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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Esterflex CUSW
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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE & SUPPLIER
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Esterflex CUSW
Product Name:
Esterflex, Coates Universal Screen Wash
Other Names:
Recommended Use: Screen printing solvent
Supplier: CSR Distilleries Operations Pty Limited
ABN: ABN 85 009 660 191
Address: 265 Whitehall Street
Yarraville VIC 3013
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9283 4500 (Or 1800 819 618 (available in Australia only))
Facsimile: 1800 647 260
000 Fire Brigade and Police (available in Australia only).
Emergency Phone :
Important Notice : This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is issued by the Supplier in accordance with
National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines. As such, the
information in it must not be altered, deleted or added to. The Supplier will issue a new
MSDS when there is a change in product specifications and/or NOHSC
guidelines/regulations. The Supplier will not accept any responsibility for any changes
made to its MSDS by any other person or organisation.
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SECTION 2: HAZARDS INFORMATION
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE 鈥? DANGEROUS GOOD
DG Class 3
Subsidiary Risk 1: None Allocated
Packaging Group II
Poison Schedule 5
Risk Phrase(s)
R11 - Highly flammable.
R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrase(s)
S2 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S23 - Do not breathe vapour.
S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S7/9 - Keep container tightly closed and in a well ventilated place
S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing/ gloves and eye/face protection
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SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Chemical Name: CAS Number: Proportion:
Methoxy Propyl Acetate 108-65-6 36.5% by weight
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 34% by weight
Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) 108-94-1 29.5% by weight
Water 7732-18-5 0.2% (max.) by weight
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
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If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 03 47 47 000).
Swallowed: If conscious, dilute stomach contents by giving large amounts of water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek
immediate medical attention. Do not attempt to give anything by mouth if person is unconscious, losing consciousness or
is convulsing.
Eye: Flush eye with water for a minimum of 15 minutes, keep rotating the eyes to ensure complete flushing. Seek
medical attention promptly if irritation persists or any loss of vision occurs.
Skin: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Wash affected skin with water and if available soap. Launder
contaminated clothing before re-use. For burns, immerse affected area in cold water for 10 to 15 minutes. Bandage lightly
with sterile dressing. Treat for shock if required, and seek medical attention.
Inhaled: Remove promptly to fresh air. If respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea or unconsciousness occurs, seek
immediate medical attention. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stops.
Notes to doctor: Treat symptomatically. Gastric lavage may be indicated if ingested. Do not wait for symptoms to
develop. General measures should be taken to control acidosis and maintain urine output.
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SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Specific Hazards: Flammable liquid. May form flammable mixtures with air. Burns with a colourless flame. The vapour is
heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition and flash back are possible. Run off to sewers and
drains may cause explosions. Isolate for at least 800 metres in all directions if tanks or tankers are involved. The use of
compressed air for filling, discharging, mixing or handling is prohibited due to the vapour hazard. All vessels must be
earthed to avoid generation of static charges when agitating or transferring solvents. Avoid all ignition sources.
Intrinsically safe equipment is necessary in areas where this chemical is being used.
Extinguishing Media: Use water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray), dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol stable
foam.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Highly flammable liquid. Use water to cool exposed containers. Heating can cause
expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers. If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
Spills and leaks may be washed away with copious volumes of water, fog or spray. For major fires or where the
atmosphere is either oxygen deficient or contains unacceptable levels of combustion products, firefighters must wear self-
contained breathing apparatus with full face-mask and protective clothing.
Hazardous Decomposition products: Burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide
Hazchem code: 3YE
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SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL SPILL AND RELEASE MEASURES
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Containment Procedures: In the event of a spillage eliminate all sources of ignition and take measures to prevent static
discharge 鈥? no smoking. Stop and contain the spill for salvage or absorb in inert absorbent material (e.g. soil, sand,
vermiculite) for disposal by an approved method. Prevent run-off into drains and waterways. Clear area of all personnel
not directly involved in the clean up. All personnel involved in the containment and disposal procedures to wear
protective equipment as described in Section 8 to prevent skin and eye contamination and inhalation of vapours. Use
water spray to disperse vapour. Wash the cleaned up area with copious volumes of water to remove any traces amounts
of product. Ethanol and MEK mix with water. Spills can be converted to non-flammable mixtures by dilution with water.
Ventilate area well and ensure adequate personal protection as above. If contamination of sewers or waterways has
occurred, advise the local emergency services.
Disposal: Stop and contain the spill for salvage or absorb in inert absorbent material (e.g. soil, sand, vermiculite) for
disposal by an approved method. Prevent run-off into drains and waterways. Dispose of all waste containers and used
drums in accordance with local authority guidelines. Non-returnable containers should be de-gassed prior to disposal.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling and Storage:
Handling:
Use in well ventilated areas away from all ignition sources. Intrinsically safe equipment only must be used in area where
this chemical is being used. The use of compressed air for filling, discharging, mixing or handling is prohibited due to the
vapour hazard. Containers must be earthed to avoid generation of static charges when agitating or transferring product.
Storage:
Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, isolated and well ventilated areas away from heat, sources of ignition and
incompatibles. Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep containers closed at all times 鈥? check regularly for leaks. Do not
eat, drink or smoke in areas of use or storage. Observe State Regulations concerning the storage and handling of
Dangerous Goods. Store with all precautions required for handling flammable liquids. The requirement of Australian
Standard AS 1940 should be observed in addition to AS 1020, AS 1076, AS 2380 and AS 3000.
Empty containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapour) and can be dangerous. Do not pressure cut, weld, braze, solder,
drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources of ignition.
Incompatibilities
Not to be stored with explosives (Class 1), flammable gases in bulk (Class 2.1), poisonous gases (Class 2.3),
spontaneously combustible substances (Class 4.2), oxidizing agents (Class 5.1), organic peroxides (Class 5.2),
radioactive substances (Class 7). Exemptions may apply.
The material is a Scheduled Poison S5 and must be stored, maintained and used in accordance with the relevant
regulations.
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SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Exposure Standards:
National Occupational Health & Safety Commission NOHSC Worksafe Australia occupational exposure standards
MEK TWA - 150 ppm (445 mg/m3)
STEL - 300 ppm (890 mg/m3)
Carcinogen Category - None Allocated
Notices - None Allocated
Ethanol TWA - 1000 ppm (1880 mg/m3)
STEL - None Allocated
Carcinogen Category - None Allocated
Notices - None Allocated
Methoxy Propyl Acetate - No exposure standard has been assigned by Worksafe Australia, however an 8 hour TWA
exposure limit of 100 ppm is recommended by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
As published by National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
Exposure Standard (TWA) is the time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-
day working week over an entire working life. According to current knowledge this concentration should neither impair the
health or, not cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers. STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) - the average airborne
concentration over a 15 minute period which should not be exceeded at any time during a normal eight-hour work day.
These Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health hazards. All atmospheric
contamination should be kept to as low a level as is workable. These Exposure Standards should not be used as fine
dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity.
Engineering Controls:
Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation and/or mechanical (general) exhaust is recommended where vapours are likely to
be generated. All such equipment must be intrinsically safe.
Special Considerations for Repair And/Or Maintenance of Contaminated Equipment: Empty containers retain
residue (liquid and/or vapour) and can be dangerous. Do not pressure cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such
containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources of ignition. Vapour is heavier than air 鈥? prevent
concentration in hollows or sumps. Do not enter confined spaces where vapour may have collected. Keep containers
closed when not in use.
Personal Hygene: Protective clothing (gloves, coveralls, boots, etc.) should be worn to prevent skin contact. Always
wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective
equipment before storing or re-using
Eye Protection: Avoid eye contact by wearing chemical goggles with side shields or face shield (AS/NZS 1336)
whenever exposed to vapour or mist or if there is a risk of splashing liquid in the eyes. Safety showers with eye-wash
should be provided in all areas where product is handled.
Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact by the use of approved chemical resistant gloves and aprons 鈥? Rubber,
Polyethylene or Neoprene (AS 2161). PVC and Nitrile Rubber are not recommended.
Respiratory Protection: None should be needed under normal circumstances. In high vapour concentrations, or in
suspected oxygen deficient atmospheres, such as empty vessels or confined spaces, use air supplied hood, or if vapour
concentrations are likely to exceed 50% of TWA, wear an approved organic vapour respirator (AS/NZS 1715 and 1716).
Smoking and Other Dusts: Smoking must be prohibited in all areas where this product is used - see safety information
on flammability.
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance: Clear colourless liquid.
Odour Characteristic alcohol odour. Ethanol odour is detectable at 80 - 100
ppm
pH, at stated concentration Not Available
Boiling Point: (oC) 78掳C - 147掳C
Melting Point: (oC) -117掳C to -86.3掳C
Vapour pressure: 44 - 77.5 mm Hg @ 20掳C
Specific gravity (H2O = 1) 0.889 - 0.898 (Water =1)
Solubility in water: partial
Evaporation Rate: 253 - 572 (n-Butyl Acetate = 100)
Vapour Density: 1.59 - 4.6 (air = 1)
Per cent volatiles: 100%
Flash Point: -4掳 to 45掳C
closed cup
FP Test Method:
Autoignition Temperature: 315掳C - 516掳C
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 1.5 - 3.5%
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): 7 - 19%
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SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur
Incompatible Materials: Will react with strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid: Heat, sparks, flame and build-up of static electricity.
Hazardous Decomposition products: Burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide
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SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA
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Acute toxicity (ethanol):
LD50/oral/rat: 7060 mg/kg (literature data)
LC50/inhalation/rat: 38 mg/l/10 h (literature data)
Acute toxicity (methoxy propyl acetate):
LD50/oral/rat: 8532 mg/kg (literature data)
LD50/dermal/rat: >5000 mg/kg (literature data)
LC50/inhalation/rat: >23.8 mg/l/6 h (literature data)
Acute toxicity (MEK):
LD50/oral/rat: 2737 mg/kg
LD50/dermal/rabbit: 6480 mg/kg
LC50/inhalation/rat: 23500 mg/m3/8 h
Swallowed: Unlikely under normal occupational exposures. Swallowing substantial amounts (eg over 100ml) may cause
nausea, dizziness, vomiting and harmful central nervous system effects. Effects may include excitation, euphoria,
headache, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, fatigue, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma, respiratory
arrest and death. Severe acute intoxication may cause hypoglycoemia, hypothermia and extensor rigidity. Other effects
may include decreased blood pressure, vomiting blood, and blood changes. Aspiration into lungs may cause
pneumonitis. Product may break into a foam if vomit is aspirated into lungs causing pneumonitis.
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Eye: Liquid splash may cause severe irritation and may result in corneal damage. Vapours may cause redness and pain
in the eyes (irritation).
Skin: Contact with skin will result in slight to moderate irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin defatting
and dermatitis with redness, itching, swelling and possible secondary infection. This product can be absorbed through
the skin at low rate.
Inhaled: Vapours in high concentration at well over the occupational exposure limits cause irritation of the eyes, nose
and throat. Signs of anaesthesia such as headaches, drowsiness and dizziness may also occur and ultimately, loss of
consciousness.
Long Term Effects:
The ingredients of this product, Ethanol and MEK are known to be implicated in substance abuse by sniffing and
ingestion. Long term exposure by swallowing or repeated inhalation, may cause degenerative changes in the liver,
kidneys and brain. This product may potentiate the toxic action of some other compounds such as n-Hexane and any
exposure to this product will add to any effects cause by Ethanol (alcoholic drink) ingestion in the non-occupational
setting.
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity (methoxy propyl acetate):
Toxicity to fish (acute): LC50/Rainbow trout/: 100 - 180 mg/l/96 h
Toxicity to daphnia: EC50/Daphnia magna/: >500 mg/l/48 h
Ecotoxicity (MEK):
Toxicity to fish (acute): LC50/Fathead Minnow/: 3220 mg/l/96 h
Ecotoxicity (ethanol):
Toxicity to fish (acute): LC0/Golden ide/: >1000 mg/l/48 h
Toxicity to daphnia: EC50/Daphnia magna/: >1000 mg/l/24 h
Persistence and degradability (methoxy propyl acetate):
Degree of elimination: >90%
Evaluation: biodegradable
Persistence and degradability (MEK):
Degree of elimination: 89% (20 d)
Evaluation: biodegradable
Persistence and degradability (ethanol):
Degree of elimination: 94%
Evaluation: biodegradable
Mobility in soil:
No data available.
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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Suitable for incineration by approved agent under controlled conditions if permitted by local authorities, otherwise
disposal must be in accordance with local waste authority requirements. Product must be contained and not disposed to
sewerage systems, drains or waterways. Advise flammable nature. Empty containers must be decontaminated by rinsing
with water.
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Transport Requirements:
UN number: 1993
Class 3
Subsidiary Risk 1: None Allocated
Packaging Group II
Hazchem code: 3YE
Incompatibilities: Not to be stored with explosives (Class 1), flammable gases in bulk (Class 2.1), poisonous
gases (Class 2.3), spontaneously combustible substances (Class 4.2), oxidizing agents (Class 5.1), organic peroxides
(Class 5.2), radioactive substances (Class 7). Exemptions may apply.
The material is a Scheduled Poison S5 and must be stored, maintained and used in accordance with the relevant
regulations.
Road and Rail Transport (Australian Dangerous Goods Code):
UN Number: 1993
Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, METHYL ETHYL KETONE AND
METHOXY PROPYL ACETATE)
Class: 3 Flammable Liquid
Hazchem Code: 3YE
Packing Group: II
Marine Transport (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code):
UN Number: 1993
Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, METHYL ETHYL KETONE AND
METHOXY PROPYL ACETATE)
Class: 3 Flammable Liquid
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: No
Air Transport (International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations):
UN Number: 1993
Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, METHYL ETHYL KETONE AND
METHOXY PROPYL ACETATE)
Class: 3 Flammable Liquid
Packing Group: II
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Regulatory Information:
Classification: Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Dangerous Good according to criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
Poisons Schedule: Schedule 5
The material is a Scheduled Poison S5 and must be stored, maintained and used in
accordance with the relevant regulations.
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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION AND CONTACT POINT
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Further Information can be obtained from:
CSR Distilleries Operations Pty Limited (ABN 85 009 660 191), 265 Whitehall Street, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia.
Phone +61 3 9283 4500 or 1800 819 618 (available in Australia only). Fax 1800 647 260
Additional Information
Australian Standards References:
AS 1020 The Control of undesirable static electricity.
AS 1076 Code of Practice for selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus and associated
equipment for use in explosive atmospheres (other than mining applications) 鈥? Parts 1 to 13.
AS/NZS 1336 Recommended Practices for Occupational Eye Protection.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory Protective Devices.
AS 1940 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
AS 2161 Industrial Safety Gloves and Mittens (excluding electrical and medical gloves).
AS 2380 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres 鈥? Explosion Protection Techniques (Parts 1 to 9).
AS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules).
This MSDS was correct at the time it was prepared (see below for the date). The Supplier, as part of its Health and
Safety Programme, updates MSDSs when its ongoing review process indicates a need for a change to be made. You
should make sure that the MSDS you are reading and relying on is current. You can do this by contacting the Supplier at
the above address.
Issue Date: 08/2008
MSDS Revision Summary
Supersedes Issue Date: 02/2004
Reasons for Issue: Updated emergency phone number only. Full review required by 02/2009.
MSDS No.: MSDS-013
Expiry Date: 02/2009
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