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 Issue Date: June 2006 ISSUED by CLEANCARE

Product Name: DRI-SOL

COMPANY DETAILS

Company Name Cleancare Australia (ABN 65074835153)
Address 19 Collins St, Chadstone, Victoria 3148 Australia
Emergency Tel. (03) 9568 2100
Tel/Fax Tel: (03) 9568 2100 Fax: (03) 9569 6323

IDENTIFICATION

Product Code CT1700, CT1702
Product Name DRI-SOL (PERCHLORETHYLENE)
Proper Shipping Name TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
UN Number 1897
DG Class 6.1
Packing Group III
Hazchem Code 2(Z)
Poisons Schedule S6
Product Use Used as a drycleaning solvent for textiles.

Physical Data

Appearance Colourless liquid with a chloroform like odour.

Melting Point -23.35 Deg C

Boiling Point 120 – 122 Deg C

Vapour Pressure 2.11 kPa @ 22 Deg C

Specific Gravity 1.622

Solubility in Water Insoluble in water

Other Properties

Vapour Density 5.834.54 (air = 1)

Solubility in Organic Solvents Miscible with alcohol, ethe and oils.

Form Liquid

Other Information Volatile component : 100% vol.

Ingredients

Ingredients Name CAS Proportion

Perchlorethylene 127-18-4 100%

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Health Effects

Acute – Eye The liquid and vapour are highly irritating to the eye and are capable of causing lachrymation and a burning sensation.

Acute – Skin The liquid is irritating to the skin and can cause dermatitis through defatting the skin.

Acute – Inhaled The vapour is irritating to the upper respiratory tract and inhalation may cause loss of consciousness. The material presents a hazard from a single acute exposure and from repeated exposure over a long term.

First Aid

Swallowed If conscious, give water or milk to drink. Induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.

Eye Flush thoroughly with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Skin Wash thoroughly with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation occurs, seek medical advice.

Inhaled Remove victim from source of exposure, lay patient down. Keep warm and rested. If available administer medical oxygen by trained personnel. If breathing is swallow or has stopped, clear airway and apply CPR. Seek medical attention without delay.

Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically. Do not administer adrenaline.

Other Health Hazard Information

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Exposure Limits Name TWA STEL

Ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 Footnote

Perchlorethylene 50 340

Other Exposure Info. TLV - TWA 50 ppm - 340 mgm/m3

 TLV - STEL 150 ppm - 1020 mgm/m3

Eng. Controls Use good occupational work practice. Atmosphere should regularly be checked against established exposure standards.

Personal Protection

Respirator Type (AS 1716)  If risk of inhalation over exposure exists, wear SAA approved organic vapour respirator.

Eye Protection Goggles, full face shield, Do not wear contact lenses.

Glove Type PVC gloves

Protective Equip. Overalls, PVC apron, PVC boots.

Flammability

Fire Hazards Non combustible liquid.

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

Storage and Transport

Storage Precautions Check that containers are clearly labelled. Steel drum recommended. Store in a cool, well ventilated area, away from sunlight. Store away from incompatible materials and foods stuff. Do not use aluminium or galvanised containers. Check regularly for spills or leaks.

Transport class 6 – Poisonous (toxic) Substance shall not be loaded into vehicle or packed in the same freight container with:

• Class 1 - Explosives
• Class 3 - Flammable liquids where the flammable liquid is nitromethane.
• Class 5.1 - Oxidising agents where the poisonous substances are capable of ignition and burning
• Class 5.2 - Organic peroxides where the poisonous substances are capable of igniting and burning.
• Foodstuffs and empty foodstuffs containers.

Handling Use good occupational work practice. Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes. Avoid contact with incompatible materials. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid smoking, naked lights and ignition sources. Wear protective clothing. When handling, do not drink, eat or smoke. Use in a well-ventilated area. Keep containers securely closed when not in use. Prevent concentration in sumps or hollows. Do not enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked. Wash hands after use. Launder contaminated clothing.

Proper Shipping Name TETRACHLOROETHYLENE

EPG Number 6B7

IERG Number 37

Spills and Disposal

Spills & Disposal Clear area of personnel and move upwind. Wear breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Prevent from entering drains or water courses. Increase ventilation. No smoking or naked lights. Stop leak if safe to do so. Contain and absorb spill with earth, sand, inert material or vermiculite. Collect and store in labelled drums for disposal. If contamination of drains or water courses occurs, notify emergency services.

Disposal Recycle wherever possible. Consult manufacturer for recycling options. Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal. If contamination of drains or water courses occurs, notify emergency services.

Fire / Explosion Hazard

Fire/Explos. Hazard Non-combustible liquid. Will not burn but heat produces highly toxic fumes/vapours. Heating may cause expansion or decomposition, leading to violent rupture of containers. Decomposes on heating and produces toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, path of fire.

Fire Fighting Procedures Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Prevent, by any means available spillage from entering drains or water courses. Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding conditions. Do not approach containers suspected to be hot. Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location. If safe remove containers from path of fire.

Extinguishing Media water spray or fog. foam. BCF where regulations permit. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide.

Hazardous Reaction Avoid reaction with alkalis.

Hazchem Code 2 (Z)

OTHER INFORMATION

Risk Statement R40 Possible risk of irreversible effects. R51 Toxic to aquatic organisms. R53 May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety Statement S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

Hazard Category Harmful

CONTACT POINT

Contact Technical Manager Ph: (03) 9568 2100