MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.

l IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: White Spirit

Other Names:  Proper Shipping Name is TURPENTINE SUBSTITUTE

Product Code: None.

UN No: 1300                                                                   Hazchem Code: 3[Y]

Dangerous Goods Class: 3 Flammable liquids.

Sub Risk Class: None allocated.

Packaging Group: III

Most EPGs may now be substituted by the Initial Emergency Response Guide, available from Standards Australia.

Poison Schedule: S5

Chemical Family: Hydrocarbon mixture.

Uses: Solvent.

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Physical Appearance & Properties

Appearance & Odour: Clear, colourless liquid. Characteristic hydrocarbon odour.

Melting/softening point: No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures.

Boiling point and vapour pressure: Above 150°C at 100kPa

Volatile materials: Slowly volatile at 100°C, but completely volatile at higher temperatures.

Flashpoint: Below 35°C

Specific gravity: 0.78

Solubility in water: Insoluble.

Corrosiveness: Not corrosive.

Viscosity: <5.0 Cst at 40°C

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Ingredients                                                                                                             Worksafe Exposure Limits

Chemical Entity                                         CAS No               Proportion, %           TWA, mg/m3     STEL, mg/m3

Solvent naphtha, petroleum, medium aliphatic 64742-88-7                 85                         525                     not set

Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aromatic      64742-95-6                 to 100                   525                     not set

 

This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are also likely.

ll HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Health Effects:

No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. The ingredients are not listed as carcinogenic in Worksafe’s document “Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment” (May 1995).

Acute Effects:

Swallowed: Because of the low viscosity of this product, it may directly enter the lungs if swallowed, or if subsequently vomited. Once in the lungs, it is very difficult to remove and can cause severe injury or death.

Eye: This product is mildly irritating to the eyes. It is likely to cause mild discomfort such as watering and redness of the eyes. However, this should quickly disappear once exposure is over.

Skin: This product is mildly irritating to skin. However, it is unlikely to cause more than minor discomfort or effects such as itchiness, occasional small blisters or slight skin reddening.

Inhalation: Data indicates that this product is mildly irritating if inhaled. Likely to cause minor discomfort to throat and lungs and/or coughing which should quickly disappear once exposure has ceased.

First Aid:

Safety deluge showers should be provided where this product is being used.

If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia.

If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.

Eyes: If product gets in eyes, wash material from them with running water. If they begin watering or reddening, take special care in washing thoroughly.

Skin: If product gets on skin, thoroughly wash contacted areas. No further measures should normally be required unless irritation is noticed. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Inhalation: If vapours or mists have been inhaled, and irritation or unusual symptoms have developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation or symptoms persists more than about 30 minutes, seek medical advice.

Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically. Note the nature of this product.

lll PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Risk Phrases are: R10, R65. Flammable. Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed.

Exposure Standards:

A time weighted average (TWA) has been established for Solvent naphtha, petroleum, medium aliphatic, present in significant quantities in this product. This value is 525mg/m3. The corresponding STEL level is "not set". The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be exceeded for more than 15 minutes and should not be repeated for more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The exposure value at the TWA is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. See ingredients section on page 1 of this data sheet.

Engineering Controls:

In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained. Values may be reduced by process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If you believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the process or environment to reduce the problem.

Personal Protection:

Respiratory Protection: The use of a dust or vapour mask is suggested when this product is being used, especially if in confined or dusty spaces. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS/NZS 1715.

Protective Gloves: Impermeable protective gloves should be worn when you are using this product, to prevent irritation. Glove selection can be made on the basis of the following resistance for Kerosene based products. Neoprene: excellent. Rubber: fair. Nitrile: excellent. Butyl: fair. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 2161.

Eye Protection: Protective eyewear is suggested when using this product. It is always prudent to use protective eyewear. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on Industrial Eye Protection.

Clothing: Clean impermeable overalls or protective clothing should always be worn when handling this product, preferably with an apron. If contaminated, laundry should be advised of the nature of the contamination, or, preferably, clothing should be destroyed. Consult AS2919 for advice on Industrial Clothing.

Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory. Consult AS/NZS2210 for advice on Occupational Protective Footwear.

Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or re-using.

lV SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

Safety Phrases are: S16, S62, S36/37. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show

Storage & Transport

This product is classed as UN1300, Dangerous Goods Class 3 Flammable liquids. Proper Shipping name is TURPENTINE SUBSTITUTE. Class 3 Flammable Liquids shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 1 (Explosives), 2.1 (Flammable Gases where flammable liquids and flammable gases are both in bulk), 2.3 (Toxic Gases), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Substances), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides), 6 (Toxic Substances, except Flammable Liquid is nitromethane), and 7 (Radioactive Substances). They may however be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 2.1 (Flammable Gases except where the Flammable Liquids and Flammable Gases are in bulk), 2.2 (Non-Flammable Non-Toxic Gases), 4.1 (Flammable Solids), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances), 6 (Toxic Substances, except where Flammable Liquid is nitromethane), 8 (Corrosive Substances), 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods), Foodstuffs or foodstuff empties.

This product is a S5 Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this class of product. Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames, and make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" below.

Spills & Disposals

In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Evacuate the spill area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Immediately call the Fire Brigade. Wear full protective chemically resistant clothing including face mask, face shield, gauntlets and self contained breathing apparatus. See above under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective equipment. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. Avoid using sawdust or other combustible material. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage. Recycle containers wherever possible. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. This material may be suitable for approved landfill. Dispose of only in accord with all regulations. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.

Fire & Explosion Hazard

There is a moderate risk of an explosion from this product if it is involved in a fire. Firefighters should take care and appropriate precautions.

Flashpoint: Below 35°C

Flammability limits: Upper Value: 6.0% : Lower Value: 1.0%

Extinguishing Media: carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Foam is the preferred medium for large fires.

Special Fire Fighting procedures: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade. Immediately evacuate the area of unnecessary personnel. When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear safety boots, non-flammable overalls, gloves, hat, goggles and self contained breathing apparatus. All skin areas should be covered. Ensure that no spillage enters drains or water courses.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire decomposition products from this product may form toxic mixtures in confined spaces. Vapours from this product are heavier than air and may accumulate in sumps, pits and other low-lying spaces, forming potentially explosive mixtures. They may also flash back considerable distances.

Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.

Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.

Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Water.

Materials to avoid: strong oxidising agents.

Note: This product is classed as a Dangerous Good. We suggest you consult your state's Dangerous Goods laws in order to clarify your obligations regarding the storage of this product.

V OTHER INFORMATION

This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document “National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets”, 1994.

 

Emergency Contact Points:

 

Klenasol Care Products

Dial        (02)9979 6866

Police and Fire Brigade:

Dial                000

If ineffective:

Dial        1100 (Exchange)

National Poisons Information Centre:

Dial 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)

 

THIS MSDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE PRODUCT AND HOW TO SAFELY HANDLE AND USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE. EACH USER SHOULD READ THIS MSDS AND CONSIDER THE INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE INCLUDING IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD CONTACT THIS COMPANY.

 

Please read all labels carefully before using product.

 

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