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ABN 80 004 726 890 | MADE IN AUSTRALIA

VIC 03 9480 3000

NSW 02 9743 6020

SA 08 8293 2020

QLD 07 3274 3438

WA 08 9249 4566

Safety Data Sheet

Issued: November 18, 2014

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RUBBING ALCOHOL

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name:

RUBBING ALCOHOL

Other Names: Propan-2-ol, 2-propanol, Isopropanol

Manufacturer's Product Code: RUB20, RUB5

Product Use: Industrial solvent. Cleaning and degreasing.

COMPANY DETAILS

Company: Agar Cleaning Systems Pty. Ltd.

Address: 12-14 Cope Street, Preston, Vic. 3072

Telephone: 03 9480 3000 Facsimile: 03 9480 5100

Web:

www.agar.com.au

Agar SDS are available from this website.

E-mail:

sales@agar.com.au

Emergency Telephone Number: 131 126

(Aust wide)

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia.

Irritant Xi. Classed as Dangerous Goods.

Risks:

Irritating to eyes. [R36]

Highly flammable. [R11]

Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. [R67]

Safety Directions:

Keep container tightly closed and in a well-

ventilated place. [S7/9]

Keep away from sources of ignition – No

smoking. [S16]

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. [S24/25]

Take precautionary measures against static

discharges. [S33]

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately

with plenty of water and seek medical advice. [S26]

In case of fire, use sand, earth, chemical powder

or alcohol type foam. [S43B]

3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredients:

Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:

Isopropyl alcohol

67-63-0

> 98%

4 FIRST AID MEASURES

Poisons Information Centre: Phone 131 126

Swallowed:

If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons

Information Centre (Ph 131 126 Aust. wide). If swallowed, do

NOT induce vomiting. Keep at rest. Seek immediate medical

attention.

Eye:

Flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation

subsides. Seek immediate medical attention.

Skin:

Flush area with large amounts of water and wash area

with soap if available. Remove contaminated clothing,

including shoes, and launder before reuse. Seek medical

attention for skin irritations.

Using proper respiratory protection, immediately remove the

affected victim from exposure. Administer artificial respiration

if breathing is stopped. Keep at rest. Seek immediate medical

attention.

First Aid: Provide eye baths and safety showers.

Medical Attention: Treat according to symptoms. Avoid gastric

lavage. Risk of aspiration of product to the lungs with the

potential to cause chemical pneumonitis.

5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire/Explosion Hazard: Rubbing Alcohol is flammable.

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray or fog. Foam.

Fire Fighting PPE: Wear breathing apparatus and protective

gloves.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None.

Unusual Fire Hazards: None.

Hazardous products of combustion: Thermal decomposition in a

large fire may yield toxic fumes, including carbon dioxide and

carbon monoxide.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Eliminate sources of ignition.

Clean up and report all spills immediately. Contain spill and mop

up. Contain leaking packaging in a containment drum.

Prevent escape to drains and waterways.

Prevent vapours from building up in confined areas.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage and Transport: Do not open near open flame, sources

of heat or ignition. No smoking. Keep container closed. Handle

containers with care. Open slowly to control possible pressure

release. Use grounding leads to avoid discharge (electrical

spark).

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not

pressurise, cut, heat or weld containers – residual vapours are

flammable.

Incompatibility (materials to avoid for purposes of transport,

handling and storage only): Natural Rubber, Butyl Rubber,

EPDM, Polystyrene.

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