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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
MELAMINE
SYNONYMS
C3H6N6, "aero melamine", aminotriazine, Ammelide, "cyanuric triamide", cyanurotriamide,
cyanurotriamine, cyanurtriamide, isomelamine, Teoharn, Theoharn, "Virset 656-4", "2, 4, 6
-triamino-s-triazine", "2, 4, 6-triamino-s-triazine", "2, 4, 6-triamino-1, 3, 5-triazine"
, "2, 4, 6-triamino-1, 3, 5-triazine", "1, 3, 5-triazine-2, 4, 6-triamine", "1, 3, 5
-triazine-2, 4, 6-triamine", "s-triazine, 2, 4, 6-triamino-", "s-triazine, 2, 4, 6
-triamino-", "hicophor pr"
PRODUCT USE
Raw material for melamine formaldehyde MF synthetic resins. Component of intumescent
paints.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Dandenong South
Victoria 3175
Telephone: 03 8795 8000
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 03 8795 8099
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK SAFETY
Ingestion may produce health damage*. Do not breathe dust.
May produce discomfort of the eyes*. Wear eye/ face protection.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
* (limited evidence). In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty
of water and contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
melamine 108-78-1 100
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
路 If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
路 If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if
possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
路 Observe the patient carefully.
路 Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness;
i.e. becoming unconscious
路 Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can
comfortably drink.
路 Seek medical advice.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
路 Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
路 Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
路 If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
Brush off dust.
If skin or hair contact occurs:
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If dust is inhaled, remove from contaminated area.
路 Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear passage of breathing.
路 If irritation or discomfort persists seek medical attention.
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
路 Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where
possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
路 Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
路 Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
路 Water spray or fog.
路 Foam.
路 Dry chemical powder.
路 BCF (where regulations permit).
路 Carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
路 Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
路 DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
路 Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
路 If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
路 Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Solid which exhibits difficult combustion or is difficult to ignite.
路 Avoid generating dust, particularly clouds of dust in a confined or unventilated space
as dusts may form an explosive mixture with air, and any source of ignition, i.e.
flame or spark, will cause fire or explosion. Dust clouds generated by the fine
grinding of the solid are a particular hazard; accumulations of fine dust may burn
rapidly and fiercely if ignited.
路 Dry dust can also be charged electrostatically by turbulence, pneumatic transport,
pouring, in exhaust ducts and during transport.
路 Build-up of electrostatic charge may be prevented by bonding and grounding.
路 Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require
additional protection measures such as explosion venting.
路 All movable parts coming in contact with this material should have a speed of less than
1-metre/sec.
Combustion products include:.
carbon monoxide (CO).
nitrogen oxides (NOx).
ammonia.
and minor amounts of.
hydrogen cyanide.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM: None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
MINOR SPILLS
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
路 Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
路 Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
路 Sweep up or
路 Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during storage and
use).
路 Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container.
MAJOR SPILLS
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Control personal contact by using protective equipment and dust respirator.
路 Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses.
路 Recover product wherever possible. Avoid generating dust.
路 Sweep / shovel up.
路 If required, wet with water to prevent dusting.
路 Put residues in labelled plastic bags or other containers for disposal.
路 Wash area down with large quantity of water and prevent runoff into drains.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
melamine 350 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
melamine 10 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
melamine 10 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
melamine 10 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
Avoid generating and breathing dust.
路 Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
路 Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
路 Use in a well-ventilated area.
路 When handling DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 Use good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
Multi-ply paper bag with sealed plastic liner or heavy gauge plastic bag.
NOTE: Bags should be stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so that they
are stable and secure against sliding or collapse. Check that all containers are clearly
labelled and free from leaks. Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with oxidisers.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Keep dry.
路 Store under cover.
路 Store in a well ventilated area.
路 Store away from sources of heat or ignition.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
+ + + + + +
_____________________________________________________
+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
The following materials had no OELs on our records
鈥? melamine: CAS:108- 78- 1
MATERIAL DATA
CEL TWA: 10 mg/m3 inhalable particles
CEL TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable particles (compare WEEL TWA)
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
路 Barrier cream with polyethylene gloves. or Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC
Wear safety footwear.
OTHER
路 Overalls.
路 Eyewash unit.
RESPIRATOR
Protection Factor Half- Face Respirator Full- Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator
10 x ES P1 Air- line* -- PAPR- P1 -
50 x ES Air- line** P2 PAPR- P2
100 x ES - P3 -
Air- line* -
100+ x ES - Air- line** PAPR- P3
* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
路 Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or crystals;
even when particulates are relatively large, a certain proportion will be powdered by
mutual friction.
路 Exhaust ventilation should be designed to prevent accumulation and recirculation of
particulates in the workplace.
路 If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air could
occur, respiratory protection should be considered. Such protection might consist of:
(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption cartridge;
(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;
(c): fresh-air hoods or masks
路 Build-up of electrostatic charge on the dust particle, may be prevented by bonding and
grounding.
路 Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require
additional protection measures such as explosion venting.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in
turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to efficiently
remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, 1- 2.5 m/s (200- 500 f/min.)
drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts,
gas discharge (active generation into zone of
rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high 2.5- 10 m/s (500- 2000 f/min.)
speed wheel generated dusts (released at high
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initial velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to 1: Disturbing room air currents
capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
value only
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood- local control only
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 4-10
m/s (800-2000 f/min) for extraction of crusher dusts generated 2 metres distant from the
extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within
the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
White crystalline powder with low odour. Slightly soluble in water. Slightly soluble in
hot alcohol, insoluble in ether. Sublimes. Bulk density 300- 500 g/l. Weakly explosible
(VDI- 3673); Ignition Energy >8700 mJ
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid.
Does not mix with water.
Sinks in water.
Molecular Weight: 126.15 Boiling Range (掳C): Sublimes.
Melting Range (掳C): 360 approx. Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.57
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): 8.4- 8.9 (10% slurry) Vapour Pressure (kPa): 0.020 (20 C)
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available. Flash Point (掳C): > 280
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not available. Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not available.
Autoignition Temp (掳C): 535 Decomposition Temp (掳C): 354
State: Divided solid Viscosity: Not Applicable
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
The material may be mildly discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract if swallowed
Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting.
Single and repeated dose studies in animals by oral and skin routes of cyanuric acid and
some cyanurates generally show a low degree of toxicity. At high doses several studies
showed kidney damage.
Triazine derivatives have been shown to cause structural damage to the liver in animal
studies.
EYE
The dust may be discomforting and may be abrasive to the eyes.
The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing inflammation.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
SKIN
The material may be mildly discomforting to the skin.
if exposure is prolonged. and may cause drying of the skin, which may lead to dermatitis.
INHALED
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
The dust may be discomforting to the upper respiratory tract if inhaled.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as
emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations
of particulate are inhaled.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Primary route of exposure is usually by.
inhalation of generated dust.
There has been concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations, but there is not
enough data to make an assessment.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 3161 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 500 mg/24h Mild
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 3248 mg/m鲁 *TNO Nutrition
& Food Research Institute
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: >1000 mg/kg
Inhalation (rat) LC50: >5190 mg/m鲁/4hours*
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.
MATERIAL CARCINOGEN REPROTOXIN SENSITISER SKIN
_______________ ____________ __________ __________ __________
melamine IARC:3
CARCINOGEN
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens: melamine
Category: 3
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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
BOD20: 0.006
ThOD: 3.04
Half- life Soil - High (hours): 4320
Half- life Soil - Low (hours): 672
Half- life Air - High (hours): 10.5
Half- life Air - Low (hours): 1.05
Half- life Surface water - High (hours): 3480
Half- life Surface water - Low (hours): 62.4
Half- life Ground water - High (hours): 8640
Half- life Ground water - Low (hours): 1344
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 4320
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 672
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 17280
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 2688
Photolysis maximum light absorption - High (nano- m): 235
Photooxidation half- life water - High (hours): 3480
Photooxidation half- life water - Low (hours): 62.4
Photooxidation half- life air - High (hours): 10.5
Photooxidation half- life air - Low (hours): 1.05
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.006
ThOD: 3.04
Ecotoxicity
Fish LC50 (96 h): >3000 mg/l
Fish NOEC (chronic test): >1000 mg/l
Daphnia LC50 (48 h): >2000 mg/l
Daphnia NOEC (21 days): 18 mg/l
Algae EC50: 940 mg/l
Algae NOEC: 320 mg/l
Bacteria EC50: >10000 mg/l
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Consult manufacturer for recycling options and recycle where possible .
路 Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
路 Incinerate residue at an approved site.
路 Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM: None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
REGULATIONS
melamine (CAS: 108-78-1) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
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OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Denmark Advisory list for selfclassification of dangerous substances
Substance CAS Suggested codes
melamine 108- 78- 1 R43
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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