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MSDS for Potter Aluminium Systems Page 4 of 6Vapour Pressure/Density:Not applicableBoiling Point/Range (°C): 2467°CFreezing/Melting Point (°C):Solubility In Water:482-660°CInsolubleSpecific Gravity (H 2O = 1): 2.5-2.9FLAMMABLE MATERIALS Flash Point: Not applicable Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not applicable Autoignition Temperature: Not applicableADDITIONAL PROPERTIES Evaporation Rate: Not applicable % Volatiles: 0%Volatile Organic CompoundsContent (VOC):0% (as specified by the Green Building Council of Australia)SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITYChemical Stability:Incompatible Materials:Conditions to avoid:Hazardous Decomposition Products:Hazardous Reactions:Product is stable as delivered. Aluminium dust can be highly reactive.Work situations where aluminium dust is created in substantial amountsshould be assessed for safety risks.Store away from strong alkalis, halogens, oxidising agents andhalogenated hydrocarbons and any fire or explosion risks eg. ammoniumnitrate. Prevent contact with all strong acids including hydrochloric acid,sulphuric acid, nitric acid and strong alkalis eg. potassium hydroxide andsodium hydroxide. Fine powder or freshly cleaned metal surface mayreact with water (evolving flammable gas).Dust and fume generationNoneNoneSECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONToxicology data: No specific toxicology data available for this product. The product is delivered as solid fabricatedforms and is Non-Hazardous. The following health effects apply only to dust arising from cutting, sanding or machining ofthe solid product.Health Effects: Acute (short term)Swallowed:Unlikely under normal industrial use, but swallowing large amounts of dust may result inabdominal discomfort.Eyes:Skin:Inhaled:Dust may be irritating to the eyes, causing watering and redness, and may aggravate preexistingeye conditions.Dust may cause mild irritation, and drying to the skin due to its physical characteristics.Dust is mildly irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract and may cause coughing andsneezing. Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases including asthma and bronchitisCSR SDS Reference:Date Issued:LWS-SDS-162
MSDS for Potter Aluminium Systems Page 5 of 6may be aggravated.Health Effects: Chronic (long term)Skin:Repeated heavy contact with the dust may cause drying of the skin and can result in skin rash(dermatitis) typically affecting the hands. Over time this may become chronic and can alsobecome infected.Inhaled:Repeated exposure to high levels of dust may result in increased nasal and respiratorysecretions and coughing. Inflammation of lining tissue of the respiratory system may followrepeated exposure to high levels of dust with increased risk of asthma, bronchitis andpneumonia.SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONEco-toxicity:Persistence and Degradability:Mobility:Product is non-toxic to aquatic and terrestrial organisms.Product is persistent and would have a low degradability.A low mobility would be expected in a landfill situation.SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSAluminium extrusion (and any generated dust) should be recycled as scrap or can be treated as a common waste fordisposal or dumped into a landfill site in accordance with local authority guidelines. Measures should be taken to preventdust generation during disposal and exposure and personal precautions should be observed (see Section 8).SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATIONProper ShippingName:UN number:DG Class:Subsidiary Risk 1:Packaging Group:HAZCHEM code:Marine Pollutant:None AllocatedNone AllocatedNone AllocatedNone AllocatedNone AllocatedNone AllocatedNoSECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATIONPoisons Schedule:Not scheduledSECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATIONFor further information on this product, please contact:CSR Building Products Limited (ABN 55 008 631 356), Triniti 3, 39 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia.Phone:Fax:+61 2 9372 5888 or 1800 807 668 (available in Australia only)+61 2 9372 5877CSR SDS Reference:Date Issued:LWS-SDS-162
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