ETCH THINNER 500E SDS
Revision Date: 4 May 2007
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ETCH THINNER 500E
1 SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION AND COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME: GALMET ETCH THINNER 500E
PRODUCT NO. GT500E1L, GT500E4L, GT500E20L
USE: Paint thinner.
SUPPLIER ITW POLYMERS & FLUIDS ITW POLYMERS & FLUIDS (NZ)
100 HASSALL ST UNIT 2 / 38 TRUEGOOD DRIVE
WETHERILL PARK 2164 EAST TAMAKI, 2013
NEW SOUTH WALES AUCKLAND
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
T: 02 9757 8800 T: 09 272 1945
F: 02 9757 3855 F: 09 273 6489
EMERGENCY CONTACT: T: 02 9757 8800 T: 09 272 1945
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS
(According to the criteria of the NOHSC and the ADG-6 code)
CLASSIFICATION F; Highly Flammable Xn; Harmful
RISK PHRASES R11 Highly Flammable.
R37 Irritating to the eyes.
R66 Repeated Exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
SAFETY PHRASES S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S9 Keep container in a well ventilated place.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition 鈥? No Smoking.
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name CAS-No. Content Classification
ETHYL METHYL KETONE 78-93-3 60 - 100 % F; R11. Xn; R37, R66, R67.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapour/spray. Show this safety data sheet to doctor in attendance.
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by
administering oxygen. Contact physician if discomfort continues.
INGESTION
Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that stomach vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical
attention immediately!
SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes. Contact physician if irritation persists.
EYE CONTACT
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.
Contact physician if irritation persists.
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5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Fire can be extinguished using: Alcohol resistant foam. Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Dry Chemicals.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Extremely flammable. Avoid breathing fire vapours. Vapour may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Keep upwind to avoid fumes. Avoid water in straight hose stream; will scatter and spread fire. Cool containers exposed to flames with
water until fire is out. Keep run-off water out of sewers and watercourses. Dike for water control. Aerosol containers may burst and
become airborne missiles during fire.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Warn everybody of potential hazards and evacuate if necessary. Remove sources of ignition. Avoid inhalation of spray mist and contact
with skin and eyes. Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Provide adequate ventilation.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses. Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be IMMEDIATELY
alerted to the Environmental Agency or other appropriate regulatory body.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Absorb with sand or other inert absorbent. Transfer to a container for disposal. Containers with collected spillage must be properly
labeled with correct contents and hazard symbol.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that the defined occupational exposure limit is not
exceeded. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Storage tanks and other containers must be grounded. Do not
smoke, use naked flames or other sources of ignition. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Observe good industrial
hygiene practices.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a cool, dry well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
Exposure standards available for product.
Name TWA (LT) TWA (LT) STEL (ST) STEL (ST) Source
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm
ETHYL METHYL KETONE 445 150 890 300 NOHSC
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (see next page)
PROCESS CONDITIONS
Provide eyewash, quick drench.
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that the defined occupational exposure limit is not
exceeded.
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RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Select and use respirators in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716.
In poorly ventilated areas use Type A organic vapour/gas filter with half face piece.
When sanding/grinding cured product the use of a P1 dust mask (disposable) or with replaceable filters is recommended.
Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels and type of contaminant. If entering spaces where the airborne
concentration of a contaminant is unknown then the use of a Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air
supply complying with AS/NZS 1715 / 1716, or any other acceptable International Standard is recommended.
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves made of: Chemical resistant gloves: e.g. Nitrile.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear safety glasses or approved chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is reasonably probable.
SKIN PROTECTION
Barrier cream, Protection suit or overalls should be worn.
HYGIENE MEASURES
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Good personal hygiene is necessary. Wash hands and contaminated areas with
water and soap before leaving the work site. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Change work clothing daily before
leaving work place.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Liquid
COLOUR Clear.
ODOUR Characteristic.
SOLUBILITY 250g / L @ 20掳C
BOILING POINT (掳C) 80掳C RELATIVE DENSITY 0.78-0.81 @ 20潞 C
VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1) >1 VAPOUR PRESSURE 9500 Pa @ 20掳C
EVAPORATION RATE (butyl acetate =1) not known VOLATILE BY VOL. (%) 100 %
pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION n/a FLASH POINT (掳C) -4掳C
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%) 1.8 AUTOIGNITION TEMP. (潞C) 515掳C
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%) 11.5
10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Strong oxidising agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Fire or high temperatures create: Nitrous gases (NOx). Oxides of: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
Contains organic solvents which in case of overexposure may depress the central nervous system causing dizziness and intoxication.
Vapours may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea.
Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and breathing the contents can be harmful or fatal.
May cause lung damage if swallowed.
May cause irritation to eyes.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Prolonged and repeated contact with solvents over a long period may lead to permanent health problems.
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INGREDIENT DATA:
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
TOXICITY
Oral (rat) LD50: >2000 mg/kg
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY No data available, however expected to be harmful to the aquatic environment
MOBILITY Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
DEGRADABILITY No data available.
13 DISPOSAL INFORMATION
DISPOSAL METHODS
Do not punture or incinerate can even if empty.
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
Spray left over paint onto newspaper, allow to dry, and dispose newspaper in general waste. Empty steel can is recyclable. Check with
your local council to see if they participate in a steel can recycling program.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG ROAD CLASS: 3
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: PAINT
UN NO. ROAD 1263
ROAD PACK GR. II
HAZCHEM CODE 3YE IERG (HB76: 2004) Guide 17
IMDG CLASS 3 UN NO. SEA 1263
IMDG PAGE NO. 3 IMDG PACK GR. None allocated
EMS F-D, S-U MFAG See Guide
MARINE POLLUTANT Yes.
UN NO. AIR 1263 ICAO CLASS 3
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
SUSDP S5
RISK PHRASES IN FULL:
R11 Highly Flammable.
R37 Irritating to the eyes.
R66 Repeated Exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION DATE: 4 May 2007
DISCLAIMER
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in
any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty
guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such
information for his own particular use.
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