Bracton Industries (NSW) Pty. Ltd.
ACN 003 060 160
P.O. Box 386, Brookvale NSW
2100,
Australia
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Section 1: Identification of the Material and Supplier
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Product Name: Bracton Keg Coupling (Active 3 % "soaking"
concentrate and "ready to use") Residual Surface
Disinfectant
Other Names: Aqueous solution of surfactant/active biocide.
Proper shipping name (ADG Code): None.
Recommended use: As a surface active disinfectant for beer keg
couplings. Use as directed on the product label.
Supplier: Bracton Industries (NSW) Pty. Ltd.,
ACN: 003 060 160
50 Chard Road, BROOKVALE NSW 2100, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9938 1800 (business hours)
Fax: +61 2 9905 0979
Emergency Phone Numbers:
Transport/Fire Emergency: 000 (Emergency services)
Medical Emergency: 131126 (Poisons Information Centre)
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Section 2: Hazards Identification
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Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe
Australia.
Non-dangerous goods.
Risk Phrases: R: None.
Safety Phrases: S: 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
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Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
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Ingredients:
Ingredients deemed not to be hazardous < 10 %
Water [7732-18-5] to 100 %
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Section 4: First Aid Measures
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For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone 131126)
or a doctor.
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly.
Eyes: Hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical advice.
Inhaled: Remove from exposure.
First Aid facilities:
Recommended: Eye wash. Hand wash basin.
Advice to Doctor:
Product is a very dilute solution of an amphoteric biocide.
Contact Poisons Information Centre.
Aggravated medical conditions:
None known.
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Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
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HAZCHEM Code: None assigned.
Evacuate: No.
Extinguishant: Water.
Risk of violent reaction or explosion: No.
Products of combustion: Water vapour, oxides of carbon, oxides of
nitrogen.
Protective Equipment: Breathing apparatus and protective gloves for
fire only.
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Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
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Emergency Procedures:
Contain.
Prevent spillages from entering natural waters.
For large spills:
Contain spillage using sand or earth. Transfer liquid and solids
to suitable container. Treat residues as for small spillage.
For small spills:
If local regulations permit, mop up with plenty of water and run
to waste, diluting greatly with running water. Otherwise, absorb
on inert absorbent, transfer to suitable container and arrange
removal by disposals company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly
with water and detergent.
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Section 7: Handling and Storage
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Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Conditions for safe storage:
Store in a cool, well ventilated place, out of reach of children.
Large quantities should be stored in a bunded area. Store in
original container. Keep container tightly closed and out of
direct sunlight. Protect from physical damage. Clean up all spills
and splashes promptly; avoid secondary accidents.
Incompatibles:
Oxidising agents.
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Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
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National Exposure Standards:
ES-TWA: None assigned.
ES-STEL: None assigned.
ES-PEAK: None.
Notations: None.
Biological Limit Values: No data found.
Engineering Controls:
Ensure adequate ventilation (same as outdoors) when using.
If handling industrial quantities or if aerosol risk exists,
consider local mechanical exhaust/extraction to keep airborne
contamination as low as possible.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing aerosols.
Personal protection to be selected from those recommended below,
as appropriate to mode of use, quantity handled and degree of
hazard:-
Normal Use:
Eye/face protection
Gloves, rubber or plastic.
Industrial Quantities:
Face shield or safety glasses
Gloves, rubber or plastic
Plastic apron, sleeves and boots
Impervious overalls.
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Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
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Appearance: Clear, almost colourless, mobile liquid.
Odour: Odourless.
pH: 7.7 - 8.7.
Vapour Pressure: 23 hPa @ 20 °C
Vapour Density: No data.
Boiling Point: 100 °C
Melting Point: About 0 °C
Volatiles: > 95 % (as water)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): Nil.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Solubilities: Miscible with water in all proportions.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1 g/mL @ 20 °C
Flash Point: None.
Flammable Limits: None.
Dust Explosion: Not applicable.
Auto-ignition Temperature: No data.
Other Information:
Aqueous solution.
May react with oxidising agents, strong acids, caustic alkalis.
May be incompatible with other surfactant/disinfectants.
Slippery when spilled.
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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidising agents, strong acids, caustic
alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of nitrogen.
Hazardous Reactions: None known.
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Section 11: Toxicological Information
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Health Effects:
No data available for the mixture. Information presented
relates to individual ingredients.
Acute: Swallowed: May cause mild gastric upset, with possible
nausea and vomiting.
A possible aspiration risk.
Skin: May cause mild irritation on prolonged
contact.
Eyes: May cause mild irritation.
Inhaled: An unlikely route, owing to the low
volatility of active ingredients.
Inhalation of aerosols, or aspiration into
the lungs during swallowing or vomiting, may
cause chemical pneumonitis (irritation of
lung tissues) and possible pulmonary oedema
(fluid build-up in the lungs). Onset of
symptoms may be delayed.
Chronic: Repeated skin or eye contact may lead to irritation.
LD50: Amphoteric biocide 4,500 mg/kg oral, rat.
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Section 12: Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity: Harmful to microorganisms.
Persistence and degradability: No data.
Mobility: Readily transported by water.
Environmental Fate: No data.
Bioaccumulative potential: No data.
Other adverse environmental effects: No data.
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Section 13: Disposal Considerations
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The generator of any wastes from this product is responsible for
its proper classification, transport and disposal.
Consult appropriate local and State regulations.
Disposal methods and containers:
Avoid disposal to natural waters or the environment.
Special precautions for landfill or incineration:
May not be suitable for landfill.
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Section 14: Transport Information
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UN Number: None assigned.
UN Proper shipping name: None assigned.
Class and subsidiary risk: None.
Packaging group: None.
Special precautions for user: None.
HAZCHEM Code: None assigned.
Material for export: Not regulated.
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Section 15: Regulatory Information
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Poisons (SUSDP): Not a scheduled poison.
Dangerous Goods: Not dangerous goods.
Carcinogen: Australia IARC NTP
No. No. No.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act: Not applicable.
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS): Listed.
Other National/International Regulations: None found.
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Section 16: Other information
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Date of MSDS update: June 2005
Complete review and update of all sections.
Abbreviations:
NOHSC - National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
MAK - Maximum workplace concentration - Germany,
(maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentration)
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer (France).
NPT - National Toxicology Program (USA).
HSE - Health and Safety Executive (United Kingdom).
Literature references:
Available Sources of Data:
National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data
Sheets 2nd Edition [2011(2003)] - NOHSC.
Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons - AHMAC.
Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the
Occupational Environment [1003]- NOHSC.
List of Designated Hazardous Substances [10005] - NOHSC.
Merck Index - Merck Inc.
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials - Lewis.
Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens - Sittig.
Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards - Bretherick.
Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary - Wiley Interscience.
AUSREG's Chemical Data Package for PCs - AUSREG Consultancy.
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