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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
NULON RED LONG LIFE CONCENTRATED COOLANT
SYNONYMS
"Part No.: RLL", "Coolant Anti-Freeze"
PRODUCT USE
Long life engine coolant.
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
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, regulated under AS1940 for Bulk Storage purposes only.
POISONS SCHEDULE
S5
RISK SAFETY
Harmful if swallowed. Wear suitable protective clothing.
HARMFUL - May cause lung damage if To clean the floor and all objects
swallowed. contaminated by this material use water and
detergent.
Keep away from food drink and animal
feeding stuffs.
If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre (show this
container or label).
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
ethylene glycol 107-21-1 60-100
corrosion inhibitors 1-9
antifoam 0-1
denatonium benzoate 3734-33-6 0-1
dyestuff 0-1
water 7732-18-5 1-9
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
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.
Avoid giving milk or oils.
Avoid giving alcohol.
路 If spontaneous vomiting appears imminent or occurs, hold patient's head down, lower
than their hips to help avoid possible aspiration of vomitus.
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
EYE
路 If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
路 Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor,
or for at least 15 minutes.
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 If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
路 Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
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 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 Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
路 Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Any material aspirated during vomiting may produce lung injury. Therefore emesis should
not be induced mechanically or pharmacologically. Mechanical means should be used if it
is considered necessary to evacuate the stomach contents; these include gastric lavage
after endotracheal intubation. If spontaneous vomiting has occurred after ingestion, the
patient should be monitored for difficult breathing, as adverse effects of aspiration
into the lungs may be delayed up to 48 hours.
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
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
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.
To treat poisoning by the higher aliphatic alcohols:
路 Gastric lavage with copious amounts of water.
路 It may be beneficial to instill 60 ml of mineral oil into the stomach.
路 Oxygen and artificial respiration as needed.
路 Electrolyte balance: it may be useful to start 500 ml. M/6 sodium bicarbonate
intravenously but maintain a cautious and conservative attitude toward electrolyte
replacement unless shock or severe acidosis threatens.
路 To protect the liver, maintain carbohydrate intake by intravenous infusions of glucose.
路 Haemodialysis if coma is deep and persistent. [GOSSELIN, SMITH HODGE: Clinical
Toxicology of Commercial Products, Ed 5)
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路 Establish a patent airway with suction where necessary.
路 Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilation as necessary.
路 Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10 to 15 l/min.
路 Monitor and treat, where necessary, for shock.
路 Monitor and treat, where necessary, for pulmonary oedema.
路 Anticipate and treat, where necessary, for seizures.
路 DO NOT use emetics. Where ingestion is suspected rinse mouth and give up to 200 ml
water (5 ml/kg recommended) for dilution where patient is able to swallow, has a strong
gag reflex and does not drool.
路 Give activated charcoal.
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路 Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in unconscious
patient or where respiratory arrest has occurred.
路 Positive-pressure ventilation using a bag-valve mask might be of use.
路 Monitor and treat, where necessary, for arrhythmias.
路 Start an IV D5W TKO. If signs of hypovolaemia are present use lactated Ringers
solution. Fluid overload might create complications.
路 If the patient is hypoglycaemic (decreased or loss of consciousness, tachycardia,
pallor, dilated pupils, diaphoresis and/or dextrose strip or glucometer readings below 50
mg), give 50% dextrose.
路 Hypotension with signs of hypovolaemia requires the cautious administration of fluids.
Fluid overload might create complications.
路 Drug therapy should be considered for pulmonary oedema.
路 Treat seizures with diazepam.
路 Proparacaine hydrochloride should be used to assist eye irrigation.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
路 Laboratory analysis of complete blood count, serum electrolytes, BUN, creatinine,
glucose, urinalysis, baseline for serum aminotransferases (ALT and AST), calcium,
phosphorus and magnesium, may assist in establishing a treatment regime. Other useful
analyses include anion and osmolar gaps, arterial blood gases (ABGs), chest radiographs
and electrocardiograph.
路 Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)-assisted ventilation may be required for acute
parenchymal injury or adult respiratory distress syndrome.
路 Acidosis may respond to hyperventilation and bicarbonate therapy.
路 Haemodialysis might be considered in patients with severe intoxication.
路 Consult a toxicologist as necessary. BRONSTEIN, A.C. and CURRANCE, P.L. EMERGENCY CARE
FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPOSURE: 2nd Ed. 1994.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
路 Alcohol stable foam.
路 Dry chemical powder.
路 BCF (where regulations permit).
路 Carbon dioxide.
路 Water spray or fog - Large fires only.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
路 Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
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.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Combustible.
路 Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
路 Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
路 On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
路 May emit acrid smoke.
路 Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
Combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of
burning organic material.
May emit poisonous fumes.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
路 Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM: None
Personal Protective Equipment
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
Slippery when spilt.
路 Remove all ignition sources.
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
Chemical Class: alcohols and glycols
For release onto land: recommended sorbents listed in order of priority.
SORBENT TYPE RANK APPLICATION COLLECTION LIMITATIONS
LAND SPILL - SMALL
cross- linked 1 shovel shovel R, W, SS
polymer -
particulate
cross- linked 1 throw pitchfork R, DGC, RT
polymer - pillow
sorbent clay - 2 shovel shovel R, I, P
particulate
wood fiber - 3 throw pitchfork R, P, DGC, RT
pillow
treated wood 3 throw pitchfork DGC, RT
fiber - pillow
foamed glass - 4 throw pichfork R, P, DGC, RT
pillow
LAND SPILL - MEDIUM
cross- linked 1 blower skiploader R, W, SS
polymer -
particulate
polypropylene - 2 blower skiploader W, SS, DGC
particulate
sorbent clay - 2 blower skiploader R, I, W, P, DGC
particulate
polypropylene - 3 throw skiploader DGC, RT
mat
expanded mineral 3 blower skiploader R, I, W, P, DGC
- particulate
polyurethane - 4 throw skiploader DGC, RT
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mat
Legend
DGC: Not effective where ground cover is dense
R; Not reusable
I: Not incinerable
P: Effectiveness reduced when rainy
RT:Not effective where terrain is rugged
SS: Not for use within environmentally sensitive sites
W: Effectiveness reduced when windy
Reference: Sorbents for Liquid Hazardous Substance Cleanup and Control;
R.W Melvold et al: Pollution Technology Review No. 150: Noyes Data Corporation 1988.
Slippery when spilt.
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 No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
路 Increase ventilation.
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 Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
路 Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
路 Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
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:
ethylene glycol 300ppm
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
ethylene glycol 200ppm
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
ethylene glycol 50ppm
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.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
路 DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
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 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.
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.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
路 DO NOT use aluminium or galvanised containers.
路 Metal can or drum
路 Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
路 Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
路 Avoid storage with strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidising agents.
路 Avoid strong acids, bases.
Incompatible with aluminium. DO NOT heat above 49 deg. C. in aluminium equipment.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Material is hygroscopic, i.e. absorbs moisture from the air. Keep containers well sealed
in storage.
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed.
路 No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
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))
Australia Exposure denatonium benzoate 10
Standards (Inspirable dust (not
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Source Material TWA ppm TWA mg/m鲁 STEL ppm STEL mg/m鲁
__________________ __________________ _______ _______ _______ _______
otherwise classified))
The following materials had no OELs on our records
鈥? water: CAS:7732- 18- 5
MATERIAL DATA
Sensory irritants are chemicals that produce temporary and undesirable side-effects on
the eyes, nose or throat. Historically occupational exposure standards for these
irritants have been based on observation of workers' responses to various airborne
concentrations. Present day expectations require that nearly every individual should be
protected against even minor sensory irritation and exposure standards are established
using uncertainty factors or safety factors of 5 to 10 or more. On occasion animal no-
observable-effect-levels (NOEL) are used to determine these limits where human results
are unavailable. An additional approach, typically used by the TLV committee (USA) in
determining respiratory standards for this group of chemicals, has been to assign ceiling
values (TLV C) to rapidly acting irritants and to assign short-term exposure limits (TLV
STELs) when the weight of evidence from irritation, bioaccumulation and other endpoints
combine to warrant such a limit. In contrast the MAK Commission (Germany) uses a five-
category system based on intensive odour, local irritation, and elimination half-life.
However this system is being replaced to be consistent with the European Union (EU)
Scientific Committee for Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL); this is more closely
allied to that of the USA.
OSHA (USA) concluded that exposure to sensory irritants can:
路 cause inflammation
路 cause increased susceptibility to other irritants and infectious agents
路 lead to permanent injury or dysfunction
路 permit greater absorption of hazardous substances and
路 acclimate the worker to the irritant warning properties of these substances thus
increasing the risk of overexposure.
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.
DENATONIUM BENZOATE:
These "dusts" have little adverse effect on the lungs and do not produce toxic effects
or organic disease. Although there is no dust which does not evoke some cellular response
at sufficiently high concentrations, the cellular response caused by P.N.O.C.s has the
following characteristics:
路 the architecture of the air spaces remain intact,
路 scar tissue (collagen) is not synthesised to any degree,
路 tissue reaction is potentially reversible.
Extensive concentrations of P.N.O.C.s may:
路 seriously reduce visibility,
路 cause unpleasant deposits in the eyes, ears and nasal passages,
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路 contribute to skin or mucous membrane injury by chemical or mechanical action, per
se, or by the rigorous skin cleansing procedures necessary for their removal. [ACGIH]
This limit does not apply:
路 to brief exposures to higher concentrations
路 nor does it apply to those substances that may cause physiological impairment at
lower concentrations but for which a TLV has as yet to be determined.
This exposure standard applies to particles which
路 are insoluble or poorly soluble* in water or, preferably, in aqueous lung fluid (if
data is available) and
路 have a low toxicity (i.e.. are not cytotoxic, genotoxic, or otherwise chemically
reactive with lung tissue, and do not emit ionizing radiation, cause immune sensitization,
or cause toxic effects other than by inflammation or by a mechanism of lung overload).
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
路 Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
路 Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
路 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.
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.
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
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
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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
Local exhaust ventilation usually required. If risk of overexposure exists, wear approved
respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Supplied-air type
respirator may be required in special circumstances. Correct fit is essential to ensure
adequate protection.
An approved self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required in some situations.
Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage area.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Clear red to orange liquid with a mild odour; mixes with water and alcohols.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (掳 183
C):
Melting Range (掳 Not Available
C): Specific Gravity (water= 1): 1.114
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): Not Available
pH (1% solution): 8.5 (50%) Vapour Pressure (kPa): Negligible
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Applicable Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): 2.2 ethyl. Flash Point (掳 ): 116
C
glycol
Lower Explosive Limit (%): 3.2 ethyl glycol Upper Explosive Limit (%): 12.8 ethyl.
glycol
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 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
Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that
ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health
of the individual.
Swallowing of the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical
pneumonitis; serious consequences may result. (ICSC13733).
Overexposure to non-ring alcohols causes nervous system symptoms. These include headache,
muscle weakness and inco-ordination, giddiness, confusion, delirium and coma. Digestive
symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Aspiration is much more dangerous
than ingestion because lung damage can occur and the substance is absorbed into the body.
Alcohols with ring structures and secondary and tertiary alcohols cause more severe
symptoms, as do heavier alcohols.
If swallowed, the toxic effects of glycols (dihydric alcohols) are similar to those of
alcohol, with depression of the central nervous system, nausea, vomiting, and
degenerative changes in the liver and kidney.
EYE
There is some evidence that material may produce eye irritation in some persons and
produce eye damage 24 hours or more after instillation. Moderate inflammation may be
expected with redness; conjunctivitis may occur with prolonged exposure.
SKIN
Most liquid alcohols appear to act as primary skin irritants in humans. Significant
percutaneous absorption occurs in rabbits but not apparently in man.
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.
There is some evidence to suggest that the material may cause mild but significant
inflammation of the skin either following direct contact or after a delay of some time.
Repeated exposure can cause contact dermatitis which is characterised by redness,
swelling and blistering.
INHALED
Inhalation of vapours or aerosols (mists, fumes), generated by the material during the
course of normal handling, may be damaging to the health of the individual.
Aliphatic alcohols with more than 3-carbons cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, muscle
weakness and delirium, central depression, coma, seizures and behavioural changes.
Secondary respiratory depression and failure, as well as low blood pressure and irregular
heart rhythms, may follow. Nausea and vomiting are seen, and liver and kidney damage is
possible as well following massive exposures. Symptoms are more acute the more carbons
there are in the alcohol.
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 that inhaling this product is more likely to cause a sensitisation
reaction in some persons compared to the general population.
There is limited evidence that, skin contact with this product is more likely to cause a
sensitisation reaction in some persons compared to the general population.
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
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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
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.
DENATONIUM BENZOATE:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of
Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 584 mg/kg Nil Reported
Oral (rabbit) LD50: 508 mg/kg
Somnolence, tremor, ataxia recorded.
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
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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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
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.
DENATONIUM BENZOATE:
Cationic substances, and their polymers and those polymers that are reasonably
anticipated to become cationic in the natural aquatic environment (pH range 4-9) may be
environmental hazards.
Exempt from this concern are those polymers to be used only in solid phase, such as ion-
exchange resins, and where the FGEW (Functional Group Equivalent Weight) of cationic
groups is not 5000 and above.
Cationic groups such as alkylsulfoniums, alkylphosphoniums and quaternary ammonium
polymers are highly toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Similarly potentially
cationic groups such as amines and isocyanates are of concern. Some cationics, however,
may fall into the category of PLCs (polymers of low concern) provided they possess low
charge density, and/or are not water-soluble or are not self-dispersing polycarboxylates
or poly- (aromatic or aliphatic) sulfonate polymers.
The toxicity of quaternary ammonium compounds is known to be greatly reduced in the
environment because of preferential binding to dissolved organics in surface water.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
路 Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
路 If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not
remain or if the container cannot be used to store the same product, then puncture
containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Where possible retain label warnings and MSDS and observe all notices pertaining to the
product.
路 Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
路 Consult State Land Waste Authority for disposal.
路 Bury or incinerate residue at an approved site.
路 Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, regulated under AS1940 for Bulk Storage purposes only.
HAZCHEM: None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: S5
REGULATIONS
Nulon Red Long Life Concentrated Coolant (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
denatonium benzoate (CAS: 3734-33-6) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
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
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH GUIDELINES
Ingredient ORG UF Endpoi CR Adeq
nt TLV
ethylene glycol 26 mg/m3 100 R NA -
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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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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Print Date: 10-Apr-2008
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