THINNER



  

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
01  Chemical Product

Thinner

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Composition and Chemical Information on Ingredients

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Ingredient Name (CAS No.) Concentration Percent By Weight

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,-&Methyl Ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 5%

03 ./ 01 02% Hazards Identification

3.1 ./ 03 4Hazardous Classification -

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Hazardous substance according to the criteria of NOHSC. Dangerous goods classification according to the Australian
Dangerous Goods Code.

3.2  7 89 %:&;26  Risk Phrase(s): R11 – Highly flammable

3.3 <!%027=5  >6    Harmful by inhalation

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3.5  B  A  – $C&&D  &6 Safety Phrase(s): S2 – Keep out of reach of children
3.6  1& E& $0!F   &6Keep container in a well ventilated place
3.7 ;& 'G&&D  &6 Keep away from sources of ignition
3.8 0!$?
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3.9   I$$)#H%&$-&6Do not empty into drains

04 'F% A J % & First-Aid Measures

4.1 0!Eyes – 

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If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.

4.2 %Skin –

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If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash
clothing before reuse.
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4.3  T4Ingestion –

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If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of
water.

4.4 <!%02%Inhalation –

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Remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Seek medical assistance.

4.5 'F% A ?W7First Aid Facilities –

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Provide eye baths and safety showers close to areas where splashing may occur.

05 ;H7J % &Fire Fighting Measures

5.1 ;H% $.? 4Substantial Extinguishing Media –

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Use foam or dry agent extinguisher.

5.2 ;H% $ VB 
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Wear chemical goggles or face shield. Wear protective clothing as necessary to avoid skin contact. Wear chemical resistant
gloves. Respiratory protection should be used if there is a risk of exposure to high vapour concentrations.

5.3 VB ./ 0Specific Hazards –

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This product is extremely flammable. Vapours are heavier than air and will “travel” to low-level areas eg. Sumps, drains, etc.
and flashback. Precautions should be taken to eliminate the build up of explosive mixtures.

06 # 0%0?00H7J % &Accidental Release Measures

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All Purpose Thinners is a flammable liquid. Vapour may form explosive mixtures with air. Avoid heat and all ignition
sources. Use only in well ventilated areas. Flame proof equipment is necessary in any area where product is being used.
Product transfer and storage equipment must be earthed. Prevent build-up of flammable vapours. Consult AS1940 for
further information on safe storage and handling of flammable liquids. Handle in accordance with state or territory
regulations for flammable liquids.

07  ? $Handling and Storage

? ? !%Precautions for Safe Handling –

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 Wear chemical goggles or face shield. Wear protective clothing as necessary to avoid skin contact. Wear chemical resistant
gloves. Respiratory protection should be used if there is a risk of exposure to high vapour concentrations. This product is
harmful if it is inhaled. Respirators should comply with AS1716 or an equivalent approved by a state/territory authority.

 -S7=.? !Conditions for Safe Storage –



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Store in a cool well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Containers should always be kept closed in storage
and properly labeled. Many plastics may be unsuitable as storage and handling materials. Store only in original or approved
containers.

08 a@$ B  Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

8.1 9b& 0? $Engineering Controls -

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Keep away from sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Provide sufficient ventilation to
control exposure levels below the exposure standards. Use local exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as
open process equipment. Dangerous concentrations may exist in areas with poor ventilation such as confined spaces.

8.2 <!%02%0
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Respiratory protection should be used if there is a risk of exposure to high vapour concentrations. This product is harmful if
it is inhaled. Respirators should comply with AS1716 or an equivalent approved by a state/territory authority.

09 GU
    Physical and Chemical properties

9.1 ?d% Appearance - ?00_4cef  &_ -.

Clear, Colourless, mobile liquid with hydro carbon odhour
9.2 .   Boiling Point - ,L!(80-110 C
9.3 g  0 Specific Gravity - 0.84g/ml
9.4  ?h Vapor Pressure - 50mm Hg (,L!(20=)
9.5  ?i4 Vapor Density - 02(  01 = )
9.6   Solubility in Water - $&$0-_ -. Miscible with water
9.7 ; & !G  Flammability - Highly flammable
9.8 j$ Flash point - 01
   

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This product should be stored and used in a well-ventilated area away from naked flames, sparks and other sources of
ignition. Electrically link and ground metal containers for transfers of the product to prevent accumulation of static
electricity. Keep the container tightly closed.

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J Stability and Reactivity
10.1  !F eChemical Stability

!F e ? -6 Stable under normal use conditions.

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Conditions to Avoid – Heat, direct sunlight, open flames or other sources of ignition and incompatibles.

11 B   # 0Toxicological Properties

11.1 <!%02%Inhalation -

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Avoid breathing vapour or spray mist. Vapour concentrations are irritating to nose and throat resulting in possible adaches,
dizziness, and lack of coordination, nausea and possible loss of consciousness.

11.2 T4Ingestion –

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All Purpose Thinners is classified as flammable and harmful if ingested. Exposure to this product may result in nausea,
dizziness and lack of consciousness. Vomiting may cause the product to be aspirated in the lungs possibly resulting in
chemical pneumonitis.

11.3 %Skin –

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Avoid contact with skin. Exposure may cause the product to be absorbed into the skin promoting the potential for over-
exposure.

11.4 0!Skin –

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Avoid contact with eyes. Product may cause moderate to severe eye irritation and pronounced inflammation.

11.5  $?D7Chronic Effects -

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Repeated or prolonged contact may cause irritant contact dermatitis.

12 ? KK # 0 Ecological Information

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A low potential to affect aquatic organisms, secondary waste treatment microbial metabolism, growth of some plant
seedlings.

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Do not allow product to enter drains, waterways or sewers.
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13 00 -S%Disposal Considerations

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Prevent entry into drainage systems, sewers and waterways.

14 '  # 0Transportation Information

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All Purpose Thinners is classified as flammable under the Australian Code for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by
Road and Rail.

p60&6   U.N Number - 1993

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Thinner
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   Hazardous Chemical Code - 3[Y]E
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15  % # 0Regulatory Information

B,4Poisons Schedule: S6

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Classified as hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC).

0W 07,,-S%Packaging & Labeling -

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As required by the ADG Code. As required by the National Code of Practice for the Labeling of Workplace substances. As
required by the Stanv dard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drug and Poisons.

16  # 0Other Information

References: (1) National Code of Practice for the preparation of Material
Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
Contact Point: Director Telephone: (02) 98320000

DISCLAIMER: All information given in this data sheet and by the company’s technical staff is compiled from the information
currently available to the company. The company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy, or for any results
which may be obtained by customers. Any customer who relies upon any advice or information given in this data sheet by
the company or by its technical staff does so entirely at its own risk, and the company will not be liable for any loss or
damage thereby suffered notwithstanding any want of care on the part of the company or its staff in compiling or giving the
advice or information.

[$_ Issue Date : January 2008