Material Safety Data Sheet

AFC - INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET  

ISSUE NO.: 1   	ISSUE DATE 01 JULY 1998                PAGE: 1 OF 4  

IDENTIFICATION  

NON HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA  

PRODUCT NAME:  	THERMOSTEEL  

Other Names:  	N/A  

Manufacturers Code:	Thermosteel 18003, 8003, 8024, 18022K  

U.N. Number:		Non Regulated		 
Dangerous Goods Class:	Non Regulated		 
Subsidiary Risk:	Non Regulated	
Hazchem Code:	Non Regulated
Poisons Schedule Code:	Non Regulated
Packaging Group:	Non Regulated  

USE:    Steel reinforced epoxy paste for use in repairing metal, woodwork 
        and Plastic. High temperature tolerance up to 1316oC, disperse heat
        and impervious to most chemicals.  

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES:  

Appearance:			Dark Grey Odourless Putty 
Boiling Point/Range (oC):		87oC		 
Melting Point		1316oC
Vapour Pressure 20oC (mm HG)	(Air = 1): 0.6		
Specific Gravity (High):		1.5
Vapour Density:		Not Designated
Evap. Rate (n-Bu Acetate = 1):	<1.00
Flash Point (oC):		Not Applicable
Solubility in Water:		Negligible
PH @ 20OC:			Not applicable

CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS	  

CHEMICAL NAME	CAS NUMBER      	PROPORTION (%W/W)
Steel Fines		7439-89-6		50%
Proprietary Various Adhesives		50%  

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

HEALTH HAZARDS:

Acute:	Lung Disorder
Inhaled:	None
Eye:	Corneal adema
Skin:	Could cause irritation. Wash of with water
Swallowed:	Respiratory irritation, nausea and vomiting and membrane damage to
           mouth throat and stomach.  

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CHRONIC EFFECTS:	  

No known chronic effects  

FIRST AID:  

Inhaled: 	Remove to fresh air at once if breathing on own.
Eye: 	Flush with copious quantities of water and consult a Doctor.
Skin: 	Wash with soap and water.
Swallowed:	Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of milk.
          	Contact Doctor or Poison's Information Centre.

ADVISE TO DOCTOR: 		None available.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

EXPOSURE STANDARDS: 	Limits recommended 5mg/m3

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:	Local Exhaust 			N/A
			Mechanical (General)			N/A  

PERSONAL PROTECTION:	  

Respiratory Protection:	Where mist may occur, wear NIOSH Respirator
Protective Gloves:		Wear chemical resistant gloves
Eye Protection:		OSHA safety glasses
Protective Clothing / Equip.	Standard work clothing
Work / Hygiene Procedure:	Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.   		  

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. Do not freeze. Store from 5oC - 35oC.
Transportation:	    As product is non flammable no special means of transportation is required.   

SPILLS & DISPOSAL  

Large Spills:	Collect and dispose of in normal manner. Not a potential pollutant. 
Small Spills:	Collect and dispose of in normal manner. Not a potential pollutant. 
		  	 
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WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:  Dispose of in accordance to Local, State and Federal Laws.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD  

Flash Point:		Not Applicable
Flammable Limits:	LEL	N/D
		UEL	N/D  

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  	Not Flammable  

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Fire fighters should wear a self - contained air supplied breathing apparatus and impervious gloves.

REACTIVITY HAZARDS:
Product is stable order in normal conditions.
Product will not undergo polymerisation, so decomposition or by - products are not applicable.  

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Avoid flammable Hydrogen Gasses.

FIRE/EXPLOSION/DECOMPOSITION HAZARDS:  
Not considered a fire hazard. Does not contribute any unusual hazards.  

INCOMPATABILITY: (Materials to Avoid)				N/A		
					
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.