MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CUSTOM CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD Date of Issue: 13/4/05
103-107 Potassium Street, Narangba QLD 4504 Telephone: 07 3204 8300 Facsimile: 07 3204 8311
PRODUCT : MARINE DEGREASER
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA.
0010148
Product Code:
N/A
Other names:
UN Number: Not regulated Shipping Name: None allocated
Hazchem Code: None allocated DG Class : Not regulated
Subsidiary Risk: None allocated Poison Schedule: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
A heavy duty, water based degreaser designed to work in either fresh or salt water.
Use:
Transparent non-viscous green liquid Odour :
Appearance :
1.08 Not determined
Specific Gravity: Vapour Pressure:
Not applicable Not applicable
Solubility in water: Flash Point :
Not applicable Not applicable
Boiling/Melting Points: Flammability Limits :
Made from readily biodegradable 12.5
Other Properties: pH :
surfactants
INGREDIENTS
Chemical CAS Number Proportion (w/v)
Sodium Metasilicate 6834-92-0 <10%
3-Methyl-3-Methoxy Butanol 56539-66-3 6.0%
Sodium Hydroxide 7681-52-9 1.0%
Ingredients determined non-hazardous not required >80%
FIRST AID:
Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of water or milk and seek medical attention.
Swallowed:
Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
Eye:
attention.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water.
Skin Contact:
Remove victim from exposure and keep at rest until fully recovered. If recovery not complete, seek
Inhaled:
medical attention.
No special requirements
First Aid Facilities:
The product is a stable chemical mixture with no significant toxic effects other than those due to
Advice to Doctor:
alkalinity.
WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA CLASSIFICATION
CATEGORY : IRRITANT
RISK PHRASES : R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin
SAFETY STATEMENT: S2 Keep out of reach of children
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor
or Poisons Information Centre.
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
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PRODUCT: MARINE DEGREASER
HEALTH EFFECTS
Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled are:
ACUTE:
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments. Ingestion may result in
Swallowed:
nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting. Ingestion of anionic surfactants may produce
diarrhea, intestinal distension and occasional vomiting.
The undiluted product is a moderate eye irritant.
Eye:
Alkaline: irritant to skin and mucous membrane. Prolonged contact with the skin will cause
Skin Contact:
defatting and possible dermatitis.
Inhalation of product mist or spray may result in respiratory irritation.
Inhaled:
CHRONIC: Prolonged contact may lead to dermatitic effects.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE:
No value assigned for the specific material by the National Health and Medical Research Council or
Exposure Standards:
by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia).
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Engineering Controls:
Use good Occupational work practice. The use of protective clothing and equipment depends on the
Personal Protection:
degree and nature of exposure. Gloves, goggles and overalls should be worn.
Non-combustible material.
Flammability:
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION:
Not defined as a Dangerous Good by the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by
Storage and Transport:
Rail and Road. Store in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight. Keep lid of container closed
when not in use.
Mop up with absorbent material. Collect and seal in properly labeled containers for disposal. Wash
Spills and Disposal:
area down with excess water.
Disposal 鈥? Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority. Normally suitable for disposal at
approved land waste site.
Not combustible. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure to
Fire/Explosion:
vapour or products of combustion.
Extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or foam
Other information:
CONTACT POINT: Industrial Chemist - phone: 07 3204 8300
This material safety data sheet is compiled from the best information currently available to the company. The company
accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this data sheet, or any results obtained by customers
or end-users. Good industrial hygiene should always be used when handling chemicals.
END OF MSDS
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