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Hazard Alert Code:

HIGH
METHYLATED SPIRITS
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Revision No: 4 Chemwatch 56454

Issue Date: 8-Jul-2008 CD 2010/1

Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME
Methylated Spirits
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
PAINT
PRODUCT USE
Used according to manufacturer's directions.
SUPPLIER
Company: Solver Paints Pty Ltd
Address:
560 Churchill Road
Kilburn
SA, 5084
AUS
Telephone: +61 8 8368 1200
Emergency Tel: 1800 039 008 (24 hours)
Emergency Tel: +61 3 9573 3112
Fax: +61 8 8368 1222

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to NOHSC Criteria, and ADG Code.

POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
Risk Codes Risk Phrases
R11 Highly flammable.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

SAFETY
Safety Codes Safety Phrases
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
S23 Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray.
S24 Avoid contact with skin.
S39 Wear eye/ face protection.
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
S09 Keep container in a well ventilated place.
S29 Do not empty into drains.
S40 To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use water.
S07 Keep container tightly closed.
S26 In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
S46 If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show this container or label).
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

NAME CAS RN %
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ethanol 64-17-5 >95

methyl isobutyl ketone 108-10-1 0.25 ^
denatonium benzoate at 6.6 ppm
denatonium benzoate 3734-33-6 0.00066
fluorescein 0.0001
brucine sulfate 4845-99-2 Not spec^
water 7732-18-5 Balance

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED

z If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
z If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and
prevent aspiration.
z Observe the patient carefully.
z Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
z Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
z Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting
the upper and lower lids.
z Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
z Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
z Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
z Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED

z If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
z Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
z Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid
procedures.
z Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask
as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
For acute or short term repeated exposures to ethanol:
z Acute ingestion in non-tolerant patients usually responds to supportive care with special attention to prevention of aspiration,
replacement of fluid and correction of nutritional deficiencies (magnesium, thiamine pyridoxine, Vitamins C and K).
z Give 50% dextrose (50-100 ml) IV to obtunded patients following blood draw for glucose determination.
z Comatose patients should be treated with initial attention to airway, breathing, circulation and drugs of immediate importance
(glucose, thiamine).
z Decontamination is probably unnecessary more than 1 hour after a single observed ingestion. Cathartics and charcoal may be
given but are probably not effective in single ingestions.
z Fructose administration is contra-indicated due to side effects.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

z Alcohol stable foam.
z Dry chemical powder.
z BCF (where regulations permit).
z Carbon dioxide.
z Water spray or fog - Large fires only.
FIRE FIGHTING

z Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
z May be violently or explosively reactive.
z Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
z Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
z Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
z Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover.
z If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
z Use water delivered as a fine spray to control the fire and cool adjacent area.
z Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
z Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.
z Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
z If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by 500 metres in all directions.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
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z Liquid and vapour are highly flammable.
z Severe fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame and/or oxidisers.
z Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
z Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
z On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

z Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may
result
HAZCHEM
None
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Glasses: Gloves: Respirator:
Chemical goggles. 1.BUTYL 2.NITRILE+PVC 3.PVC Type A Filter of sufficient capacity

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS

z Remove all ignition sources.
z Clean up all spills immediately.
z Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
z Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
z Contain and absorb small quantities with vermiculite or other absorbent material.
z Wipe up.
z Collect residues in a flammable waste container.
MAJOR SPILLS

z Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
z Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
z May be violently or explosively reactive.
z Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
z Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
z Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
z No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
z Increase ventilation.
z Stop leak if safe to do so.
z Water spray or fog may be used to disperse /absorb vapour.
z Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
z Use only spark-free shovels and explosion proof equipment.
z Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
z Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
z Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
z Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
z If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.

Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING

z Containers, even those that have been emptied, may contain explosive vapours.
z Do NOT cut, drill, grind, weld or perform similar operations on or near containers.
z DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin
z Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
z Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
z Use in a well-ventilated area.
z Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
z DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
z Avoid smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
z When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
z Vapour may ignite on pumping or pouring due to static electricity.
z DO NOT use plastic buckets.
z Earth and secure metal containers when dispensing or pouring product.
z Use spark-free tools when handling.
z Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
z Keep containers securely sealed.
z Avoid physical damage to containers.
z Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
z Work clothes should be laundered separately.
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z Use good occupational work practice.

z Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
z Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions.

SUITABLE CONTAINER

z Packing as supplied by manufacturer.
z Plastic containers may only be used if approved for flammable liquid.
z Check that containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
z For low viscosity materials (i) : Drums and jerry cans must be of the non-removable head type. (ii) : Where a can is to be used
as an inner package, the can must have a screwed enclosure.
z For materials with a viscosity of at least 2680 cSt. (23 deg. C)
z For manufactured product having a viscosity of at least 250 cSt. (23 deg. C)
z Manufactured product that requires stirring before use and having a viscosity of at least 20 cSt (25 deg. C)
(i) : Removable head packaging;
(ii) : Cans with friction closures and
(iii) : low pressure tubes and cartridges may be used.
z Where combination packages are used, and the inner packages are of glass, there must be sufficient inert cushioning material
in contact with inner and outer packages
z In addition, where inner packagings are glass and contain liquids of packing group I there must be sufficient inert absorbent to
absorb any spillage, unless the outer packaging is a close fitting moulded plastic box and the substances are not incompatible
with the plastic.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

z Avoid strong bases.
*.
z Avoid oxidising agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, chloroformates.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

z Store in original containers in approved flame-proof area.
z No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
z DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be trapped.
z Keep containers securely sealed.
z Store away from incompatible materials in a cool, dry well ventilated area.
z Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
z Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE CONTROLS
TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak TWA
Source Material Notes
ppm mg/m ppm mg/m ppm mg/m F/CC
Australia Exposure
ethanol (Ethyl alcohol) 1000 1880
Standards
Australia Exposure methyl isobutyl ketone
50 205 75 307
Standards (Methyl isobutyl ketone)
The following materials had no OELs on our records
denatonium benzoate: CAS:3734-33-6
brucine sulfate: CAS:4845-99-2 CAS:5787-00-8 CAS:38741-38-7
water: CAS:7732-18-5

PERSONAL PROTECTION

RESPIRATOR
Type A Filter of sufficient capacity
EYE

z Safety glasses with side shields.
z Chemical goggles.
z Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document,
describing the wearing of lens or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review
of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid
personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical
exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first
signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands
thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59]
HANDS/FEET
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Important factors in the selection of gloves include: such as:
z frequency and duration of contact,
z chemical resistance of glove material,
z glove thickness and
z dexterity
Select gloves tested to a relevant standard (e.g. Europe EN 374, US F739).
z When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 5 or higher (breakthrough time
greater than 240 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.
z When only brief contact is expected, a glove with a protection class of 3 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 60 minutes
according to EN 374) is recommended.
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z Contaminated gloves should be replaced.

Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using gloves, hands should be washed and dried thoroughly. Application of a non-
perfumed moisturiser is recommended.
z Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
z Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber
OTHER

z Overalls.
z PVC Apron.
z PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
z Eyewash unit.
z Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
For flammable liquids and flammable gases, local exhaust ventilation or a process enclosure ventilation system may be required.
Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant.

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE
Colourless highly flammable liquid. Characteristic odour, burning taste. Mixes with water, other alcohols, lacquer thinners. Specially
denatured to render unpalatable for drinking.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Not
State Liquid
Weight applicable.
Melting
- Not
Range Viscosity
117.3 Available
(C)
Solubility
Boiling
in
Range 78.3 Miscible
water
(C)
(g/L)
Flash pH
13 Not
Point (1%
(CC) available.
(C) solution)
Decomposition
Not pH (as Not
Temp
Available supplied) available
(C)
5.81
Autoignition Vapour
@
Temp 392 Pressure
20
(C) (kPa)
C
Upper
Specific
Explosive
19.0 Gravity 0.79
Limit
(water=1)
(%)
Lower Relative
Explosive Vapour
3.3 1.59
Limit Density
(%) (air=1)
Volatile
Evaporation 2.53
Component 100
Rate BuAc=1
(%vol)

Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY

CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY

z Presence of incompatible materials.
z Product is considered stable.
z Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Irritating to eyes. Cumulative effects may result following exposure*.
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Vapours may cause dizziness or suffocation. * (limited evidence).

Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
May produce discomfort of the respiratory system*.
Inhalation and/or ingestion may produce health damage*.
* (limited evidence).

TOXICITY AND IRRITATION

unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling,
the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
ETHANOL:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 7060 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):20 mg/24hr-Moderate
Oral (human) LDLo: 1400 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):400 mg (open)-Mild
Oral (man) TDLo: 50 mg/kg Eye (rabbit):100mg/24hr-Moderate
Oral (man) TDLo: 1.40 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 500 mg SEVERE
Oral (woman) TDLo: 256 mg/kg/12 wks
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 20,000 ppm/10h
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 64000 ppm/4h

The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling,
the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
DENATONIUM BENZOATE:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
Oral (rat) LD50: 584 mg/kg Nil Reported
Oral (rabbit) LD50: 508 mg/kg

Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may be due to a non-
allergenic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of
highly irritating compound. Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of preceding respiratory disease, in a non-
atopic individual, with abrupt onset of persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the
irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of moderate to severe bronchial hyperreactivity on
methacholine challenge testing and the lack of minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia, have also been included in
the criteria for diagnosis of RADS. RADS (or asthma) following an irritating inhalation is an infrequent disorder with rates related to
the concentration of and duration of exposure to the irritating substance. Industrial bronchitis, on the other hand, is a disorder that
occurs as result of exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often particulate in nature) and is completely
reversible after exposure ceases. The disorder is characterised by dyspnea, cough and mucus production.
Most undiluted cationic surfactants satisfy the criteria for classification as Harmful (Xn) with R22 and as Irritant (Xi) for skin and
eyes with R38 and R41.
Somnolence, tremor, ataxia recorded.

CARCINOGEN
Ethanol in alcoholic International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Agents Reviewed by the IARC
Group 1
beverages Monographs

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Ecotoxicity
Persistence: Persistence:
Ingredient Bioaccumulation Mobility
Water/Soil Air
ethanol LOW MED LOW HIGH
water LOW LOW HIGH

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

z DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
z It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
z In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered first.
z Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
z Recycle wherever possible.
z Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste management authority for disposal if no suitable
treatment or disposal facility can be identified.
z Dispose of by: burial in a land-fill specifically licenced to accept chemical and / or pharmaceutical wastes or Incineration in a
licenced apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material).
z Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are cleaned and destroyed.
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Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Labels Required: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
HAZCHEM:
3YE (ADG7)
Land Transport UNDG:
Class or division: 3 Subsidiary risk: None
UN No.: 1263 UN packing group: II
Shipping Name:PAINT (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac,
varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base)
Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class: 3 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 1263 Packing Group: II
Special provisions: A3
Shipping name:PAINT
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 3 IMDG Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1263 Packing Group: II
EMS Number: F-E , S-E Special provisions: 163
Limited Quantities: 5L
Shipping Name: PAINT (including paint, lacquer, enamel,
stain, shellac solutions, varnish, polish, liquid filler
and liquid lacquer base) or PAINT RELATED MATERIAL
(including paint thinning or reducing compound)

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

POISONS SCHEDULE
None
REGULATIONS
Regulations for ingredients
ethanol (CAS: 64-17-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;
"Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List
(HVICL)","Australia Illicit Drug Reagents/Essential Chemicals - Category III","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances
(AICS)","Australia National Pollutant Inventory","Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) -
Schedule 5","GESAMP/EHS Composite List - GESAMP Hazard Profiles","IMO IBC Code Chapter 18: List of products to which the
Code does not apply","IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances","IMO Provisional Categorization of Liquid
Substances - List 2: Pollutant only mixtures containing at least 99% by weight of components already assessed by
IMO","International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Agents Reviewed by the IARC Monographs","International Air
Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations","International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High
Production Volume List","International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Survey: Transparency List","OECD Representative List of
High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
denatonium benzoate (CAS: 3734-33-6) is found on the following regulatory lists;
"Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Survey: Transparency List"
water (CAS: 7732-18-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;
"Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","IMO IBC Code Chapter 18: List of products to which the Code does not
apply","International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Survey: Transparency List","OECD Representative List of High Production
Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
No data for Solver 4960 Methylated Spirits (CW: 56454)

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

Denmark Advisory list for selfclassification of dangerous substances
Substance CAS Suggested codes denatonium benzoate 3734- 33- 6
Ingredients with multiple CAS Nos
Ingredient Name CAS
brucine sulfate 4845-99-2, 5787-00-8, 38741-38-7
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as
independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.
The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine
whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures
Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.

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Issue Date: 8-Jul-2008

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