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: Propylene Glycol Inhibitor (Formally Ice Bank Preservative)
Other Names: Dilute aqueous solution of mixed preservatives.
Proper shipping name (ADG Code): None.
Recommended use: As a preservative for propylene glycol machines. 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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Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe
Australia.
Non-dangerous goods.
Risk Phrases: None.
Safety Phrases: S: 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
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Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
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Ingredients:
Mixed preservatives < 2 %
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: Hand wash basin.
Advice to Doctor:
Product is a very dilute aqueous solution of mixed preservatives.
May cause mild eye irritation. Contact Poisons Information
Centre.
Aggravated medical conditions:
None known.
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Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
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HAZCHEM Code: None assigned.
Extinguishant: Water.
Risk of violent reaction or explosion: No.
Products of combustion: Water vapour, traces of oxides of nitrogen.
Protective Equipment: Breathing apparatus and protective gloves for
fire only.
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Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
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Emergency Procedures:
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:
Mop up with plenty of water and run to waste, diluting greatly
with running water, or absorb on inert absorbent, transfer to
suitable container and arrange removal by disposals company. Wash
site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent.
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Section 7: Handling and Storage
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Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Conditions for safe storage:
Store in a cool, well ventilated place, out of reach of children.
Large quantities should be stored in a bunded area. Store in
original container. Keep container tightly closed and out of
direct sunlight. Protect from physical damage. Clean up all spills
and splashes promptly; avoid secondary accidents.
Incompatibles:
Oxidising agents, acids.
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Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
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National Exposure Standards:
ES-TWA: None assigned.
ES-STEL: None assigned.
ES-PEAK: None.
Notations: None.
Biological Limit Values: No data.
Engineering Controls:
Ensure adequate ventilation (same as outdoors) when using.
If handling industrial quantities or if 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. 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
Overalls.
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Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
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Appearance: Clear, pale pink to brown, mobile liquid.
Odour: None.
pH: Alkaline.
Vapour Pressure: 23 hPa @ 20 °C
Vapour Density: No data.
Boiling Point: 100 °C
Melting Point: No data.
Volatiles: 99 %
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): None.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Solubilities: Miscible with water in all proportions.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1 g/mL @ 20 °C
Flash Point: None.
Flammable Limits: None.
Dust Explosion: Not applicable.
Auto-ignition Temperature: No data.
Other Information:
Incompatible with acids. May form a sediment on long storage -
shake well before use. Slippery when spilled.
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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Acids, oxidising agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of nitrogen.
Hazardous Reactions: None known.
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Section 11: Toxicological Information
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Health Effects:
No data available for the mixture. Information presented
relates to individual ingredients.
Acute: Swallowed: May cause gastric upset, nausea and possible
vomiting.
Skin: Prolonged contact may lead to mild
irritation.
Eyes: May cause mild irritation.
Inhaled: An unlikely route, owing to the low
volatility of ingredients.
Chronic: Repeated skin contact may lead to irritation.
LD50: Preservative #1 656 mg/kg oral, rat.
683 mg/kg oral, mouse.
500 mg/kg oral, cat.
Preservative #2 560 mg/kg oral, rat.
615 mg/kg oral, mouse.
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Section 12: Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity: May be harmful to aquatic organisms.
Persistence and degradability: No data.
Mobility: 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 disposal to natural waters or the environment.
Special precautions for landfill or incineration:
Not suitable for landfill.
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Section 14: Transport Information
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UN Number: None assigned.
UN Proper shipping name: None.
Class and subsidiary risk: None.
Packaging group: None.
Special precautions for user: None.
HAZCHEM Code: None assigned.
Material for export: No data.
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Section 15: Regulatory Information
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Poisons (SUSDP): Not a scheduled poison.
Dangerous Goods: Not dangerous goods.
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: No data.
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Section 16: Other information
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Date of MSDS preparation/update: July 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).
HSE - Health and Safety Executive (United Kingdom).
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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