MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
THINNERS
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
COMPANY DETAILS
Sierra (Aust) Pty Ltd
17 Delta Street
GEEBUNG QLD 4034
(0)7 3216 5099
(0)7 3216 5199
www.sierrachem.com.au
Every endeavor has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable and
offered in good faith. It is meant to describe the safety requirements of our products and should not be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests as end
user suitability of the product for particular uses is beyond our control.
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
Manufacturer’s Product Code:
UN Number:
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk:
Hazchem Code:
Poisons Schedule No.:
Use:
Thinners / G.P. Thinners / Gunwash
4760
1263
3
3[Y]E
S5
Paint thinner
Physical Description/Properties:
Appearance:
Boiling Point:
Vapour Pressure:
Specific Gravity:
Flashpoint:
Flammability Limits:
Solubility in Water:
Clear, colourless liquid
> 95°C
< 30 mm Hg
0.78
< 10.0°C
LEL 1.0% UEL 6.0%
Negligible
Other Properties:
None Available
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Product: Thinners / GP Thinners
Ingredients:
Chemical Name
CAS Number:
Proportion:
Toluene
Light aliphatic solvent
108-88-3
64742-89-8
30-60 %
30-60 %
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
Swallowed:
Slightly toxic.
Eye:
Slightly irritant.
Skin:
Slightly irritant.
Inhaled:
Slightly toxic.
Chronic
Prolonged, repeated skin contact may defat the skin with subsequent
irritation and dermatitis. Respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, loss of
consciousness.
First Aid
Advice
For advise, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg. Australia]
13 11 26; or a doctor at once).
Swallowed
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
Safety Points
Avoid contact with eyes.
Avoid contact with skin.
Avoid breathing dust (or) vapour (or) spray mist.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards:
Not established.
Engineering Controls:
Use in a well ventilated area, ventilation and all other equipment must be
explosion proof. Keep away from ignition sources.
Personal Protection:
Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet.
Wear safety glasses and solvent resistant gloves.
Flammability:
Flammable
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Product: Thinners / GP Thinners
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport:
Store in accordance with local flammable goods regulations and transport
according to the ADG Code.
Proper Shipping Name
EPG Number
IERG Number
Packaging Method
PAINT
3C1
14
5.9.3RT1
Spills and Disposal:
Isolate leaking containers and stop leak if safe to do so. Use absorbent (soil
or sand, sawdust, inert material, vermiculite). Collect and seal in properly
labeled drums for disposal.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Extinguishing Media-In case of fire extinguish with dry powder or water fog.
OTHER INFORMATION
Toxicology
N/A.
Environment Protection
Avoid contaminating waterways.
Risk Statement
R30 Can become highly flammable in use. R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation,
in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Statement
S9 Keep container in a well ventilated place. S16 Keep away from sources
of ignition - No smoking. S51 Use only in well ventilated areas. S24/25
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Pkg. & Labelling
Considered as a Class 3 according to the Transport of Dangerous Goods
by road and Rail regulations.
Hazard Category
Harmful
CONTACT POINT
ORGANISATION
Poisons Information Centre – Australia Wide
Sierra (Aust) Pty Ltd
Fire Brigade
Police
TELEPHONE
131126
(07) 3216 5099
000
000
ASK FOR
Glyn McDonald
Fire Brigade
Police
Every endeavor has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable and
offered in good faith. It is meant to describe the safety requirements of our products and should not be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests as end
user suitability of the product for particular uses is beyond our control. The information is not intended as an
inducement to bargain and no warranty expressed or implied is made as to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. Sierra (Aust) Pty Ltd accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage arising from reliance upon
the information contained in this data sheet except in conjunction with the proper use of the product to which
it refers. Due care should be taken that the use and disposal of this product is in compliance with appropriate
Federal, State and Local Government regulations.
Dated: 20 May 2013
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