Bracton Industries (NSW) Pty. Ltd.
ACN 003 060 160
P.O. Box 386, Brookvale NSW
2100,
Australia
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Section 1: Identification of the Material and Supplier
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Product Name: Bracton Inhibited Propylene Glycol
Other Names: Propane-1,2-diol solution.
Proper shipping name (ADG Code): Combustible liquid.
Recommended use: As a coolant additive in refrigeration systems.
Dilute and use as directed on the product label.
Supplier: Bracton Industries (NSW) Pty. Ltd.,
ACN: 003 060 160
50 Chard Road, BROOKVALE NSW 2100, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9938 1800 Fax: +61 2 9905 0979
Emergency Tel: Not available
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Section 2: Hazards Identification
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Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
Non-dangerous goods.
Risk Phrases: R: 36/38 Irritating to skin and eyes.
Safety Phrases: S: 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S: 45 In case of accident or if you feel
unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label whenever possible).
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Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
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Ingredients:
Propane-1,2-diol [57-55-6] > 60 %
Other ingredients deemed not to be hazardous < 10 %
Water [7732-18-5] to 100 %
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Section 4: First Aid Measures
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For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone 131126)
or a doctor.
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly.
Eyes: Hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical advice.
Inhaled: Remove from exposure.
First Aid facilities:
Recommended: Eye wash. Hand wash basin.
Advice to Doctor:
Product contains a very high proportion of propylene glycol.
Irritating to skin and eyes. May be absorbed through damaged
skin. On ingestion will have a similar effect as ethanol, about
one third as toxic. Contact Poisons Information Centre.
Aggravated medical conditions:
Pre-existing skin disorders, or sensitivity to propylene glycol.
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Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
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HAZCHEM Code: None.
Extinguishant: Water fog or fine water spray,
alcohol-resistant foam, or dry agents.
Risk of violent reaction or explosion: No.
Products of combustion: Carbon dioxide, water vapour, propionaldehyde,
lactic acid, pyruvic acid, acetic acid.
Incomplete combustion may generate carbon
monoxide.
Protective Equipment: Breathing apparatus and protective gloves for
fire only.
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Section 6: Accidental Release Measures |
Emergency Procedures:
Care: spillages will be slippery.
Remove sources of ignition.
Contain.
Prevent spillages from entering natural waters.
For large spills:
Contain spillage using sand or earth. Transfer liquid and solids
to suitable container. Treat residues as for small spillage.
For small spills:
If local regulations permit, mop up with plenty of water and run
to waste, diluting greatly with running water. Otherwise absorb on
inert absorbent, transfer to suitable container and arrange
removal by disposals company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly
with water and detergent. Ventilate area to dispel any residual
vapours.
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Section 7: Handling and Storage
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Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep away from oxidising agents.
Conditions for safe storage:
Store in a cool, well ventilated place, out of reach of children.
Large quantities should be stored in a bunded flammables store.
Store in original container. Keep container tightly closed and out
of direct sunlight. Keep away from naked flames and other sources
of ignition. Keep away from oxidising agents. Prevent vapours from collecting
in enclosed or low lying places. Protect from physical
damage. Clean up all spills and splashes promptly; avoid secondary accidents.
Incompatibles:
Oxidising agents, sources of ignition.
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Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
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National Exposure Standards:
ES-TWA: None assigned by NOHSC, but see:
Propane-1,2-diol 50 ppm, 156 mg/m³ [HSE - UK]
ES-STEL: None assigned.
ES-PEAK: None assigned.
Notations: None.
Biological Limit Values: No data.
Engineering Controls:
Ensure adequate ventilation (same as outdoors) when using.
If handling industrial quantities or if vapour/aerosol risk
exists, consider local mechanical exhaust/extraction to keep
airborne contamination as low as possible.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe concentrated
vapours or aerosols. Personal protection to be selected from
those recommended below, as appropriate to mode of use, quantity
handled and degree of hazard:-
Normal Use:
Eye/face protection
Gloves, rubber or plastic.
Industrial Quantities:
Face shield or safety glasses
Gloves, rubber or plastic
Plastic apron, sleeves and boots
Impervious overalls.
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Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
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Appearance: Clear, almost colourless, slightly viscous
liquid.
Odour: Almost odourless.
pH: About neutral.
Vapour Pressure: 10.6 Pa @ 20 °C [propane-1,2-diol]
Vapour Density: 2.62 (Air = 1) [propane-1,2-diol]
Boiling Point: 189 °C [propane-1,2-diol]
Melting Point: No data.
Volatiles: About 5 % (as water)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): Negligable.
Evaporation Rate: 0.005 (n-butyl acetate = 1)
[propane-1,2-diol]
Solubilities: Miscible with water in all proportions.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.04 g/mL
Flash Point: From about 99 °C (c.c.) [propane-1,2-diol]
Flammable Limits: 2.6 - 12.6 % [propane-1,2-diol]
Dust Explosion: Not applicable.
Auto-ignition Temperature: 371 °C [propane-1,2-diol]
Other Information:
Hygroscopic, may absorb moisture from the air.
Slippery when spilled.
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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidising agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides,
chloroformates, hydrofluoric acid,
nitric acid, reducing agents, silver nitrate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Propionaldehyde, lactic acid,
pyruvic acid, acetic acid, oxides of carbon
including carbon monoxide.
Hazardous Reactions: Contact with strong oxidising agents may cause
fire.
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Section 11: Toxicological Information |
Health Effects:
No data available for the mixture. Information presented
relates to individual ingredients, i.e. propylene glycol.
May cause intoxication, general anaesthesia, stupor,
convulsions, changes in surface EEG.
Symptoms of overexposure to propylene glycol may include
redness, visual impairment, discomfort, lethargy, hypotension,
prostration, muscle tenderness, convulsions, coma.
Acute: Swallowed: Will have effects similar to ethanol, but
only about one third as toxic. May cause gastrointestinal
disturbances, nausea,
vomiting, headache. Large doses may cause
diarrhoea, central nervous system
depression, pulmonary oedema (fluid in the
lungs), hypoglycaemia, kidney damage, brain
damage, possibly death. Very large doses can
be as serious as ethanol poisoning.
Skin: Irritating to skin. Prolonged or repeated
skin contact may lead to sensitisation and
allergic reactions.
May be absorbed directly through damaged or
abraided skin.
Eyes: Irritating to eyes. May cause redness,
lachrymation, irritation or pain.
Inhaled: Inhalation of vapours or aerosol may cause
central nervous system depression, headache,
nausea and vomiting, irritation, dizziness,
loss of consciousness.
Chronic: Repeated skin contact may cause flaking, softening and
tenderness, defatting, dryness and erythema.
Chronic ingestion may lead to lactic acidosis and possible
seizures.
Prolonged exposure may cause blood, kidney or spleen
disorders.
Propylene glycol has caused reproductive effects and
foetal damage in experimental animals (mice).
LD50: Propylene glycol 20,000 mg/kg oral, rat.
22,000 mg/kg oral, mouse.
TDLo: Propylene glycol 79,000 mg/kg/56 weeks -
oral, human child - general anaesthesia,
changes in surface EEG, convulsions.
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Section 12: Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity: No data.
Persistence and degradability: No data.
Mobility: Will be readily transported by
water.
Environmental Fate: No data.
Bioaccumulative potential: No data.
Other adverse environmental effects: No data.
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Section 13: Disposal Considerations
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The generator of any wastes from this product is responsible for
its proper classification, transport and disposal.
Consult appropriate local and State regulations.
Disposal methods and containers:
Avoid (undiluted) disposal to sewer.
Special precautions for landfill or incineration:
High temperature incineration may be suitable.
May be unsuitable for landfill.
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Section 14: Transport Information
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UN Number: None assigned.
UN Proper shipping name: Combustible liquid.
Class and subsidiary risk: None assigned.
Packaging group: None assigned.
Special precautions for user: Keep away from oxidising agents.
HAZCHEM Code: None.
Material for export: Refer to IMDG and IATA/ICAO.
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Section 15: Regulatory Information
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Poisons (SUSDP): Propylene glycol is specifically exempted from
scheduling, for all purposes, on the grounds of low
toxicity.
Dangerous Goods: Combustible liquid.
Treat as dangerous goods when stored or transported
with flammable liquids.
Carcinogen: Australia IARC NTP
No. No. No.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act: No data.
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS): Listed.
Other National/International Regulations: None found.
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Section 16: Other information
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Date of MSDS preparation/update: June 2004
Abbreviations:
NOHSC - National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
MAK - Maximum workplace concentration - Germany,
(maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentration)
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer (France).
NPT - National Toxicology Program (USA).
Literature references:
Available Sources of Data:
National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data
Sheets 2nd Edition [2011(2003)] - NOHSC.
Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons - AHMAC.
Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the
Occupational Environment [1003]- NOHSC.
List of Designated Hazardous Substances [10005] - NOHSC.
Merck Index - Merck Inc.
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials - Lewis.
Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens - Sittig.
Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards - Bretherick.
Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary - Wiley Interscience.
AUSREG's Chemical Data Package for PCs - AUSREG Consultancy.
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