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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia

Date of Issue:  February,2004

Company:        Vynol Derivan Pty Ltd ABN 36003273925                pH: 61 (02) 9736-2022

Address:          1 Northcote Street, Mortlake NSW 2137             Emergency pH: As above Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

 

IDENTIFICATION

 

Product Name:              Matisse Medium MM 1 Drying Retarder

                                     

Other Names:                None Allocated           

 

Manufacturer's

Product Code:                MM1

 

UN Number:                   None Allocated           

 

Dangerous

Goods Class &

Subsidiary Risk:             3.3 Class C Combustible Liq (non-hazardous actdg)       

 

Hazchem Code:             None Allocated

 

Poisons

Schedule Number:        None Allocated           

 

Use:                               Educational Decorative & Professional Painting  

 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES

 

Appearance:                  Colorless Moderately Viscous Faintly Odorous

 

Boiling Point /

Melting Point:                187/-60           

 

Vapour Pressure:           0.22 mmHg (1atm)

 

Specific Gravity:            1.038 

 

Flashpoint:                    (OpenCup) 107C

 

Flammability

Limits:                           As % volume in air Lower Explosive Limit 2.6 Upper Explosive Limit 12.6 

 

Solubility in Water:       High   

 

OTHER PROPERTIES:

 

 

INGREDIENTS

 

Chemical Name                      CAS Number                           Proportion

1,2-Propanediol                         57-55-6                                     <99%

 

Water                                       7732-18-5                                 to 100% 

                                                                                             

 

 

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Date of Issue: :  February,2004

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

 

HEALTH EFFECTS

 

Acute:

Swallowed:     Slightly Irritative

Eye:                 Slightly Irritative

Skin:                Causes no significant health effects

Inhaled:           Causes no significant health effects

 

Chronic:

No significant health effects could be found

 

FIRST AID:

Swallowed:     Drink Water

Eye:                 Flush with Water

Skin:                Flush with Water

Inhaled:           Consult a Doctor

 

ADVICE TO DOCTOR:

Very slight systemic effect if swallowed. Negligible effect by skin absorption. Transient irritation to eyes.

 

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

 

Exposure Standards: TLV  : 75ppm

 

Engineering Controls: Ventilation required to keep levels below standards.

Personal Protection: Standard precautions to avoid skin contact and splashes in eyes.

Flammability: Keep away from heat sources.

 

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

 

Storage & Transport: Keep between 5-30 degrees C in a dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight.

 

Spills & Disposal: Contain Spills with Sand, Earth. Transfer Liquids to Separate Suitable Containers.

                                Dispose of as per local regulations.

Fire/Explosion Hazard: Transport and store away from ignition sources. May burn if subjected to heat. Evolves irritating gases on decomposition.

Extinguishing Media: Fire fighters should wear positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical type extinguishers.

CONTACT POINT:  61 – 2 – 9736 – 2022 Mon-Fri 9-5

 

The above information is accurate to the best of the knowledge available to us. However, since data, safety standards and Government regulations are subject to change, and the conditions of handling and use (or misuse) are beyond our control, we make no warranty, either express or implied, with respect to the completeness or continuing accuracy of the information contained herein AND disclaim all liability for reliance thereon. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all data relevant to their particular use.