WPA 1500 - Safety Data Sheet
NON - Hazardous Substance, NON - Dangerous Goods Australia
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
WPA 1500
Recommended Use
Waterproofing/Uncoupling 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
Australian Poisons Information Centre
13 11 26
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Statement of hazardous / dangerous nature
This material is not hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia. Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by Road and Rail.
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3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone 131 126)
Inhalation
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest take the artificial respiration. Remove to fresh air and seek medical attention.
Ingestion
No specific measures. Seek medical advice if necessary.
Skin Contact
For thermal skin burns seek medical attention.
Eye Contact
No specific measures. Seek medical advice if necessary.
Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazchem Code
Not applicable
Extinguishing media
Water, foam, dry chemical media
Specific Hazards
If product combusts, water, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide (in case of oxygen deficiency) and other organic compounds can be produced. At the beginning of the combustion (especially between 400°C-700°C) it may generate also the Hydrocarbons and aldehydes (acetic acid and crotonic acid)
Firefighting further advice
On burning or decomposing may emit toxic fumes. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of exposure to vapour or products of combustion or decomposition.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Precautions for clean-up crew
No specific measures necessary
Environmental precautions
Prevent the entry of HDPE granulate in the soil, surface water or groundwater
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Should be noted when the product is handled and pneumatically transported: VDI guideline 3673, 2263 (Germany). Fine particle material (< 0,125 mm) should not be allowed to accumulate, particularly when transported pneumatically. The product contains combustible polymers. The relevant fire protection measures thus apply.
Storage
Store away from smoking and flames
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
General instruction on the protection and hygiene
No further data
Personal protection
No respirator, no goggles, no gloves, no further equipment required
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Sheet and film
Colour
Diverse
Odour
Essentially odourless
Boiling Point
N Av
Melting Point
130°C
Flash Point
340°C
pH
N Av
Density
960
Solubility in Water
Insoluble
Total VOC (g/Litre)
N Av
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
With normal handling and storage the product is stable. At temperature above 300°C some degree of thermal degradation will occur
Conditions to avoid
Elevated temperatures and sources of ignition.
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition products
Oxides of carbon and nitrogen, smoke and other toxic fumes.
Hazardous reactions
No known hazardous reactions.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
In our experience and according to information available to us the product is not harmful to health provided it is correctly handled and processed according to the given recommendations
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Material is not readily biodegradable. Material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with appropriate government and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The material is not hazardous for transport by sea, air and road/rail
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
According to GeStoffV (Germany) from 1986.08.26 the material is not hazardous
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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. Waterproofing Products Australia 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 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.