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ABN 80 004 726 890 | MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: September 15, 2011
Page 2 of 3
RUSTEX
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage and Transport:
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): Store away from heat, alkalis and
oxidising agents (such as chlorine Bleach, chlorates or
nitrates).
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards:
Atmospheric Contaminant Exposure Standard:
Hydrogen fluoride (HF) CAS No. 7664-39-3
TWA = 3ppm (2.6 mg/cu.m.) Peak limitation
STEL = -
[Source: Safe Work Australia HSIS-2011]
Engineering Controls: Ventilation: Use with adequate ventilation.
Avoid breathing vapour of product.
Mechanical ventilation: Not normally required.
Special: Not normally required.
Personal Protection:
Gloves – Impervious natural rubber, butyl rubber, nitrile or
PVC gloves should be worn.
Note: Resistance of glove materials can vary. Evaluate
resistance under conditions of use and maintain PPE
carefully.
Eye-protection – Splash-proof goggles or Safety glasses
should be worn.
Respiratory - Not needed unless there is a risk of inhalation
of concentrated vapour.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear colourless liquid
Odour: Faint pungent odour
pH = 0 – 1.0
Vapour Pressure: N/A
Vapour Density: Air = 1
Boiling Point : 100ºC
Freezing Point: < 0
°
C
Solubility in water: Infinite
Specific Gravity : 1 – 1.1
Evaporation rate: As water
% Volatile by vol: 100%
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable.
Rustex is corrosive to some metals and should not be allowed
to come into contact with mild steel, cast iron, brass, copper
and tinned or galvanised materials.
Hazardous polymerization: None.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute –
Swallowed: Corrosive and toxic. Ingestion may cause necrosis
of the oesophagus and stomach with nausea and vomiting.
Eye: Liquid is corrosive and toxic and exposure may result in
permanent or prolonged visual defects. Can cause blindness.
Skin: Corrosive and toxic. Exposure may produce skin burns
which may not be immediately painful or visible, and
destruction of tissue. Healing of the affected area is usually
slow.
Inhalation: Corrosive and toxic. Inhalation of concentrated
vapour may cause ulcers of the upper respiratory tract,
pulmonary inflammation and congestion. Effects may be
delayed for up to 24 hours.
Health Effects -
Chronic
: None known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No information available.
Persistence and degradability: -
Mobility: -
Advice: Avoid entry of material into waterways or drains.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
For disposal refer to State Land Waste Management Authority.
DO NOT use water to wash away spillage and DO NOT allow
material to enter drains or waterways.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No.: 1790 Class: 8, 6.1 Packg.Group: II Hazchem: 2X
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number: Schedule 6.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
AICS Listing:
All components of Rustex are listed on the
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
Date: This SDS issued: September 15, 2011
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