Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

SOLVER 4520 DURAGUARD 100% ACRYLIC SATIN ALL COLOURS

SYNONYMS

"exterior satin finish latex paint Duragard Dura Guard Gard (misspelling)"

PRODUCT USE

A water reducible exterior satin finish house paint.

SUPPLIER

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
                                

HAZARD RATINGS

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE

NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of

NOHSC, and the ADG Code.

POISONS SCHEDULE

None

RISK                                           
SAFETY                                                                                                       
May produce discomfort of the eyes and skin*.  
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.                                                                       
Possible skin sensitiser*.                     
Avoid contact with skin.                                                                                     
* (limited evidence).                          
Wear eye/face protection.                                                                                    
                                               
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre.   

Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED

· Immediately give a glass of water.

· First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre

or a doctor.

EYE

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.

SKIN

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.

INHALED

· If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.

· Other measures are usually unnecessary.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN

Treat symptomatically.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

· There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.

· Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.

FIRE FIGHTING

· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.

· Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.

· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.

· Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.

· DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.

· 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.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

· Non combustible.

· Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.

May emit poisonous fumes.

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

None known.

HAZCHEM: None

Personal Protective Equipment

Gas tight chemical resistant suit.

Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set 30 mins.

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

MINOR SPILLS

·  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.

MAJOR SPILLS

Moderate hazard.
· Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
· Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
· Stop leak if safe to do so.
· Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
· Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
· Neutralise/decontaminate residue.
· Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
· Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
· After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing and
equipment before storing and re-using.
· If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)

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
    water             500 mg/m³

  irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
    protective action is:
    propylene glycol  75 ppm
    water             500 mg/m³

  other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
    propylene glycol  50 ppm
    water             500 mg/m³

  The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
    propylene glycol  50 ppm
    water             500 mg/m³

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

SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS

___________________________________________

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+:  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.

Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING

· Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.

· Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.

· Use in a well-ventilated area.

· Avoid contact with moisture.

· 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. Launder contaminated clothing before re

-use.

· 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.

DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.

SUITABLE CONTAINER

· Polyethylene or polypropylene container.

· Packing as recommended by manufacturer.

· Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

None known.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

· 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.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

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))

The following materials had no OELs on our records
  • water:      CAS:7732-18-5

MATERIAL DATA

Not available. Refer to individual constituents.

INGREDIENT DATA

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.

WATER:
   No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE

· Safety glasses with side shields.
· 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].

HANDS/FEET

Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
NOTE: The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must
be taken, when removing gloves and other protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin
contact.

OTHER

· Overalls.
· P.V.C. apron.
· Barrier cream.
· Skin cleansing cream.
· Eye wash unit.

RESPIRATOR

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
 AK-AUS P
-

1000
50
-
 AK-AUS P

5000
50
Airline * 
-

5000
100
-
 AK-2 P

10000
100

-

 AK-3 P


 
100+
 
Airline**



* - Continuous Flow   ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand.

The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Local exhaust ventilation
may be required in specific circumstances. If risk of overexposure exists, wear 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.)



Within each range the appropriate value depends on:

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



Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2
m/s (200-400 f/min) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters distant from
the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits
within the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE

Acrylic polymer emulsions may contain residual traces of odourous acrylic monomers; the
amounts remaining in compounded mixtures represents a very low order of exposure, however
this may become noticeable with some materials particularly in confined or poorly
ventilated spaces. Coloured liquid water paint with mild ammonia and acrylic paint odours;
mixes with water.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Liquid.

Mixes with water.

Molecular Weight: Not applicable                  
Boiling Range (�C): 100 approx.              
Melting Range (�C): Not available                 
Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.2 approx.      
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible               
pH (as supplied): Not available              
pH (1% solution): Not available                   
Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not available         
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available          
Evaporation Rate: Slow                       
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available    
Flash Point (�C): Not applicable             
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable         
Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable    
Autoignition Temp (�C): Not applicable            
Decomposition Temp (�C): Not available       
State: Liquid                                     
Viscosity: Not available                     

Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION

CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY

· Presence of incompatible materials.

· Product is considered stable.

· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as
"harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human
evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of the individual, following
ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (eg. liver, kidney) damage is evident.
Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing
mortality rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal
tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however,
ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.

EYE

There is some evidence to suggest that this material can cause eye irritation and damage
in some persons.
The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing inflammation.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.

SKIN

There is some evidence to suggest that this material can cause inflammation of the skin
on contact in some persons.
Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects (as classified under EC
Directives); the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds,
lesions or abrasions.
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.

INHALED

The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the
respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless,
good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable
control measures be used in an occupational setting.

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

There is limited evidence that, skin contact with this product is more likely to cause a
sensitisation reaction in some persons compared to the general population.
Propylene glycol is though, by some, to be a sensitising principal following the regular
use of topical creams by eczema patients. A study of 866 persons using a formulation
containing propylene glycol in a patch test indicated that propylene glycol caused
primary irritation in 16% of exposed individuals probably caused by dehydration.
Undiluted propylene glycol was tested on 1556 persons in a 24 hour patch test. 12.5%
showed reactions which were largely toxic (70%) or allergic in nature (30%). Reaction
responses reached their maximum on the second day or later. Reactions were seasonal in
nature ranging from 17.8% in winter to 9.2% in other seasons. In a patch-test using 25
standard allergens conducted on 500 individuals, propylene glycol ranked fourth in
sensitising response. 84 subjects were patch tested using 100% propylene glycol. as well
as 2% and 5% in water. With undiluted material, 15% demonstrated a reaction, with 40% of
the reactions being allergic in nature and 60% being irritant. In dilute solutions 5 of
248 subjects exhibited a reaction.
Undiluted propylene glycol tested on the skin of man produced no irritation under open
conditions but when applied under occlusive conditions, for 2 weeks, it produced severe
erythema, oedema and vesicles, probably due to sweat retention and weak primary
irritation.
Predictive contact skin sensitisation tests indicate that propylene glycol is an
intermediate grade sensitiser with an index of 1% of tested subjects.

Groups of cats fed 5 gm/kg/day of propylene glycol for 14 weeks showed a significant dose
-related increase in red blood cell Heinz body formation without any marked signs of
haemolytic anaemia. The no-effect-level for cats without formation of Heinz bodies is 100
-500 ml/kg. There is no evidence of anaemia or degenerative change. Groups of rats dosed
orally with 0.5 or 10 mg/kg/day for 12 weeks had lowered food intake but no adverse
effects on body weights. Erythrocytes were more fragile. Heinz bodies were not apparent.

TOXICITY AND IRRITATION

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.

WATER:
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
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

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

· Recycle wherever possible.

· Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste

management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be

identified.

· Dispose of by: Burial in a licenced land-fill or incineration in a licenced apparatus

(after admixture with suitable combustible material).

· Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are

cleaned and destroyed.

Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

HAZCHEM: None


NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

POISONS SCHEDULE: None

REGULATIONS

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

water (CAS: 7732-18-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;
 Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
 OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

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Issue Date: 26-Jan-2006

Print Date: 16-Mar-2007