5.56 AEROSOL Product Name 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Supplier Name CRC INDUSTRIES (AUST) PTY LIMITED Address 9 Gladstone Road, Castle Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2154 (02) 9634 2088 Telephone Fax (02) 9680 4914 Emergency (02) 9634 2088 info crcind.com.au Email Web Site 5.56 AEROSOL Product Name 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. To protect rescuer, use a Type A (Organic vapour) respirator or an Air- line respirator (in poorly ventilated areas). Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Skin If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Ingestion is considered unlikely due to product form. Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammability Highly flammable. May evolve toxic gases (carbon oxides, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition. Vapour may form explosive mixtures with air. Eliminate all ignition sources, including cigarettes, open flames, spark producing switches/tools, heaters, pilot lights, mobile phones etc. when handling. Aerosol cans may explode above 50C. Fire and Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases may be evolved in a fire situation. Remain upwind Explosion and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby storage areas. Extinguishing Dry agent, carbon dioxide or foam. Prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Hazchem Code 2Y 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spillage If cans/containers are punctured (bulk), use personal protective equipment. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Ventilate area where possible. Collect and allow to discharge outdoors. Contain spillage, then cover / absorb spill with non-combustible absorbant material (vermiculite, sand, or similar), collect and place in suitable containers for disposal. 7. STORAGE AND HANDLING Storage Store in a cool (< 50C), dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents, acids, alkalis, heat or ignition sources and foodstuffs. Ensure aerosol containers/ cans are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use. Check regularly for damaged/ leaking containers. Large storage areas should have appropriate fire protection systems. Handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Stds TWA STEL Reference Ingredient ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 Mineral Oil Mist ASCC (AUS) -- 5 -- -- LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS ASCC (AUS) 1000 1800 1000 1800 (LPG) Mineral Oil Mist ASCC (AUS) -- 5 -- -- Biological Limits No biological limit allocated. Page 2 of 5 RMT Reviewed: 01 Apr 2010 Printed: 13 Apr 2010