WPA 100 - Safety Data Sheet
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
WPA 100
Recommended Use
Waterproofing Membrane
Supplier
Waterproofing Products Australia
Address
PO Box 1213 Archerfield BC, Queensland 4108
Telephone numbers
+61 (7) 3722 3700
Facsimile number
+61 (7) 3722 3711
Email
Australian Poisons Information Centre
13 11 26
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Statement of Hazardous / Dangerous Nature
This material is hazardous according to health criteria of
NOHSC Australia. Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the
criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code)
for transport by Road and Rail.
Classification
Hazardous, Irritant.
Hazard Statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
H318 - Causes serious eye damage.
H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after
handling.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/
face protection.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Precautionary Statements - Response
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/
physician.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water, If skin
irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other Hazards
Frequent inhalation of large quantities of cement dust over a long period of time increases the risk of developing lung disease. When cement reacts with water a strong alkaline solution is produced. Prolonged contact with wet cement or wet concrete may cause serious burns because they develop without pain being felt e.g. when kneeling in wet cement even when wearing trousers.
Risk Phrases
May be an eye irritant.
May cause irritation by inhalation and skin contact.
Signal Word
Danger.
3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone 131 126)
Inhalation
Remove patient from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink. Never give anything by the mouth to an unconscious patient. If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek medical advice.
Skin Contact
If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical assistance.
Eye Contact
If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eyes continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a Doctor, or for at least 15 minutes and transport to Doctor or Hospital.
Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically. Effects may be delayed.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability
Will not ignite readily.
Extinguishing Media
All extinguishing media can be used. List of dangerous decomposition or combustion products Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides, fumes and smoke.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spills
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination.
Shovel up and place in a suitable container for disposal.
Large Spills
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination.
Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent
(soil, sand or other inert material). Collect and seal in properly labelled
containers or drums for disposal. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.
Precautions for clean-up crew
May be slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Employ safe lifting techniques. Avoid eye contact and repeated or
prolonged skin contact. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
National occupational exposure limits
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC Australia).
Engineering Measures
Use with adequate ventilation. Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Personal protective equipment
Overalls, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Nitrile Rubber Gloves.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Homogenous non-viscous liquid
Colour
Off White (when mixed)
Odour
Very slight odour
Boiling Point
>100°C
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammability Limits
Not flammable
PH
8.5
Specific Gravity (20°C)
Approx. 1.0
Solubility in Water
Soluble
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
This material is thermally stable when stored and used as directed.
Conditions to avoid
High temperatures.
Materials to avoid
Oxidising agents and acids.
Hazardous decomposition products
On exposure to high temperatures, may decompose, releasing toxic gases.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation
Material may be an irritant to mucous membranes and respiratory tract after prolonged use in poor ventilation.
Ingestion
Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort.
Skin Contact
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause irritation to the skin.
Eye Contact
May cause soreness, a mild irritant.
Chronic Effects
No long-term exposure symptoms are known.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental effects
Avoid contaminating water ways. No data available for the product.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to State/Territory Land Waste Management Authority.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Classification
Not classified
UN No
Not applicable
Toxic Packaging Group
Not applicable
Hazchem
Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
DG Class
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poisons Schedule
Not scheduled
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Material Safety Data Sheets are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a current copy. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact Waterproofing Products Australia Pty. Ltd. Waterproofing Products Australia Pty. Ltd. makes no representation as to the completeness and accuracy of the data contained in this data sheet. It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely, and to comply with all relevant Federal, State and Local Government laws and regulations. Waterproofing Products Australia Pty. Ltd. shall not be responsible for loss, damage or injury resulting from reliance upon or failure to adhere to any recommendation or information contained herein, from abnormal use of the material, or any hazard inherent in the nature of the material.