| 1. IDENTIFICATION |
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| Product name: |
Matte Varnish |
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| Other names: |
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| UN Number: |
N/A |
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| Dangerous Goods Class: |
3 |
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| Subsidiary Risk: |
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| Hazchem Code: |
3(Y) |
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| Pack Group: |
III |
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| EPG: |
3A1 |
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| Poisons Schedule: |
N/A |
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| Product Use: |
Varnish for artist's paints |
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| 1.1 Physical Description/ Properties |
| Appearence: |
Clear liquid with characteristic odour and taste. |
| Formula: |
Mixture |
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| Boiling Point: |
150-280 deg C. |
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| Melting Point: |
N/A |
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| Vapour pressure: |
N/A |
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| Specific Gravity: |
0.860 (water=1) |
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| Flash Point: |
Below 61 deg C. |
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| pH: |
N/A |
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| Solubility in water: |
N/A g/l (25 deg C) |
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| Flammability limits (as percentage volume in air) |
| Lower explosion limit: |
0.6% |
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| Upper explosion limit: |
7.0% |
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| 1.2 Other properties |
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| Auto-ignition temperature at approx. 253 deg C. |
| 1.3 Ingredients |
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| Chemical entity |
CAS No. |
Proportions |
| Ketone Resin |
(108-94-1) |
15-30% |
| White Spirit |
(9072-35-9) |
60-70% |
| Matting silica |
(112926-00-8) |
2-5% |
| 2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION |
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| 2.1 Health effects-Acute |
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| Swallowed: |
Ingestion can cause bladder irritation. Oral LD50=not available |
| Eye: |
No data available |
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| Skin: |
No data available |
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| Inhaled: |
Vapours can cause irritaion, dizziness and nausea. LC50=not available. |
| 2.2 Health effects-Chronic |
No data available. |
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| 2.3 First Aid |
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| Swallowed: |
Contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. |
| Eye: |
Flush eyes with copious amounts of clean water for at lease 15 minutes, retract eyelids often. If irritation occurs seek medical attention immediately. |
| Skin: |
Wash affected areas thoroughly with copious amounts of clean water. If irritation occurs seek medical attention immediately. |
| Inhaled: |
Remove victim to fresh air. If difficulty in breathing or irritation occurs seek medical attention immediately. |
| 2.4 Advice to doctor |
Treat symptonmatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reaction of patient. |
| 3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE |
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| 3.1 Exposure standards |
Tolerance=100ppm in air |
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| 3.2 Engineering controls |
Provide general exhaust ventilation to keep exposure levels to a minimum. |
| 3.3 Personal protection |
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
Wear protective equipment to minimise exposure. |
| 3.4 Flammability |
Material is flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. NO SMOKING.
Ventilate usage to prevent build-up of flammable vapours. |
| 4. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION |
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| 4.1 Storage/Transport |
Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat.
Store in accordance with all Commonwealth, State or Territory regulations relevant to Class 3 substances. Transport in accordance with the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. Keep containers tightly sealed. |
| 4.2 Packaging/Labelling |
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| UN Number |
N/A |
| Class: |
3 |
| Sub Risk: |
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| Hazchem Code: |
3(Y) |
| Pack Group: |
III |
| EPG Group: |
3A1 |
| Shipping name: |
MATTE VARNISH |
| 4.3 Spills and Disposals |
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| Spills: |
Eliminate all flammables (NO SMOKING). Contain and absorb diatomaceous earth. |
| Disposal: |
Dispose in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations by incineration at approved waste disposal site. |
| 4.4 Fire and explosion hazard |
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| Fire/Explosion: |
May cause compustable materials to burn or explode. May burn if heated or ignited. Vapour may form an exposive mix in air. Evolves irritating and toxic gases on decomposition. |
| Extinguishing Media: |
Use dry chemical or polymer foam type extinguishers. Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. Vapour density is heavier than air. |
| 5. CONTACT POINTS |
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| Organisation: |
Langridge Artist Colours
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| Location: |
Factory 23, 155 Hyde Street, Yarraville. Victoria. Australia |
| Telephone: |
+ 3 9689 0577 |
| Ask for: |
Mr. David Coles |
MSDS
