Aquatrols Dispatch - MSDS - 18-04-2012 - Globe Australia

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Aquatrols Dispatch
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND THE COMPANY
Distributor: Globe Australia Pty Ltd
ABN: 75 001 429 714
Street Address: 87 Allingham Street, Condell Park, NSW, 2200
Telephone: (02) 87135555
Facsimile: (02) 9791-6501
Emergency telephone number: National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 13 1126.
Chemical Name or Synonym: Non-ionic surfactant blend
C.A.S. Number: Mixture – no single CAS number available
For Product Information: www.aquatrols.com
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Entity CAS NO. Proportion
Blend of Non-ionic Polyols Proprietary 17%
Water 7732-18-5 83%
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to health criteria of NOHSC
Australia.
Risk Phrases
Irritating to skin and eyes
Safety Phrases
Keep out of reach of children
Avoid contact with eyes
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Primary Route of Entry: Skin
Effect of Overexposure:
Acute Eye: Contact with eyes causes severe irritation.
Acute Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Acute Inhalation: Inhalation not likely. Mists may cause upper respiratory tract irritation.
Acute Ingestion: Practically non-toxic.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice: Remove contaminated clothing.
Eye Contact: DO NOT RUB EYES. Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water
with eyelids held open.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
If Swallowed: Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Inhalation: If difficulties occur after vapour/aerosol has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek
medical attention.
Notes to Physician: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known
specific antidote.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: >93 0 C
Method Used: Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
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Product: Aquatrols Dispatch 1/4
Issued: 18 April, 2012

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Flammability Limits (vol/vol%): Lower: No data Upper: No data
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, and/or foam are recommended.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear self-containing breathing apparatus and
full protective clothing. This product may foam when mixed with water.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Product will burn under fire conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions): Oxides of carbon.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Procedure
Contain spilled material with absorbent (soil, sand, vermiculite). Collect and seal in properly labelled
drums for disposal. Wash area down effected area with excess water. Spills are slippery.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid breathing vapours and mists. Avoid direct or prolonged contact with skin and eyes.
Ethylene oxide may collect in container head space. Although concentrations are expected to remain
below established exposure limits, provide adequate ventilation when accessing or working with open
containers and tanks.
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers. Store in an area that is dry, well-ventilated, away from
ignition sources, and away from incompatible materials (see Section 10: Stability and Reactivity).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines: No exposure limits were found for this product or any of its ingredients.
Engineering Controls: When potential for exposure exists, provide adequate general area
dilution/exhaust ventilation.
Personal Protection: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. DO NOT inhale spray mist. When preparing
spray wear PVC or rubber apron, elbow length PVC gloves and face shield. When using the prepared
spray wear face shield. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. After use and
before eating, drinking and smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water.
After each day’s use, wash gloves, face-shield and contaminated clothing.
Work Practice Controls: Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure
and the following general measures should be taken when working with or handling this material.
1. Do not store, use, and/or consume food, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in area
where this material is stored.
2. Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics, or
using the toilet.
3. Wash exposed skin promptly to remove accidental splashes of contact with this material.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and Chemical properties here represent typical properties of this product.
Appearance:
Clear brown liquid
Odour:
Mild aromatic odour
Melting/softening point: < 0 o C
Boiling point:
> 100 o C
Vapour pressure: < 0.01 mmHg @ 25 o C
pH: 5.0 - 7.0
Volatile materials: Approx. 10%
Flash Point:
> 200 o C
Flammability Limits: No information available
Autoignition Temp.: >210 o C
Cloud Point:
Not established
Specific gravity:
1.00 – 1.02 g/mL @ 25 o C
Solubility in water: Soluble
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Product: Aquatrols Dispatch 2/4
Issued: 18 April, 2012

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Chemical Stability: This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions described in
Section 7.
Conditions to be Avoided: Heat, open flame and spark.
Materials/Chemical to be Avoided: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong reducing agents.
The following Hazardous Decomposition Products might be Expected:
Decomposition Type: Thermal
Oxides of carbon and hydrogen
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur
Avoid the Following to Inhibit Hazardous Polymerization: N/A
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data
Sheet and the product label. Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled are:
Acute Effects:
Oral: No LD50 data available for product. Based on knowledge of related constituents:
Acute oral LD50 (rat) > 5,000 mg/kg
Eye:
A mild eye irritant
Skin: May lead to mild irritation on repeated or prolonged exposure
Inhaled: Inhalation not likely. Mists may cause upper respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic Effects
This product does not contain any substances that are considered “probable” or “suspected” human
carcinogens.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Information:
No data available
Environmental Fate Information: No data available
Chemical/Physical Information: No data available
Readily biodegradable. Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical used
container.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT
dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler
or designated collection point.
If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no
landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up
for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product
should not be burnt.
14. STORAGE & TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Storage: Store in original container, tightly sealed, in a safe place away from seeds, fungicidal and
insecticidal sprays or fertilisers so that cross contamination cannot occur.
Transport Details:
Considered non hazardous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods
by Road and Rail.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG
Code) for transport by Road and Rail.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Packaging and Labelling:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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Product: Aquatrols Dispatch 3/4
Issued: 18 April, 2012

READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
The product has been assessed according to the Worksafe criteria for classifying hazardous
substances and is classified as non-hazardous:
Safety Phrases:
S2
Keep out of reach of children.
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs
AICS (Australia): All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of
Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
All information contained in this document is as accurate as possible based on information submitted
by raw material suppliers. Globe Australia Pty Ltd will not be responsible for any damages that may
result from reliance on the information contained herein.
Contact: John Illingworth Mobile 0418 844 861
SST Australia Pty Ltd Phone 03 9720 6306
Unit 4 97 Bayfield Rd
East Bayswater VIC 3153
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
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Product: Aquatrols Dispatch 4/4
Issued: 18 April, 2012