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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Biodunder
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: Biodunder
Other Names: Molasses dunder
Recommended Use: Used as a fertiliser and animal feed
Supplier: CSR Distilleries Operations Pty Ltd
ABN: 85 009 660 191
Address: Bruce Highway
Sarina QLD 4737
Australia
Telephone: +61 7 4940 9822
Facsimile: +61 7 4956 2147
Emergency Phone: Working hours: +61 7 4940 9822; After Hours: 1800 627 252
Important Notice: This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is issued by the Supplier in accordance with the Australian
Safety and Compensation Commission ASCC (formerly National Occupational Health and
Safety Commission -NOHSC) Code and guidelines.. As such, 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 regulatory requirements. The Supplier will not accept any responsibility for any
changes made to its MSDS by any other persons or organisations.
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NON-HAZARDOUS 鈥? NON-DANGEROUS GOOD
Risk Phrases: None Allocated
Safety Phrases: None Allocated
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name Proportion CAS Number
Protein 5% -
Ash 11% -
Carbohydrates 20 鈥? 25% w/v -
Glycerol 3 鈥? 6% w/v 56-81-5
Water 40 鈥? 50% w/v 7732-18-5
Biodunder is a by-product of sugar cane milling and contains vegetable matter with traces of potassium, sodium, nitrogen,
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and sulphur.
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Swallowed: Unlikely in the industrial situation. Give water to drink to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce vomiting.
Eye: Flush thoroughly with flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms/irritation persist, seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash with soap and water.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air.
Notes to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
Poisons Information Centre can be contacted from anywhere in Australia on 13 11 26
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Product will not burn. No specific requirements.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Containment Procedures:
Large spills - hose down but avoid this product getting into drains, sewers and waterways because of high BOD load and low
pH. Bund and pump into suitable drum for reuse.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Transported by bulk tanker. No special precautions.
Incompatibilities: None
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards:
None assigned by ASCC (formerly NOHSC) Australia
CSR Mills Group recommendation: Keep exposure to aerosols and mists as low as practicable and avoid skin contact.
Engineering Controls:
All work with Liquid One Shot should be carried out in such a way as to minimise skin contact with the product and avoid
generation of liquid aerosol (mist) where persons can inhale it.
Eye Protection:
Goggles or safety glasses (AS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337) and a face shield should be worn if there is a risk of splash.
Skin Protection:
Wear loose comfortable clothing. Wear PVC or rubber gloves AS 2161. Wash work clothes regularly.
Respiratory Protection:
If an aerosol or mist is generated, wear a respirator for acid gases conforming to AS/NZS 1715 and 1716.
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Dark brown-black, viscous liquid
Odour: Sharp organic odour like molasses
pH, at stated concentration: 4.0 鈥? 4.5
Boiling Point: ~100掳C
Melting Point: Not determined
Vapour pressure: Not applicable - does not vapourise
Specific gravity: (H2O = 1) 1.15 (typical)
Solubility in water: Partially soluble
Bulk Density: 1160 - 1200 kg/cubic metre
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Does not auto-ignite
Appearance: Dark brown-black, viscous liquid
Odour: Sharp organic odour like molasses
pH, at stated concentration: 4.7
Boiling Point: ~100掳C
Melting Point: Not determined
Vapour pressure: Not applicable - does not vapourise
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Product is stable and will not polymerize.
Chemical Stability:
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The health effects listed below are related to the acid pH of the product (3.3 - 4.0) and potential for mild irritation of skin and
mucous membranes.
Swallowed: Unlikely under normal conditions of use, but could cause abdominal discomfort and nausea, and throat irritation.
Eye: Can irritate the eyes and cause watering and redness.
Skin: Can cause skin irritation if in repeated or prolonged contact with the skin.
Inhaled: Can be temporarily irritating to the respiratory system if aerosol mist breathed in.
Chronic: Repeated skin contact may result in chronic dermatitis with redness and dryness of the skin.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Product is biodegradable and has no significant ecotoxicity.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Large spills-hose down but avoid this product getting into drains, sewers and waterways because of high BOD load and low pH.
Bund and pump into suitable drum for reuse.
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Transport Requirements:
UN number: Not applicable
Not applicable
Class:
Not applicable
Subsidiary Risk:
Not applicable
Packaging Group:
Not applicable
Hazchem code:
Not applicable
EPG Incompatibilities:
Road and Rail Transport (Australian Dangerous Goods Code):
Not applicable
UN number:
Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name:
Not applicable
Class:
Not applicable
Packing Group:
Not applicable
Hazchem Code:
Marine Transport (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code):
Not applicable
UN number:
Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name:
Not applicable
Class:
Not applicable
Packing Group:
Not applicable
Marine Pollutant:
Air Transport (International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations):
Not applicable
UN number:
Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name:
Not applicable
Class:
Not applicable
Packing Group:
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification: Biodunder is classified as a non-Dangerous Good.
Poisons Schedule: Not scheduled
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Further Information can be obtained from:
CSR Distilleries Operations Pty Limited (ABN 85 009 660 191)
265 Whitehall Street, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia.
Phone 1800 819 618 (available in Australia only). Fax 1800 647 260
or Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26
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: September 2005
MSDS Revision Summary
Supercedes Issue Date: 07/2005
Reasons for Issue: Updated pH range and specific gravity.
CSR MSDS No.: MSDS-005
END of MSDS
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