particularly clouds of dust in a confined or

unventilated space as dusts may form an explosive mixture with air, and any

source of ignition, i.e. flame or spark, will cause fire or explosion. Dust

clouds generated by the fine grinding of the solid are a particular hazard;

accumulations of fine dust may burn rapidly and fiercely if ignited

· Dry dust can also be charged electrostatically by turbulence, pneumatic

transport, pouring, in exhaust ducts and during transport.

· Build-up of electrostatic charge may be prevented by bonding and grounding.

· Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may

require additional protection measures such as explosion venting.

Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of.

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. as ignition may result



HAZCHEM



None





CONTACT POINT





COMPANY CONTACT

(+61 2) 9737 9422



AUSTRALIAN POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE

24 HOUR SERVICE:                    13 11 26

POLICE, FIRE BRIGADE OR AMBULANCE: 000



NEW ZEALAND POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE



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24 HOUR SERVICE:                       0800 764 766

NZ EMERGENCY SERVICES:                 111







End of Report





Issue Date: Mon 11-Aug-2003



Print Date: Mon 25-Aug-2003



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