0893 280 2 - WURTH PLASTIC DYE CHARCOAL
Chemwatch Independent Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 11-Jan-2010
NC317ECP
CHEMWATCH 4600-81
Version No:4
0893 280 2 - WURTH PLASTIC DYE CHARCOAL
"Manufacturer's Code: 0893 280 2"
Dye for re-colouring plastic bumper bars.
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
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to NOHSC Criteria, and ADG Code.
None
| RISK | SAFETY |
| ■ Harmful to aquatic organisms. | ■ Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray. |
| ■ Avoid contact with skin. |
| NAME | CAS RN | % |
| cristobalite | 14464-46-1 | 1-5 |
| ammonium hydroxide | 1336-21-6 | 0.1-<0.5 |
| diuron | 330-54-1 | 0.1-<0.25 |
· 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 this product comes in contact with the eyes:
· Wash out immediately 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 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.
· 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.
■ for diuron: · Symptomatic and supportive action is indicated. · Methaemoglobinaemia is possible · if compound is hydrolysed in vivo to aniline. · Methaemoglobinaemia causes cyanosis. Reversion of methaemoglobin to haemoglobin is spontaneous after removal from exposure, so moderate degrees of cyanosis need be treated only by supportive measures such as bed rest and oxygen inhalation. · Thorough cleansing of the entire contaminated area of the body, including the scalp and nails is of the utmost importance. Treat symptomatically.
· Water spray or fog. · Foam. · Dry chemical powder. · BCF (where regulations permit). · Carbon dioxide.
· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. · Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves. · Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course. · Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area. · Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools. · Do not approach containers suspected to be hot. · Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location. · If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
· Combustible. · Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. · Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers. · On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO). · May emit acrid smoke. · Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive. Combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
· Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
None
| Glasses: | Gloves: | Respirator: |
| Chemical goggles. | PVC chemical resistant type. | Type KAX Filter of sufficient capacity |
· 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 spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite. · Wipe up. · Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal.
■ Moderate hazard. · Clear area of personnel and move upwind. · Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. · Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves. · Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course. · No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources. · Increase ventilation. · Stop leak if safe to do so. · Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite. · Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling. · Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite. · Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal. · Wash area and prevent runoff into drains. · If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
· 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.
· 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.
· DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
· Metal can or drum
· Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
· Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
· Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.
· Store in original containers.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
· 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.
| Source | Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ | Notes |
| ___________ | ___________ | _______ | _______ | _______ | _______ | _______ |
| Australia Exposure Standards | cristobalite (Silica - Crystalline Cristobalite) | 0.1 | (see Chapter 14) | |||
| Australia Exposure Standards | ammonium hydroxide (Ammonia) | 25 | 17 | 35 | 24 | |
| Australia Exposure Standards | diuron (Diuron) | 10 |
| Material | Revised IDLH Value (mg/m3) | Revised IDLH Value (ppm) |
| cristobalite | 25 | |
| ammonium hydroxide | 300 |
0893 280 2 - WURTH PLASTIC DYE CHARCOAL: Not available CRISTOBALITE: ■ The concentration of dust, for application of respirable dust limits, is to be determined from the fraction that penetrates a separator whose size collection efficiency is described by a cumulative log-normal function with a median aerodynamic diameter of 4.0 µm (+-) 0.3 µm and with a geometric standard deviation of 1.5 µm (+-) 0.1 µm, i.e..generally less than 5 µm. For cristobalite: Cristobalite produces a more severe response, than does quartz, on lung function and disease. The fibrosis produced by cristobalite is diffuse rather than nodular. The TLV-TWA is thought to be protective against pulmonary fibrosis associated with exposure at higher levels. NIOSH has designated cristobalite as a potential occupational carcinogen. AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE: ■ for exposure to ammonia gas/ vapours: Odour Threshold Value: Variously reported as 0.019 ppm and 55 ppm; AIHA Value 16.7 ppm (detection) NOTE: Detector tubes for ammonia, measuring in excess of 1 ppm, are commercially available. The TLV-TWA is thought to be protective against irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract and minimise discomfort among workers that are not inured to its effects and systemic damage. Acclimatised persons are able to tolerate prolonged exposures of up to 100 ppm without symptoms. Marked irritation has been seen in persons exposed to ammonia concentrations between 50 and 100 ppm only when the exposures involved sudden concentration peaks which do not permit short-term acclimatisation. The detoxification capacity of the liver is significant since the amount of ammonia formed endogenously in the intestines markedly exceeds that from external sources. Human exposure effects, at vapour concentrations of about:
| Concentration (ppm) | Possible Effects |
| 5 | minimal irritation |
| 9-50 | nasal dryness, olfactory fatigue and moderate irritation |
| 125-137 | definite nose, throat and chest irritation |
| 140 | slight eye irritation |
| 150 | laryngeal spasm |
| 500 | 30 minute exposures may produce cyclic hypernea, increased blood pressure and pulse rate, and upper respiratory tract irritation which may persist for 24 hours |
| 700 | immediate eye irritation |
| 1,500-10,000 | dyspnea, convulsive coughing, chest pain, respiratory spasm, pink frothy sputum, rapid asphyxia and delayed pulmonary oedema which may be fatal. Other effects include runny nose, swelling of the lips, restlessness, headache, salivation, nausea, vomiting, glottal oedema, pharyngitis, tracheitis, and speech difficulties. Bronchopneumonia, asphyxiation due to spasms, inflammation, and oedema of the larynx, may be fatal. Residual effects include hoarseness, productive cough, and decreased respiratory function |
| >2,500 | severe eye irritation, with swelling of the eyelids, lachrymation, blepharospasm, palpebral oedema, increased intraocular pressure, oval semi-dilated, fixed pupils, corneal ulceration (often severe) and temporary blindness. Depending on duration of exposure, there may be destruction of the epithelium, corneal and lenticular opacification, and iritis accompanied by hypopyon or haemorrhage and possible loss of pigment from the posterior layer of the iris. Less severe damage is often resolved. In the case of severe damage, symptoms may be delayed; late complications including persistent oedema, vascularisation and corneal scarring, permanent opacity, acute angle glaucoma, staphyloma, cataract, and atrophy of the retina, iris, and symblepharon. Long-term exposure to sub-acute concentrations or single exposures to high concentrations may produce chronic airway dysfunction, alveolar disease, bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis, emphysema and anxiety neuroses |
· Safety glasses with side shields. · Chemical goggles. · Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
· Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC. · Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber. Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Important factors in the selection of gloves include: such as: · frequency and duration of contact, · chemical resistance of glove material, · glove thickness and · dexterity, When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 5 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 240 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended. When only brief contact is expected, a glove with a protection class of 3 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 60 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.
· Overalls. · P.V.C. apron. · Barrier cream. · Skin cleansing cream. · Eye wash unit.
■ 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 | KAX-AUS | - |
| 1000 | 50 | - | KAX-AUS |
| 5000 | 50 | Airline * | - |
| 5000 | 100 | - | KAX-2 |
| 10000 | 100 | - | KAX-3 |
| 100+ | Airline** |
■ 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.
Dark liquid with a characteristic odour; mixes with water.
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
| State | Liquid | Molecular Weight | Not Applicable |
| Melting Range (ºC) | Not Available | Viscosity | >90 sec/4mm cSt@40ºC |
| Boiling Range (ºC) | >107 | Solubility in water (g/L) | Miscible |
| Flash Point (ºC) | Not Available | pH (1% solution) | Not Available |
| Decomposition Temp (ºC) | Not Available | pH (as supplied) | 8.5 |
| Autoignition Temp (ºC) | Not Available | Vapour Pressure (kPa) | Not Available |
| Upper Explosive Limit (%) | Not Applicable | Specific Gravity (water=1) | 1.1-1.4 |
| Lower Explosive Limit (%) | Not Applicable | Relative Vapour Density (air=1) | Not Available |
| Volatile Component (%vol) | 0.038 g/ml (VOC) | Evaporation Rate | Not Available |
· Presence of incompatible materials.
· Product is considered stable.
· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.
■ Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual. 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).
■ There is some evidence to suggest that this material can cause inflammation of the skin on contact in some persons. Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.
■ The material is not thought to produce either adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract following inhalation (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless, adverse systemic effects have been produced following exposure of animals by at least one other route and good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.
■ Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and by inhalation of vapours especially at higher temperatures. As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapour, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.
■ Not available. Refer to individual constituents. CRISTOBALITE: ■ unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
| TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| Oral (rat) LD50: 350 mg/kg | Eye (rabbit): 0.25 mg SEVERE |
| Oral (human) LDLo: 43 mg/kg | Eye (rabbit): 1 mg/30s SEVERE |
| Inhalation (human) LCLo: 5000 ppm/5m | |
| Inhalation (human) TCLo: 20 ppm | |
| Inhalation (rat) LC50: 2000 ppm/4h | |
| Unreported (man) LDLo: 132 mg/kg |
| TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| Oral (rat) LD50: 1017 mg/kg | Nil Reported |
| Dermal (rat) LD50: >5000 mg/kg |
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows: DIURON: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE: ■ Very toxic to aquatic organisms. ■ Do NOT allow product to come in contact with surface waters or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment wash-waters. Wastes resulting from use of the product must be disposed of on site or at approved waste sites. CRISTOBALITE: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE: DIURON: 0893 280 2 - WURTH PLASTIC DYE CHARCOAL: ■ DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways. 0893 280 2 - WURTH PLASTIC DYE CHARCOAL: ■ Harmful to aquatic organisms. ■ WGK: Classification in accordance with German Water Resources Act. Water hazard class 2 (self-assessment): hazardous to water. [Wurth] CRISTOBALITE: ■ For silica: The literature on the fate of silica in the environment concerns dissolved silica in the aquatic environment, irrespective of its origin (man-made or natural), or structure (crystalline or amorphous). Indeed, once released and dissolved into the environment no distinction can be made between the initial forms of silica. At normal environmental pH, dissolved silica exists exclusively as monosilicic acid [Si(OH)4]. At pH 9.4 the solubility of amorphous silica is about 120 mg SiO2/l . Quartz has a solubility of only 6 mg/l, but its rate of dissolution is so slow at ordinary temperature and pressure that the solubility of amorphous silica represents the upper limit of dissolved silica concentration in natural waters Moreover, silicic acid is the bioavailable form for aquatic organisms and it plays an important role in the biogeochemical cycle of Si, particularly in the oceans. In the oceans, the transfer of dissolved silica from the marine hydrosphere to the biosphere initiates the global biological silicon cycle. Marine organisms such as diatoms, silicoflagellates and radiolarians build up their skeletons by taking up silicic acid from seawater. After these organisms die, the biogenic silica accumulated in them partly dissolves. The portion of the biogenic silica that does not dissolve settles and ultimately reaches the sediment. The transformation of opal (amorphous biogenic silica) deposits in sediments through diagenetic processes allows silica to re-enter the geological cycle. Silica is labile between the water and sediment interface Ecotoxicity: Fish LC50 (96 h): Brachydanio rerio >10000 mg/l; zebra fish >10000 mg/l Daphnia magna EC50 (24 h): >1000 mg/l; LC50 924 h): >10000 mg/l. AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE: ■ Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 8.2 ■ In air ammonia is persistent whilst, in water, it biodegrades rapidly to nitrate, producing a high oxygen demand. Ammonia is strongly adsorbed to soil. Ammonia is non-persistent in water (half-life 2 days) and is moderately toxic to fish under normal temperature and pH conditions. Ammonia is harmful to aquatic life at low concentrations but does not concentrate in the food chain. Drinking Water Standards: 0.5 mg/l (UK max.) 1.5 mg/l (WHO Levels) Soil Guidelines: none available. Air Quality Standards: none available. ■ Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses. DIURON: ■ Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 150- 190 (4 ■ Daphnia magna EC50 (48hr.) (mg/l): 1.4 /53#90diuron#90phenurea#90etox3
| Ingredient | Persistence: Water/Soil | Persistence: Air | Bioaccumulation | Mobility |
| ammonium hydroxide | LOW | LOW | HIGH | |
| diuron | HIGH | LOW | MED |
■ 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.
· Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
· Consult State Land Waste Authority for disposal.
· Bury or incinerate residue at an approved site.
· Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
None (ADG7) NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS: ADG7, UN, IATA, IMDG
None
Regulations for ingredients
"Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
"Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix F (Part 3)","CODEX General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) - Additives Permitted for Use in Food in General, Unless Otherwise Specified, in Accordance with GMP","IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk","International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
"Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (Domestic water supply - pesticides)","Australia - Australian Capital Territory Environment Protection Regulation Pollutants entering waterways - Domestic water quality","Australia ADI list - Acceptable daily intakes for agricultural and veterinary chemicals","Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Maximum Residue Limits (Australia only) - Schedule 1","Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Maximum Residue Limits (Australia only) - Schedule 3 - Chemical Groups","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
■ Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.
■ The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.
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Issue Date: 11-Jan-2010
Print Date: 27-Jan-2010
This is the end of the MSDS.