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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
POWERS TRIGGERFOAM
SYNONYMS
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
AEROSOLS
PRODUCT USE
Used according to manufacturer' s directions. Application is by spray atomisation from a
hand held aerosol pack.
SUPPLIER
Company: Powers Fasteners Australasia Pty Ltd
Address:
Factory 3, 205 Abbotts Road
Dandenong South
VIC 3175
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 8787 5888
Telephone: 1800 677 872 (freecall)
Fax: +61 3 8787 5899
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC,
and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK SAFETY
Extremely flammable. Keep container in a well ventilated place.
Harmful by inhalation. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material, use water and detergent.
May cause SENSITISATION by inhalation. Keep container tightly closed.
May cause SENSITISATION by skin contact. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. 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 swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or
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Poisons Information Centre (show this container
or label).
This material and its container must be disposed
of as hazardous waste.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate 9016-87-9 >25
polypropylene glycol glyceryl ether 25791-96-2 0-25
dimethyl ether 115-10-6 1-5
hydrocarbon propellant 68476-85-7. 1-15
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
Not considered a normal route of entry.
路 If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
路 If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if
possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
路 Observe the patient carefully.
路 Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness;
i.e. becoming unconscious.
路 Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can
comfortably drink.
路 Seek medical advice.
EYE
If aerosols come in contact with the eyes:
路 Immediately hold the eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously for at least 15
minutes with fresh running water.
路 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.
路 Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If solids or aerosol mists are deposited upon the skin:
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Remove any adhering solids with industrial skin cleansing cream.
路 DO NOT use solvents.
路 Seek medical attention in the event of irritation.
INHALED
If aerosols, fumes or combustion products are inhaled:
路 Remove to fresh air.
路 Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
路 Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where
possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
路 If breathing is shallow or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation,
preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as
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trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
路 Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
For sub-chronic and chronic exposures to isocyanates:
路 This material may be a potent pulmonary sensitiser which causes bronchospasm even in
patients without prior airway hyperreactivity.
路 Clinical symptoms of exposure involve mucosal irritation of respiratory and
gastrointestinal tracts.
路 Conjunctival irritation, skin inflammation (erythema, pain vesiculation) and
gastrointestinal disturbances occur soon after exposure.
路 Pulmonary symptoms include cough, burning, substernal pain and dyspnoea.
路 Some cross-sensitivity occurs between different isocyanates.
路 Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema and bronchospasm are the most serious consequences of
exposure. Markedly symptomatic patients should receive oxygen, ventilatory support and an
intravenous line.
路 Treatment for asthma includes inhaled sympathomimetics (epinephrine [adrenalin],
terbutaline) and steroids.
路 Activated charcoal (1 g/kg) and a cathartic (sorbitol, magnesium citrate) may be useful
for ingestion.
路 Mydriatics, systemic analgesics and topical antibiotics (Sulamyd) may be used for
corneal abrasions.
路 There is no effective therapy for sensitised workers.
[Ellenhorn and Barceloux; Medical Toxicology]
NOTE: Isocyanates cause airway restriction in naive individuals with the degree of
response dependant on the concentration and duration of exposure. They induce smooth
muscle contraction which leads to bronchoconstrictive episodes. Acute changes in lung
function, such as decreased FEV1, may not represent sensitivity.
[Karol & Jin, Frontiers in Molecular Toxicology, pp 56-61, 1992].
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
SMALL FIRE:
路 Water spray, dry chemical or CO2
LARGE FIRE:
路 Water spray or fog.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 May be violently or explosively reactive.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
路 Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
路 DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
路 Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
路 If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
路 Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by 100 metres in all directions.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Liquid and vapour are highly flammable.
路 Severe fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
路 Vapour forms an explosive mixture with air.
路 Severe explosion hazard, in the form of vapour, when exposed to flame or spark.
路 Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
路 Heating may cause expansion or decomposition with violent container rupture.
路 Aerosol cans may explode on exposure to naked flames.
路 Rupturing containers may rocket and scatter burning materials.
路 Hazards may not be restricted to pressure effects.
路 May emit acrid, poisonous or corrosive fumes.
路 On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2), isocyanates, and minor amounts of,
hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen chloride, phosgene, nitrogen oxides (NOx), phosphorus
oxides (POx), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material, carbon
monoxide (CO).
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM: 2Y
Personal Protective Equipment
Breathing apparatus.
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set30 mins.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
路 Wear protective clothing, impervious gloves and safety glasses.
路 Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.
路 Wipe up.
路 If safe, damaged cans should be placed in a container outdoors, away from all ignition
sources, until pressure has dissipated.
路 Undamaged cans should be gathered and stowed safely.
MAJOR SPILLS
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 May be violently or explosively reactive.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses
路 No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
路 Increase ventilation.
路 Stop leak if safe to do so.
路 Water spray or fog may be used to disperse / absorb vapour.
路 Absorb or cover spill with sand, earth, inert materials or vermiculite.
路 If safe, damaged cans should be placed in a container outdoors, away from ignition
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sources, until pressure has dissipated.
路 Undamaged cans should be gathered and stowed safely.
路 Collect residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR SPILL
PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE
half
evacuation
downwind
direction
distance
down wind distance
wind isolation
distance
direction
half
evacuation downwind
INITIAL direction distance
ISOLATION
ZONE
From IERG (Canada/Australia)
Isolation Distance -
Downwind Protection Distance 8 metres
IERG Number 49
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 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 126 is taken from the US DOT emergency response guide book.
6 IERG information is derived from CANUTEC - Transport Canada.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
hydrocarbon propellant 2000 ppm
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
hydrocarbon propellant 2000 ppm
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other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
hydrocarbon propellant 2000 ppm
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
hydrocarbon propellant 1000 ppm
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
路 Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
路 Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
路 Use in a well-ventilated area.
路 Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
路 DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
路 Avoid smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
路 Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
路 When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
路 DO NOT incinerate or puncture aerosol cans.
路 DO NOT spray directly on humans, exposed food or food utensils.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Work clothes should be laundered separately.
路 Use good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
路 Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure
safe working conditions are maintained.
DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
路 Aerosol dispenser.
路 Check that containers are clearly labelled.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep dry to avoid corrosion of cans. Corrosion may result in container perforation and
internal pressure may eject contents of can.
路 Store in original containers in approved flammable liquid storage area.
路 DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be trapped.
路 No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
路 Keep containers securely sealed. Contents under pressure.
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路 Store away from incompatible materials.
路 Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
路 Avoid storage at temperatures higher than 40 deg C.
路 Store in an upright position.
路 Protect containers against physical damage.
路 Check regularly for spills and leaks.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak TWA
ppm mg/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁 F/CC
_________________ __________________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Australia Exposure dimethyl ether 400 760 500 950
Standards (Dimethyl ether)
Australia Exposure hydrocarbon 1, 000 1, 800
Standards propellant (LPG
(liquified
petroleum gas))
The following materials had no OELs on our record under the following CAS or Chemwatch
(CW) numbers
鈥? Powers Triggerfoam CW:4727-95
鈥? polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate: No data available for CAS:9016-87-9
鈥? polypropylene glycol glyceryl ether: No data available for CAS:25791-96-2
鈥? hydrocarbon propellant: No data available for CAS:68476-86-8
EMERGENCY EXPOSURE LIMITS
Material Revised IDLH Value Revised IDLH Value
(mg/m3) (ppm)
hydrocarbon propellant 2, 000 [LEL]
NOTES
Values marked LEL indicate that the IDLH was based on 10% of the lower explosive limit
for safety considerations even though the relevant toxicological data indicated that
irreversible health effects or impairment of escape existed only at higher
concentrations.
ODOUR SAFETY FACTOR (OSF)
OSF=0.16 (hydrocarbon propellant)
Exposed individuals are NOT reasonably expected to be warned, by smell, that the
Exposure Standard is being exceeded.
Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class C, D or E.
The Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is defined as:
OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm
Classification into classes follows:
Class OSF Description
A 550 Over 90% of exposed
individuals are aware by smell
that the Exposure Standard
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(TLV- TWA for example) is
being reached, even when
distracted by working
activities
B 26- 550 As " A" for 50- 90% of persons
being distracted
C 1- 26 As " A" for less than 50% of
persons being distracted
D 0.18- 1 10- 50% of persons aware of
being tested perceive by smell
that the Exposure Standard is
being reached
E <0.18 As " D" for less than 10% of
persons aware of being tested
.
INGREDIENT DATA
POLYMERIC DIPHENYLMETHANE DIISOCYANATE:
Some jurisdictions require that health surveillance be conducted on occupationally
exposed workers. This should emphasise:
路 demography, occupational and medical history and health advice
路 completion of a standardised respiratory questionnaire
路 physical examination of the respiratory system and skin
路 standardised respiratory function tests such as FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC.
POLYPROPYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERYL ETHER:
None assigned.
DIMETHYL ETHER:
The no-effect-level for dimethyl ether is somewhere between 2000 ppm
(rabbits) and 50,000 ppm (humans) with possible cardiac sensitisation
occurring around 200,000 ppm (dogs). The AIHA has adopted a safety factor
of 100 in respect to the 50,000 ppm level in its recommendation for a
workplace environmental exposure level (WEEL) which is thought to protect
against both narcotic and sensitising effects. This level is consistent
with the TLV-TWA of 400 ppm for diethyl ether and should be easily
achievable using current technologies. The use of the traditionally
allowable excursion of 1.25 to the level of 6.25 ppm is felt to be more
than adequate as an upper safe limit of exposure.
Human data:
50,000 ppm (12 mins): Feelings of mild intoxication.
75,000 ppm (12 mins): As above plus slight lack of attenuation.
82,000 ppm (12 mins): Some incoordination, slight blurring of vision
(30 mins): As above plus analgesia of the face and rushing of
blood to the face.
100,000 ppm (10-20 mins): Narcotic symptoms
(64 mins) : Sickness (assumed to be nausea)
144,000 ppm (36 mins): Unconsciousness
HYDROCARBON PROPELLANT:
PERSONAL PROTECTION
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EYE
路 Safety glasses with side shields.
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:
For potentially moderate exposures:
Wear general protective gloves, eg. light weight rubber gloves.
For potentially heavy exposures:
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC. and safety footwear.
NOTE: The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must
be taken, when removing gloves and other protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin
contact.
OTHER
No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:
路 Overalls.
路 Skin cleansing cream.
路 Eyewash unit.
路 Do not spray on hot surfaces.
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 Level Maximum Protection Half- face Respirator Full- Face Respirator
ppm (volume) Factor
1000 10 AX- AUS P -
1000 50 - AX- AUS P
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - AX- 2 P
10000 100 - AX- 3 P
100+ Airline**
* - 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.
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General exhaust is adequate under normal 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.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Supplied as an aerosol pack. Contents under PRESSURE. Contains highly flammable
hydrocarbon propellant. Coloured liquid with a characteristic odour; does not mix with
water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Gas.
Does not mix with water.
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (掳 Not Av ailable
C):
Melting Range (掳 Not Available
C): Specific Gravity (water= 1): Not Available
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not Available
pH (1% solution): Not Available Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Available
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Available Flash Point (掳 Not Available
C):
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Available Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Available
Autoignition Temp (掳 Not Available
C): Decomposition Temp ( 掳 Not Available
C):
State: Liquid Viscosity: Not Available
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Elevated temperatures.
路 Presence of open flame.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
EYE
The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
Eye contact with alkyl ethers (vapour or liquid) may produce irritation,
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redness and tears.
SKIN
The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition.
Spray mist may produce discomfort.
Alkyl ethers may defat and dehydrate the skin producing dermatoses. Absorption may
produce headache, dizziness, and central nervous system depression.
The material may cause severe 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. Repeated exposures may produce severe ulceration.
INHALED
Inhalation of aerosols (mists, fumes), generated by the material during the course of
normal handling, may be harmful.
WARNING:Intentional misuse by concentrating/inhaling contents may be lethal.
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.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Persons with a history of asthma or other respiratory problems or are known to be
sensitised, should not be engaged in any work involving the handling of isocyanates.
[CCTRADE-Bayer, APMF].
Inhaling this product is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some persons
compared to the general population.
Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some
persons compared to the general population.
Sensitisation may result in allergic dermatitis responses including rash, itching, hives
or swelling of extremities.
Respiratory sensitisation may result in allergic/asthma like responses; from coughing and
minor breathing difficulties to bronchitis with wheezing, gasping.
Chronic exposure to alkyl ethers may result in loss of appetite, excessive thirst,
fatigue, and weight loss.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material
ceases. This may be due to a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways
dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of highly
irritating compound. Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of
preceding respiratory disease, in a non-atopic individual, with abrupt onset of
persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the
irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of moderate to
severe bronchial hyperreactivity on methacholine challenge testing and the lack of
minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia, have also been included in the
criteria for diagnosis of RADS. RADS (or asthma) following an irritating inhalation is an
infrequent disorder with rates related to the concentration of and duration of exposure
to the irritating substance. Industrial bronchitis, on the other hand, is a disorder that
occurs as result of exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often
particulate in nature) and is completely reversible after exposure ceases. The disorder
is characterised by dyspnea, cough and mucous production.
Allergic reactions involving the respiratory tract are usually due to interactions
between IgE antibodies and allergens and occur rapidly. Allergic potential of the
allergen and period of exposure often determine the severity of symptoms. Some people may
be genetically more prone than others, and exposure to other irritants may aggravate
symptoms. Allergy causing activity is due to interactions with proteins.
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Attention should be paid to atopic diathesis, characterised by increased susceptibility
to nasal inflammation, asthma and eczema.
Exogenous allergic alveolitis is induced essentially by allergen specific immune
-complexes of the IgG type; cell-mediated reactions (T lymphocytes) may be involved. Such
allergy is of the delayed type with onset up to four hours following exposure.
Contact allergies quickly manifest themselves as contact eczema, more rarely as urticaria
or Quincke's oedema. The pathogenesis of contact eczema involves a cell-mediated (T
lymphocytes) immune reaction of the delayed type. Other allergic skin reactions, e.g.
contact urticaria, involve antibody-mediated immune reactions. The significance of the
contact allergen is not simply determined by its sensitisation potential: the
distribution of the substance and the opportunities for contact with it are equally
important. A weakly sensitising substance which is widely distributed can be a more
important allergen than one with stronger sensitising potential with which few
individuals come into contact. From a clinical point of view, substances are noteworthy
if they produce an allergic test reaction in more than 1% of the persons tested.
POLYMERIC DIPHENYLMETHANE DIISOCYANATE:
product
Oral (rat) LD50: 43000 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 100 mg - mild
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: >9400 mg/kg
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 490 mg/m鲁/4h
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.
POLYPROPYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERYL ETHER:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (mouse) LD50: 10000 mg/kg Nil reported
Data for Niax Polyol L-56
Oral (rat) LD50: > 64000 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 500 mg (open)-mild
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: > 20000 mg/kg
Data for Niax Polyol LG-168
Oral (rat) LD50: 2830 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 500 mg (open)-mild
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: > 16000 mg/kg
DIMETHYL ETHER:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 308000 mg/m鲁 Nil Reported
HYDROCARBON PROPELLANT:
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
MATERIAL CARCINOGEN REPROTOXIN SENSITISER SKIN
________________________ ____________________ ________________ ________________ ________________
polymeric IARC:Group 3: Not
diphenylmethane classifiable as to
diisocyanate carcinogenicity to
humans
CARCINOGEN
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens: polymeric
diphenylmethane diisocyanate Category: Group 3: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity
to humans
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Marine Pollutant:Not Determined
Drinking Water Standards:
hydrocarbon total: 10 ug/l (UK max.).
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
POLYMERIC DIPHENYLMETHANE DIISOCYANATE:
Aquatic toxicity:
Fish (Brachydanio rerio) 96h LC0: >1000 mg/l *
(Daphnia) 24h EC50: >1000 mg/l *
Bacterial toxicity (activated sludge microorganism) 3h EC50: >100 mg/l *
* [Bayer]
DIMETHYL ETHER:
Water solubility (mg/l): 35300
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 0.1
log Kow: 0.1-0.12
Koc: 14
Half-life (hr) air: 528
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water: 2.6-30
Henry's atm m鲁 /mol: 9.78E-04
BCF: 1.7
Bioaccumulation: not sig
processes Abiotic: RxnOH*
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
路 Discharge contents of damaged aerosol cans at an approved site.
路 Allow small quantities to evaporate.
路 DO NOT incinerate or puncture aerosol cans.
路 Bury residues and emptied aerosol cans at an approved site.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required: FLAMMABLE GAS
HAZCHEM: 2Y
UNDG:
Dangerous Goods Class: 2.1 Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1950 Packing Group: None
Shipping Name:AEROSOLS
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Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class: 2.1 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 1950 Packing Group: None
ERG Code: 10L
Shipping Name: Aerosols, flammable
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 2 IMDG Subrisk: SP63
UN Number: 1950 Packing Group: None
EMS Number: F- D, S- U Marine Pollutant: Not
Determined
Shipping Name: AEROSOLS
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
REGULATIONS
polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (CAS: 9016-87-9) is found on the following
regulatory lists;
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia Poisons Schedule
IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
polypropylene glycol glyceryl ether (CAS: 25791-96-2) is found on the following
regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
dimethyl ether (CAS: 115-10-6) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
hydrocarbon propellant (CAS: 68476-85-7) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
hydrocarbon propellant (CAS: 68476-86-8) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS
Ingredient Name CAS
hydrocarbon 68476- 85- 7, 68476- 86- 8
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propellant
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