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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
MOLYBOND DRY ROPE & CHAIN
SYNONYMS
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains white spirit)
PRODUCT USE
Rope and chain lubricant.
SUPPLIER
Company: ITW Polymers And Fluids Pty Ltd Company: ITW Polymers And Fluids Pty Ltd
Address: Address:
100 Hassall Street Private Mail Bag 35
Wetherill Park Wetherill Park
NSW, 2164 NSW, 2164
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA
Telephone: (+61 2) 9757 8800
Fax: 1800 803 596
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS.
According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
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RISK
Flammable.
Irritating to skin.
HARMFUL-May cause lung damage if swallowed.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
SAFETY
Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Wear eye/face protection.
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ...
Use only in well ventilated areas.
Keep container in a well ventilated place.
Do not empty into drains.
Keep container tightly closed.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre.
If you feel unwell contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. (Show the label
if possible).
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
white spirit 8052-41-3. 30-70
bitumen (petroleum) 8052-42-4 10-30
molybdenum disulfide 1317-33-5 <1^
additives nonhazardous 10-30
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.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ...
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.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Any material aspirated during vomiting may produce lung injury. Therefore emesis
should not be induced mechanically or pharmacologically. Mechanical means should
be used if it is considered necessary to evacuate the stomach contents; these
include gastric lavage after endotracheal intubation. If spontaneous vomiting
has occurred after ingestion, the patient should be monitored for difficult
breathing, as adverse effects of aspiration into the lungs may be delayed up to
48 hours.
For acute or short term repeated exposures to petroleum distillates or related
hydrocarbons:
鈥? Primary threat to life, from pure petroleum distillate ingestion and/or
inhalation, is respiratory failure.
鈥? Patients should be quickly evaluated for signs of respiratory distress (e.g.
cyanosis, tachypnoea, intercostal retraction, obtundation) and given oxygen.
Patients with inadequate tidal volumes or poor arterial blood gases (pO2 50 mm
Hg) should be intubated.
鈥? Arrhythmias complicate some hydrocarbon ingestion and/or inhalation and
electrocardiographic evidence of myocardial injury has been reported;
intravenous lines and cardiac monitors should be established in obviously
symptomatic patients. The lungs excrete inhaled solvents, so that
hyperventilation improves clearance.
鈥? A chest x-ray should be taken immediately after stabilisation of breathing and
circulation to document aspiration and detect the presence of pneumothorax.
鈥? Epinephrine (adrenalin) is not recommended for treatment of bronchospasm
because of potential myocardial sensitisation to catecholamines. Inhaled
cardioselective bronchodilators (e.g. Alupent, Salbutamol) are the preferred
agents, with aminophylline a second choice.
鈥? Lavage is indicated in patients who require decontamination; ensure use of
cuffed endotracheal tube in adult patients. [Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical
Toxicology]
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.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ...
FIRE FIGHTING
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? May be violently or explosively reactive.
鈥? Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
鈥? Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
鈥? If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
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.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by 500 metres in all directions.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
鈥? Liquid and vapour are flammable.
鈥? Moderate fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
鈥? Vapour forms an explosive mixture with air.
鈥? Moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
鈥? Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
鈥? Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of
containers.
鈥? On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Combustion products include
carbon dioxide (CO2)
sulfur oxides (SOx)
other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids,
chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result
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Personal Protective Equipment
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Breathing apparatus.
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ...
MINOR SPILLS
鈥? Remove all ignition sources.
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 small quantities with vermiculite or other absorbent
material.
鈥? Wipe up.
鈥? Collect residues in a flammable waste container.
MAJOR SPILLS
鈥? Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? May be violently or explosively reactive.
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? Water spray or fog may be used to disperse / absorb vapour.
鈥? Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
鈥? Use only spark-free shovels and explosion proof equipment.
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.
PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR SPILL
PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE
half
evacuation
downwind
direction
distance
down wind distance
wind isolation
direction distance
half
evacuation downwind
INITIAL direction distance
ISOLATION
ZONE
From IERG (Canada/Australia)
Isolation Distance 25 metres
Downwind Protection Distance 300 metres
IERG Number 14
FOOTNOTES
1 PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE is defined as the area in which people are at risk
of harmful exposure. This zone assumes that random changes in wind direction
confines the vapour plume to an area within 30 degrees on either side of the
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predominant wind direction, resulting in a crosswind protective action distance
equal to the downwind protective action distance.
2 PROTECTIVE ACTIONS should be initiated to the extent possible, beginning with
those closest to the spill and working away from the site in the downwind
direction. Within the protective action zone a level of vapour concentration
may exist resulting in nearly all unprotected persons becoming incapacitated
and unable to take protective action and/or incurring serious or irreversible
health effects.
3 INITIAL ISOLATION ZONE is determined as an area, including upwind of the
incident, within which a high probability of localised wind reversal may
expose nearly all persons without appropriate protection to life-threatening
concentrations of the material.
4 SMALL SPILLS involve a leaking package of 200 litres (55 US gallons) or less,
such as a drum (jerrican or box with inner containers). Larger packages leaking
less than 200 litres and compressed gas leaking from a small cylinder are also
considered "small spills".
LARGE SPILLS involve many small leaking packages or a leaking package of
greater than 200 litres, such as a cargo tank, portable tank or a "one-tonne"
compressed gas cylinder.
5 Guide 128 is taken from the US DOT emergency response guide book.
6 IERG information is derived from CANUTEC - Transport Canada.
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 overexposure 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 generation of static electricity.
鈥? DO NOT use plastic buckets.
鈥? Earth all lines and equipment.
鈥? Use spark-free tools when handling.
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.
DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE ...
SUITABLE CONTAINER
鈥? Metal can or drum
鈥? Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
鈥? Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with oxidisers
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
鈥? Store in original containers in approved flammable liquid storage area.
鈥? DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be
trapped.
鈥? No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
鈥? Keep containers securely sealed.
鈥? Store away from incompatible materials in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
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
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
INGREDIENT DATA
WHITE SPIRIT:
PEL TWA: 500 ppm, 2900 mg/m鲁 [OSHA Z1]
white spirit, as CAS RN 8052-41-3
ES TWA: 790 mg/m鲁 (under review)
TLV TWA: 100 ppm, 525 mg/m鲁
IDLH Level: 20000 ppm
Low and high odour thresholds of 5.25 and 157.5 mg/m鲁, respectively, were
considered to provide a rather useful index of odour as a warning property.
The TLV-TWA is calculated from data on the toxicities of the major ingredients
and is intended to minimise the potential for irritative and narcotic effects,
polyneuropathy and kidney damage produced by vapours.
The NIOSH (USA) REL-TWA of 60 ppm is the same for all refined petroleum
solvents. NIOSH published an occupational "action level" of 350 mg/m鲁 for
exposure to Stoddard solvent, assuming a 10-hour work shift and a 40-hour
work-week. The NIOSH-REL ceiling of 1800 mg/m鲁 was established to protect
workers from short-term effects that might produce vertigo or other adverse
effects which might increase the risk of occupational accidents. Combined
(gross) percutaneous absorption and inhalation exposure (at concentrations
associated with nausea) are thought, by some, to be responsible for the
development of frank hepatic toxicity and jaundice.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION ...
BITUMEN (PETROLEUM):
TLV TWA: 0.5 mg/m鲁 (Inhalable fraction) A4 [ACGIH]
TLV* TWA: 0.5 mg/m鲁 A4 asphalt (petroleum, bitumen) fume, as benzene
soluble aerosol
NOTE: This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A4 NOT classifiable as
causing Cancer in humans
ES* TWA: 5 mg/m鲁 as fumes
OES* TWA: 5 mg/m鲁; STEL: 10 mg/m鲁 as fumes
MAK IIIB: Substances suspected of having carcinogenic potential
MAK values, and categories and groups are those recommended within the
Federal Republic of Germany
Based on surveys of asphalt workers in oil refineries and in the roofing
industry the TLV-TWA is thought to reduce the risk of possible
carcinogenicity
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
鈥? Safety glasses with side shields
鈥? Chemical goggles.
鈥? Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and all
lenses concentrate them.
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber
OTHER
鈥? Overalls.
鈥? P.V.C. apron.
鈥? Barrier cream.
鈥? Skin cleansing cream.
鈥? Eye wash unit.
RESPIRATOR
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of
breathing zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant.
Protection Factors (defined as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the
mask) may also be important.
Breathing Zone Maximum Protection Half-face Full-Face
Level ppm (volume) Factor Respirator Respirator
1000 10 A-AUS P -
1000 50 - A-AUS P
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - A-2 P
10000 100 - A-3 P
100+ Airline**
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION ...
* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand
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
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Local exhaust
ventilation may be required in specific circumstances. If risk of overexposure
exists, wear approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate
protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Black flammable liquid with petroleum solvent odour; does not mix with
water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable Boiling Range (掳C): Not available
Melting Range (掳C): Not available. Specific Gravity (water=1): Not available
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not applicable. Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not available
Volatile Component (%vol): >60 Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1 Flash Point (掳C): 33 white spirit
Lower Explosive Limit (%): 0.5 white spirit Upper Explosive Limit (%): 7.0 white spirit
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.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Ingestion may result in nausea, pain, vomiting. Vomit entering the lungs by
aspiration may cause potentially lethal chemical pneumonitis.
EYE
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 cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and
may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles,
scaling and thickening of the skin.
INHALED
Inhalation of high concentrations of gas/vapour causes lung irritation with
coughing and nausea, central nervous depression with headache and dizziness,
slowing of reflexes, fatigue and inco-ordination.
If exposure to highly concentrated solvent atmosphere is prolonged this may lead
to narcosis, unconsciousness, even coma and possible death.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and by
inhalation of vapours especially at higher temperatures. There is limited
evidence that, skin contact with this product is more likely to cause a
sensitisation reaction in some persons compared to the general population.
Chronic solvent inhalation exposures may result in nervous system impairment and
liver and blood changes. [PATTYS]
Molybond Dry Rope & Chain
Not available.
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances
WHITE SPIRIT:
white spirit, as CAS RN 8052-41-3
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 600 mg/m3/8h Nil reported
Oral (rat) LD50: >5000 mg/kg Eye (human): 470 ppm/15m
Inhalation (rat) LC50: >5500 mg/m3/4h Eye (rabbit): 500 mg/24h moderate
BITUMEN (PETROLEUM):
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ...
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.
Tumorigenic skin mouse - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Drinking Water Standards:
hydrocarbon total: 10 ug/l (UK max.).
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Puncture containers to prevent re-use and bury at an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(contains white spirit)
Dangerous Goods Class: 3
UN/NA Number: 1993
ADR Number: 30
Packing Group: III
Labels Required: flammable liquid
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transport Regulations:
IMO: 1993
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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