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ChemWatch Material Safety Data Sheet (REVIEW) CHEMWATCH 5500-75
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
ROCOL BIO-SPL
SYNONYMS
railway switch point lubricant
PRODUCT USE
Railway switch point lubricant.
SUPPLIER
Company: ITW Polymers And Fluids Pty Ltd
Address:
100 Hassall Street
Wetherill Park
NSW, 2164
AUS
Telephone: (+61 2) 9757 8800
Fax: 02 9757 3855
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 NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
Skin contact may produce health damage*.
May produce discomfort of the respiratory system*.
Possible skin sensitiser*.
* (limited evidence)
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ...
SAFETY
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
If you feel unwell contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. (Show the label
if possible).
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
ester lubricant base unregulated >60
organic solvent unregulated 10-30
performance additives <20
NOTE: Manufacturer has supplied full ingredient
information to allow CHEMWATCH assessment.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
鈥? If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
鈥? If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
鈥? Observe the patient carefully.
鈥? Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced
awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
鈥? Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as
casualty can comfortably drink.
鈥? Seek medical advice.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
鈥? Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
鈥? 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.
鈥? If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
鈥? Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
鈥? Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear
鈥? Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
鈥? Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
鈥? If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
鈥? Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
鈥? Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed,
where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
鈥? 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.
鈥? Transport to hospital, or doctor.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ...
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
鈥? Foam.
鈥? Dry chemical powder.
鈥? BCF (where regulations permit).
鈥? Carbon dioxide.
鈥? Water spray or fog - Large fires only.
FIRE FIGHTING
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
鈥? Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
鈥? Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
鈥? Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
鈥? Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.
鈥? Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
鈥? If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
鈥? Combustible.
鈥? Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
鈥? Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of
containers.
鈥? On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
鈥? May emit acrid smoke.
鈥? Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
Other combustion products include carbon dioxide (CO2)
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with strong oxidising agents as ignition may result
HAZCHEM
None
Personal Protective Equipment
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set - 30 mins.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
Slippery when spilt.
鈥? Remove all ignition sources.
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ...
鈥? Clean up all spills immediately.
鈥? Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
鈥? Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
鈥? Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
鈥? Wipe up.
鈥? Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
Slippery when spilt.
Minor hazard.
鈥? Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
鈥? Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
鈥? No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
鈥? Increase ventilation.
鈥? Stop leak if safe to do so.
鈥? Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
鈥? Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
鈥? Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
鈥? Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
鈥? Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
鈥? If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
鈥? Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
鈥? Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
鈥? Use in a well-ventilated area.
鈥? Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
鈥? DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
鈥? Avoid smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
鈥? Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
鈥? When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
鈥? Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
鈥? Avoid physical damage to containers.
鈥? Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
鈥? Work clothes should be laundered separately.
鈥? Use good occupational work practice.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
鈥? Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards
to ensure safe working conditions.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
鈥? Metal can or drum
鈥? Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
鈥? Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE ...
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with oxidisers
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
鈥? Store in original containers.
鈥? Keep containers securely sealed.
鈥? No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
鈥? Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
鈥? Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
鈥? Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
None assigned.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
鈥? Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
鈥? Chemical goggles.
鈥? Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and all
lenses concentrate them.
HANDS/FEET
鈥? Barrier cream with polyethylene gloves or Nitrile rubber gloves or Rubber
gloves or PVC gloves
Safety footwear
OTHER
鈥? Overalls.
鈥? Eyewash unit.
鈥? Barrier cream.
鈥? Skin cleansing cream.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use in a well-ventilated area
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. If risk of
overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to
obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed
storage areas. Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying
"escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh
circulating air required to effectively remove the contaminant.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION ...
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., 0.25-0.5 m/s (50-100 f/min)
evaporating from tank (in still air)
aerosols, fumes from pouring 0.5-1 m/s (100-200 f/min.)
operations, intermittent container
filling, low speed conveyer transfers,
welding, spray drift, plating acid
fumes, pickling (released at low
velocity into zone of active
generation)
direct spray, spray painting in shallow 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min)
booths, drum filling, conveyer loading,
crusher dusts, gas discharge (active
generation into zone of rapid air
motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, 2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.)
high speed wheel generated dusts
(released at high 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 1: Disturbing room air currents
favourable to capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
nuisance value only
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in 4: Small hood - local control only
motion
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 1-2 m/s (200-400 f/min.) for
extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters 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
Clear yellow low viscosity liquid with citrus odour; does not mix with
water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Floats on water.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ...
Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Boiling Range (掳C): Not available
Melting Range (掳C): Not available. Specific Gravity (water=1): 0.90
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not available
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): > 1 Flash Point (掳C): 65 (PMCC)
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not available Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not available
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not available. Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not available.
State: Liquid
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
鈥? Presence of incompatible materials.
鈥? Product is considered stable.
鈥? Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The liquid is discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract if swallowed
Ingestion may result in nausea, pain, vomiting. Vomit entering the lungs by
aspiration may cause potentially lethal chemical pneumonitis.
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments
EYE
The liquid is discomforting to the eyes and is capable of causing a mild,
temporary redness of the conjunctiva (similar to wind-burn), temporary
impairment of vision and/ or other transient eye damage/ ulceration
The vapour is mildly discomforting to the eyes
SKIN
The liquid is discomforting to the skin and may rarely cause skin sensitisation
and skin reactions which may lead to dermatitis from repeated exposures over
long periods
The material may accentuate any pre-existing skin condition
Toxic effects may result from skin absorption
INHALED
The vapour is discomforting to the upper respiratory tract
Inhalation of vapour is more likely at higher than normal temperatures.
Acute effects from inhalation of high vapour concentrations may be chest and
nasal irritation with coughing, sneezing, headache and even nausea.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and by
inhalation of vapours especially at higher temperatures. Prolonged or continuous
skin contact with the liquid may cause defatting with drying, cracking,
irritation and dermatitis following. As with any chemical product, contact with
unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapour, mist or dust in work place
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ...
atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good
occupational work practice.
Rocol Bio-SPL
Not available.
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data for Rocol Bio-SPL.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
鈥? Consult manufacturer for recycling options and recycle where possible .
鈥? Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
鈥? Incinerate residue at an approved site.
鈥? Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
NONE
Dangerous Goods Class: None
UN/NA Number: None
ADR Number: None
Packing Group: None
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transport Regulations:
IMO: None
HAZCHEM
None
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of
private study, research, review or criticism, as permitted under the Copyright
Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission from
CHEMWATCH. TEL (+61 3) 9572 4700.
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Print Date: Tue 8-Mar-2005
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