0890 100 007 - WURTH MOTOR PLAST

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date: 11-Sep-2008

NC317ECP

CHEMWATCH 42216

Version No:4

Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

0890 100 007 - WURTH MOTOR PLAST

PROPER SHIPPING NAME

ADHESIVES

PRODUCT USE

Used on engine gaskets to enhance sealing quality.

SUPPLIER

Company: Wurth Pty Ltd                
Address:                              
4 Redwood Drive (abn 48 002 487 096)  
Dingley                               
VIC, 3172                             
AUS                                   
Telephone: +61 3 9552 9552            
Telephone: 1800 331 603               
Emergency Tel: 1300 657 765           
Fax: +61 3 9551 2994                  
                                      

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
Highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
Irritating to eyes. Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray.
Avoid contact with skin.
Wear eye/ face protection.
Use only in well ventilated areas.
Keep container in a well ventilated place.
Do not empty into drains.
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use water and detergent.
Keep container tightly closed.
In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or 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 %
ethanol 64-17-5 10-35
methanol 67-56-1 0.1-2.9

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED

· If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
· If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open
airway and prevent aspiration.
· Observe the patient carefully.
· Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
· Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can comfortably drink.
· Seek medical advice.

EYE

If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
· Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
· 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.
· Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
· Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
· Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.

SKIN

If skin contact occurs:
· Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
· Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
· Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

INHALED

· If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
· Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
· Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating
first aid procedures.
· 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.
· Transport to hospital, or doctor.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN

Treat symptomatically.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

· Water spray or fog.
· Foam.
· Dry chemical powder.
· BCF (where regulations permit).
· Carbon dioxide.

FIRE FIGHTING

· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
· May be violently or explosively reactive.
· Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
· If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
· Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
· Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
· DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
· Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
· If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by  500  metres in all directions.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

· Liquid and vapour are highly flammable.
· Severe fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame and/or oxidisers.
· Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
· Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
· On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Decomposes on heating and produces toxic fumes of: carbon dioxide (CO2),  other pyrolysis
products typical of burning organic material.

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

· Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.

HAZCHEM: 3[Y]

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

MINOR SPILLS

· Remove all ignition sources.
· Clean up all spills immediately.
· Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
· Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
· Contain and absorb small quantities with vermiculite or other absorbent material.
· Wipe up.
· Collect residues in a flammable waste container.

MAJOR SPILLS

· Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
· May be violently or explosively reactive.
· Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
· No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
· Increase ventilation.
· Stop leak if safe to do so.
· Water spray or fog may be used to disperse / absorb vapour.
· Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
· Use only spark-free shovels and explosion proof equipment.
· Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
· Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
· Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
· Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
· 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

· Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
· Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
· Use in a well-ventilated area.
· Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
· DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
· Avoid smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
· When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
· Vapour may ignite on pumping or pouring due to static electricity.
· DO NOT use plastic buckets.
· Earth and secure metal containers when dispensing or pouring product.
· Use spark-free tools when handling.
· Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· Avoid physical damage to containers.
· Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
· Work clothes should be laundered separately.
· Use good occupational work practice.
· Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
· Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions.

SUITABLE CONTAINER

· Packing as supplied by manufacturer.
· Plastic containers may only be used if approved for flammable liquid.
· Check that containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

· Incompatible with aluminium. DO NOT heat above 49 deg. C. in aluminium equipment.
· Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

· Store in original containers in approved flame-proof area.
· No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
· DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be trapped.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· Store away from incompatible materials in a cool, dry well ventilated area.
· Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
· Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

SourceMaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
________________________________________________________________
Australia Exposure Standardsethanol (Ethyl alcohol)10001880
Australia Exposure Standardsmethanol (Methyl alcohol)200262250328
ENDOELTABLE

 

EMERGENCY EXPOSURE LIMITS

Material Revised IDLH Value (mg/m3) Revised IDLH Value (ppm)
ethanol 3,300 [LEL]
methanol 6,000
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.

 

MATERIAL DATA

Not available. Refer to individual constituents.

INGREDIENT DATA

ETHANOL:
METHANOL:
   Established occupational exposure limits frequently do not take into consideration 
reproductive end points that are clearly below the thresholds for other toxic effects. 
Occupational reproductive guidelines (ORGs) have been suggested as an additional 
standard. These have been established after a literature search for the reproductive no-
observed-adverse effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level 
(LOAEL). In addition the US EPA's procedures for risk assessment for hazard 
identification and dose-response assessment as applied by NIOSH were used in the creation 
of such limits. Uncertainty factors (UFs) have also been incorporated.

ETHANOL:
METHANOL:
   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).

ETHANOL:
   For ethanol:
   Odour Threshold Value: 49-716 ppm (detection), 101 ppm (recognition)
   Eye and respiratory tract irritation do not appear to occur at exposure levels of less 
than 5000 ppm and the TLV-TWA is thought to provide an adequate margin of safety against 
such effects. Experiments in man show that inhalation of 1000 ppm caused slight symptoms 
of poisoning and 5000 ppm caused strong stupor and morbid sleepiness. Subjects exposed to 
5000 ppm to 10000 ppm experienced smarting of the eyes and nose and coughing. Symptoms 
disappeared within minutes. Inhalation also causes local irritating effects to the eyes 
and upper respiratory tract, headaches, sensation of heat intraocular tension, stupor, 
fatigue and a need to sleep. At 15000 ppm there was continuous lachrymation and coughing.

METHANOL:
   
   Odour Threshold Value: 4.2-5960 ppm (detection), 53.0-8940 ppm (recognition)
   NOTE: Detector tubes for methanol, measuring in excess of 50 ppm,
   are commercially available.
   Exposure at or below the recommended TLV-TWA is thought to substantially
   reduce the significant risk of headache, blurred vision and other ocular
   and systemic effects.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE

· Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
· Chemical goggles.
· 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

Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear.

OTHER

· Overalls.
· PVC Apron.
· PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
· Eyewash unit.
· Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower.

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 ppm (volume) Maximum Protection Factor Half-face Respirator Full-Face Respirator
1000 10 AX-AUS -
1000 50 - AX-AUS
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - AX-2
10000 100 - AX-3
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. Local exhaust ventilation 
may be required in specific circumstances. If risk of overexposure exists, wear 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

Red flammable liquid with a characteristic odour; partly mixes with water.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Liquid.

 

Molecular Weight: Not applicable Boiling Range (ºC): 78
Melting Range (ºC): Not available Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.29
Solubility in water (g/L): Partly Miscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): 5.81 @ 20 degC
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available Flash Point (ºC): 37
Lower Explosive Limit (%): 3.3 Upper Explosive Limit (%): 19
Autoignition Temp (ºC): 365 Decomposition Temp (ºC): Not Available
State: Liquid Viscosity: Not Available

Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION

CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY

· Presence of incompatible materials.
· Product is considered stable.
· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting.
Ingestion may result in intoxication, drunkenness.

EYE

The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or 
prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.

SKIN

The material may cause 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.
The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition.
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

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

Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and by inhalation of vapours 
especially at higher temperatures.
Minor but regular methanol exposures may effect the central nervous system, optic nerves and 
retinae. Symptoms may be delayed, with headache, fatigue, nausea, blurring of vision and double 
vision. Continued or severe exposures may cause damage to optic nerves, which may become severe 
with permanent visual impairment even blindness resulting.

WARNING: Methanol is only slowly eliminated from the body and should be regarded as a cumulative 
poison which cannot be made non-harmful [CCINFO].

TOXICITY AND IRRITATION

Not available. Refer to individual constituents.

ETHANOL:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.

TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 7060 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):20 mg/24hr- Moderate
Oral (human) LDLo: 1400 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):400 mg (open)-Mild
Oral (man) TDLo: 50 mg/kg Eye (rabbit):100mg/24hr- Moderate
Oral (man) TDLo: 1.40 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 500 mg SEVERE
Oral (woman) TDLo: 256 mg/kg/12 wks
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 20,000 ppm/10h
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 64000 ppm/4h
The material may cause 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. METHANOL: unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 143 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 20 mg/24 h- Moderate
Oral (man) LDLo: 6422 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 40 mg- Moderate
Oral (man) TDLo: 3429 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 100 mg/24h- Moderate
Oral (rat) LD50: 5628 mg/kg
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 86000 mg/m³
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 300 ppm
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 64000 ppm/4h
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 15800 mg/kg
The material may cause 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.

 

MATERIAL CARCINOGEN REPROTOXIN SENSITISER SKIN
_______________ ____________ __________ __________ __________
ethanol ILOM
REPROTOXIN ILOM: ILO Agents toxic to the male reproductive system: ethanol

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Marine Pollutant:  Not Determined

DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:

ETHANOL:
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l):                                             13480
Algae IC50 (72hr.) (mg/l):                                            1450
log Kow (Sangster 1997):                                              - 0.3
BOD5:                                                                 63%
ThOD:                                                                 2.1
Half- life Soil - High (hours):                                       24
Half- life Soil - Low (hours):                                        2.6
Half- life Air - High (hours):                                        122
Half- life Air - Low (hours):                                         12.2
Half- life Surface water - High (hours):                              26
Half- life Surface water - Low (hours):                               6.5
Half- life Ground water - High (hours):                               52
Half- life Ground water - Low (hours):                                13
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours):                      26
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours):                       6.5
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours):                    104
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours):                     26
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours):  67%
Photooxidation half- life water - High (hours):                       3.20E+05
Photooxidation half- life water - Low (hours):                        8020
Photooxidation half- life air - High (hours):                         122
Photooxidation half- life air - Low (hours):                          12.2

When ethanol is released into the soil it readily and quickly biodegrades but may leach 
into ground water; most is lost by evaporation. When released into water the material 
readily evaporates and is biodegradable.
Ethanol does not bioaccumulate to an appreciable extent.
The material is readily degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxy 
radicals; release into air will result in photodegradation and wet deposition.
Environmental Fate:
TERRESTRIAL FATE: An estimated Koc value of 1  indicates that ethanol is expected to have 
very high mobility in soil. Volatilisation of ethanol from moist soil surfaces is 
expected to be an important fate process given a Henry's Law constant of 5X10-6 atm-
m3/mole. The potential for volatilization of ethanol from dry soil surfaces may exist 
based upon an extrapolated vapor pressure of 59.3 mm Hg Biodegradation is expected to be 
an important fate process for ethanol based on half-lives on the order of a few days for 
ethanol in sandy soil/groundwater microcosms
AQUATIC FATE: An estimated Koc value of 1 indicates that ethanol is not expected to 
adsorb to suspended solids and sediment. Volatilisation from water surfaces is expected 
based upon a Henry's Law constant of 5X10-6 atm-m3/mole. Using this Henry's Law constant 
and an estimation method, volatilisation half-lives for a model river and model lake are 
3 and 39 days, respectively.An estimated BCF= 3, from a log Kow of -0.31 suggests 
bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low. Hydrolysis and photolysis in sunlit surface 
waters is not expected to be an important environmental fate process for ethanol since 
this compound lacks functional groups that hydrolyse or absorb light under 
environmentally relevant conditions. Ethanol was degraded with half-lives on the order of 
a few days in aquatic studies conducted using microcosms constructed with a low organic 
sandy soil and groundwater, indicating it is unlikely to be persistent in aquatic 
environments(8).
ATMOSPHERIC FATE: Ethanol, which has an extrapolated vapor pressure of 59.3 mm Hg at 25 
deg C, is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 
ethanol is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl 
radicals; the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 5 days, calculated 
from its rate constant of 3.3X10-12 m3/molecule-sec at 25 deg C.
Ecotoxicity:
log Kow  : -0.31- -0.32
Half-life (hr) air  : 144
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water  : 144
Henry's atm m3 /mol: 6.29E-06
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.93-1.67,63%
COD  : 1.99-2.11,97%
ThOD  : 2.1.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.

METHANOL:
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
log Kow: -0.82- -0.66
Half-life (hr) air: 427
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water: 5.3-64
Henry's atm m³ /mol: 1.35E-04
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.76-1.12
COD: 1.05-1.50,99%
ThOD: 1.5
BCF: 0.2-10
Toxicity Fish:  LC50(96):  11-15mg/L
TLm(48Hr): 8000mg/L (trout)        )
Toxicity Arthropoda:  NOEL 10 g/L/48Hr  (Daphnia)  )  [ICI]

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

· Consult manufacturer for recycling options and recycle where possible .
· Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
· Incinerate residue at an approved site.
· Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.

Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Labels Required: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
HAZCHEM: 3[Y]

UNDG:
Dangerous Goods Class: 3 Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1133 Packing Group: III
Shipping Name:ADHESIVES containing flammable liquid

Air Transport IATA:

ICAO/IATA Class: 3 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 1133 Packing Group: III
Special provisions: A3
Shipping Name: ADHESIVES CONTAINING FLAMMABLE LIQUID

Maritime Transport IMDG:

IMDG Class: 3 IMDG Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1133 Packing Group: III
EMS Number: F-E,S-D Special provisions: 223 944 955
Limited Quantities: 5 L Marine Pollutant: Not Determined
Shipping Name: ADHESIVES containing flammable liquid

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

POISONS SCHEDULE: None

REGULATIONS

0890 100 007 - Wurth Motor Plast (CAS: None):
No regulations applicable

ethanol (CAS: 64-17-5) 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) - Schedule 5
    GESAMP/EHS Composite List of Hazard Profiles - Hazard evaluation of substances transported by ships
    IMO IBC Code Chapter 18: List of products to which the Code does not apply
    IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances
    IMO Provisional Categorization of Liquid Substances - List 1: Pure or technically pure products
    IMO Provisional Categorization of Liquid Substances - List 2: Pollutant only mixtures containing at least 99% by weight of components already assessed by IMO
    International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
    International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
    OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals

methanol (CAS: 67-56-1) is found on the following regulatory lists;
    Australia - New South Wales Hazardous Substances Prohibited for Specific Uses
    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) - Appendix F (Part 3)
    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
    GESAMP/EHS Composite List of Hazard Profiles - Hazard evaluation of substances transported by ships
    IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements
    IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances
    IMO Provisional Categorization of Liquid Substances - List 1: Pure or technically pure products
    International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
    International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
    OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH GUIDELINES

Established occupational exposure limits frequently do not take into consideration 
reproductive end points that are clearly below the thresholds for other toxic effects. 
Occupational reproductive guidelines (ORGs) have been suggested as an additional 
standard. These have been established after a literature search for the reproductive no-
observed-adverse effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level 
(LOAEL). In addition the US EPA's procedures for risk assessment for hazard 
identification and dose-response assessment as applied by NIOSH were used in the creation 
of such limits. Uncertainty factors (UFs) have also been incorporated.
Ingredient                 ORG                 UF      Endpoint  CR      Adeq
                                                                         TLV
ethanol                    1880 mg/m3          NA      NA        NA      Yes
methanol                   262 mg/m3           NA      NA        NA      Yes
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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Issue Date: 11-Sep-2008

Print Date: 16-Sep-2008