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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Alcool LF Additive
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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE & SUPPLIER
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Alcool LF Additive
Product Name:
Not Applicable
Other Names:
Recommended Use: Preparation of antifreeze solutions
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
Emergency Phone: Working hours (03) 9283 4506 After hours 1800 627 252
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? NON-DANGEROUS GOOD
Flammability: C1 Combustible Liquid
DG Class None Allocated
Subsidiary Risk 1: None Allocated
Packaging Group None Allocated
Poison Schedule 5
Risk Phrase(s)
R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrase(s)
S7 - Keep container tightly closed.
S29 - Do not empty into drains.
S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
S1/2- Keep locked up and out of the reach of children -
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:
Low Flammability Coolant Proprietary >75%
Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) 64-17-5 5%
Alcool CI - <20%
Dye (rhodamine) 81-88-9 <35ppm
This material is listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
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If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia 13 11 26; New Zealand 03 47 47
000)
Swallowed: Unlikely in the occupational setting. If conscious, dilute stomach contents by giving large amounts of water.
Do not attempt to induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention.
Eye: Flush eye with water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek medical attention promptly if irritation persists or any loss of
vision occurs.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.
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.
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SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Specific Hazards:
Combustible liquid. May form flammable mixtures with air. Burns with a colourless flame. Avoid all ignition sources.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray), dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol stable foam.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
Combustible liquid. Use water to cool exposed 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.
Where fire leads to dense smoke or oxygen deficient atmospheres, 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:
None Allocated
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SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL SPILL AND RELEASE MEASURES
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Containment Procedures:
Eliminate all sources of ignition 鈥? no smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Clear area of all
unprotected personnel. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and inhalation of vapours. 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. Use water spray to disperse vapour. Wash the cleaned up
area with copious volumes of water to remove any traces amounts of product. The product mixes completely with water.
Spills can be converted to non-combustible 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
and environment protection agency.
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:
Avoid all ignition sources.
Storage:
Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, isolated and well ventilated areas away from heat 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. Classified
as Class C1 combustible liquid. Store with all precautions required for handling combustible liquids (Class C1). The
requirement of Australian Standard AS 1940 should be observed in addition to AS 1020, AS 1076, AS 2380 and AS 3000.
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.
This 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:
Low Flammability Coolant - No specific occupational exposure standard has been allocated by NOHSC.
Ethanol TWA - 1000ppm (1880 mg/m3)
STEL - None Allocated
Carcinogen Category - None Allocated
Notices - None Allocated
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 nor cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers.
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, provided these are fitted with flame and
explosion proof electrical fittings. 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.
Special Considerations for Repair And/Or Maintenance of Contaminated Equipment:
Nil
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 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? PVC or Neoprene (AS 2161).
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. In other instances where ethanol vapour
concentrations are likely to exceed 500 ppm an approved organic vapour respirator (AS/NZS 1715 and 1716) must be
worn.
Smoking and Other Dusts:
Smoking must be prohibited in all areas where this product is used - see safety information on flammability/combustibility.
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance: mobile, pink coloured liquid.
Odour characteristic
pH, at stated concentration neutral
Boiling Point: (oC) 78 - 190掳C
Melting Point: (oC) -117 to -59掳C
Vapour pressure: not determined
Specific gravity (H2O = 1) approximately 1.02 (water =1)
Solubility in water: complete
Evaporation Rate: 1000 (n-Butyl Acetate = 100)
Vapour Density: 1.59 (air = 1) (ethanol)
Per cent volatiles: 5% (ethanol)
Flash Point: 103掳C (Low flammability coolant)
13掳C (ethanol)
abel closed cup
FP Test Method:
Autoignition Temperature: 392 - 410掳C
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 2.6 - 3.5%
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): 12.6 - 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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Swallowed: Unlikely under normal occupational exposures, but swallowing this product may result in nausea and
diarrhea.
Eye: Vapours may irritate the eyes.
Skin: Contact with skin may result in slight irritation.
Inhaled: Vapour in high concentrations is slightly irritating to mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Chronic and Long Term Effects: There are no known specific chronic effects with occupational exposure to this product.
The principle ingredient (low flammability coolant) is widely used in foods, drugs and cosmetics. The US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has classified the low flammability coolant as "generally recognised as safe".
General and deliberate ingestion of this product may result in central nervous defects.
Rhodamine is present in trace amounts and is reported as having equivocal or uncertain carcinogenic activity in laboratory
animal tests. It is not listed as a carcinogen by authorities. Rhodamine (basic red) is a widely used dye.
Acute Effects:
Acute toxicity (low flammability coolant): LD50 > 10000 mg/kg (literature data)
Acute toxicity (ethanol): LD50/oral/rat: 7060 mg/kg (literature data)
LC50/inhalation/rat: 38 mg/l/10 h (literature data)
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity (ethanol):
Toxic to aquatic organisms in high concentrations.
Toxicity to fish (ethanol)(acute): LC0/Golden ide/: >1000 mg/l/48 h
Toxicity to daphnia: EC50/Daphnia magna/: >1000 mg/l/24 h
Persistence and degradability:
When released into the soil, or water it readily biodegrades. It can leach into groundwater.
Mobility in soil: No detailed 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 combustible 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: None Allocated
Class None Allocated
Subsidiary Risk 1: None Allocated
Packaging Group None Allocated
Hazchem code: None Allocated
EPG
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.
This material is a Scheduled Poison S5 and must be stored, maintained and used in accordance with the relevant
regulations.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods for the purpose of transport by road or rail, sea or air.
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Classification: Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Not a Dangerous Good according to criteria of the Australian dangerous Goods Code.
Flammability: C1 Combustible Liquid
Poisons Schedule: S5
This 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.
MSDS Revision Summary
Supercedes Issue Date: 10/99
Reasons for Issue: General update and revision
CSR MSDS No.: MSDS-004
Issue Date: 07/2004
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