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ABN 80 004 726 890 | MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: November 18, 2014
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RUBBING ALCOHOL
8 EXPOSURECONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: TWA: 983 mg/m³ (400 ppm)
STEL: 1230 mg/m³ (500 ppm)
Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation: Not required except
in confined areas.
Personal Protection:
Gloves - Wear chemical resistant gloves (e.g., PVC) if prolonged
or repeated skin contact is anticipated.
Eye Protection - Safety glasses or face shield.
Other – Half-face filter mask if concentrations are likely to
exceed National Exposure Standards.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
Odour: Alcohol type
pH = N/A
Vapour Pressure (20ºC) : 4.3 kPa
Vapour Density (20ºC) : > 1.0 kPa
Boiling Point : 82ºC
Flash Point : 12 ºC
Explosive Limits (LEL – UEL) : 1.8 – 12%
Specific Gravity (15ºC) : 0.785 g/mL
Autoignition Temperature : > 350 ºC
Viscosity (20ºC) : N/A
Percent Volatiles : 100%
Solubility w ith w ater : infinite
10 STABILITYAND REACTIVITY
Stable.
Hazardous polymerization: None.
Hazardous reactions: Violent, explosive reactions w ith metal
oxides, oxidising agents or halogens. Stored mixtures w ith MEK
produce explosive peroxides. Increased rate of peroxide formation
w ith isobutanol. Peroxide formation sharply decreases the
autoignition temperature.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Effects: Acute –
Swallowed:
The single lethal dose for humans is approximate
250ml, how ever 100ml can be fatal. Symptoms of overexposure
include: flushing, pulse rate decrease, blood pressure low ering,
anaesthesia, narcosis, headaches, dizziness, mental
depression, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, respiratory
depression, nausea or vomiting, coma.
Eye:
May cause irritating to eyes and can cause corneal burns.
Skin:
May be irritating to the skin w ith prolonged exposure. It may
result in dryness and cracking.
Inhalation:
May cause irritating to the respiratory tract. In high
doses, this product has narcotic effects. At concentrations of
400 ppmor higher, the product may induce a mild narcosis, w ith
transient effects.
Health Effects: Chronic – This product is easily absorbed by the
skin yielding a narcotic action. People w ith pre-existing liver or
kidney conditions must avoid unnecessary product exposure
(metabolises similarly to ethanols).
Toxicity Data: 2-propanol : 5045 mg/kg (oral, rat)
TDLo : 223 mg/kg (oral, human)
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Fish toxicity (rainbow trout, goldfish, bluegill) :
LC50 (96 hr) : expected to be toxic to aquatic
organisms.
Persistence and degradability: Can degrade rapidly in air.
Expected to biodegrade rapidly
and be ‘readily biodegradable’
according to OECD guidelines.
Mobility: Highly volatile and w ill rapidly evaporate to the air if
released into the w ater.
Advice: -
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Empty packaging should be taken for recycling, recovery or
disposal through a suitably qualified or licensed contractor. Care
should be taken to ensure compliance w ith national and local
authorities. Packaging may still contain fumes and vapours that are
flammable and harmful. Ensure that empty packaging is allow ed to
dry.
This product is NOT suitable for disposal to landfill, sew ers, drains
or w aterw ays. This product is ashless and can be burned directly
in appropriate equipment.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No.: 1219
Class: 3 Pkg.Grp: II
Hazchem: 2 [Y]E
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number: 5
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