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ABN 80 004 726 890 | MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: April 01, 2014
Page 2 of 3
GRAB Graffiti Remover
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): Avoid all ignition sources. Vapour
may form explosive mixtures with air. Class 3 Flammable
Liquids shall not be loaded in the same vehicle with: Class 1,
2.1, 2.3, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 or 7 substances.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: None assigned for product. Data for
individual ingredients:
Australian Atmospheric Exposure Standards for:
Methyl alcohol = 200 ppm / 262 mg/cu.m
STEL = 250 ppm / 328 mg/cu.m
SK = Absorption through skin may be a significant
source of exposure.
Sodium hydroxide: TWA = 2 mg/cu.m Peak limitation.
[Source: Safe Work Australia HSIS -2014]
Engineering Controls: Use only in well ventilated areas. Local
exhaust and general ventilation is recommended. Use an
explosion proof ventilation exhaust system.
Personal Protection:
Eyes - Wear safety glasses to prevent eye contact. Wear a
face shield if splashing is possible.
Gloves - Wear nitrile, PVC or neoprene gloves. Rubber
gloves are not suitable.
Note: Resistance of glove materials can vary. Evaluate
resistance under conditions of use and maintain PPE
carefully.
Clothing - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory – Do not breathe vapour/spray/fumes. Respiratory
protection is recommended during handling.
Other – Do not eat, drink or smoke until after washing. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Applications of approved barrier
creams may prove useful. Contaminated clothes are to be
laundered before re-use.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear amber to brown liquid
Odour: Citrus-lime odour
pH = 13 ± 0.5
Vapour Pressure: N/K
Vapour Density (air = 1): N/K
Boiling Point: Commences at 65ºC
Flash Point: 43
°
C (open cup)
Solubility in water: Dispersible. Forms white emulsion
Specific Gravity at 20ºC: 1.0
Flammability Limits (% volume in air): 0.7 – 6.1 (principal
ingredient)
Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): N/K
% Volatile by vol: < 35%
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable.
Hazardous polymerization: None.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
– Corrosive by all exposure routes.
Swallowed:
May cause corrosion to gastro-intestinal tract,
abdominal cramps, vomiting and/or diarrhoea.
Eye:
The material should not be allowed to contact the eyes.
Corrosive to the eyes on contact. Will cause conjunctivitis,
corneal burns and ulceration that may lead to loss of sight.
Skin:
The material is corrosive to the skin. Repeated or
prolonged contact with the skin can cause dermatitis. (Avoid
skin contact).
Inhaled:
Avoid breathing vapour, spray or fumes. Will cause
irritation to the respiratory system. May cause coughing. May
cause dizziness. Harmful if inhaled.
Health Effects -
Chronic
: May be a slight allergen under chronic
local application. Kidney damage may occur after repeated
over-exposure.
Toxicity data: d-Limonene: oral LD50 (rat) = 4400 mg/kg
dermal LD50 (rabbit) = 2000 mg/kg
(Note: this data is from published information. Agar Cleaning
Systems does not carry out animal tests).
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No data available.
Persistence and degradability: -
Mobility: -
Advice: Prevent entry to natural waterways.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal methods: In accordance with government
regulations for the disposal of special waste.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No.: 2924 Class: 3
Subsid
Class: 8
Pkg.Group:
III
Hazchem:
3W
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, N.O.S
Product Name for Shipping:
GRAB Graffiti Remover (contains methanol)
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number: Schedule 6.
Please turn to page 3.