CONTACT 2000 Product Name 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Supplier Name CRC INDUSTRIES (AUST) PTY LIMITED Address 9 Gladstone Road, Castle Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2154 (02) 9634 2088 Telephone Fax (02) 9680 4914 Emergency (02) 9634 2088 info crcind.com.au Email Web Site CONTACT 2000 Product Name 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammability Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (carbon oxides, hydrogen fluoride, hydrocarbons) when heated strongly. Fire and Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases may be evolved in a fire situation. Remain upwind Explosion and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby storage areas. Extinguishing Prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Hazchem Code 2Y 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spillage If cans/containers are punctured (bulk), use personal protective equipment. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Ventilate area where possible. Collect and allow to discharge outdoors. Contain spillage, then cover / absorb spill with non-combustible absorbant material (vermiculite, sand, or similar), collect and place in suitable containers for disposal. 7. STORAGE AND HANDLING Storage Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents, alkalis, active metals, metal powders, heat or ignition sources and foodstuffs. Aerosol containers may explode if exposed to excessive heat (> 50C). Ensure containers are adequately labelled and protected from physical damage when not in use. Handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Stds TWA STEL Reference Ingredient ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 Carbon dioxide ASCC (AUS) 5000 -- 9000 -- Carbon dioxide in coal mines ASCC (AUS) 12500 -- 30000 -- Biological Limits No biological limit allocated. Engineering Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas. Where an inhalation risk exists, mechanical extraction ventilation is Controls recommended. Maintain vapour levels below the recommended exposure standard. PPE Wear splash-proof goggles. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear: nitrile or viton (R) gloves and coveralls. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear: a Type A-Class P1 (Organic gases/vapours and Particulate) respirator. At high vapour levels, wear: an Air-line respirator. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID Appearance Solubility (Water) SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE (AEROSOL DISPENSED) Odour SLIGHT ETHEREAL ODOUR Specific Gravity 1.5 pH NOT AVAILABLE % Volatiles 100 % Vapour Pressure 22.61 kPa 20C Flammability NON FLAMMABLE Vapour Density 8.6 (Air = 1) Flash Point NOT RELEVANT Boiling Point 60C Upper Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT Melting Point < 0C Lower Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT Evaporation Rate NOT AVAILABLE Page 2 of 4 RMT Reviewed: 01 Apr 2010 Printed: 13 Apr 2010