Material Safety Data Sheet
Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Transport by
Road and Rail.
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
WATER SHIELD (AEROSOL)
Product Name:
Packaging Type 200g aerosol can
Supplier: Selleys Pty Ltd
ABN: 67 000 049 427
Street Address: 1 Gow Street
Padstow 2211
Australia
Telephone Number: +61 2 9781 8777
Facsimile: +61 2 9781 8825
1 800 033 111 (ALL HOURS)
Emergency Telephone:
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Product Description: Water repellent treatment for ski clothes, camping gear etc. Aerosol spray with a hydrocarbon
odour.
Heptane 30-60% R11, R38, R50/53, R65, R67
142-82-5
Butane 10-<30% -
106-97-8
Propane 1-<10% -
74-98-6
Silicone polymer 1-<10% -
-
White spirit (Stoddard 1-<10% R65
solvent)
8052-41-3
Additives 1-<10% -
-
Xylene <1% R10 R20/21 R38
1330-20-7
Toluene <1% R11, R20
108-88-3
Ethyl benzene <1% R11 R20
100-41-4
3. Hazards identification
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Poisons Schedule: None allocated.
4. First-aid measures
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg. Australia 131 126; New Zealand 03 474 7000) 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. If patient finds breathing difficult and develops a
bluish discolouration of the skin (which suggests a lack of oxygen in the blood - cyanosis), ensure
airways are clear of any obstruction and have a qualified person give oxygen through a face mask.
Apply artificial respiration if patient is not breathing. Seek immediate medical advice.
Skin Contact: If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with running water. If irritation
occurs seek medical advice.
Eye Contact: If in eyes, wash out immediately with water. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible
precaution to seek medical advice.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Seek
medical advice.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Specific Hazards: Flammable gas. May form flammable vapour mixtures with air. Avoid all ignition
sources. All potential sources of ignition (open flames, pilot lights, furnaces, spark
producing switches and electrical equipment etc) must be eliminated both in and near
the work area. Do NOT smoke. Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source
of ignition and flash back.
Fire-fighting advice: On burning will emit toxic fumes. Heating can cause expansion or decomposition of
the material, which can lead to the containers exploding. If safe to do so, remove
containers from the path of fire. Keep containers cool with water spray. 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
Shut off all possible sources of ignition. In the event of an aerosol can developing a leak, allow to fully discharge in the
open air before disposal.
7. Handling and storage
Handling advice: Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour, mists, and aerosols. Ensure spray nozzle is
always directed away from the user.
Storage advice: Store in cool place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Store
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away from oxidising agents. Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for leaks.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational Exposure Limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission. However,
Exposure Standard(s) for constituent(s):
Butane: 8hr TWA = 1900 mg/m3 (800 ppm)
Ethyl benzene: 8hr TWA = 434 mg/m3 (100 ppm), 15 min STEL = 543 mg/m3 (125 ppm)
Heptane: 8hr TWA = 1640 mg/m3 (400 ppm), 15 min STEL = 2050 mg/m3 (500 ppm)
Propane: Asphyxiant
Toluene: 8hr TWA = 191 mg/m3 (50 ppm), 15 min STEL = 574 mg/m3 (150 ppm)
White spirits: 8hr TWA = 790 mg/m3
Xylene (o-, m-, p- isomers): 8hr TWA = 350 mg/m3 (80 ppm), 15 min STEL = 655 mg/m3 (150 ppm)
As published by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
No Exposure Standards assigned to other constituents.
TWA - The time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working
week over an entire working life.
STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) 鈥? the average airborne concentration over a 15 minute period which should not be
exceeded at any time during a normal eight hour work day. According to current knowledge this concentration should
neither impair the health or, not cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers.
Asphyxiant 鈥? gases which can lead to reduction of oxygen concentration by displacement or dilution. The minimum
oxygen content in air should be 18% by volume under normal atmospheric pressure.
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:
Ensure ventilation is adequate and that air concentrations of components are controlled below quoted Exposure
Standards. Use in well ventilated areas. Keep containers closed when not in use. An asphyxiant gas which can lead
to the displacement or dilution of oxygen. The minimum oxygen content in air should be 18% by volume under
normal atmospheric pressure.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Selleys Safe Handling Code: Green
Green - Wear clean overalls, safety boots, general purpose gloves (PVC) and safety spectacles. Always wash hands
before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before
storage or re-use.
For leaking aerosol cans: Blue - Wear clean overalls, safety boots, general purpose gloves (PVC) and full face visor. If
risk of inhalation exists, wear organic vapour/particulate respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and
AS/NZS 1716.
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9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical state: Aerosol
Odour: Hydrocarbon
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity: 0.68@20掳C
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): N Av
Vapour Pressure (20 掳C): N Av
Flash Point (掳C): N Av
Flammability Limits (%): N Av
Autoignition Temperature (掳C): N Av
% Volatile by Weight: 95
Solubility in water (g/L): Insoluble
Melting Point/Range (掳C): N App
Boiling Point/Range (掳C): N Av
Decomposition Point (掳C): N Av
pH: N App
Viscosity: N App
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.
Eye contact: May be an eye irritant.
Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation. Will have a degreasing action on the skin. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis.
Inhalation: Breathing in vapour can result in headaches, dizziness and possible nausea. Breathing in high
concentrations can produce central nervous system depression, which can lead to loss of co-ordination,
impaired judgement and if exposure is prolonged, unconsciousness. Intentional misuse by deliberately
concentrating and breathing the contents can be harmful or fatal.
Long Term Effects:
No information available for the product.
Toxicological Data:
No LD50 data available for the product.
12. Ecotoxicological information
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Avoid contaminating waterways.
13. Disposal considerations
Refer to Waste Management Authority. Advise flammable nature. Do not puncture or burn can when empty; contents are
under pressure. If aerosol can develops a leak, allow to fully discharge before disposal. Normally suitable for disposal at
approved land waste site.
14. Transport information
Road and Rail Transport
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Transport by
Road and Rail.
UN No: 1950
Class-primary 2.1 Flammable Gas
Proper Shipping Name: AEROSOLS
Hazchem Code: 2Y
Marine Transport
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea.
UN No: 1950
Class-primary: 2.1 Flammable Gas
Proper Shipping Name: AEROSOLS
Air Transport
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations for transport by air.
UN No: 1950
Class-primary: 2.1 Flammable Gas
Proper Shipping Name: AEROSOLS, FLAMMABLE
15. Regulatory information
Classification: Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Poisons Schedule: None allocated.
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
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16. Other information
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:
Revised Primary MSDS
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
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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