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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Esterflex PMPA 85/15
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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
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Esterflex PMPA 85/15
Product Name:
Other Names: Tone Retarder
Recommended Use: Printing solvent
Supplier: CSR ETHANOL - CSR Distilleries Operations Pty Limited
ABN: ABN 85 009 660 191
Address: 265 Whitehall Street
Yarraville VIC 3013
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9372 5888 (Or 1800 807 668 (available in Australia only))
Facsimile: +61 2 9372 5877
Emergency Phone : Working hours (03) 9283 4506 After hours 1800 627 252
Or Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26
Important Notice : This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is issued by the Supplier in accordance with
the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) (formerly the National
Occupational Health & Safety Commission - NOHSC) code and 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
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE: Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of the Australian Safety
and Compensation Council (ASCC) (formerly NOHSC) Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances
[NOHSC:1008] 3rd Edition.
Esterflex PMPA is classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail.
Risk Phrase(s)
R11 - Highly flammable.
R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.
R20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrase(s)
S7 - Keep container tightly closed.
S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S23 - Do not breathe vapour.
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).
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: Proportion: CAS Number:
Methoxy Propanol < 90% 107-98-2
(Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether)
Propyl acetate < 20% 109-60-4
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
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If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. If there are signs of drunkenness (intoxication or
inebriation) then serious health effects may follow (depending on the amount swallowed or inhaled).
Swallowed: If a minor amount has been accidentally swallowed, then, if conscious, dilute stomach contents by giving
large amounts of water. Seek medical attention. Do not attempt to induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
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: Contamination of skin may cause minor irritation. With heavier contamination, remove contaminated clothing.
Wash skin with flowing water. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.
Inhaled: Remove promptly to fresh air. If there are signs of drunkenness (intoxication or inebriation) or respiratory
irritation, dizziness, nausea or headache occurs, seek immediate medical attention. Treat unconsciousness by
placing the person in the coma position. 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: Highly 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 dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol stable foam. Water may be ineffective.
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, fire-fighters 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 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. Propanol mixes completely with water. Spills can be converted to non-flammable mixtures by
dilution with water. Ventilate area well and ensure the atmosphere is safe before personnel return to the work area. If
contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred, advise the local emergency services and relevant environmental
authorities.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
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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 are 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.
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SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Exposure Standards: National Occupational Exposure Standard (NES) Australian Safety and Compensation
Council, ASCC (Formerly NOHSC):
Methoxy Propanol TWA - 100 ppm (369 mg/m3)
STEL - 150 ppm (553 mg/m3)
Carcinogen Category - None Allocated
Notices 鈥? None allocated
Propyl Acetate TWA - 200 ppm (835 mg/m3)
STEL - 250 ppm (1040 mg/m3)
Carcinogen Category - None Allocated
Notices - None Allocated
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 of, nor 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. Sk Notice 鈥? absorption through the skin may be a
significant source of exposure. The exposure standard is invalidated if such contact should occur.
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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 are 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 Hygiene: 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 repeated 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 propanol or propyl acetate vapour concentrations are likely to exceed 100 ppm, an approved organic
vapour respirator (AS/NZS 1715 and 1716) must be worn. Use only respirators that bear the Australian Standards
mark and are fitted and maintained correctly, and kept in clean storage when not in use.
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 liquid
Odour: Mild alcohol/pear odour
pH, at stated concentration: Not Available
Boiling Point: (oC) 101.6掳C - 120掳C
Melting Point: (oC) approx. -95掳C
Vapour pressure: 25 mm Hg at 20掳C (n-Propyl Acetate)
1.67 kPa at 25掳C (Methoxy Propanol)
Specific gravity (H2O = 1) approx. 0.9 at 20/20掳C
Solubility in water: Partial
Evaporation Rate: 275 - 660 (n-Butyl Acetate = 100)
Vapour Density: 3.11 - 3.52 (air = 1)
Per cent volatiles: 100
Flash Point: 14.4掳C - 32掳C
tag open cup
FP Test Method:
Autoignition Temperature: 457掳C 鈥? 725掳C
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 2.0 - 6.5%
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): 8.0 - 36.5%
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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 INFORMATION
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Acute toxicity (propyl acetate) LD50/oral/rat: 8700 mg/kg
LD50/dermal/rat: 17760 mg/kg
Acute effects:
Swallowed: Unlikely under normal occupational exposures, but swallowing the product may cause nausea, vomiting,
diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, pain and stomach cramps. Swallowing will lead to central nervous system depression,
(drunkenness) which can lead to loss of co-ordination, impaired judgement and, if exposure is prolonged,
unconsciousness.
Eye: Liquid and mists may severely irritate or damage the eyes. The vapour is mildly irritating with propanol
concentrations above 400 ppm.
Skin: Contact with skin may result in very slight irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact and heavy skin contamination
may cause skin drying and cracking and/or dermatitis with redness, itching, and swelling. This may lead to secondary
infection.
Inhaled: Vapours in high concentrations may cause minor irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Higher concentrations
can cause drowsiness, headaches, nausea and vomiting and if prolonged may also produce effects as listed above under
鈥渟wallowing鈥?.
Chronic Long Term Effects:
Not listed as being a sensitiser. Not listed as mutagenic or carcinogenic. There is limited information suggesting
that repeated and excessive over-exposure to this product may damage the liver and kidneys. Similar products
have been implicated in substance abuse (sniffing).
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity (propyl acetate): Toxicity to fish (acute): LC50/Fathead minnow/: 56 - 64 mg/l/96 h
Toxicity to daphnia: EC50/Daphnia magna/: 318 mg/l/24 h
Persistence and degradability (propyl acetate): Degree of elimination: >60%
Evaluation: readily 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 and environmental 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. Non-returnable containers should be de-gassed prior to disposal.
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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UN number: 1993
DG 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.
Road and Rail Transport (Australian Dangerous Goods Code):
UN Number: 1993
Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (METHOXY PROPANOL AND PROPYL ACETATE)
DG 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. (METHOXY PROPANOL AND PROPYL ACETATE)
DG 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. (METHOXY PROPANOL AND PROPYL ACETATE)
DG Class: 3 Flammable Liquid
Packing Group: II
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Poisons Schedule: Not Scheduled
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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION AND CONTACT POINT
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Emergency Contact Number: Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26
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 2 9372 5888 or 1800 807 668 (available in Australia only). Fax +61 2 9372 5877
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
Supersedes Issue Date: N/A
Reasons for Issue: First Issue.
MSDS No.: MSDS-019
Issue Date: 02/2007
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