Bracton Industries (NSW) Pty. Ltd.

ACN 003 060 160
P.O. Box 386,   Brookvale   NSW   2100,
Australia


Section 1: Identification of the Material and Supplier
Product Name:    Methyl Violet Solution

Other Names:     Solution of methyl violet.

Proper shipping name (ADG Code):   None assigned.

Recommended use: As a colouring agent for beer slops.
                 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        (business hours)
                 Fax: +61 2 9905 0979

Emergency Phone Numbers:
     Transport/Fire Emergency:   000       (Emergency services)
     Medical Emergency:          131126    (Poisons Information Centre)
Section 2: Hazards Identification
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe
Australia.

Non-dangerous goods.

Risk Phrases:    None.

Safety Phrases:  S: 25   Avoid contact with eyes.
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredients:
     Propane-1,2-diol              [57-55-6]                10 - 30 %
     Methyl violet (crystal violet)[548-62-9]                  < 10 %
     Other ingredients deemed not to be hazardous              < 10 %
     Water                         [7732-18-5]              to  100 %
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.

Advice to Doctor:
     Product is a very dilute solution of methyl violet in a
     water/propylene glycol solution. May be irritating to eyes.
     Contact Poisons Information Centre.

Aggravated medical conditions:
     No data found.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
HAZCHEM Code:                      None assigned.

Evacuate:                          No.

Extinguishant:                     Water.

Risk of violent reaction or explosion:       No.

Products of combustion:            Water vapour, oxides of carbon.

Protective Equipment:              Breathing apparatus and protective
                                   gloves for fire only.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
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:
     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.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
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.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
National Exposure Standards:
     ES-TWA:     Propane-1,2-diol
                 (vapour & particulates)     150 ppm, 474 mg/m³
                 (particulates only)                   10 mg/m³

     ES-STEL:            None assigned.

     ES-PEAK:            None assigned.

     Notations:          None.

Biological Limit Values:      No data found.

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, and at least below the TLV.

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
             Plastic apron, sleeves and boots
             Impervious overalls.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
     Appearance:         Dark blue mobile liquid.
     Odour:              Practically odourless.
     pH:                 About neutral.
     Vapour Pressure:    23 hPa @ 20 °C                     [water]
     Vapour Density:     No data.
     Boiling Point:      > 100 °C
     Melting Point:      No data.
     Volatiles:          75 %                               [water]
     Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC):       < 1 %
     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:
     Will stain organic materials such as skin, paper, cloth, wood.
     May react with oxidising agents.
     Slippery when spilled.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:      Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid:     Incompatible materials.

Incompatible Materials:  Oxidising agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:  Oxides of carbon.

Hazardous Reactions:     None known.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Health Effects:
             No data available for the mixture.  Information presented
      relates to individual ingredients.

Acute:       Swallowed:    May cause gastrointestinal disturbances,
                           nausea, vomiting and possible diarrhoea.
                           Large quantities may lead to central nervous
                           system effects similar to alcohol
                           intoxication.

             Skin:         Will stain the skin. May cause defatting and
                           dry skin, mild irritation. Propane-1,2-diol
                           may be absorbed directly through unbroken
                           skin.

             Eyes:         May cause irritation, redness, itching.

             Inhaled:      An unlikely route at normal temperatures.
                           Inhalation of aerosols may lead to
                           respiratory irritation.

Chronic:     Repeated skin contact may lead to defatting and dryness of
             the skin, possible flaking, slight tenderness and
             softening of the skin. Possible risk of allergic skin
             reaction.
             Repeated ingestion of moderate quantities may lead to
             lactic acidosis.

LD50:        Propane-1,2-diol            20,000 mg/kg oral, rat.
                                         22,000 mg/kg oral, mouse.

TDLo:        Propane-1,2-diol            79,000 mg/kg/56 weeks oral,
                                  human child - general anaesthesia,
                                  changes in surface EEG, convulsions.
Section 12: Ecological Information
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.
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.

Special precautions for landfill or incineration:
     Not suitable for incineration.
     May not be suitable for some landfill sites.
Section 14: Transport Information
UN Number:                         None assigned.

UN Proper shipping name:           None assigned.

Class and subsidiary risk:         None.

Packaging group:                   None.

Special precautions for user:      Contain spillages.

HAZCHEM Code:                      None assigned.

     Material for export:          Not regulated.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
Poisons (SUSDP):         Not a scheduled poison.

Dangerous Goods:         No.

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.
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.