
Engineering Control Measures
Exposure to this material may be controlled in a number of ways.The measures appropriate for a particular
worksite depend on how the material is used and on the potential for exposure. Use of the basic principles of
Industrial Hygiene will enable this material to be used safely.
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection if there is a risk of exposure to high vapour concentrations.
Hand Protection
Use a good quality barrier cream.
Eye Protection
Chemical goggles if there is a risk of eye contact.
Body Protection
Normal work wear.
Protection During Application
During application, adequate ventilation must be provided.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Liquid.
Colour
Blue. - Black.
Odour
Characteristic.
Boiling Range/Point (°C)
Boils above 50.
Flash Point (PMCC) (°C)
<0 (based on major component)
Explosion Limits (%)
Not determined.
Solubility in Water (kg/m3)
Insoluble.
Vapour Pressure (mm.Hg./20 °C)
185 (based on major component)
Density (kg/m3)
0.8. (measured as kg/litre)
Auto-flammability (C)
Above 200.
Viscosity (cSt)
Mobile liquid at ambient temperatures.
Vapour Density (Air = 1)
Heavier than air.
Evaporation Rate
7.7 (referenced as n-butyl acetate = 1) (based on major component)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
Temperatures in excess of 50 °C. Exposure to direct sunlight.
Materials to Avoid
Strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Combustion will generate: smoke, possibly thick and choking, resulting in zero visibility.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Low order of acute toxicity.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility
The product is volatile/gaseous and will partition to the air phase. If released to water the product will float.
Persistence/Degradability
The product is expected to be resistant to biodegradation.
Bio-accumulation
Product is not expected to bioaccumulate.