Safety Data Sheet
AQUAFLEX WPU
Safety Data Sheet dated: 18/06/2020 - version 2
Date of first edition: 01/06/2018
1. Identification
GHS Product identifier
Mixture identification:
Trade name: AQUAFLEX WPU
Trade code: 9012499
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended use: Liquid membrane based on synthetic polymers water dispersion
Uses advised against: no data available
Supplier's details
Company: MAPEI AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd
180 Viking Drive Wacol QLD 4076 Australia
Responsible: sales@mapei.com.au
Emergency phone number
Australian Poisons Information Centre 24 Hour Service 13 11 26
Police or Fire Brigade 000
2. Hazard identification
Classification of the Hazardous chemical
0 The product is not classified as dangerous according to Australia WHS 2012.
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects: No other hazards
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
The product is not classified as dangerous according to Australia WHS 2012.
Other hazards which do not result in a classification
Other Hazards: No other hazards
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Substances no data available
Mixtures
Mixture identification: AQUAFLEX WPU
Hazardous components within the meaning of the "Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS)" regulation and related classification: None
4. First-aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
In case of skin contact:
Wash with plenty of water and soap. In case of eyes contact:
Wash immediately with water.
In case of Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting, get medical attention showing the SDS and the hazard label.
In case of Inhalation:
Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest.
Symptoms caused by exposure no data available
Medical attention and special treatment no data available
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
None in particular.
Water.
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Do not inhale explosion and combustion gases. Burning produces heavy smoke.
Hazardous combustion products: no data available
Explosive properties: no data available
Oxidizing properties: no data available
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Use suitable breathing apparatus.
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.
Move undamaged containers from immediate hazard area if it can be done safely.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear personal protection equipment.
Remove persons to safety.
See protective measures under point 7 and 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter into soil/subsoil. Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains.
Retain contaminated washing water and dispose it.
In case of gas escape or of entry into waterways, soil or drains, inform the responsible authorities.
Suitable material for taking up: absorbing material, organic, sand
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Suitable material for taking up: absorbing material, organic, sand
Wash with plenty of water.
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, inhalation of vapours and mists.
Do not eat or drink while working.
See also section 8 for recommended protective equipment. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Incompatible materials:
None in particular.
Instructions as regards storage premises: Adequately ventilated premises.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters – exposure standards, biological monitoring
No data available
Appropriate engineering controls no data available
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) Eye protection:
Not needed for normal use. Anyway, operate according good working practices.
Protection for skin:
No special precaution must be adopted for normal use.
Protection for hands:
Not needed for normal use.
Respiratory protection: no data available
Respiratory protection must be used where exposure levels exceed workplace exposure limits. Refer to AS/NZS 1715-1716 for information on selection and use of appropriate respiratory protection equipment.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Color light grey
Appearance: viscous liquid
Odour: no data available
Odour threshold: no data available
pH: 8.50
pH: 8.50
Melting point / freezing point: no data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range: no data available
Flash point: no data available
Evaporation rate: no data available
Flammability (Solid, Gas): no data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: no data available
Vapour pressure: no data available
Vapour density: no data available
Relative density: 13.00 g/cm3
Solubility in water: Miscible
Solubility in oil: no data available
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): no data available
Auto-ignition temperature: no data available
Decomposition temperature: no data available
Viscosity: no data available
Specific heat value: no data available
Saturated vapour concentration: no data available
Release of invisible flammable vapours and gases: no data available
Particle size: no data available
Particle size distribution: no data available
Shape and aspect ratio: no data available
Crystallinity: no data available
Dustiness: no data available
Specific surface area: no data available
Degree of aggregation or agglomeration, and dispersibility: no data available
Biodurability or biopersistence: no data available
Surface coating or chemistry: no data available
VOC % (Volatile Organic Compound) : 0 (Rule 1113) g/l
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
None.
Conditions to avoid
Stable under normal conditions.
Incompatible materials
None in particular.
Hazardous decomposition products
None.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Toxicological information of the product: No data available
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Adopt good working practices, so that the product is not released into the environment. Eco-Toxicological Information:
List of Eco-Toxicological properties of the product
No data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Other adverse effects no data available
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
Recover if possible. In so doing, comply with the local and national regulations currently in force.
14. Transport information
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
UN number no data available
UN proper shipping name no data available
Transport hazard class(es) no data available
Packing group, if applicable no data available
Environmental hazards no data available
Special precautions for user no data available
Additional Information no data available
HazChem Code/Emergency Action code no data available
15. Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared according to the Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) act and the Code of Practice on preparation of safety data sheets for Hazardous Chemicals.
AICS: all components are listed
16. Other information
This document was prepared by a competent person who has received appropriate training. Main bibliographic sources:
ECDIN - Environmental Chemicals Data and Information Network - Joint Research Centre, Commission of the European Communities
SAX's DANGEROUS PROPERTIES OF INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS - Eight Edition - Van Nostrand Reinold
The information contained herein is based on our state of knowledge at the above-specified date. It refers solely to the product indicated and constitutes no guarantee of particular quality.
It is the duty of the user to ensure that this information is appropriate and complete with respect to the specific use intended. This SDS cancels and replaces any preceding release.
Legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road.
AND: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate
ATEmix: Acute toxicity Estimate (Mixtures)
BCF: Biological Concentration Factor
BEI: Biological Exposure Index
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society).
CAV: Poison Center
CE: European Community
CLP: Classification, Labeling, Packaging.
CMR: Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
COV: Volatile Organic Compound
CSA: Chemical Safety Assessment
CSA: Chemical Safety Assessment
CSR: Chemical Safety Report
DMEL: Derived Minimal Effect Level
DNEL: Derived No Effect Level.
DPD: Dangerous Preparations Directive
DSD: Dangerous Substances Directive
EC50: Half Maximal Effective Concentration
ECHA: European Chemicals Agency
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
ES: Exposure Scenario
GefStoffVO: Ordinance on Hazardous Substances, Germany.
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA: International Air Transport Association.
IATA-DGR: Dangerous Goods Regulation by the "International Air Transport Association" (IATA).
IC50: half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization.
ICAO-TI: Technical Instructions by the "International Civil Aviation Organization" (ICAO).
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods.
INCI: International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients.
IRCCS: Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Health Care
KSt: Explosion coefficient.
LC50: Lethal concentration, for 50 percent of test population.
LD50: Lethal dose, for 50 percent of test population.
LDLo: Leathal Dose Low
N.A.: Not Applicable
N/A: Not Applicable
N/D: Not defined/ Not available
NA: Not available
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NOAEL: No Observed Adverse Effect Level
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
PGK: Packaging Instruction
PNEC: Predicted No Effect Concentration.
PSG: Passengers
RID: Regulation Concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail.
STEL: Short Term Exposure limit.
STOT: Specific Target Organ Toxicity.
TLV: Threshold Limiting Value.
TWATLV: Threshold Limit Value for the Time Weighted Average 8 hour day. (ACGIH Standard).
vPvB: Very Persistent, Very Bioaccumulative.
WGK: German Water Hazard Class.
Paragraphs modified from the previous revision:
- Safety Data Sheet
- 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
- 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
- 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
- 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
- 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
- 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
- 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
- 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
- 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
- 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION