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Material Safety Data Sheet
This material is hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
1. Product Name:
ALL PURPOSE DEGREASER
Product Code:
AD30-B
2. Company: Ecoclean Avanti Chemicals
ABN: 72 135 037 160
Street Address: 26 Notar Drive, Ormeau, Queensland, 4208
Telephone Number: +61 7 5549 3666
Facsimile: +61 7 5549 3622
Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Product Description: Economical multi purpose solvent degreaser, designed for quick-break action through coalescers
Ingredients: Hazardous substances as defined. Listed by chemical name & CAS #.
Chemical Name:
CAS #:
Proportion:
Hydrotreated light distillate
Surfactants/ emulsifiers
Constituents listed on AICS
64742-47-8
50-70 % W/W
Balance to 100%
4. Identification
UN Number: 1993
Poisons Schedule: S5
Dangerous Goods Class: 3
Subsidiary Class: None
Hazchem Code: 3[Y]
Packing Group: 111
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid NOS
EPG #: 3.1
5. First aid measures
Swallowed: If swallowed contact doctor or Poisons Information Centre Ph. 13 11 26. Give a glass of water to drink. DO NOT induce
vomiting. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
Inhalation: Only applicable if misted, remove victim to fresh air. If respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea or unconsciousness
occurs, seek medical attention & call ambulance.
Skin Contact: If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin. Unlikely to cause harm, however if symptoms
develop seek medical advice.
Eye Contact: If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention or call ambulance.
First Aid Facilities: Eye bath & standard first aid kit
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. If aspirated into lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis. Gastric lavage should only be
given after endotracheal intubation
6. Fire fighting measures
Specific fire/explosion Hazards: Flammable liquid. Flash point >42°C. Extinguishing media: Foam, dry chemical CO2, water-fog.
Special fire fighting procedures: Use water to cool fire-exposed containers. If leak or spill not ignited use water spray to disperse
vapours & protect personnel stopping leak. Fire in enclosed area, firefighters must wear SCBA. Prevent run-off from fire control
7. Accidental release measures
Product is slippery. Contain & absorb liquid spills with sand or other inert absorbent. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Prevent
run off into drains and waterways. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal. Wash area with water
8. Handling and storage
Handling advice: Avoid prolonged skin and eye contact, wear appropriate PPE.
Storage advice: No special requirements. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and out of direct sunlight.
9. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational Exposure Limits:
STEL
TWA
Not established for this product (hydrocarbon portion, 100ppm)
Engineering Control Measures:
Use in well-ventilated area. Follow applicable regulations.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Wear applicable PPE. If high vapour or mist concentration likely, approved respiratory protective equipment must be worn.
Advisable to wear safety glasses as precaution although generally eye contact is unlikely
Material Safety Data Sheet: All Purpose Degreaser (AD30-B)
10 Physical and chemical properties
Physical state: Liquid hydrocarbon solvent
Colour: Low viscosity clear, pale red
Vapour Pressure: (mm of Hg @ 20°C): <1.0
Solubility: Emulsifiable
Specific Gravity: 0.9
Flash Point (°C): >42°C
pH: Not applicable
Viscosity: @ 40°C cst:
Boiling Point/Range (°C):
11. Stability and reactivity
Stability: Stable
12. Toxicological information
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product
label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: Swallowing causes mild irritation if large volume swallowed May cause nausea.
Eye contact: May cause mild to moderate eye irritation.
Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in mild irritation with repeated or prolonged contact.
Inhalation: Not applicable unless misted, may cause irritation to the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract (airways).
Long Term Effects: None determined for the product. Based on similar low viscosity materials, may defat skin resulting in possible
irritation & dermatitis
Toxicological Data: Oral (hydrocarbon portion) (rats) LD50: >5g/Kg slightly toxic. Dermal (rabbits) LD50: >2g/Kg slightly toxic.
13. Disposal considerations
Refer to Waste Management Authority. Dispose of material through a licensed waste contractor.
14. Transport information
Road, Rail, Marine & Air Transport
Classified as Dangerous Goods class 3 by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by Road
and Rail, IMDG Code for marine transport
15 Regulatory information
Classification: This material is hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Risk Phrase(s): R22: Harmful if swallowed. R38: Irritating to skin. R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms.
Safety Phrase(s): S2: keep out of reach of children. S24: Avoid contact with skin. S43: In case of fire use foam/dry powder/ CO2/
Halon.S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice & show container label or MSDS to doctor.
Poisons Schedule: None Allocated
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. Other information
Observe all safety precautions. All surfactants used are biodegradable to AS1792. This MSDS summarises to our best knowledge at
the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material and general guidance on how to safely handle the material
in the workplace. Since Avanti Chemicals cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each
user must, prior to usage, assess and control the risks arising from its use of the material. It is not suggested these are the only
hazard precautions or procedures in existence. Avanti Chemicals makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever with respect to this
information (other than that implied by statute which may not be excluded). By using the information the user undertakes not to hold
Avanti Chemicals liable or responsible in any way whatsoever in relation or consequential to such use. All care has been taken in
compiling the information, however Avanti Chemicals hereby expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever in respect of any negligent
misstatement forming part of the information.
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If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Avanti representative or Avanti Chemicals at the contact
details on this page. Avanti Chemical's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of sale, a copy of
which is available upon request.
Date of issue: 15/12/2009
Contact Point:
Ecoclean Avanti Chemicals 26 Notar Drive, Ormeau, Queensland, 4208, Australia
Ph. 07 5549 3666 Fax: 07 5549 3622 E-mail: info@ecocleanavantichem.com.au
Poisons Information Centre: Ph. 13 11 26
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