Material Safety Data Sheet
Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Not classified as a Dangerous Good under NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
KWIK STRIP - SMART
Product Name:
Supplier: Selleys - A Division of ORICA NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
Street Address: 150 Hutt Park Road
Gracefield
Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Telephone Number: +64 9 820 4852
Facsimile: 0 800 804 583
Emergency Telephone: 0 800 734 607 (ALL HOURS)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Product Description: Paint stripper. Green gel.
Components / CAS Number Proportion Risk Phrases
Dimethyl glutarate 30-60% -
1119-40-0
Dimethyl succinate 10-<30% -
106-65-0
Dimethyl adipate 10-<30% -
627-93-0
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone 10-<30% R36/38
872-50-4
Hydroxyacetic acid (Glycolic 1-<10% R20/22, R34, R37, R41
acid)
79-14-1
Formic acid <1% R35, R41
64-18-6
Ingredients determined not to to 100% -
be hazardous
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification: Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of
Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Subclasses: Subclass 6.3 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the skin.
Subclass 6.4 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the eye.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg. Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0 800 764766) or a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove victim from area of exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing
and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm.
Keep at rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Skin Contact: If skin or hair contact occurs, immediately remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin and
hair thoroughly with running water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical
assistance.
Eye Contact: If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing
until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Seek
immediate medical assistance.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards: Combustible liquid.
Fire-fighting advice: On burning will emit toxic fumes. Keep containers cool with water spray. If safe to do
so, remove containers from path of fire. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing
apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of exposure to vapour or products of
combustion.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray), foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry
chemical powder).
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILLS: Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wipe up with rag or absorbent paper.
LARGE SPILLS: Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin
and eye contact. Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material).
Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal. Wash area down with excess water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling advice: Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour.
Storage advice: Store in a well ventilated area away from foodstuffs, oxidising agents and sources of heat or ignition.
Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for leaks.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH).
However, Workplace Exposure Standard(s) for constituent(s):
Formic acid: WES-TWA 5 ppm, 9.4 mg/m3; WES-STEL 10 ppm, 19 mg/m3
As published by the New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH).
WES - TWA (Workplace Exposure Standard - Time Weighted Average) - The eight-hour, time-weighted average
exposure standard is designed to protect the worker from the effects of long-term exposure.
WES - STEL (Workplace Exposure Standard - Short Term Exposure Limits) - The 15 minute average exposure standard.
Applies to any 15 minute period in the working day and is designed to protect the worker against adverse effects of
irritation, chronic or irreversible tissue change, or narcosis that may increase the likelihood of accidents. The WES-STEL
is not an alternative to the WES-TWA; both short-term and eight-hour, time-weighted average exposures should be
determined.
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 Control Measures:
Use in well ventilated areas. Vapour heavier than air - prevent concentration in hollows or sumps. DO NOT enter
confined spaces where vapour may have collected. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Selleys Factory Safe Handling Code: Blue
MANUFACTURE, PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT: Blue - Wear clean overalls, safety boots, general purpose gloves
(PVC) and full face visor. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated
clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use.
If risk of inhalation exists, wear organic vapour respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716.
FOR CONSUMER USE: Wear rubber gloves and eye protection while handling the product. Use with adequate
ventilation. Wash hands after use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Gel
Colour: Green
Solubility: Dispersible in water.
Specific Gravity: 1.09-1.11 @20掳C
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1
Vapour Pressure (20 掳C): 0.013 kPa
Flash Point (掳C): 100 (Est.)
Flammability Limits (%): N Av
Autoignition Temperature (掳C): N Av
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% Volatile by Volume: N Av
Solubility in water (g/L): Dispersible
Melting Point/Range (掳C): N App
Boiling Point/Range (掳C): 200 (approx.)
Decomposition Point (掳C): N Av
pH: N Av
Viscosity: N Av
Evaporation Rate: N Av
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Incompatible with oxidising agents .
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product
label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting and central nervous system depression. If the victim is
showing signs of central system depression (like those of drunkeness) there is greater likelihood of the
patient breathing in vomit and causing damage to the lungs. Breathing in vomit may lead to aspiration
pneumonia (inflammation of the lung).
Eye contact: An eye irritant.
Skin contact: Contact with skin will result in irritation. Will have a degreasing action on the skin. Repeated or prolonged
skin contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis.
Inhalation: Material may be irritant to the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract (airways). Breathing in vapour
can result in headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and possible nausea.
Long Term Effects:
No information available for the product.
Toxicological Data:
No LD50 data available for the product. For the constituent N-methyl-2- pyrrolidone (1):
Oral LD50 (rat): 3600 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 8000 mg/kg
12. ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Avoid contaminating waterways.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to Waste Management Authority. Dispose of material through a licensed waste contractor. Advise flammable
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nature. Normally suitable for incineration by an approved agent.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road and Rail Transport
Not classified as a Dangerous Good under NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
Marine Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea.
Air Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations for transport by air.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification: Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations
2001.
Subclasses: Subclass 6.3 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the skin.
Subclass 6.4 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the eye.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Material Safety Data Sheet - Orica Australia Pty Ltd; 09/ 2000.
This material safety data sheet has been prepared by SH&E Shared Services, Orica.
For further copies of this sheet or other product information contact Selleys Proprietary Limited Customer Service.
Phone: 1300 555 205 (Australia wide)
Fax: 1300 555 305 (Australia wide)
Phone: 9 820 4852 (New Zealand)
Fax: 0800 804 583 (New Zealand)
Reason(s) for Issue:
Change in Personal Protection Requirements
Alignment to HSNO requirements
This MSDS summarises to our best knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the
material and general guidance on how to safely handle the material in the workplace. Since Orica Limited cannot
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anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and
control the risks arising from its use of the material.
If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Orica representative or Orica Limited at the
contact details on page 1.
Orica Limited's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of sale, a copy of which is
available upon request.
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