Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

0890 104 - WURTH BATTERY TERMINAL SPRAY

SYNONYMS

"Manufacturer's Code 0890 104"

PROPER SHIPPING NAME

AEROSOLS

PRODUCT USE

■ Application is by spray atomisation from a hand held aerosol pack.
Applied to battery posts to prevent corrosion.

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

DANGEROUS GOODS. NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. According to NOHSC Criteria, and ADG Code.

POISONS SCHEDULE

None

RISK                                                                                             
SAFETY                                                                     
■ Extremely flammable.                                                                           
■ Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.                          
■ Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.                                                 
■ Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray.                                
■ Harmful to aquatic organisms  may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.  
■ Avoid contact with skin.                                                 
■ Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.                                         
■ Use only in well ventilated areas.                                       
■ Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.                                                    
■ Keep container in a well ventilated place.                               
                                                                                                 
■ Keep container tightly closed.                                           
                                                                                                 
■ This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.  

Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED

· Not considered a normal route of entry.
· 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 aerosols come in contact with the eyes:
· Immediately hold the eyelids apart and flush the eye with fresh 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.
· Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
· Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.

SKIN

■ If solids or aerosol mists are deposited upon the skin:
· Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
· Remove any adhering solids with industrial skin cleansing cream.
· DO NOT use solvents.
· Seek medical attention in the event of irritation.

INHALED

■ If aerosols, fumes or combustion products are inhaled:
· Remove to fresh air.
· 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.
· If breathing is shallow or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation, 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

■ SMALL FIRE:
· Water spray, dry chemical or CO2
LARGE FIRE:
· Water spray or fog.

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.
· 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.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by  100  metres in all directions.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

· Liquid and vapour are highly flammable.
· Severe fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
· 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 or decomposition with violent container rupture.
· Aerosol cans may explode on exposure to naked flames.
· Rupturing containers may rocket and scatter burning materials.
· Hazards may not be restricted to pressure effects.
· May emit acrid, poisonous or corrosive fumes.
· On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material, carbon monoxide (CO).

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

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

HAZCHEM

2YE

Personal Protective Equipment

Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set 30 mins.

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

MINOR SPILLS

· Clean up all spills immediately.
· Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
· Wear protective clothing, impervious gloves and safety glasses.
· Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.
· Wipe up.
· If safe, damaged cans should be placed in a container outdoors, away from all ignition sources, until 
  pressure has dissipated.
· Undamaged cans should be gathered and stowed safely.

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 courses
· 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.
· Absorb or cover spill with sand, earth, inert materials or vermiculite.
· If safe, damaged cans should be placed in a container outdoors, away from ignition sources, until pressure 
  has dissipated.
· Undamaged cans should be gathered and stowed safely.
· Collect residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.

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 or ignition sources.
· Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
· When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
· DO NOT incinerate or puncture aerosol cans.
· DO NOT spray directly on humans, exposed food or food utensils.
· 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

· Aerosol dispenser.
· Check that containers are clearly labelled.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

· Vigorous reactions, sometimes amounting to explosions, can result from the contact between aromatic rings and strong oxidising agents.
· Aromatics can react exothermically with bases and with diazo compounds.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

· Keep dry to avoid corrosion of cans. Corrosion may result in container perforation and internal pressure may eject contents of can.
· Store in original containers in approved flammable liquid storage area.
· DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be trapped.
· No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
· Keep containers securely sealed. Contents under pressure.
· Store away from incompatible materials.
· Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
· Avoid storage at temperatures higher than 40 deg C.
· Store in an upright position.
· Protect containers against physical damage.
· Check regularly for spills and leaks.
· Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

Source
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m³
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m³
Notes
___________
___________
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
Australia Exposure Standards
methyl acetate (Methyl acetate)
200
606
250
757

Australia Exposure Standards
naphtha petroleum, light, hydrotreated (Petrol (gasoline))
900
(see Chapter 16)
Australia Exposure Standards
naphtha petroleum, light aromatic solvent (Petrol (gasoline))
900
(see Chapter 16)
Australia Exposure Standards
isopropyl benzene - cumene (Cumene)
25
125
75
375
Sk
Australia Exposure Standards
dimethyl ether (Dimethyl ether)
400
760
500
950

Australia Exposure Standards
hydrocarbon propellant (LPG (liquified petroleum gas))
1000
1800

The following materials had no OELs on our records

  • 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene: 
 CAS:95-63-6
  • 1,3,5-trimethyl benzene: 
 CAS:108-67-8

EMERGENCY EXPOSURE LIMITS

Material        
Revised IDLH Value (mg/m3)  
Revised IDLH Value (ppm)  
methyl acetate  
                            
3,100 [LEL]               


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

0890 104 - WURTH BATTERY TERMINAL SPRAY:
   Not available

METHYL ACETATE:
   ■ Sensory irritants are chemicals that produce temporary and undesirable side-effects on the eyes, nose or throat. Historically occupational exposure standards for these irritants have been based on observation of workers' responses to various airborne concentrations. Present day expectations require that nearly every individual should be protected against even minor sensory irritation and exposure standards are established using uncertainty factors or safety factors of 5 to 10 or more. On occasion animal no-observable-effect-levels (NOEL) are used to determine these limits where human results are unavailable. An additional approach, typically used by the TLV committee (USA) in determining respiratory standards for this group of chemicals, has been to assign ceiling values (TLV C) to rapidly acting irritants and to assign short-term exposure limits (TLV STELs) when the weight of evidence from irritation, bioaccumulation and other endpoints combine to warrant such a limit. In contrast the MAK Commission (Germany) uses a five-category system based on intensive odour, local irritation, and elimination half-life. However this system is being replaced to be consistent with the European Union (EU) Scientific Committee for Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL); this is more closely allied to that of the USA.
   OSHA (USA) concluded that exposure to sensory irritants can:
   · cause inflammation
   · cause increased susceptibility to other irritants and infectious agents
   · lead to permanent injury or dysfunction
   · permit greater absorption of hazardous substances and
   · acclimate the worker to the irritant warning properties of these substances thus increasing the risk of overexposure.
   Exposed individuals are 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 A or B.
   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
   
   
   .
   Odour Threshold Value: 182 ppm (detection), 297 ppm (recognition)
   Methyl acetate is metabolised to methanol in  manner proportional to the exposure level and the TLV-TWA is analagous to that proposed for methanol. The TLV-TWA is thought to be protective against narcosis, eye and skin irritation and pulmonary irritation.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE

■ No special equipment for minor exposure i.e. when handling small quantities.

 OTHERWISE: For potentially moderate or heavy exposures:
·  Safety glasses with side shields.
· NOTE: Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and ALL lenses concentrate them.

HANDS/FEET

· No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
· OTHERWISE:
·  For potentially moderate exposures:
· Wear general protective gloves, eg. light weight rubber gloves.
· For potentially heavy exposures:
· Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC. and safety footwear.

OTHER

■ No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:
· Overalls.
· Skin cleansing cream.
· Eyewash unit.
· Do not spray on hot surfaces.
· The clothing worn by process operators insulated from earth may develop static charges far higher (up to 100 times) than the minimum ignition energies for various flammable gas-air mixtures. This holds true for a wide range of clothing materials including cotton.
· Avoid dangerous levels of charge by ensuring a low resistivity of the surface material worn outermost.
BRETHERICK: Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards.

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 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

■ Supplied as an aerosol pack. Contents under PRESSURE. Contains highly flammable ether propellant.
Blue liquid spray with a characteristic odour; does not mix with water.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

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

State
Liquid
Molecular Weight
Not Applicable
Melting Range (ºC)
Not Available
Viscosity
Not Available
Boiling Range (ºC)
Not Available
Solubility in water (g/L)
Immiscible
Flash Point (ºC)
Not Available
pH (1% solution)
Not Applicable
Decomposition Temp (ºC)
Not Available
pH (as supplied)
Not Applicable
Autoignition Temp (ºC)
~200
Vapour Pressure (kPa)
Not Available
Upper Explosive Limit (%)
Not Available
Specific Gravity (water=1)
0.868
Lower Explosive Limit (%)
Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1)
Not Available
Volatile Component (%vol)
Not Available
Evaporation Rate
Not Available

Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION

CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY

· Elevated temperatures.
· Presence of open flame.
· Product is considered stable.
· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

■ Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual.
Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.

EYE

■ Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Directives), direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).
Not considered to be a risk because of the extreme volatility of the gas.

SKIN

■ The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition.
Repeated exposure may cause skin cracking, flaking or drying following normal handling and use.
Spray mist may produce discomfort.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.

INHALED

■ Inhalation of vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This may be accompanied by sleepiness, reduced alertness, loss of reflexes, lack of co-ordination, and vertigo.
WARNING:Intentional misuse by concentrating/inhaling contents may be lethal.

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

■ Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying with cracking, irritation and possible dermatitis following.
WARNING: Aerosol containers may present pressure related hazards.

TOXICITY AND IRRITATION

■ Not available. Refer to individual constituents.

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


TOXICITY                              
IRRITATION                        
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 15000 mg/m³  
Skin (rabbit): 500 mg/24h - Mild  
Inhalation (rat) LCLo: 32000 ppm/4h   
Skin (rabbit): 20 mg/24h - Mild   
                                      
Eye (rabbit):100 mg/24h-Moderate  

■ The material may produce moderate eye irritation leading to inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
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.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:

0890 104 - WURTH BATTERY TERMINAL SPRAY:
METHYL ACETATE:
■ DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.

0890 104 - WURTH BATTERY TERMINAL SPRAY:
■ Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
■ WGK: Classification in accordance with German Water Resources Act.
Water hazard class 2 (self-assessment): hazardous to water.
[Wurth]

METHYL ACETATE:
■ log Kow (Sangster 1997):     0.18
■ log Pow (Verschueren 1983):  0.18

Koc: 4.8-29.8
Half-life (hr) air: 24-2256
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water: 9.1
Henry's atm m³ /mol: 1.15E-04
BOD 5 if unstated: 26%
BCF: 0.57-0.81
Toxicity Fish: LD50(48)200mg/L
Degradation Biological:  by soil microflora 8 days

Ecotoxicity

Ingredient
Persistence: Water/Soil
Persistence: Air
Bioaccumulation
Mobility
methyl acetate
LOW
LOW
HIGH

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

· DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
· It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
· In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered first.
· Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
· Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
· Discharge contents of damaged aerosol cans at an approved site.
· Allow small quantities to evaporate.
· DO NOT incinerate or puncture aerosol cans.
· Bury residues and emptied aerosol cans at an approved site.

Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Labels Required: FLAMMABLE GAS

HAZCHEM:

	  2YE  (ADG7)

ADG7:

Class or division:                                  
2                  
Subsidiary risk:                                          
None            
UN No.:                                             
1950               
UN packing group:                                         
None            
Special provisions:                                 
63, 190, 277, 327  
Packing Instructions:                                     
None            
Notes:                                              
None               
Limited quantities:                                       
See SP 277      
Portable tanks and bulk containers - Instructions:  
None               
Portable tanks and bulk containers - Special provisions:  
None            
Packagings and IBCs - Packing instruction:          
P003, LP02         
Packagings and IBCs - Special packing provisions:         
PP17, PP87, L2  

Shipping Name:AEROSOLS

Land Transport UNDG:

Class or division:  
2     
Subsidiary risk:   
None  
UN No.:             
1950  
UN packing group:  
None  

Shipping Name:AEROSOLS

Air Transport IATA:

ICAO/IATA Class:     
2.1   
ICAO/IATA Subrisk:  
None  
UN/ID Number:        
1950  
Packing Group:      
-     
Special provisions:  
A145  
                    
      

Shipping Name: AEROSOLS, FLAMMABLE

Maritime Transport IMDG:

IMDG Class:          
2.1        
IMDG Subrisk:        
SP63                
UN Number:           
1950       
Packing Group:       
None                
EMS Number:          
F-D,S-U    
Special provisions:  
63 190 277 327 959  
Limited Quantities:  
See SP277  
                     
                    

Shipping Name: AEROSOLS

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

POISONS SCHEDULE

None

REGULATIONS

Regulations for ingredients

methyl acetate (CAS: 79-20-9) is found on the following regulatory lists;

"Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","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","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"

No data for 0890 104 - Wurth Battery Terminal Spray (CW: 42208)

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS

Ingredient Name         
CAS                      
hydrocarbon propellant  
68476-85-7,  68476-86-8  

■ 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: 4-Jan-2010

Print Date: 5-Jan-2010

This is the end of the MSDS.