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ABN 80 004 726 890 | MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: December 21, 2015
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METHYLATED SPIRITS
equipment used in any process involving Methylated Spirit
should be selected and installed in accordance with local
wiring regulations and the following Australian Standards:
AS 1020 The control of undesirable static electricity.
AS 1076 Code of practice for selection, installation and
maintenance of electrical apparatus and associated
equipment for use in explosive atmospheres (other than
mining applications) – Parts 1 to 13.
AS 2360 Electric equipment for explosive atmospheres –
Explosion – Protection Techniques.
AS 3000 Electrical Installations – Building, structures and
premises (known as the “SAA Wiring Rules”).
Incompatibility: (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): Not to be loaded or stored with
Dangerous Goods of Classes 1, 2.1 (bulk), 2.3, 4.2, 5 and 7.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: The Exposure Standard recommended
by Safe Work Australia [NOHSC:1003(1995)] is:
Ethanol: 1800mg/cubic metre (1000 ppm) , time weighted
average (TWA)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust and or mechanical
(general) exhaust is recommended to control process
emissions near the source, provided these are fitted with
flame and explosion proof electrical fittings. Keep away from
sources of ignition.
Personal Protection:
Skin: Avoid skin contact by the use of approved chemical
resistant gloves and aprons – PVC or Neoprene (AS 2161).
Note: Resistance of glove materials can vary. Evaluate
resistance under conditions of use and maintain PPE
carefully.
Eyes: Wear splash resistant goggles or face shield
(AS/NZ 1336) whenever exposed to vapour or if there is a
risk of splashing liquid in the eyes. Safety showers with eye
wash should be provided in all areas where product is
handled.
Respiratory: None should be needed under normal
circumstances. Where concentrations in air may exceed
the limits described in the National Exposure Standards, it
is recommended to use a half-face filter mask to protect
from over-exposure by inhalation. In high vapour
concentrations such as empty vessels or confined spaces,
use air supplied hood, or if ethanol concentration likely to
exceed 500ppm, wear an approved organic vapour
respirator (AS/NZ 1715 and 1716).
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear liquid with very faint green colour
Odour: Alcohol
pH= Not Applicable
Vapour Pressure: 44mm Hg @ 20°C
Vapour density (air =1) :1.59
Boiling Point: 78°C
Solubility in water: Complete
Specific Gravity (H20=1): 0.79-0.89
Flash Point: 13°C (closed cup)
Flammability Limits (% by volume (20°C) upper): 19.0%
Flammability Limits (% by volume (20°C) lower): 3.5%
Evaporation rate ( n-butylacetate=100) : 253
% volatile by vol: 95-98% VOC
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable.
Product is stable but is highly flammable. Vapour may form
explosive mixtures with air. Avoid heat and all ignition sources.
Prevent build-up of flammable vapours.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
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Ingestion:
Swallowing ethanol may cause harmful central
nervous system effects. Effects may include excitation,
euphoria, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision,
fatigue, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma,
respiratory arrest and death. Severe, acute intoxication may
cause hypoglycaemia, hypothermia and extensor rigidity.
Other effects may include decreased blood pressure,
vomiting blood, and blood changes. Aspiration into the lungs
may cause chemical pneumonitis.
Eye:
Vapours may irritate the eyes. Liquid and mists may
severely irritate or damage the eyes.
Skin:
Moderately irritating to the skin. Brief contact may
cause redness. Repeated or prolonged contact may lead to
dermatitis with redness, itching, swelling and possible
secondary infection. A small proportion of people exposed to
repeated skin contact may develop an allergic reaction.
Inhalation:
Moderately irritating to respiratory tract and
mucous membranes. Inhalation of the vapour may result in
headaches, nausea and vomiting. High concentrations may
cause central nervous system symptoms similar to
“Ingestion” above.
Health Effects -
Chronic
: Chronic intoxication by swallowing or
repeated inhalation may cause degenerative changes to the
liver, kidneys, hair, gastrointestinal tract and heart muscles.
The combination of this product and Toluene produce
potentiated (greatly increased) health effects. These
symptoms can be found in ‘Ingestion’ and ‘Inhalation’.
Health Effects –
Other
Persons with pre-existing liver impairment, skin and
respiratory disorders may be at an increased risk from
exposure. Ethanol may also cause severe adverse
reproductive effects. Concurrent absorption of ethanol and
some drugs may cause adverse health effects. Ingestion of
beverages containing ethanol by pregnant women is
associated with ‘foetal alcohol syndrome’ in their babies. The
IARC has evaluated alcohol drinking as a Group 1
carcinogenic to humans.
Toxicological Information
Oral LD50: Rat: 7060 mg/lg
Dermal TCLo : Rabbit 20g/kg
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity –
Aquatic Toxicity
Fish Toxicity (rainbow trout, goldfish, bluegill): LC50 (96hr):
Fathead minnow: 13,480,000 µg/L
Daphnia Magna EC50 (24hr): LC50 (Mort) 5,680,000 µg/L
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