Information on a proprietary mixture containing polydimethylsiloxanes, plasticisers, amorphous silica,
Composition organosilanes, inorganic pigments, and organotin compounds.
Other Information Methylethylketoxime is released during cure.
| Acute- Swallowed |
May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach. |
| Acute Eye |
A moderate eye irritant. |
| Acute Skin |
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritation. |
| Acute Inhaled |
High concentrations of vapour may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. |
| Chronic |
Chronic exposure to vapours may cause inflammation of the nose, mouth, throat and bronchi.
(No vapour is emitted after full cure). |
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| Swallowed |
Give water or milk to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Eye |
Irrigate with copious quantity of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical assistance
if symptoms persist. |
| Skin |
Wash with plenty of soap and water. |
| Inhaled |
Remove to fresh air. |
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| First Aid Facilities |
Not Available. |
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| Advice to Doctor |
All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress of the patient.
Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this
product may have occurred.
Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote available.
Consult Poisons Information Centre |
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| Exposure Limits |
No exposure limit is assigned to the mixture. Methylethylketoxime is released during cure. |
| Other Exposure Info |
Limited animal (rat) data showed that at high vapour concentration ofmethylethylketoxime
narcotic effects are observed.
Ingestion: LD50 (rat) = 2400-3700 mg/kg. |
| Eng. Controls |
Avoid breathing in vapours Use with adequate ventilation. |
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| Respirator Type (AS 1716) |
Not Available |
| Eye Protection |
Not Available |
| Glove Type |
Not Available |
| Clothing |
Not Available |
| Protective Equipment |
Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear eye protection to prevent any reasonable probability of eye
contact. |
| Footwear |
Not Available |
| Work/Hygiene Practices |
Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure and the following
general measures should be undertaken when working with or handling this material:
1. Do not store, use, and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products or cosmetics in areas
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.
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| Fire Hazards |
Non-flammable. Combustible. Will bum if involved in a fIre but not considered to be significant
fIre risk. The main combustion products are silica, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. |
| Other Precautions |
Safe working practice and good hygiene should be observed. |
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| Storage Precautions |
Keep product dry to prevent lumping or possible deterioration. |
| Other Storage Info. |
The foregoing data applies to the uncured sealant. The hazards associated with this product are
due mainly to the reactive silane cross linkers, and the vapours given off when the sealant reacts
with moisture in the air. When curing is complete, the resulting product is an inert, non-toxic
silicon elastomer. |
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| Proper Shipping Name |
Not Applicable |
| EPG Number |
Not Applicable |
| IERG Number |
Not Applicable |
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| Spills and Disposal |
Normally suitable for local incineration. Consult local regulations. Non-biodegradable. |
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| Fire/Explos. Hazard |
Low hazard. Non-flammable paste. Forms essentially amorphous silica, carbon dioxide and
carbon monoxide on combustion. Fire can be extinguished by carbon dioxide, powder or water
type extinguisher. |
| Hazardous |
Not Available |
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Decomposition or
By-products |
Not Available |
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Fire Fighting
Procedures |
Not Available |
| Extinguishing Media |
Not Available |
| Hazardous Reaction |
The product is considered stable under normal handling conditions. |
| Hazchem Code |
None Allocated |
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| Toxicology |
Methylethylketoxime set free upon curing presents a notable risk of toxicity, when large amounts
of the product is used in an enclosed area, e.g. a small unventilated bathroom. Amorphous silica
and other fme powder ingredients are bound in the paste mixture and do not present any risk of
toxicity under normal conditions or use and handling. |
| Environ. Protection |
Non-biodegradable. No negative ecological effects are known. |
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| Pkg. & Labelling |
Keep in original airtight container to prevent degradation. |
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| Regulatory Information |
All ingredients are listed in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances. |
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| Technical Data |
A Technical Data Sheet for this product is available upon request.
Infosafe No:2RH2Z Issue Date: April 1998 Issued by Termicide Pty Ltd |
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| References |
1. Australian Health Minister's Advisory Council, 'Standard for the uniform
scheduling of drugs and poisons,' No 11,AGPS, Canberra, 1996.
2. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, 'National Code of
Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets' {NOHSC: 2011
(1994)},AGPS, Canberra, 1994.
3. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, 'List of Designated
Hazardous Substances' {NOHSC: 10005 (1994)}, AGPS, Canberra, 1994.
4. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, 'Exposure Standards for
Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupation Environment' {NOHSC: 1003
(1995)},AGPS, Canberra, 1995.
5. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, 'Approved Criteria for
ClassifYingHazardous Substances' {NOHSC: 1008 (1994)}, AGPS, Canberra,
1994.
6. Commonwealth of Australia, 'Australian Code of the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail', 6th Ed., AGPS, Canberra, 1998. |
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| Contact |
The Director
Termicide Pty Ltd (07) 5563 3006 |
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| ADVICE TO THE USER: |
This Material Safety Data Sheet should be used in conjunction with the Technical
Data Sheets. It does not replace them. The information given is based on our
knowledge of the health and safety data of this product at the time of publication. It
is given in good faith. The attention of the user is drawn to the possible risks
incurred by using the product for any purpose other than that for which it was
intended. If clarification or further information is needed to enable appropriate risk
assessment, the user should contact Termicide Pty Ltd. Our responsibility for
products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions sent to customers. No
liability whatsoever can be accepted with regard to the handling, processing or use
of the product concerned which, in all cases, shall be in accordance with the
appropriate regulations and/or legislation.
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