Paraflu F.E. - FL Selenia

Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 5FULL Issue Date : February 2008 ISSUED by FUCHS
Product Name :
Paraflu 11 F.E
Classified as hazardous
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name
Product Use
Company Name
Address
Telephone
Number/Fax
Email
Other Information
Paraflu 11 F.E
Automotive radiator coolant - concentrate.
FL Selenia S.p.A
49 McIntyre Road Sunshine
Victoria 3020 Australia
Tel: 03 9300 6400
Fax: 03 9300 6401
flselenia.com
Visit us at website www.flselenia.com.
THIS MSDS WAS ISSUED BY FUCHS ON BEHALF OF FL SELENIA S.p.A
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Name CAS Proportion Hazard Symbol Risk Phrase
Ethyleneglycol
107-21-1
30-60 %
Sodium Benzoate 532-32-1 1-3 % Xi R36
Sodium nitrite 7632-00-0 0-0.2 % T, O R25, R8
Water
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Route(s) of Entry
Chronic Effects
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin
Eye
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin
Eye
First Aid Facilities
Advice to Doctor
Harmful if swallowed.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
7732-18-5
Inhalation, skin and ingestion.
To 100%
For ethylene glycol:
No effects on fertility were found in a long term animal study dosed orally.
Repeated ingestion may cause kidney damage.
Inhalation of vapour or mists generated by heating, stirring or spraying
can result in headaches and irritation of the throat and nose.
Ethylene glycol is toxic when swallowed. A lethal dose for an adult is 1-2 ml per
kg, or about 100 ml. Symptoms include staggering, slurred speech, loss of coordination,
confusion, faintness, nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate,
difficulty breathing, difficulty seeing, convulsions and collapse. Symptoms may be
delayed. Decreased urine output, kidney failure and nervoussystem damage may also
occur. Aspiration may occur during swallowing or vomiting, resulting in lung
damage.
Will have a degreasing action on the skin. Contact with skin may result in
irritation.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to dermatitic effects.
May be an eye irritant.
Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty.
Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing.
Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at
rest until fully recovered.
Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately. Give plenty of water to drink but
do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical assistance. Do not give anything by
mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before
re-use. If irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eyelids to be held open.
Seek immediate medical assistance.
Typical washroom facilities.
Treat symptomatically and as for exposure to ethylene glycol.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product Name :
Specific Hazards
Hazardous
Combustion Products
Flash Point
Paraflu 11 F.E
Classified as hazardous
Combustible liquid. Will burn if involved in a fire but not considered to be
a significant fire risk.
Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of
exposure to vapour or products of combustion.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water jets, water fog, foam, dry agent (carbon
dioxide, dry chemical powder). Avoid high pressure water jet.
Combustion products include oxides of carbon.
Compoounds of nitrogen and products of incomplete combustion.
Not applicable due to water content
Ignition Temperature 490°C (50% dilution)
Flammable Limits
LEL
Explosion Data
Not available
Not available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage
Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. In event of large
spill: Use absorbent (soil or sand, sawdust, inert material, vermiculite). Sweep
up. Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal. Wash area down with
detergent and excess water. Contain - prevent contamination of drains and
waterways.
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and
inhalation of vapours.
Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
(Victoria:MMBW (03) 9615 6099)
Classified as a C1 (COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID)
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure
Standards
Personal Protective
Equipment
Eng. Controls
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational
Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia).
However, Exposure Standards for Ethylene glycol (vapour):
(As published by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission)
TWA - 60 (mg/m3) STEL - 120 (mg/m3)
Overalls or similar protective apparel. Safety glasses,goggles or faceshield as
appropriate. Rubber gloves. Always work in a well ventilated area.
Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapour and mist.
Wear overalls, safety shoes, chemical goggles and impervious gloves.
Use with adequate ventilation. If inhalation risk exists wear organic
vapour/particulate respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and
AS/NZS 1716.
Always wash hands before eating, smoking, drinking or using the toilet.
Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing
or re-using.
Must be sufficient to prevent breathing of vapour. Maintain concentration below
recommended exposure limit.
Vapour at elevated temperatures heavier than air - prevent concentration in
hollows or sumps.
DO NOT enter confined spaces where vapour may have collected.
Keep containers closed when not in use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Boiling Point
Solubility in Water
Specific Gravity
(H2O=1)
pH Value
Vapour Pressure
Vapour Density
(Air=1)
Green blue liquid.
108°C (50% dilution)
Completely soluble.
1.084 @ 20°C typical
7.7 (50% aq. soln by volume)
Not available
Not available
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product Name :
Physical State
Volatile Component
Flash Point
Paraflu 11 F.E
Liquid.
Not available
Classified as hazardous
Not applicable due to water content
Ignition Temperature 490°C (50% dilution)
Flammable Limits
LEL
Explosion Properties
Other Information
Not available
Not available
Soluble in water and alcohol.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous
Polymerization
Materials to Avoid
Hazardous Reaction
Will not occur.
Strong oxidisers, hard acids and bases.
Reacts with acids and oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology
Information
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin
Eye
Chronic Effects
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environ. Protection
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
No LD50 data available for product.
However, for ethylene glycol (major constituent):
Oral LD50 (rat) : 4700 mg/kg
Oral Lowest Lethal Dose (human); 786 mg/kg
Oral Lowest Lethal Dose (human): 398 mg/kg - headache, nausea, vomiting.
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 9530 mg/kg
Inhalation Lowest Toxic Concentration (human): 10,000 mg/m3 - lachrymation,
cough.
Estimated Lethal Dose (human): 100 ml
SKIN (rabbit): Mild irritant.
EYES (rabbit): Mild irritant.
The brain, lungs, liver and kidneys are the main organs affected by the
systemic intoxication and renal failure is the usual cause of death.
Treatment is as for oxalate poisoning, as ethylene glycol is metabolised
to oxalic acid which is deposited in various organs as calcium oxalate
crystals.
Animal studies have shown that long term repeated exposure to high doses of
ethylene glycol in the diet causes kidney injury.
Not mutagenic in several IN VITRO mutagenicity studies.
Birth defects were observed when ethylene glycol was administered to
pregnant mice or rats in high doses in the diet or as a respirable aerosol.
No effects were noted in the reproductive systems of male or female mice or
rats nor on their reproductive performance.
Several long term animal tests have found no carcinogenic effects.
Inhalation of vapour or mists generated by heating, stirring or spraying
can result in headaches and irritation of the throat and nose.
Ethylene glycol is toxic when swallowed. A lethal dose for an adult is 1-2 ml per
kg, or about 100 ml. Symptoms include staggering, slurred speech, loss of coordination,
confusion, faintness, nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate,
difficulty breathing, difficulty seeing, convulsions and collapse. Symptoms may be
delayed. Decreased urine output, kidney failure and nervoussystem damage may also
occur. Aspiration may occur during swallowing or vomiting, resulting in lung
damage.
Will have a degreasing action on the skin. Contact with skin may result in
irritation.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to dermatitic effects.
May be an eye irritant.
For ethylene glycol:
No effects on fertility were found in a long term animal study dosed orally.
Repeated ingestion may cause kidney damage.
For ethylene glycol: Aquatic toxicity - LD50/24hr (goldfish): >5000mg/L.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 5FULL Issue Date : February 2008 ISSUED by FUCHS
Product Name :
Paraflu 11 F.E
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Storage and
Transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Phrase
Safety Phrase
Hazard Category
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Classified as hazardous
Store in a cool place and out of direct sunlight.
Classified as a C1 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID for the purpose of storage and
handling, in accordance with the requirements of AS1940.
Not defined as a Dangerous Good by the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
This material is a Scheduled Poison (S5) and must be stored, maintained and
used in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Store away from oxidizing agents, acids and foodstuffs.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
Harmful
Contact Person/Point Laboratory Manager (03) 9300 6400
Research & Development Chemist (03) 9300 6400
This information was prepared in good faith from the best information available at
the time of issue. It is based on the present level of research and to this extent
we believe it is accurate. However, no guarantee of accuracy is made or implied
and since conditions of use are beyond our control, all information relevant to
usage is offered without warranty. The manufacturer will not be held responsible
for any unauthorosed use of this information or for any modified or altered
versions.
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If you are an employer it is your duty to tell your employees, and any others that
may be affected, of any hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions
that should be taken.
References
Material Safety Data Sheets are updated frequently. Please ensure you have a
* NOHSC:2011 National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data
Sheets
* NOHSC:1008 Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances
* NOHSC:10005 List of Designated Hazardous Substances
* NOHSC:1005 Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances, National Model Regulations
* NOHSC:2007 Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances, National Code of Practice
* NOHSC:1003 Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment, National Exposure Standards
* NOHSC:3008 Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment, Guidance Note
* NOHSC:1015 Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods, National Standard
* NOHSC:2017 Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods, National Code of
Practice
* SUSDP, Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons
* ADG, Australian Dangerous Goods Code
* MSDS of component materials
Last Change
Hazard Category
Supercedes Issue Date: Not applicable
Reason(s) for issue: Alignment to Worksafe requirement
Safety data sheets are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a
current copy.
Harmful
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