AEROSTART
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Supplier Name CRC INDUSTRIES (AUST) PTY LIMITED
Address PO Box 199, Castle Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2154
Telephone (02) 9634 2088
Fax (02) 9680 4914
Emergency 131 126
Email info@crcind.com.au
Web Site http://www.crcind.com.au
Synonym(s) AEROSTART AEROSOL 鈥? 5050 - PRODUCT CODE 鈥? CRC AEROSTART 鈥? 5051 - PRODUCT CODE 鈥? 5052 -
PRODUCT CODE
Use(s) ENGINE STARTER
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
RISK PHRASES
R45 May cause cancer.
R65 Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed.
SAFETY PHRASES
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show the label
where possible).
S53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No. 1950 Hazchem Code Pkg Group
2Y None Allocated
DG Class 2.1 Subsidiary Risk(s) EPG 2D1
None Allocated
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula Conc. CAS No.
GASOLINE Not Available >60% 8006-61-9
DIETHYL ETHER C4-H10-O 10-30% 60-29-7
ETHANOL C2-H6-O <10% 64-17-5
CARBON DIOXIDE (PROPELLANT) Not Available <10% 124-38-9
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with water. Continue until advised to stop by the Poisons Information
Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. Keep patient calm.
Inhalation Leave area of exposure immediately. If assisting a victim avoid becoming a casualty, wear a Type A (Organic
vapour) respirator where an inhalation risk exists. If victim is not breathing apply artificial respiration and seek
urgent medical attention.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops. Launder clothing before reuse.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting. Ingestion is considered unlikely due to product form.
Advice to Treat symptomatically
Doctor
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Highly flammable aerosol. May evolve toxic gases (eg: carbon oxides, hydrocarbons) when heated to
decomposition. Vapours may form explosive mixtures in air. Eliminate all ignition sources, including cigarettes,
open flames, spark producing switches/tools, heaters, pilot lights, mobile phones etc. when handling. Aerosol cans
may explode above 50 C.
Fire and Highly flammable - explosive vapour. Evacuate area & contact emergency services. Toxic gases (carbon oxides,
hydrocarbons) may be evolved when heated. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full
Explosion
protective equipment (see spill above) including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire.
Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby storage areas.
Extinguishing Dry agent, carbon dioxide or foam. Prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Absorb runoff with sand or
similar.
Hazchem Code 2Y
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If can is punctured, clear area of all unprotected personnel and ventilate area. Wear splash-proof goggles,
viton/nitrile/neoprene gloves, a Type A-Class P1 (Organic vapour, Particulate) respirator (where an inhalation risk
exists) and coveralls. Collect and allow to discharge outdoors. Absorb residues with sand or similar and place in
clean containers for disposal.
7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage Store in cool (< 50 C), dry, well ventilated area, removed from sunlight, heat & ignition sources, oxidising agents,
acids, alkalis and foodstuffs. Ensure aerosol containers/ cans are adequately labelled, protected from physical
damage and sealed when not in use. Inspect regularly for damaged/ leaking containers. Large storage areas
should have appropriate fire protection systems.
Handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation Do not inhale vapours. Use in well ventilated areas. In poorly ventilated areas, mechanical explosion proof
extraction ventilation is recommended. Flammable vapours may accumulate in poorly ventilated or confined
areas. Vapours are heavier than air and may travel some distance to an ignition source and flash back. Maintain
vapour levels below the recommended exposure standard.
Exposure GASOLINE (8006-61-9)
ES-TWA: 900 mg/kg (Petrol)
Standards
WES-TWA: 300-ppm (890 mg/m3)
DIETHYL ETHER (60-29-7)
ES-STEL : 500 ppm (1520 mg/m3)
ES-TWA: 400 ppm (1210 mg/m3)
WES-TWA: 400 ppm (1210 mg/m3)
ETHANOL (64-17-5)
ES-TWA: 1000 ppm (1880 mg/m3)
WES-TWA: 1000 ppm (1880 mg/m3)
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CARBON DIOXIDE (PROPELLANT) (124-38-9)
ES-STEL : 30,000 ppm (54,000 mg/m3)
ES-TWA: 5,000 ppm (9,000 mg/m3)
PPE Wear splash-proof goggles and neoprene or nitrile gloves. At high vapour levels, wear a Type A-Class P1
(Organic gases/vapours and Particulate) Respirator.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Appearance Solubility (water) SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
(AEROSOL DISPENSED)
Odour ETHER-LIKE ODOUR Specific Gravity 0.75
pH NOT RELEVANT % Volatiles 95 %
Vapour Pressure 300 mm Hg @ 20 C Flammability HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
Vapour Density > 1 (Air = 1) Flash Point -45 C
Melting Point NOT AVAILABLE Upper Explosion Limit 48.0 %
Boiling Point 35 C Lower Explosion Limit 1.9 %
Evaporation Rate NOT AVAILABLE Autoignition Temperature < 500 C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Incompatible with oxidising agents (eg. hypochlorites, peroxides), acids (eg. sulphuric acid), strong alkalis (eg.
Reactivity
hydroxides), heat and ignition sources.
Decomposition May evolve toxic gases (eg: carbon oxides, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition.
Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Low to moderate toxicity - irritant. This product may only have the potential to cause adverse health effects if
Summary intentionally misused (eg. deliberately inhaling contents). Over exposure may result in adverse effects to the
central nervous system. Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and vapour inhalation.
Eye Irritant. Exposure may result in lacrimation, irritation, pain and redness.
Irritant. Inhalation may cause irritation to the respiratory system, nose and throat irritation, coughing, and
Inhalation
headache. Over exposure may result in nausea, dizziness and drowsiness.
Skin Irritant. Prolonged contact may result in drying and defatting of the skin, rash and dermatitis.
Low to moderate toxicity. Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and drowsiness with large
Ingestion
doses. Aspiration may result in chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary oedema. Ingestion is considered unlikely
due to product form (ie. aerosol).
DIETHYL ETHER (60-29-7)
Toxicity Data
LC50 (Inhalation): 31000 ppm/30 minutes (mouse)
LD50 (Ingestion): 1215 mg/kg (rat)
LD50 (Skin): > 20 mL/kg (rabbit)
ETHANOL (64-17-5)
LC50 (Inhalation): 2000 ppm/10 hours (rat)
LD50 (Ingestion): 3450 mg/kg (mouse)
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment Aliphatic hydrocarbons behave differently in the environment depending on their size. WATER: Light aliphatics
volatilise rapidly from water (half life - few hours). Bioconcentration should not be significant. SOIL: Light aliphatics
biodegrade quickly in soil and water, heavy aliphatics biodegrade very slowly. ATMOSPHERE: Vapour-phase
aliphatics will degrade by reaction with hydroxyl radicals.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal For small amounts absorb contents with sand or similar and dispose of to an approved landfill site. Do not puncture
or incinerate aerosol cans. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
Shipping Name AEROSOLS
UN No. 1950 DG Class 2.1 Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
Pkg Group None Allocated Hazchem Code 2Y EPG 2D1
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison Classified as a Schedule 5 (S5) Poison using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and
Schedule Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional AEROSOL CANS may explode at temperatures approaching 50 C.
Information
RESPIRATORS: In general the use of respirators should be limited and engineering controls employed to avoid
exposure. If respiratory equipment must be worn ensure correct respirator selection and training is undertaken.
Remember that some respirators may be extremely uncomfortable when used for long periods. The use of air
powered or air supplied respirators should be considered where prolonged or repeated use is necessary.
ABBREVIATIONS:
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre
ppm - Parts Per Million
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
CNS - Central Nervous System
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration - this value will relate to a scale of 0 - 14, where 0 is highly acidic and
14 is highly alkaline.
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide
only. Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including:
frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and
method of application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all
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possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
COLOUR RATING SYSTEM: RMT has assigned all Chem Alert reports a colour rating of Green, Amber or Red
for the sole purpose of providing users with a quick and easy means of determining the hazardous nature of a
product. Safe handling recommendations are provided in all Chem Alert reports so as to clearly identify how
users can control the hazards and thereby reduce the risk (or likelihood) of adverse effects. As a general
guideline, a Green colour rating indicates a low hazard, an Amber colour rating indicates a moderate hazard and
a Red colour rating indicates a high hazard.
While all due care has been taken by RMT in the preparation of the Colour Rating System, it is intended as a
guide only and RMT does not provide any warranty in relation to the accuracy of the Colour Rating System. As
far as is lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for the actions or omissions of
any person in reliance on the Colour Rating System.
This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the
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manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet ('MSDS').
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer or
obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the
appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding
any aspect of the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this MSDS, it does not
provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any
loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this MSDS.
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