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Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 16-Mar-2008 CHEMWATCH 26435
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
NULON R50 RADIATOR STOP LEAK
SYNONYMS
"leak fixing solution"
PRODUCT USE
Used for `emergency' repair of leaks in radiators.
SUPPLIER
Company: Nulon Products Australia Pty Ltd
Address:
17 Yulong Close
Moorebank
NSW, 2170
AUS
Telephone: +61 2 9986 7800
Fax: +61 2 9601 4700
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK SAFETY
None under normal operating conditions. Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray.
Avoid exposure - obtain special
instructions before use.
Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
ethylene glycol 107-21-1 2.5
performance additives 10-30
water 7732-18-5 >60
NOTE: Manufacturer has supplied full ingredient
information for CHEMWATCH assessment.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
路 Immediately give a glass of water.
路 First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre
or a doctor.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with eyes:
路 Wash out immediately with water.
路 If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Other measures are usually unnecessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
For acute or short term repeated exposures to ethylene glycol:
路 Early treatment of ingestion is important. Ensure emesis is satisfactory.
路 Test and correct for metabolic acidosis and hypocalcaemia.
路 Apply sustained diuresis when possible with hypertonic mannitol.
路 Evaluate renal status and begin haemodialysis if indicated. [I.L.O]
路 Rapid absorption is an indication that emesis or lavage is effective only in the first
few hours. Cathartics and charcoal are generally not effective.
路 Correct acidosis, fluid/electrolyte balance and respiratory depression in the usual
manner. Systemic acidosis (below 7.2) can be treated with intravenous sodium bicarbonate
solution.
路 Ethanol therapy prolongs the half-life of ethylene glycol and reduces the formation of
toxic metabolites.
路 Pyridoxine and thiamine are cofactors for ethylene glycol metabolism and should be
given (50 to 100 mg respectively) intramuscularly, four times per day for 2 days.
路 Magnesium is also a cofactor and should be replenished. The status of 4-methylpyrazole,
in the treatment regime, is still uncertain. For clearance of the material and its
metabolites, haemodialysis is much superior to peritoneal dialysis.
[Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical Toxicology]
It has been suggested that there is a need for establishing a new biological exposure
limit before a workshift that is clearly below 100 mmol ethoxy-acetic acids per mole
creatinine in morning urine of people occupationally exposed to ethylene glycol ethers.
This arises from the finding that an increase in urinary stones may be associated with
such exposures.
Laitinen J., et al: Occupational & Environmental Medicine 1996; 53, 595-600.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
The product contains a substantial proportion of water, therefore there are no
restrictions on the type of extinguishing media which may be used. Choice of
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
extinguishing media should take into account surrounding areas.
Though the material is non-combustible, evaporation of water from the mixture, caused by
the heat of nearby fire, may produce floating layers of combustible substances.
In such an event consider:
路 foam.
路 dry chemical powder.
路 carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
路 Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding 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.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Non combustible.
路 Not considered to be a significant fire risk.
路 Expansion or decomposition on heating may lead to violent rupture of containers.
路 Decomposes on heating and may produce toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
路 May emit acrid smoke., carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of
burning organic material.
May emit poisonous fumes.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
HAZCHEM: None
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 Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
路 Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
路 Wipe up.
路 Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
Moderate hazard.
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 Stop leak if safe to do so.
路 Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
路 Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
路 Neutralise/decontaminate residue.
路 Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
路 Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
路 After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing and
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
equipment before storing and re-using.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
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 DO NOT allow material to contact humans, exposed food or food utensils.
路 Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
路 When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
路 Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Work clothes should be laundered separately. Launder contaminated clothing before re-
use.
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.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
路 Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
路 Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
路 Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed.
路 Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
路 Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
路 Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA ppm TWA mg/m鲁 STEL ppm STEL mg/m鲁
__________________ __________________ _______ _______ _______ _______
Australia Exposure ethylene glycol 20 52 40 104
Standards (Ethylene glycol
(vapour))
Australia Exposure ethylene glycol 10
Standards (Ethylene glycol
(particulate))
The following materials had no OELs on our records
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
鈥? water: CAS:7732- 18- 5
MATERIAL DATA
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
INGREDIENT DATA
ETHYLENE GLYCOL:
Odour Threshold: 25 ppm
NOTE: Detector tubes for ethylene glycol, measuring in excess of 10 mg/m3,
are commercially available.
It appears impractical to establish separate TLVs for ethylene glycol
vapour and mists. Atmospheric concentration that do not cause discomfort
are unlikely to cause adverse effects. The TLV-C is thought to be
protective against throat and respiratory irritation and headache reported
in exposed humans. NIOSH has not established a limit for this substance
due to the potential teratogenicity associated with exposure and because
respiratory irritation reported at the TLV justified a lower value.
WATER:
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
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
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Factors such as:
路 frequency and duration of contact,
路 chemical resistance of glove material,
路 glove thickness and
路 dexterity,
are important in the selection of gloves.
路 Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
路 Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
OTHER
路 Overalls.
路 P.V.C. apron.
路 Barrier cream.
路 Skin cleansing cream.
路 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
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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 A- AUS P -
1000 50 - A- AUS P
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - A- 2 P
10000 100 - A- 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.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating 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
Green slightly viscous liquid; mixes with water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Boiling Range (掳 Not a vailable.
C):
Melting Range (掳 Not available.
C): Specific Gravity (water =1): Not available
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): 9.14
pH (1% solution): Not available Vapour Pressure (kPa): As for water.
Volatile Component (%vol): >60 Evaporation Rate: As for water.
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Flash Point (掳 Not a pplicable
C):
available.
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳 Not applicable
C): Decomposition Temp (掳 Not available.
C):
State: Liquid Viscosity: Not Available
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as
"harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human
evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of the individual, following
ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (eg. liver, kidney) damage is evident.
Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing
mortality rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal
tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however,
ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.
EYE
Although the liquid is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Directives),
direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterised by tearing or
conjunctival redness (as with windburn).
SKIN
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation
following contact (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless,
good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable
gloves be used in an occupational setting.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may
produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the
material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
INHALED
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the
respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless,
good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable
control measures be used in an occupational setting.
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following
repeated or long-term occupational exposure.
There is some evidence from animal testing that exposure to this material may result in
reduced fertility.
There is some evidence from animal testing that exposure to this material may result in
toxic effects to the unborn baby.
Exposure to the material for prolonged periods may cause physical defects in the
developing embryo (teratogenesis).
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
ETHYLENE GLYCOL:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of
Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 4700 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 555 mg(open)- Mild
Oral (human) LDLo: 398 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 100 mg/1h - Mild
Oral (child) TDLo: 5500 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 1440mg/6h- Moderate
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 10000 mg/m鲁 Eye (rabbit): 500 mg/24h - Mild
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 9530 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 12 mg/m鲁/3D
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 50100 mg/m鲁/8 hr
[Estimated Lethal Dose (human) 100 ml;
RTECS quoted by Orica]
Substance is reproductive effector in rats (birth defects).
Mutagenic to rat cells.
WATER:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of
Chemical Substances.
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
ETHYLENE GLYCOL:
Hazardous Air Pollutant: Yes
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 18500- 4100
Algae IC50 (72hr.) (mg/l): 180000
log Kow (Prager 1995): - 1.36
log Kow (Sangster 1997): - 1.36
log Pow (Verschueren 1983): - 1.93
BOD5: 35%
COD: 94%
ThOD: 1.26
Half- life Soil - High (hours): 288
Half- life Soil - Low (hours): 48
Half- life Air - High (hours): 83
Half- life Air - Low (hours): 8.3
Half- life Surface water - High (hours): 288
Half- life Surface water - Low (hours): 48
Half- life Ground water - High (hours): 576
Half- life Ground water - Low (hours): 96
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 288
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 48
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 1152
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 192
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours): 100%
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - Low (hours): 80%
Photooxidation half- life water - High (hours): 566000
Photooxidation half- life water - Low (hours): 6400
Photooxidation half- life air - High (hours): 83
Photooxidation half- life air - Low (hours): 8.3
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
log Kow: -1.93- -1.36
Half-life (hr) air: 24
Henry's atm m鲁 /mol: 6.00E-08
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.15-0.81,12%
COD: 1.21-1.29
ThOD: 1.26
BCF: 10-190
Toxicity Fish: LC50(96)118-550mg/L
Toxicity invertebrate: cell mult. inhib.135-1127mg/L
Bioaccumulation: not sig
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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Nitrif. inhib.: inhib at 125mg/L
Anaerobic effects: no degrad
Effects on algae and plankton: cell mult. inhib. algae 105-710mg/L
Degradation Biological: little
processes Abiotic: photol&hydrol notsig,RxnOH*
In the atmosphere ethylene glycol exists mainly in the vapour phase. It
is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically produced
hydroxy radicals (estimated half-life 24-50 hours).
Ethylene glycol does not concentrate in the food chain.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Recycle wherever possible.
路 Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste
management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be
identified.
路 Dispose of by: Burial in a licenced land-fill or incineration in a licenced apparatus
(after admixture with suitable combustible material).
路 Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are
cleaned and destroyed.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM: None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
REGULATIONS
Nulon R50 Radiator Stop Leak (CAS: None):
No regulations applicable
ethylene glycol (CAS: 107-21-1) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Hazardous Substances
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia National Pollutant Inventory
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix E (Part 2)
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 5
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 6
IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements
IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk
IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
water (CAS: 7732-18-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
IMO IBC Code Chapter 18: List of products to which the Code does not apply
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH GUIDELINES
Ingredient ORG UF Endpoi CR Adeq
nt TLV
ethylene glycol 26 mg/m3 100 R NA -
These exposure guidelines have been derived from a screening level of risk assessment and
should not be construed as unequivocally safe limits. ORGS represent an 8-hour time-
weighted average unless specified otherwise.
CR = Cancer Risk/10000; UF = Uncertainty factor:
TLV believed to be adequate to protect reproductive health:
LOD: Limit of detection
Toxic endpoints have also been identified as:
D = Developmental; R = Reproductive; TC = Transplacental carcinogen
Jankovic J., Drake F.: A Screening Method for Occupational Reproductive
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 57: 641-649 (1996).
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.
The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk
Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the
workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios.
Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be
considered.
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