Product Name:
Aftek Waterplug
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Section 1 - Identification of Chemical Product and Company
Thomson White Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9791 8211 (0800-1700, Mon-Fri)
250 Princes Highway, Dandenong, Vic 3175 Fax: 03 9791 8644
PO Box 592, Noble Park, Vic 3175 http://www.thomsonwhite.com.au
Substance: A blend of cements, graded sands and plasticisers.
Aftek Waterplug
Trade Name:
Product Use: Rapid setting, repair mortar.
Creation Date: July, 2007
Revision Date: July, 2007
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
Risk Phrases: R41, R43, R36/37/38. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrases: S22, S28, S36, S38, S24/25. Do not breathe dust. After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of soap and water. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
SUSDP Classification: None allocated.
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code.
UN Number: None allocated
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & Colour: Grey powder
Odour: None
Major Health Hazards: May cause serious damage to eyes, irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin, possible
skin sensitiser.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Short Term Exposure: The dust is highly irritating to the upper respiratory tract and lungs. Persons with pre-
existing respiratory conditions may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of material are inhaled.
Overexposure may cause coughing, wheezing and irritation of nasal passages.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Short Term Exposure: Classified as a potential sensitiser by skin contact. Is irritating and may cause drying of the
skin. May lead to dermatitis and in some cases, sensitisation. The material may accentuate a pre-existing skin
condition.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product is an eye irritant. The dust is highly irritating and abrasive to the eyes and is
capable of causing pain and severe conjunctivitis. Corneal injury may develop, with possible permanent impairment of
vision if not promptly and properly treated.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
Ingestion:
Short Term Exposure: Highly irritating and mildly corrosive if swallowed. May result in nausea, abdominal
irritation, pain and vomiting. Ingestion is not expected to occur in normal industrial use.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion.
Carcinogen Status:
ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC.
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NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: Graded Sand is classed 1 by IARC - carcinogenic to humans for respirable dust less than 7 microns. Graded
sand contains negligible amount of respirable dust.
See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.
Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Ingredients CAS No Conc,%
Portland cement 65997-15-1 30 - 60 10 not set
Graded sand 14808-60-7 30 - 60 0.1 not set
Expansive cement 1 - 10 not set not set
Plasticiser - flow improver <1 not set not set
Hydrogen evolving compounds < 0.1 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The ASCC TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day
for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that may be equalled (but should not be exceeded) for no
longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures
at the STEL. The term "peak "is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by
this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all
times. Have this MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: If irritation occurs, contact a Poisons Information Centre, or call a doctor. Remove source of
contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be beneficial if administered by trained
personnel, preferably on a doctor's advice. In severe cases, symptoms of pulmonary oedema can be delayed up to 48
hours after exposure.
Skin Contact: Quickly and gently brush away excess solids. Wash gently and thoroughly with warm water (use non-
abrasive soap if necessary) for 10-20 minutes or until product is removed. Under running water, remove contaminated
clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands and belts) and completely decontaminate them before reuse or
discard. If irritation persists, repeat flushing and seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently brush particles from eyes. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with
lukewarm, gently flowing water for 20 minutes or until the product is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Take
care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or onto the face. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth with water and contact a Poisons Information
Centre, or call a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is
involved in a fire.
Extinguishing Media: Not Combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
Fire Fighting:
Flash point: Does not burn.
Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Autoignition temperature: Not applicable - does not burn.
Flammability Class: Does not burn.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Wear full
protective chemically resistant clothing including eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing
apparatus. See below under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective
equipment. No special recommendations for clothing materials. Eye/face protective equipment should include a full
face shield. If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in cleanup area, we recommend that you
use a suitable Dust Mask.
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Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled
containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Consider vacuuming if appropriate. Recycle containers
wherever possible after careful cleaning. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant
quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. This material may be suitable for approved landfill.
Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing before
storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed.
The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to
persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible
materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: Keep containers dry and away from water. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with
substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. Check packaging - there may be further storage instructions
on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Industrial Clothing: AS2919, Industrial Eye
Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
ASCC Exposure Limits
Portland cement 10 not set
Graded sand 0.1 not set
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are
for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: This product should only be used where there is ventilation that is adequate to keep exposure below
the TWA levels. If necessary, use a fan.
Eye Protection: Protective glasses or goggles should be worn when this product is being used. Failure to protect
your eyes may cause them harm. Emergency eye wash facilities are also recommended in an area close to where
this product is being used.
Skin Protection: If you believe you may have a sensitisation to this product or any of its declared ingredients, you
should prevent skin contact by wearing impervious gloves, clothes and, preferably, apron. Make sure that all skin
areas are covered. See below for suitable material types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: PVC.
Respirator: If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the area where this product is being
used, we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask.
Eyebaths or eyewash stations and safety deluge showers should be provided near to where this product is being
used.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Grey powder
Odour: None
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not applicable.
Volatiles: No data.
Vapour Pressure: Negligible
Vapour Density: No data.
Specific Gravity: 1.5
Water Solubility: Partly miscible
pH: No data.
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No data
Autoignition temp: Not applicable - does not burn.
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have
any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.
Conditions to Avoid: Containers should be kept dry.
Incompatibilities: Water, strong acids.
Fire Decomposition: Not applicable
Polymerisation: Polymerisation reactions are unlikely; they are not expected to occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Local Effects:
Target Organs: There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs.
Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient Risk Phrases
Graded Sand RWS0
Expansive Cement RWS0
Plasticiser - Flow Improver RWS0
Hydrogen Evolving Compounds RWS0
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product is unlikely to adversely effect the environment. Salts, acids and bases are typically diluted and
neutralised when released to the environment in small quantities.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: There are many pieces of legislation covering waste disposal and they differ in each state and territory, so
each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked. The Hierarchy of
Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and only if all else fails
should disposal be considered. Note that properties of a product may change in use, so that the following suggestions
may not always be appropriate. The following may help you in properly addressing this matter for this product. This
product may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use.
If it has been contaminated, it may be possible to separate the contamination in some way. Only if neither of these
options is suitable, consider landfill.
Section 14 - Transport Information
ADG Code: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good. No special transport conditions are necessary
unless required by other regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations.
Section 16 - Other Information
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
ASCC Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
CAS Number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Hazchem Code Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to
emergency services especially firefighters
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NOS Not otherwise specified
NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)
R-Phrase Risk Phrase
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons
UN Number United Nations Number
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THIS MSDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE PRODUCT AND
HOW TO SAFELY HANDLE AND USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE. EACH USER MUST REVIEW THIS MSDS IN THE CONTEXT OF
HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE.
IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE,
THE USER SHOULD CONTACT THIS COMPANY SO WE CAN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM OUR SUPPLIERS
OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS SENT
TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the ASCC document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥? 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
Copyright 漏 Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, July, 2007.
http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9251 4532
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