Material Safety Data Sheet

AFC - INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET  

ISSUE NO.: 1   	 ISSUE DATE 01 JULY 1998                PAGE: 1 OF 3  

IDENTIFICATION  

NON HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA  

PRODUCT NAME:  	QUIKSTEEL PASTE  

Other Names:  	N/A  

Manufacturers Code:		Quiksteel 17002, 17502,  

U.N. Number: 		Not Regulated		 
Dangerous Goods Class:	Not Regulated		 
Subsidiary Risk:		Not Regulated	
Hazchem Code:		Not Regulated
Poisons Schedule Code:	Not Regulated
Packaging Group:		Not Regulated  

USE:    Steel reinforced epoxy paste for use in repairing metal, woodwork and Plastic.
	High temperature tolerance up to 260oC, disperse heat and impervious to most chemicals.  

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES:  

Appearance:			Putty like with merchaptan odour
Boiling Point/Range (oC):		Not Designated			 
Melting Point			Not Designated
Vapour Pressure 20oC (mm HG)		Nil
Specific Gravity:			1.9
Vapour Density:			Not Designated
Evap. Rate (n-Bu Acetate = 1):		Nil 
Flash Point (oC):			Not Designated
Solubility in Water: (H20 =1)		Nil
PH @ 20OC:				Not Established

CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS	  

CHEMICAL NAME		          	CAS NUMBER      PROPORTION (%W/W)  

2,4,6, TRI 
(Dimethylaminomethyl)	              	90-72-2 		> 2%	  

EPOXY RESIN
(Diglycidylether of Bisphenol A)	25068-38-6		>30%  

Epoxy Hardener
(Mercaptan Polymer)					>30%  

AMORPHOUS SILICA			67762-90-7		<20%

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION	  

ACUTE EFFECTS: Corneal adema, respiration irritation, headache, nausea.  

Inhaled:	Headache, nausea.  

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Eye:	Eye irritant may cause corneal adema.  
Skin:	Could cause irritation.  Prolonged use may cause dermatitis.  
Swallowed:	Ingestion of product will cause respiratory irritation, nausea and vomiting.  

CHRONIC EFFECTS: Deffatting, rash, cough, conjunctivitis or corneal damage.  

FIRST AID:  

Inhaled:	Remove to fresh air.  
Eye:	Flush with water and consult a physician.  
Skin:	Wash with soap and water.  
Swallowed:	Induce vomiting and seek immediate medical attention.  

ADVISE TO DOCTOR	None available.
  

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE  

EXPOSURE STANDARDS: 	PEL (OSHA)  19mg/m3
		TLV (ACGIH) 19mg/m3	
  

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:	Local Exhaust if heated above 37.7oC.  

PERSONAL PROTECTION:	Avoid eye contact and excessive skin contact.

Respiratory Protection:	None Required.
Ventilation:		Local exhaust is required if product is heated above 37.7oC.
			Mechanical exhaust is not required.
Protective Gloves:		Polyethylene Gloves.
Eye Protection:		OSHA Safety Glasses.
Other Protective Clothing / Equipment:	None Required.
Work / Hygiene Practice:	Wash hands and contaminated clothing at end of shift.  

FLAMMABILITY:	Non Flammable

SAFE HANDLING  

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT  

Suitable Container:	It is recommended that product is stored in original containers.  
Storage Requirements:	Store in a dry, cool area.  
Transportation: 	As product is non- flammable no special means of transportation is required. 
  

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SPILLS & DISPOSAL  
Large Spills:	  Collect and dispose observing local, state and federal laws.  
Small Spills:	  Collect and dispose observing local, state and federal laws.	  	   

WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:  
Dispose of in accordance to Local, State and Federal Laws.
Can be incinerated in furnace or buried in land- fill.  

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
  

Flash Point:	Not Designated
Flammable Limits:	LEL = Not Designated; UEL = Not Designated
  

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:  
Use water spray, foam, CO2, dry chemicals. No special fire fighting procedures.  

REACTIVITY HAZARDS:  
Product is stable under normal conditions and will not undergo polymerisation.  

FIRE/EXPLOSION/DECOMPOSITION HAZARDS:  

May generate toxic or irritating combustion products. Hazardous decomposition or 
by-products are Aldehydes, Acids, Ozides of S and N.  

OTHER INFORMATION	  

CONTACT POINT  

POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE  

Adelaide:        (08) 8204-6117		Brisbane: 	(07) 3253-8233
Canberra:        (02) 6285-2852		Darwin:         (08) 8922-8842	
Hobart:          (03) 6338-8485		Melbourne:	(03) 9345-5678
Perth:           (08) 9381-1177		Sydney:		(02) 9692-6111  

POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE:   000		EXCHANGE:  1100 	

DECLAIMER:  
The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but it is not 
warranted to be whether originating with the company or not. Recipients are advised 
to confirm in advance of need that the information is current, applicable, and 
suitable to their circumstances.