0890 100 045 - WURTH EXHAUST ASSEMBLY PASTE

ChemWatch Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date: Tue 1-Feb-2005

CHEMWATCH 42205

Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

0890 100 045 - WURTH EXHAUST ASSEMBLY PASTE

SYNONYMS

Manufacturer's Code 0890 100 045

PRODUCT USE

Used to seal exhaust gasket surfaces.

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

NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.

According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.

POISONS SCHEDULE

S5

RISK

SAFETY

Wear eye/face protection.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre.

Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

NAME CAS RN %
alkaline salt NotSpec
filler NotSpec
water 7732-18-5 NotSpec

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED

· Immediately give a glass of water.
· First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons
Information Centre or a doctor.

EYE

If this product comes in contact with eyes:
· Wash out immediately with water.
· If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
· Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.

SKIN

If skin or hair contact occurs:
· 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.
· Other measures are usually unnecessary.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN

Treat symptomatically.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.
· There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.

FIRE FIGHTING

· Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
· 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.
· Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

· Non combustible.
· Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

None known.

HAZCHEM

None

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

MINOR SPILLS

· Clean up all spills immediately.
· Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
· Wear impervious gloves and safety goggles.
· Trowel up/scrape up.
· Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealed container.
· Flush spill area with water.

MAJOR SPILLS

· Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
· Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
· Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses.
· Recover product wherever possible.
· Put residues in labelled containers for disposal.
· 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

· Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
· Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
· Use in a well-ventilated area.
· Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
· When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
· Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
· 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 are maintained.

SUITABLE CONTAINER

· Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
· Packing as recommended by manufacturer
· Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

Avoid contamination of water, foodstuffs, feed or seed.
None known

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

· Store in original containers.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
· Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
· 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 water as (CAS: 7732-18-5)
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.

INGREDIENT DATA

WATER:
   No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH

PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE

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

HANDS/FEET

Wear general protective gloves, eg. light weight rubber gloves.

OTHER

No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:
· Overalls.
· Barrier cream.
· Eyewash unit.
 
 

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. If risk of
overexposure exists, wear SAA 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

Black, alkaline paste with a weak odour; partly soluble in water. Cured by heat
from exhaust. After hot curing product forms a solid heat-resisting material

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Does not mix with water.
Sinks in water.

 

Molecular Weight: Not Applicable                Boiling Range (ºC): Not Available
Melting Range (ºC): Not Available               Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.8
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible           pH (as supplied): Not Available
pH (1% solution): 12 (10% soln.)                Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Available
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available        Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Available  Flash Point (ºC): Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable       Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Autoignition Temp (ºC): Not Applicable          Decomposition Temp (ºC): Not Available
State: Non Slump Paste

Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION

CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY

Product is considered stable and hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification
systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating
animal or human evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of
the individual, following ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g
liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic
substances are generally based on doses producing mortality rather than those
producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may
produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of
insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.

EYE

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

SKIN

The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation
following contact (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).
Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum
and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.

INHALED

The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of
the respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).
Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum
and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

Long-term exposure to the product is not thought to produce chronic effects adverse to
health (as classified by EC Directives using animal models); nevertheless exposure by all
routes should be minimised as a matter of course.

0890 100 045 - Wurth Exhaust Assembly Paste

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

WATER:
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:

WATER:

No data for water.

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

· Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
· Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
· Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
· Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.

Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Shipping Name:
None

Dangerous Goods Class: None
UN/NA Number: None
ADR Number: None
Packing Group: None
Labels Required:
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transport Regulations:
IMO: None

HAZCHEM

None

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

POISONS SCHEDULE

S5

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

 

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Issue Date: Tue 1-Feb-2005

Print Date: Wed 9-Feb-2005