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 |
Product Name: Bracton Twin, Low pH
Other Names: Liquid beerline cleaner and glass soaker.
Proper shipping name (ADG Code): Ethanolamine solution.
Recommended use: As a beerline cleaner and glass soaker.
Use diluted, 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 (business hours)
Fax: +61 2 9905 0979
Emergency Phone Numbers:
Transport/Fire Emergency: 000 (Emergency services)
Medical Emergency: 131126 (Poisons Information Centre)
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Section 2: Hazards Identification |
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
Dangerous Goods.
Risk Phrases: R: 20 Harmful by inhalation.
R: 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases: S: 2 Keep out of the reach of children.
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Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients |
Ingredients:
Ethanolamine [141-43-5] 30 - 60 %
Other ingredients deemed not to be hazardous < 10 %
Water [7732-18-5] to 100 %
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Section 4: First Aid Measures |
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone 131126)
or a doctor.
Swallowed: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
Skin: If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated
clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
Eyes: If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye
continuously with running water. Continue flushing
until advised to stop by the Poisons Information
Center or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhaled: Remove from exposure.
First Aid facilities:
Recommended: Eye wash. Hand wash basin.
Emergency shower if handling industrial
quantities.
Advice to Doctor:
Product is an aqueous mixture containing a high proportion of
ethanolamine.
Harmful by inhalation. Irritating by all routes.
Contact Poisons Information Centre.
Aggravated medical conditions:
No specific data found.
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Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures |
HAZCHEM Code: 2 X
Evacuate: No.
Extinguishant: Water fog or fine water spray.
Risk of violent reaction or explosion: No.
Products of combustion: Water vapour, oxides of carbon,
oxides of nitrogen.
Protective Equipment: Full protective clothing including
breathing apparatus and protective
gloves.
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Section 6: Accidental Release Measures |
Emergency Procedures:
Contain.
Prevent spillages from entering drains or 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 |
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapours.
Conditions for safe storage:
Store in a cool, well ventilated place, out of reach of children.
Large quantities should be stored in a bunded dangerous goods
store. Store in original container. Keep container tightly closed
and out of direct sunlight. Keep away from oxidising agents,
strong acids, caustic alkalis. Protect from physical damage.
Clean up all spills and splashes promptly; avoid secondary
accidents.
Incompatibles:
Oxidising agents, acids, alkalis, aluminium and its alloys, copper
and its alloys, rubber, nitrocellulose.
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Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
National Exposure Standards:
ES-TWA: Ethanolamine 3 ppm, 7.5 mg/m³
ES-STEL: Ethanolamine 6 ppm, 15 mg/m³
ES-PEAK: None assigned.
Notations: None assigned by NOHSC, but see:
Ethanolamine [Skin]
(Russia, Sweden, Switzerland)
[Skin] indicates that this material may be absorbed via unbroken
skin, and any such contact may invalidate the TLV.
Biological Limit Values: No data found.
Engineering Controls:
Avoid using aluminium or copper (or their alloys) as materials of
construction.
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, and at least below the TLV.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours.
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 |
Appearance: Clear, almost colourless, slightly viscous
liquid.
Odour: Amine odour.
pH: > 12, alkaline.
Vapour Pressure: No data.
Vapour Density: 2.1 (Air = 1) [ethanolamine]
Boiling Point: > 100 °C
Melting Point: No data.
Volatiles: About 92 %
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): 50 %
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Solubilities: Miscible with water in all proportions.
Specific Gravity/Density: About 1 g/mL @ 20 °C
Flash Point: > 85 °C [ethanolamine]
Flammable Limits: 2.5 - 17 % [ethanolamine]
Dust Explosion: Not applicable.
Auto-ignition Temperature: No data.
Other Information:
Aqueous solution containing a high proportion of ethanolamine.
Alkaline mixture, may react vigorously with acids. May react with
oxidising agents.
Contact with caustic alkalis may generate ammonia, a toxic gas.
May attack aluminium and its alloys, copper and its alloys, and
rubber. Reaction with cellulose nitrate may cause fire and
explosion hazard. 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: Acids, oxidising agents, alkalis, aluminium
and its alloys, copper and its alloys,
nitrocellulose, rubber.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of nitrogen.
Hazardous Reactions: Contact with caustic alkalis may generate
ammonia gas.
Reaction with nitrocellulose may cause fire or
explosion.
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Section 11: Toxicological Information |
Health Effects:
No data available for the mixture. Information presented
relates to individual ingredients.
Acute: Swallowed: Harmful if swallowed. May cause mucosal
burns to mouth and oesophagus. May cause
abdominal cramps, a burning sensation,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. May cause
severe and permanent damage to the
gastrointestinal system, including burns and
perforation of the digestive tract.
Skin: Mild exposure may cause a skin rash.
May cause redness, irritation and pain.
Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
May cause cold, clammy skin and cyanosis or
pale skin colour.
Eyes: Corrosive irritant to eyes.
May cause redness, pain, blurred vision,
chemical conjunctivitis, corneal damage and
severe, deep burns.
Inhaled: Irritating to the respiratory system.
May cause cough, headache, shortness of
breath, sore throat and even asthmatic
reactions which may be made worse by
physical effort. Onset of symptoms may be
delayed.
Caution: Odour warning is insufficient to
indicate that the TLV is being exceeded.
High vapour concentrations may cause central
nervous system effects characterised by
nausea, headache, dizziness, respiratory
distress, lethargy, narcosis,
unconsciousness and coma.
Very high exposures may cause liver and
kidney damage.
Chronic: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis
and ulceration.
LD50: Ethanolamine 1,720 mg/kg oral, rat.
700 mg/kg oral, mouse.
1,000 mg/kg oral, rabbit.
1,000 µL/kg skin, rabbit.
LC50: Ethanolamine 2,420 mg/m³/2 hours, rat.
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Section 12: Ecological Information |
Ecotoxicity: 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 |
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.
Do not use containers of aluminium or copper, or their alloys.
Do not use rubber containers.
Special precautions for landfill or incineration:
Not suitable for incineration.
May not be suitable for some landfill sites.
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Section 14: Transport Information |
UN Number: UN 2491
UN Proper shipping name: Ethanolamine solution.
Class and subsidiary risk: 8 Corrosive.
Packaging group: III
Special precautions for user: Do not store or transport with
dangerous goods of classes 1, 4.3,
5.1, 5.2, 7, acids, caustic alkalis.
Contain spillages.
HAZCHEM Code: 2 X
Material for export: Regulated.
Refer to IMO/IMDG and IATA/ICAO.
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Section 15: Regulatory Information |
Poisons (SUSDP): Schedule 6 Ethanolamine > 20 %
Dangerous Goods: Yes. UN 2491 8/III 2 X.
Carcinogen: Australia IARC NTP
No. No. No.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act: Not applicable.
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS): Listed.
Other National/International Regulations: No data found.
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Section 16: Other information |
Date of MSDS update: October 2006
Complete review and re-write of all sections.
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.