0890 100 020 - WURTH UNIVERSAL GLUE 575 GR

ChemWatch Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date: Thu 17-Feb-2005

CHEMWATCH 50620

Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

0890 100 020 - WURTH UNIVERSAL GLUE 575 GR

SYNONYMS

Manufacturer's Code 0890 100 020

PROPER SHIPPING NAME

ADHESIVES

PRODUCT USE

A general purpose adhesive for bonding rubber, leather and fabrics.

SUPPLIER

Company: Wurth Australia Pty Ltd      
Address:                              
4 Redwood Drive (abn 48 002 487 096)  
Dingley                               
VIC, 3175                             
AUSTRALIA                             
Telephone: (+61 3) 9552 9552          
Telephone: 1800 331 603               
Emergency Tel: 1300 657 765           
Fax: 03 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

S5

RISK

Highly flammable.
Irritating to skin.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through
inhalation.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
HARMFUL-May cause lung damage if swallowed.

SAFETY

Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
Keep container in a well ventilated place.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
Do not empty into drains.
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water and
detergent.
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
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).
If you feel unwell contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. (Show the label
if possible).

Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

NAME CAS RN %
solvent naphtha petroleum, light aliphatic 64742-89-8. 57
comprising paraffins and naphthenes 30-60
n-hexane 110-54-3 <10
toluene 108-88-3 <10
benzene 71-43-2 <0.1^
synthetic rubber NotSpec
synthetic resins NotSpec

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED

For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
· 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 unconsciousness
· 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

For acute or short term repeated exposures to petroleum distillates or related
hydrocarbons:
· Primary threat to life, from pure petroleum distillate ingestion and/or
inhalation, is respiratory failure.
· Patients should be quickly evaluated for signs of respiratory distress (e.g.
cyanosis, tachypnoea, intercostal retraction, obtundation) and given oxygen.
Patients with inadequate tidal volumes or poor arterial blood gases (pO2 50 mm
Hg) should be intubated.
· Arrhythmias complicate some hydrocarbon ingestion and/or inhalation and
electrocardiographic evidence of myocardial injury has been reported;
intravenous lines and cardiac monitors should be established in obviously
symptomatic patients. The lungs excrete inhaled solvents, so that
hyperventilation improves clearance.
· A chest x-ray should be taken immediately after stabilisation of breathing and
circulation to document aspiration and detect the presence of pneumothorax.
· Epinephrine (adrenalin) is not recommended for treatment of bronchospasm
because of potential myocardial sensitisation to catecholamines. Inhaled
cardioselective bronchodilators (e.g. Alupent, Salbutamol) are the preferred
agents, with aminophylline a second choice.
· Lavage is indicated in patients who require decontamination; ensure use of
cuffed endotracheal tube in adult patients. [Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical
Toxicology]

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

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

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.
· Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
· Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover.
· If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
· Use water delivered as a fine spray to control the 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 forms an explosive mixture with air.
· Severe explosion hazard, in the form of vapour, when exposed to flame or
spark.
· Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
· Heating may cause expansion / decomposition with violent rupture of
containers.
· On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Other combustion products include carbon dioxide (CO2)

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

Avoid contamination with strong oxidising agents as ignition may result

HAZCHEM

3[Y]E

Personal Protective Equipment

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Breathing apparatus.
Chemical splash suit.

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.
· Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
· 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.

PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR SPILL

From IERG (Canada/Australia)
Isolation Distance            25 metres
Downwind Protection Distance  300 metres
IERG Number                   14

 

FOOTNOTES
1  PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE is defined as the area in which people are at risk
   of harmful exposure. This zone assumes that random changes in wind direction
   confines the vapour plume to an area within 30 degrees on either side of the
   predominant wind direction, resulting in a crosswind protective action distance
   equal to the downwind protective action distance.
2  PROTECTIVE ACTIONS should be initiated to the extent possible, beginning with
   those closest to the spill and working away from the site in the downwind
   direction. Within the protective action zone a level of vapour concentration
   may exist resulting in nearly all unprotected persons becoming incapacitated
   and unable to take protective action and/or incurring serious or irreversible
   health effects.
3  INITIAL ISOLATION ZONE is determined as an area, including upwind of the
   incident, within which a high probability of localised wind reversal may
   expose nearly all persons without appropriate protection to life-threatening
   concentrations of the material.
4  SMALL SPILLS involve a leaking package of 200 litres (55 US gallons) or less,
   such as a drum (jerrican or box with inner containers). Larger packages leaking
   less than 200 litres and compressed gas leaking from a small cylinder are also
   considered "small spills".
   LARGE SPILLS involve many small leaking packages or a leaking package of
   greater than 200 litres, such as a cargo tank, portable tank or a "one-tonne"
   compressed gas cylinder.
5  Guide 128 is taken from the US DOT emergency response guide book.
6  IERG information is derived from CANUTEC - Transport Canada.

 

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.

Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING

Avoid generating and breathing mist.
· 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

· Metal can or drum
· Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
· Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

Avoid storage with oxidisers

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

No data available for solvent naphtha petroleum, light aliphatic as (CAS: 64742-89-8) /
  (CAS: 110-54-3) / (CAS: 108-88-3)
None assigned. Refer to individual constituents.

ODOUR SAFETY FACTOR (OSF)

    OSF=0.042 (solvent naphtha petroleum, light aliphatic)
    Exposed individuals are NOT reasonably expected to be warned, by smell, that the
    Exposure Standard is being exceeded.
    Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class C, D or E.
    The Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is defined as:
    OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm
    Classification into classes follows:
    
    Class  OSF     Description
    A      550     Over 90% of exposed
                   individuals are aware by
                   smell that the Exposure
                   Standard (TLV-TWA for
                   example) is being
                   reached, even when
                   distracted by working
                   activities
    B      26-550  As "A" for 50-90% of
                   persons being distracted
    C      1-26    As "A" for less than 50%
                   of persons being
                   distracted
    D      0.18-1  10-50% of persons aware
                   of being tested perceive
                   by smell that the
                   Exposure Standard is
                   being reached
    E      <0.18   As "D" for less than 10%
                   of persons aware of being
                   tested

EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR MIXTURE

    "Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of vapour components/concentrations:
     
    Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) (mg/m³): 310.5002 mg/m³
    If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is
    exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
    Component Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m³ Mixture Conc: (%)
    
    Component                           Breathing zone  Breathing Zone  Mixture Conc
                                        (ppm)           (mg/m³)         (%)
    n-hexane                            12.36           44.4843         10.0
    toluene                             3.26            12.4556         2.8
    solvent naphtha petroleum, light a  63.39           253.5603        57.0
     
    Operations which produce a spray/mist or fume/dust, introduce particulates to
    the breathing zone.
    If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is
    exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
    At the "Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture" (TWA) (mg/m³): 69.8 mg/m³

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 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.

                                                                            TLV
Ingredient            ORG                UF        Endpoint       CR        Adeq
n-hexane              176 mg/m³          NA        NA             NA        Yes
toluene               9.6 mg/m³          10        D              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)

INGREDIENT DATA

SOLVENT NAPHTHA PETROLEUM, LIGHT ALIPHATIC:
   TLV TWA: 300 ppm A3 [ACGIH]
   CEL TWA: 200 ppm, 800 mg/m³     [SHELL]
   as VM & P Naphtha (petroleum ether) (CAS RN: 8032-32-4)
   TLV TWA: 300 ppm, A3
   Naphthas of this type produce central nervous system depression and are mild
   irritants of the eyes and upper respiratory tract. The carcinogenic potential of
   middle petroleum distillates is recognised and is related to the content of
   polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons
   (PAHs). The TLV is thought to be protective against the acute effects of upper
   respiratory tract and eye irritation and chronic systemic effects.
   CAUTION: This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A3
   Animal carcinogen (at relatively high doses).
   for petroleum distillates:
   CEL TWA: 500 ppm, 2000 mg/m³ (compare OSHA TWA)

N-HEXANE:
   TLV TWA: 500 ppm [ACGIH]
   TLV STEL: 1000 ppm [ACGIH]
   TLV TWA: 50 ppm Skin;BEI [ACGIH]
   PEL TWA:  500 ppm, 1800 mg/m³ [OSHA Z1]
   TLV TWA: 50 ppm, 176 mg/m³ SKIN
   ES TWA: 20 ppm, 72 mg/m³
   OES TWA: 20 ppm, 72 mg/m³
   MAK value: 50 ppm, 180 mg/m³
   MAK Category II Peak Limitation: For substances with systemic effects and with a
   half-life in humans of less than two hours.
   Allows excursions of 2 times the MAK value, for 30 minutes (on average), four
   times per shift.
   MAK Group C: There is no reason to fear risk of damage to the developing embryo
   when MAK and BAT values are observed.
   MAK values, and categories and groups are those recommended within the
   Federal Republic of Germany.
   Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapour and liquid may be
   absorbed through intact skin. Absorption by skin may readily exceed vapour
   inhalation exposure. Symptoms for skin absorption are the same as for
   inhalation. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes may also contribute to
   overall exposure and may also invalidate the exposure standard.
   Odour Threshold Value: 65 ppm
   IDLH Level: 1100 ppm (lower explosive limit)
   NOTE: Detector tubes for n-hexane, measuring in excess of 100 ppm, are
         available commercially.

   Occupational polyneuropathy may result from exposures as low as 500 ppm
   (as hexane), whilst nearly continuous exposures of 250 ppm have caused
   neurotoxic effects in animals. Many literature reports have failed to
   distinguish hexane from n-hexane and on the assumption that the
   commercial hexane contains 30% n-hexane, a worst case recommendation for
   TLV is assumed to reduce the risk of peripheral neuropathies (due to the
   metabolites 2,5-heptanedione and 3,6-octanedione) and other adverse
   neuropathic effects.
   Concurrent exposure to chemicals (including MEK) and drugs which induce
   hepatic liver oxidative metabolism can reduce the time for neuropathy
   to appear.

TOLUENE:
   TLV TWA: 50 ppm Skin;A4;BEI [ACGIH]
   PEL: 8hr TWA 200 ppm ; Ceiling Conc: 300ppm ; Max excursion: 500 ppm for 10 minutes [OSHA Z2]
   ES TWA: 50 ppm, 191 mg/m³; STEL 150 ppm, 574 mg/m³  SKIN
   TLV TWA: 50 ppm, 188 mg/m³  SKIN  A4
   NOTE: This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A4 NOT classifiable as
   causing Cancer in humans
   OES TWA: 50 ppm, 191 mg/m³; STEL: 150 ppm, 574 mg/m³  SKIN
   MAK value: 50 ppm, 190 mg/m³
   MAK Category II Peak Limitation: For substances with systemic effects and with a
   half-life in humans ranging from two hours to shift-length.
   Allows excursions of 5 times the MAK value, for 30 minutes (on average), twice
   per shift.
   MAK Group C: There is no reason to fear risk of damage to the developing embryo
   when MAK and BAT values are observed.
   MAK values, and categories and groups are those recommended within the
   Federal Republic of Germany
   IDLH Level: 500 ppm
   Odour Threshold Value: 0.16-6.7 (detection), 1.9-69 (recognition)
   NOTE: Detector tubes measuring in excess of 5 ppm, are available.
   Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapour and liquid may be
   absorbed through intact skin. Absorption by skin may readily exceed vapour
   inhalation exposure. Symptoms for skin absorption are the same as for
   inhalation. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes may also contribute to
   overall exposure and may also invalidate the exposure standard.
   High concentrations of toluene in the air produce depression of the
   central nervous system (CNS) in humans. Intentional toluene exposure
   (glue-sniffing) at maternally-intoxicating concentration has also produced
   birth defects. Foetotoxicity appears at levels associated with CNS
   narcosis and probably occurs only in those with chronic toluene-induced
   kidney failure. Exposure at or below the recommended TLV-TWA is thought
   to prevent transient headache and irritation, to provide a measure of
   safety for possible disturbances to human reproduction, the prevention of
   reductions in cognitive responses reported amongst humans inhaling
   greater than 40 ppm, and the significant risks of hepatotoxic, behavioural
   and nervous system effects (including impaired reaction time and
   incoordination). Although toluene/ethanol interactions are well
   recognised, the degree of protection afforded by the TLV-TWA among
   drinkers is not known.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE

· Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
· Chemical goggles.
· Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and all
lenses concentrate them.

HANDS/FEET

· Barrier cream with polyethylene gloves.
or.
Butyl rubber gloves.
or.
PVA gloves.
Safety footwear

OTHER

· Overalls.
· Eyewash unit.

GLOVE SELECTION INDEX

Glove selection is based on a modified presentation of the:
"Forsberg Clothing Performance Index".
The effect(s) of the following substance(s) are taken into account in the
computer-generated selection:
  Substance
________________________________________
n-hexane           
toluene            
PE/EVAL/PE             A
VITON/CHLOROBUTYL      A
VITON                  A
PVA                    A
SARANEX-23 2-PLY       B
TEFLON                 B
NITRILE                C
NEOPRENE/NATURAL       C
NITRILE+PVC            C
NEOPRENE               C
PVC                    C
BUTYL                  C

* CPI - Chemwatch Performance Index
A: Best Selection
B: Satisfactory; may degrade after 4 hours continuous immersion
C: Poor to Dangerous Choice for other than short term immersion
NOTE: As a series of factors will influence the actual performance of the glove,
a final selection must be based on detailed observation. -
* Where the glove is to be used on a short term, casual or infrequent basis,
factors such as "feel" or convenience (e.g. disposability), may dictate a choice
of gloves which might otherwise be unsuitable following long-term or frequent
use. A qualified practitioner should be consulted.

RESPIRATOR

Respiratory protection may be required when ANY "Worst Case" vapour-phase
concentration is exceeded (see Computer Prediction in "Exposure Standards").

Protection Factor  Half-Face Respirator  Full-Face Respirator
10 x ES            AX-AUS                -
                   AX-PAPR-AUS
50 x ES            Air-line*             -
100 x ES           -                     AX-3
100+ x ES          -                     Air-line**


* - Continuous-flow; ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand
^ - Full-face

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

Use in a well-ventilated area.
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

Pale highly flammable liquid with a strong solvent odour; does not mix
with water.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Floats on water.

 

Molecular Weight: Not Applicable          Boiling Range (ºC): 60 inital
Melting Range (ºC): Not Available         Specific Gravity (water=1): 0.80-0.84
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible     pH (as supplied): Not Applicable
pH (1% solution): Not Applicable          Vapour Pressure (kPa): 16.7
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available  Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1       Flash Point (ºC): -18
Lower Explosive Limit (%): 0.6            Upper Explosive Limit (%): 7.0
Autoignition Temp (ºC): >255              Decomposition Temp (ºC): Not Available
State: Liquid

 

log Kow (Sangster 1997): 3.9
log Kow : 3.17-3.94
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 2.73
log Kow : 2.1-3

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, pain, vomiting. Vomit entering the lungs by
aspiration may cause potentially lethal chemical pneumonitis.

EYE

The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing
inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce
conjunctivitis.

SKIN

Bare unprotected skin should not be exposed to this material.
Toxic effects may result from skin absorption.
Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapour and liquid may be
absorbed through intact skin. Absorption by skin may readily exceed vapour
inhalation exposure. Symptoms for skin absorption are the same as for
inhalation. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes may also contribute to
overall exposure and may also invalidate the exposure standard.
The material may accentuate any pre-existing skin condition

INHALED

Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.
Acute effects from inhalation of high concentrations of vapour are pulmonary
irritation, including coughing, with nausea; central nervous system depression -
characterised by headache and dizziness, increased reaction time, fatigue and
loss of co-ordination.
If exposure to highly concentrated solvent atmosphere is prolonged this may lead
to narcosis, unconsciousness, even coma and possible death.
Inhalation of vapour may aggravate a pre-existing respiratory condition

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and by inhalation of
vapours especially at higher temperatures. Chronic inhalation or skin exposure to n-hexane
may cause peripheral neuropathy, which is damage to nerve ends in extremities, e.g.
fingers, with loss of sensation and characteristic thickening. Nerve damage has been
documented with chronic exposures of greater than 500 ppm. Improvement in condition does
not immediately follow removal from exposure and symptoms may progress for two or three
months. Recovery may take a year or more depending on severity of exposure, and may not
always be complete. Exposure to n-hexane with methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) will accelerate
the appearance of damage, but MEK alone will not cause the nerve damage. Other isomers of
hexane do not cause nerve damage. [Source: Shell Co.]. Chronic solvent inhalation
exposures may result in nervous system impairment and liver and blood changes. [PATTYS].
Prolonged or continuous skin contact with the liquid may cause defatting with drying,
cracking, irritation and dermatitis following.

0890 100 020 - Wurth Universal Glue 575 gr

Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances

SOLVENT NAPHTHA PETROLEUM, LIGHT ALIPHATIC:
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.

N-HEXANE:
IRRITATION                 TOXICITY
Eye(rabbit): 10 mg - mild  Oral (rat) LD50: 28710 mg/kg
                           Inhalation (human) TCLo: 190 ppm/8W
                           Inhalation (rat) LD50: 48000 ppm/4h

TOLUENE:
TOXICITY                               IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 50 mg/kg            Skin (rabbit): 20 mg/24h-moderate
Oral (rat) LD50: 636 mg/kg             Skin (rabbit): 500 mg - moderate
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 100 ppm       Eye (rabbit): 0.87 mg - mild
Inhalation (man) TCLo: 200 ppm         Eye (rabbit): 2 mg/24h - SEVERE
Inhalation (rat) LC50: > 26700 ppm/1h  Eye (rabbit): 100 mg/30sec - mild
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 12124 mg/kg
Reproductive effector in rats
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:

SOLVENT NAPHTHA PETROLEUM, LIGHT ALIPHATIC:

No data for solvent naphtha petroleum, light aliphatic.

N-HEXANE:
Hazardous Air Pollutant: Yes
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 4 (24hr)
Algae IC50 (72hr.) (mg/l): 10
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 3.9
BOD5: 2.21
COD: 0.04
ThOD: 3.52

log Kow  : 3.17-3.94
BOD 5 if unstated: 2.21
COD  : 0.04
ThOD  : 3.52
Nitrif. inhib.  : nil at 100mg/L
The lower molecular weight hydrocarbons are expected to form a "slick" on the
surface of waters after release in calm sea conditions. This is expected to
evaporate and enter the atmosphere where it will be degraded through reaction
with hydroxy radicals.

Some of the material will become associated with benthic sediments, and it is
likely to be spread over a fairly wide area of sea floor. Marine sediments may
be either aerobic or anaerobic. The material, in probability, is biodegradable,
under aerobic conditions (isomerised olefins and alkenes show variable results).
Evidence also suggests that the hydrocarbons may be degradable under anaerobic
conditions although such degradation in benthic sediments may be a relatively
slow process.

Under aerobic conditions the material will degrade to water and carbon dioxide,
while under anaerobic processes it will produce water, methane and carbon
dioxide.

Based on test results, as well as theoretical considerations, the potential for
bioaccumulation may be high. Toxic effects are often observed in species such as
blue mussel, daphnia, freshwater green algae, marine copepods and amphipods.

TOLUENE:
Hazardous Air Pollutant: Yes
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 7.3-22.8
BCF<100: 13.2 (EELS
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 2.73
log Pow (Verschueren 1983): 2.69
BOD5: 5%
COD: 21%
ThOD: 3.13
Half-life Soil - High (hours): 528
Half-life Soil - Low (hours): 96
Half-life Air - High (hours): 104
Half-life Air - Low (hours): 10
Half-life Surface water - High (hours): 528
Half-life Surface water - Low (hours): 96
Half-life Ground water - High (hours): 672
Half-life Ground water - Low (hours): 168
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 528
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 96
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 5040
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 1344
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours): 75%
Photolysis maximum light absorption - High (nano-m): 268
Photolysis maximum light absorption - Low (nano-m): 253.5
Photooxidation half-life water - High (hours): 1284
Photooxidation half-life water - Low (hours): 321
Photooxidation half-life air - High (hours): 104
Photooxidation half-life air - Low (hours): 10

log Kow  : 2.1-3
log Koc  : 1.12-2.85
Koc  : 37-250
log Kom  : 1.39-2.89
Half-life (hr) air  : 2.4-104
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water  : 5.55-528
Half-life (hr) H2O ground  : 168-2628
Half-life (hr) soil  : <48-240
Henry's Pa m3 /mol: 518-694
Henry's atm m3 /mol: 5.94E-03
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.86-2.12,5%
COD  : 0.7-2.52,21-27%
ThOD  : 3.13
BCF  : 1.67-380
Log BCF  : 0.22-3.28

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Recycle wherever possible.
Consult manufacturer for recycling options.
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.
BEWARE: Empty solvent, paint, lacquer and flammable liquid drums present a
severe explosion hazard if cut by flame torch or welded. Even when thoroughly
cleaned or reconditioned the drum seams may retain sufficient solvent to
generate an explosive atmosphere in the drum.

Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Shipping Name:
ADHESIVES

Dangerous Goods Class: 3
UN/NA Number: 1133
ADR Number: 33
Packing Group: II
Labels Required: flammable liquid
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transport Regulations:
IMO: 3

HAZCHEM

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

POISONS SCHEDULE

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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

 

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Issue Date: Thu 17-Feb-2005

Print Date: Tue 22-Feb-2005