0890 11 - WURTH RAPID START
Chemwatch Independent Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 8-Jan-2010
NC317ECP
CHEMWATCH 7502-86
Version No:5
0890 11 - WURTH RAPID START
"Manufacturer's Code 0890 11"
AEROSOLS
■ Application is by spray atomisation from a hand held aerosol pack.
Used to assist starting compression ignition engines.
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
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to NOHSC Criteria, and ADG Code.
None
| RISK | SAFETY |
| ■ Extremely flammable. | ■ Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. |
| ■ May form explosive peroxides. | ■ Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray. |
| ■ Harmful if swallowed. | ■ Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| ■ Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. | ■ To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use water and detergent. |
| ■ Harmful to aquatic organisms may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. | ■ Keep away from food drink and animal feeding stuffs. |
| ■ Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking. | ■ If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show this container or label). |
| ■ Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. | ■ This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. |
| NAME | CAS RN | % |
| diethyl ether | 60-29-7 | 25-50 |
| naphtha petroleum, light, hydrotreated | 64742-49-0. | 2.5-<25^ |
| acetone | 67-64-1 | 1-<15^ |
| n- pentane | 109-66-0 | 2.5-<15^ |
| mineral oil | Not avail. | NotSpec^ |
| hydrocarbon propellant | 68476-85-7. | NotSpec^ |
· 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Treat symptomatically. for lower alkyl ethers: -------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC TREATMENT -------------------------------------------------------------- · Establish a patent airway with suction where necessary. · Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilation as necessary. · Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10 to 15 l/min. · A low-stimulus environment must be maintained. · Monitor and treat, where necessary, for shock. · Anticipate and treat, where necessary, for seizures. · DO NOT use emetics. Where ingestion is suspected rinse mouth and give up to 200 ml water (5 ml/kg recommended) for dilution where patient is able to swallow, has a strong gag reflex and does not drool. -------------------------------------------------------------- ADVANCED TREATMENT -------------------------------------------------------------- · Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in unconscious patient or where respiratory arrest has occurred. · Positive-pressure ventilation using a bag-valve mask might be of use. · Monitor and treat, where necessary, for arrhythmias. · Start an IV D5W TKO. If signs of hypovolaemia are present use lactated Ringers solution. Fluid overload might create complications. · Drug therapy should be considered for pulmonary oedema. · Hypotension without signs of hypovolaemia may require vasopressors. · Treat seizures with diazepam. · Proparacaine hydrochloride should be used to assist eye irrigation. -------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT -------------------------------------------------------------- · Laboratory analysis of complete blood count, serum electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose, urinalysis, baseline for serum aminotransferases (ALT and AST), calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, may assist in establishing a treatment regime. Other useful analyses include anion and osmolar gaps, arterial blood gases (ABGs), chest radiographs and electrocardiograph. · Ethers may produce anion gap acidosis. Hyperventilation and bicarbonate therapy might be indicated. · Haemodialysis might be considered in patients with impaired renal function. · Consult a toxicologist as necessary. BRONSTEIN, A.C. and CURRANCE, P.L. EMERGENCY CARE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPOSURE: 2nd Ed. 1994.
■ SMALL FIRE: · Water spray, dry chemical or CO2 LARGE FIRE: · Water spray or fog.
· 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.
· 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. Contains low boiling substance: Closed containers may rupture due to pressure buildup under fire conditions. WARNING: Long standing in contact with air and light may result in the formation of potentially explosive peroxides.
· Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
2YE
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set 30 mins.
· 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.
· 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.
· DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
· 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.
· Aerosol dispenser.
· Check that containers are clearly labelled.
· Ethers may react violently with strong oxidising agents and acids.
· Ethers are generally stable to water under neutral conditions and ambient temperatures. The ether function is hydrolysed by heating in the presence of halogen acids, particularly hydrogen iodide.
· 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.
| Source | Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ | Notes |
| ___________ | ___________ | _______ | _______ | _______ | _______ | _______ |
| Australia Exposure Standards | diethyl ether (Ethyl ether) | 400 | 1210 | 500 | 1520 | |
| Australia Exposure Standards | naphtha petroleum, light, hydrotreated (Petrol (gasoline)) | 900 | (see Chapter 16) | |||
| Australia Exposure Standards | acetone (Acetone) | 500 | 1185 | 1000 | 2375 | |
| Australia Exposure Standards | n-pentane (Pentane) | 600 | 1770 | 750 | 2210 | |
| Australia Exposure Standards | hydrocarbon propellant (LPG (liquified petroleum gas)) | 1000 | 1800 |
| Material | Revised IDLH Value (mg/m3) | Revised IDLH Value (ppm) |
| diethyl ether | 1,900 [LEL] |
0890 11 - WURTH RAPID START: Not available DIETHYL ETHER: ■ For diethyl ether: NOTE: Detector tubes for diethyl ether, measuring in excess of 100 ppm, are commercially available. Narcotic properties leading to anaesthesia and eye and respiratory irritation are thought to be minimised at exposures at or below the recommended TLV-TWA. Disagreement exists amongst peak bodies (notably NIOSH) as to whether this limit limits sensory limitation. Odour Safety Factor (OSF) OSF=45 (ETHYL ETHER). The recommended TLV-TWA for hydroquinone takes into account the toxicology of hydroquinone and experience of industrial exposures to benzenediols. Exposure at or below the limit is thought to minimise the risk to workers of eye injury, dermatitis and central nervous system effects. A short-term duration exposure value has not been recommended, because no quantitative data as to the levels of hydroquinone which produce eye irritation or more serious corneal changes has been identified. 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 |
■ 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.
· 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.
· 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. No special equipment needed when handling small quantities. OTHERWISE: · Overalls. · Skin cleansing cream. · Eyewash unit. · Do not spray on hot surfaces.
■ 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** |
■ 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.
■ Supplied as an aerosol pack. Contents under PRESSURE. Contains highly flammable hydrocarbon propellant. Transparent liquid spray with a characteristic odour; does not mix with water.
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) | -44 | Solubility in water (g/L) | Immiscible |
| Flash Point (ºC) | <0 | pH (1% solution) | Not Applicable |
| Decomposition Temp (ºC) | Not Available | pH (as supplied) | Not Applicable |
| Autoignition Temp (ºC) | 170 | Vapour Pressure (kPa) | ~500 @ 20C |
| Upper Explosive Limit (%) | 36.0 | Specific Gravity (water=1) | 0.73 |
| Lower Explosive Limit (%) | 1.5 | Relative Vapour Density (air=1) | Not Available |
| Volatile Component (%vol) | Not Available | Evaporation Rate | Not Available |
· Elevated temperatures.
· Presence of open flame.
· Product is considered stable.
· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Presence of a stabilising inhibitor prevents/retards peroxide formation.
For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.
■ Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage 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.
■ Although the liquid 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying with cracking, irritation and possible dermatitis following. Diethyl ether is used as a medical anaesthetic. While medically "safe", the hazard is high volatility and high potential of vapour explosion, fire. Abuse of ether by repeated inhalation may lead to `ether habit', with symptoms resembling chronic alcoholism. Repeated exposures by workers in industry (often intentional) produced loss of appetite, exhaustion, headache, sleepiness, dizziness, excitation and psychic disturbances. Albuminuria and polycythemia may also result. A degree of tolerance may be acquired. WARNING: Aerosol containers may present pressure related hazards.
■ Not available. Refer to individual constituents. DIETHYL ETHER: ■ unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
| TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| Oral (rat) LD50: 1215 mg/kg. | Skin (rabbit):360 mg (open)-Mild |
| Oral (man) LDLo: 260 mg/kg. | Eye (rabbit): 100 mg - Moderate |
| Inhalation (rat) LC50: 73000 ppm/2 h | |
| Inhalation (human) TDLo: 200 ppm. |
| Anaesthetics, volatile | International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Agents Reviewed by the IARC Monographs | Group | 3 |
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows: DIETHYL ETHER: 0890 11 - WURTH RAPID START: ■ DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways. ■ Harmful to aquatic organisms. 0890 11 - WURTH RAPID START: Water hazard class 2 (self-assessment): hazardous to water. [Wurth] DIETHYL ETHER: ■ log Kow (Sangster 1997): 0.89 ■ Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 10000 ■ log Pow (Verschueren 1983): 0.77/0.83 ■ BOD5: 0.03 ■ ThOD: 2.6 ■ Most ethers are very resistant to hydrolysis, and the rate of cleavage of the carbon-oxygen bond by abiotic processes is expected to be insignificant. Direct photolysis will not be an important removal process since aliphatic ethers do not absorb light at wavelengths >290 nm. log Kow: 0.77-0.89 Koc: 11-73 Half-life (hr) air: 29 Half-life (hr) H2O surface water: 3.1-36 Henry's atm m³ /mol: 0.00128 BOD 5: 0.03 ThOD: 2.6 BCF: 1.3-2.8 Fish LD50 (24 h): 7000 mg/L Bioaccumulation: unlikely processes Abiotic: photox,RxnOH*
| Ingredient | Persistence: Water/Soil | Persistence: Air | Bioaccumulation | Mobility |
| diethyl ether | LOW | LOW | HIGH |
■ Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or territory. Each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked.
A Hierarchy of Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate:
· Reduction,
· Reuse
· Recycling
· Disposal (if all else fails)
This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. If it has been contaminated, it may be possible to reclaim the product by filtration, distillation or some other means. Shelf life considerations should also be applied in making decisions of this type. Note that properties of a material may change in use, and recycling or reuse may not always be appropriate.
· 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.
Labels Required: FLAMMABLE GAS
2YE (ADG7)
| Class or division: | 2 | Subsidiary risk: | None |
| UN No.: | 1950 | UN packing group: | None |
| Special provisions: | 63; 190; 277; 327; 344 | 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 |
| Class or division: | 2 | Subsidiary risk: | None |
| UN No.: | 1950 | UN packing group: | None |
| ICAO/IATA Class: | 2.1 | ICAO/IATA Subrisk: | None |
| UN/ID Number: | 1950 | Packing Group: | - |
| Special provisions: | A145 |
| 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 |
None
Regulations for ingredients
"Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia Illicit Drug Reagents/Essential Chemicals - Category III","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","GESAMP/EHS Composite List - GESAMP Hazard Profiles","IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements","IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances","International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals","United Nations List of Precursors and Chemicals Frequently used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Under International Control - Table II"
| 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:
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Issue Date: 8-Jan-2010
Print Date: 27-Jan-2010
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