SOLVER 4328 HOT WEATHER THINNER
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet (REVIEW)
Issue Date: 5-Aug-2005
NC317TCP
CHEMWATCH 13271
Version No:2.0
SOLVER 4328 HOT WEATHER THINNER
"latex paint retarder hot weather thinner"
Added to water base paint in hot weather to allow better brushing and spreading by slowing
the drying process.
Company: Solver Paints Pty Ltd Company: Solver Paints Pty Ltd
Address: Address:
211 Collier Rd 560 Churchill Road
Bayswater Kilburn
WA, 6053 SA, 5084
AUS AUS
Telephone: +61 8 9449 8811 Telephone: +61 8 8368 1200
Fax: +61 8 9371 5872 Emergency Tel: 1800 039 008 (24 hours)
Emergency Tel: +61 3 9573 3112
Fax: +61 8 8368 1222
| Flammability | 1 | |
| Toxicity | 1 | |
| Body Contact | 2 | |
| Reactivity | 1 | |
| Chronic | 0 | |
| SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 | ||
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
None
| RISK | SAFETY |
| Inhalation and/or ingestion may produce health damage*. | Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray. |
| May produce discomfort of the eyes and skin*. | Wear eye/face protection. |
| Possible skin sensitiser*. | Use only in well ventilated areas. |
| Vapours potentially cause drowsiness and dizziness*. | Keep container in a well ventilated place. |
| * (limited evidence). | Keep container tightly closed. |
| Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. | |
| In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. |
| NAME | CAS RN | % |
| propylene glycol | 57-55-6 | >60 |
| NOTE: Manufacturer has supplied full ingredient | ||
| information to allow CHEMWATCH assessment. |
If conscious, rinse mouth out with plenty of water and induce copious drinking of water
or milk.
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
· If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
· If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if
possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
· Observe the patient carefully.
· Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness;
i.e. becoming unconscious
· Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can
comfortably drink.
· Seek medical advice.
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
· Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
· Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
· If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
· Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
If skin contact occurs:
· Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
· Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
· Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
· If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
· Other measures are usually unnecessary.
Treat symptomatically.
Water spray or fog.
· Alcohol stable foam.
Bromochlorodifluoromethane (BCF) (where regulations permit).
Dry chemical powder.
Carbon dioxide.
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
· Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
· Combustible.
· Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
· Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
· On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
· May emit acrid smoke.
· Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of, carbon monoxide (CO).
May emit clouds of acrid smoke.
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
· Clean up all spills immediately. · Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes. · Control personal contact by using protective equipment. · Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite. · Wipe up. · Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
Clear area of personnel and move upwind. Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes. · Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves. · Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses. Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation. Stop leak if safe to do so. Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite. Recover liquid and place in labelled, sealable container for recycling. Collect residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal. Wash area down with large quantity of water and prevent runoff into drains. If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services. After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing and equipment before storing and re-using.
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
propylene glycol 750 ppm
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
propylene glycol 75 ppm
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
propylene glycol 50 ppm
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
propylene glycol 50 ppm
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
___________________________________________
| + | + | + | + | + | + |
___________________________________________
+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
· Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
· Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
· Use in a well-ventilated area.
· Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
· When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
· Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
· Avoid physical damage to containers.
· Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
· Work clothes should be laundered separately.
· Use good occupational work practice.
· Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
· Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure
safe working conditions are maintained.
· Check that containers are clearly labelled.
Glass container or Plastic container or Plastic drum or Polylined drum.
Avoid storage with oxidisers.
· Store in original containers.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
· Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
· Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
· Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Source Material TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak TWA
ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³ F/CC
_________________ __________________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Source Material TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak TWA
ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³ F/CC
_________________ __________________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Australia Exposure propylene glycol 10
Standards (Propane- 1, 2-
diol: particulates
only)
Australia Exposure propylene glycol 150 474
Standards (Propane- 1, 2-
diol total:
(vapour &
particulates))
None assigned. Refer to individual constituents.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL: Saturated vapour concentration @ 20 deg C.= 65.8 ppm, 204.6 mg/m3; i.e higher concentrations can only occur as aerosols or at higher temperatures. Odour Threshold: Practically odourless. A small number of individuals show skin irritation or sensitisation from repeated or prolonged exposure to propylene glycol. A workplace environmental exposure limit (WEEL) has been established by AIHA and is thought to be protective against systemic effects.
· Safety glasses with side shields; or as required, · Chemical goggles. · Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
· Barrier cream and PVC gloves . Safety footwear.
· Overalls. · Eyewash unit.
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of breathing zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant. Protection Factors (defined as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the mask) may also be important.
| Breathing Zone Level ppm (volume) | Maximum Protection Factor | Half-face Respirator | Full-Face Respirator |
| 1000 | 10 | A-AUS P | - |
| 1000 | 50 | - | A-AUS P |
| 5000 | 50 | Airline * | - |
| 5000 | 100 | - | A-2 P |
| 10000 | 100 | - | A-3 P |
| 100+ | Airline** |
None required when handling small quantities. OTHERWISE: General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. If risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas. Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the contaminant.
| Type of Contaminant: | Air Speed: |
| solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating from tank (in still air) | 0.25-0.5 m/s (50-100 f/min) |
| aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, intermittent container filling, low speed conveyer transfers, welding, spray drift, plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low velocity into zone of active generation) | 0.5-1 m/s (100-200 f/min.) |
| direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts, gas discharge (active generation into zone of rapid air motion) | 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min) |
| grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high speed wheel generated dusts (released at high initial velocity into zone of very high rapid air motion). | 2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.) |
| Lower end of the range | Upper end of the range |
| 1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to capture | 1: Disturbing room air currents |
| 2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance value only | 2: Contaminants of high toxicity |
| 3: Intermittent, low production. | 3: High production, heavy use |
| 4: Large hood or large air mass in motion | 4: Small hood - local control only |
Colourless moderately viscous, liquid; mixes with water. No odour but a slightly acrid taste. Miscible with water, acetone, chloroform and many organic solvents.
Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Sinks in water.
| Molecular Weight: Not available. | Boiling Range (�C): 180 approx. |
| Melting Range (�C): Not available. | Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.04 @ 20 C |
| Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible | pH (as supplied): Not applicable |
| pH (1% solution): Not applicable. | Vapour Pressure (kPa): very low |
| Volatile Component (%vol): 0 room temp | Evaporation Rate: Not available |
| Relative Vapour Density (air=1): 2.6 | Flash Point (�C): 103 prop glycol |
| Lower Explosive Limit (%): 2.6 prop glycol | Upper Explosive Limit (%): 12.6prop glycol |
| Autoignition Temp (�C): 421 | Decomposition Temp (�C): Not available. |
| State: Liquid |
· Presence of incompatible materials.
· Product is considered stable.
· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments. The liquid is practically non-irritating but may be harmful if swallowed in quantity.
The material is regarded as mildly discomforting to the eyes. The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
The liquid is mildly discomforting to the skin but may cause skin reactions if exposure is prolonged. The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product. The vapour/mist is mildly discomforting to the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.
Primary route of exposure is usually by skin contact with the material. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying with cracking, irritation and possible dermatitis following. Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting. As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapour, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.
Not available. Refer to individual constituents. PROPYLENE GLYCOL: TOXICITY IRRITATION Oral (rat) LD50: 20000 mg/kg Skin(human):500 mg/7days Mild Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 20800 mg/kg Skin(human):104 mg/3d Intermit Moderate Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 11890 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 100 mg - Mild Eye (rabbit): 500 mg/24h - Mild The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
No data for Solver 4328 Hot Weather Thinner. Refer to data for ingredients, which follows: PROPYLENE GLYCOL: log Kow (Prager 1995): - 0.92 log Kow (Sangster 1997): - 0.92 log Pow (Verschueren 1983): 4.7 BOD5: 0.955 (2.2 BOD20: 1.225 ThOD: 1.685 DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways. log Kow: -1.41- -0.3 Half-life (hr) air: 32 Henry's atm m³ /mol: 1.20E-08 BOD 5 if unstated: 0.995,2.2% ThOD: 1.685 BCF: <1 Bioacculmulation: not sig processes Abiotic: photoxid
· Consult manufacturer for recycling options and recycle where possible .
· Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
· Incinerate residue at an approved site.
· Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
HAZCHEM: None NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA, IMDG
propylene glycol (CAS: 57-55-6) is found on the following regulatory lists; Australia - Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Food Additives - Schedule 1 Permitted uses of food additives by food type Australia - Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Food Additives - Schedule 2 Miscellaneous additives permitted in accordance with GMP in processed foods specified in Schedule 1 Australia Exposure Standards Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL) Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, review or
criticism, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission
from CHEMWATCH. TEL (+61 3) 9572 4700.
Issue Date: 5-Aug-2005
Print Date: 16-Mar-2007