MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1.    IDENTIFICATION

Product Name : LO-CHLOR LEAK SEALER or LEAK STOP

Other Names :

Product Code : 23

U.N. Number : N/A

Dangerous Goods Class : N/A

Secondary Risk : N/A

Hazchem Code : N/A

Pack Code : N/A

EPG : N/A

Poisons Schedule : 5

Uses :

1.     PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES

Appearance : Clear viscous liquid

Formula : Proprietary mixture of silicilates

 

Boiling Point : > 100°C Melting Point : below zero

Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.5 (water = 1)

Flash Point Test : Does not burn Flammability Limits (as % vol in air)

Solubility in water : Miscible Lower Explosion Limit : N/A

PH : 10.7 Upper Explosion Limit : N/A

 

2.     Other Properties

Corrosiveness : Corrosive to some metals (aluminium, tin, lead and zinc ).

Polymerisation : Will not polymerise

Decomposition products : Oxides of sodium , water

3.    Ingredients

Chemical Entity Sodium Silicate

C.A.S. No 1344-09-8

Proportion < 50%

Other ingredients proprietary information.

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

No adverse health effects should be anticipated if the product is used in accordance with this MSDS and the product label. If the product is not used properly the following may occur :

1. HEALTH EFFECTS – ACUTE

Swallowed

Likely to be corrosive to mucous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract.

Eye

Dangerous eye irritant . May cause severe irritation with corneal injury which may result in permanent impairment and even blindness .

Skin

High hazard via skin contact

Inhaled

Inhalation may cause irritation of the nose and throat and cause coughing and chest discomfort.

2. HEALTH EFFECTS – CHRONIC

No specific data available. Not considered to be a carcinogen .

3. FIRST AID

Swallowed

If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting . Rinse mouth with water .Give a glass to drink .

Contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre if symptoms of poisoning develop.

Eye

Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes . Hold eyelids open . Do not attempt to remove contact lenses unless trained . Transport to hospital or medical centre immediately .

Skin

Immediately wash skin contaminated skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes . Bathe contacted skin in mildly acidic materials such as lemon juice , vinegar or cola drinks . Remove contaminated clothing and footwear . Wash thoroughly before re-use . Transport to hospital or medical centre immediately if irritation develops .

Inhaled

Remove victim from exposure – avoid becoming a casualty . Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing . Lay patient down and keep warm and rested .If breathing is shallow or has stopped , ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation or oxygen . Seek medical advice immediately.

4. FIRST AID FACILITIES

Eye wash station or eye bath should be available .

5. ADVICE TO DOCTOR

Treat symptomatically . Note the nature of this product .

6. TOXICITY DATA

LD50 data not available.

Oral LD50(rat) :

SKIN :

EYES :

 

3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

3.1 Exposure standards

N/A

3.2 Engineering controls

Mechanical ventilation should be sufficient under normal conditions . Keep containers closed when not in use .

3.3 Personal Protection

Avoid skin and eye contact . Wear overalls , face shield , elbow length PVC gloves , splash apron and rubber boots . Always wash hands before smoking , eating , drinking or using the toilet . Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or re-using.

3.4 Flammability

Non flammable.

 

4.    SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

1.     STORAGE/TRANSPORT

Transport or store in a cool, dry area away from direct heat . Keep container tightly closed when not in use .

2.    SPILLS AND DISPOSAL

Spills

In event of a spill , prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses . Stop leak if safe to do so and contain spill. Absorb onto vermiculite, sand or other absorbent material . Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage .

After spills , wash area , prevent run off from entering drains . Neutralise with weak or dilute acid . This material may be suitable for approved landfill .

Disposal (After treatment above)

Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority .

3.    FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Fire/Explosion

No explosion hazard under normal circumstances .

Contact with aluminium, zinc , tin and lead and their alloys may liberate hydrogen gas which form explosive mixtures in air .

Extinguishing media

Water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray ), foam , dry agent (carbon dioxide , dry chemical powder )

Environmental Impact

Avoid contaminating waterways .

 

5. OTHER INFORMATION

Other Information

 

5.1 Contact Points

ORGANIZATION LO-CHLOR CHEMICALS

LOCATION 86 MEEKS RD MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204

TELEPHONE (02)9550 3900 1 800 64 7655

ASK FOR SAFETY OFFICER

 

Authorized by Andrew Simons

Position Managing Director

DATE OF ISSUE 27^th January 1989

DATE OF REVISION 4^th September 1999