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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 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / 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 with water : infinite
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable.
Hazardous polymerization: None.
Hazardous reactions: Violent, explosive reactions with metal
oxides, oxidising agents or halogens. Stored mixtures with MEK
produce explosive peroxides. Increased rate of peroxide
formation with isobutanol. Peroxide formation sharply decreases
the autoignition temperature.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Effects: Acute –
Swallowed:
The single lethal dose for humans is approximate
250ml, however 100ml can be fatal. Symptoms of
overexposure include: flushing, pulse rate decrease, blood
pressure lowering, 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 with 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 ppm or higher, the product may induce a mild narcosis,
with transient effects.
Health Effects: Chronic – This product is easily absorbed by the
skin yielding a narcotic action. People with 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 will rapidly evaporate to the air if
released into the water.
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 with national and local
authorities. Packaging may still contain fumes and vapours that
are flammable and harmful. Ensure that empty packaging is
allowed to dry.
This product is NOT suitable for disposal to landfill, sewers,
drains or waterways. 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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