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Material Safety Data Sheet
Maxitex
Bold, High Build, Acrylic Texture Coating With A Stipple Texture Finish |
Not classified as a hazardous product according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia
Identification |
| Product Name: |
Maxitex |
| Other Names: |
Duramax Maxitex |
| U.N. Number: |
N/A |
| Class: |
N/A |
| Hazchem Code: |
N/A |
| Poison Schedule: |
N/A |
| Pack Sizes: |
4 & 15 Litre Pails |
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Physical Description |
| Appearance: |
Coloured thixotropic viscous creamy gritty liquid. |
| Boiling Point: |
+- 100*C - as for water. |
| Vapour Pressure: |
As for water. |
| Percent Volatiles: |
>20% (mainly water) |
| Specific Gravity: |
1.05 - 1.1 |
| Flash Point: |
N/A (Water Based) |
| Flammability: |
N/A (Water Based) |
| Water Solubility: |
Soluble / Miscible (will re-emsulsify when uncured) |
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Ingredients |
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CAS No. |
Proportion |
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| Water
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N/A |
< 20% |
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| Polymer
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N/A |
> 40% |
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| Inert Fillers
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N/A |
> 40% |
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| Other
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N/A |
> 10% |
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Uses:
Internal & external waterproof, decorative & protective coating for walls, facades, balustrades, columns, partitioning etc. Ideal to hide surfaces with imperfections. |
Health Warning Information
Health Effects
Swallowed: Material is regarded as low oral toxicity and swallowing is unlikely. Irritating, possible nausea - will affect digestive tract if swallowed in volume with abdominal irritation, pain, and vomiting.
Eye: Irritation and discomforting and may cause mild temporary redness of the conjunctiva, temporary vision impairment and damage. Prolonged contact may damage eye, possibly long term.
Skin: Mildly irritating. May affect skin with prolonged contact such as dermatitis. Avoid exposure to skin that is cut, damaged or irritated.
Inhaled: Irritating - may cause nausea with prolonged contact. Inhalation unlikely due to viscosity and non volatility of the product. Vapours (predominantly water) may be occur at higher than normal temperatures.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS.
Prolonged contact or continuous long term working in confined and poorly ventilated areas may cause irritation response, sore, eyes / nose and possible headache and dermatitis.
Avoid contact with unprotected skin, inhalation of vapour or ingestion. Observe good occupational work practices.
First Aid
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Rinse out mouth. Seek medical assistance or contact the Poisons information Service (Australia 121126 and New Zealand 03 4747000).
Eye: Flush thoroughly with clean water, holding eye lid open to flush product from under the lid. Removal of contact lens after injury should be done by a skilled or medical person.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing, and wash with soap and water.
Inhaled: Product is water based. Treat for drowning. Remove person to fresh air and perform artificial respiration if required and seek urgent medical assistance. If fumes are inhaled, remove to fresh air, lay patient down, keep warm and rested. This is usually sufficient.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically.
Precautions in Use
Product is considered low risk. Observe normal industrial hygiene and precautions.
Exposure Standards.
Non assigned. Refer to individual constituents.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use in well ventilated areas. General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions.
Exposure Limits
Refer above.
Ventilation
Product should be applied in areas with adequate ventilation.
Personal Protection
Gloves: Rubber or PVC. Do not use solvent to clean the skin.
Eyes: Safety goggles. The wearing of contact lenses poses an additional risk. Soft lenses may absorb irritants and all lenses concentrates them.
Feet: Wear safety footwear.
Wearing of a suitable mask is recommended.
Safe Handling Information
Storage and Transport
Store in cool, dry area and place out of the reach of children. Product is not flammable. Avoid freezing.
Suitable containers: Plastic pails as recommended by manufacturer.
Check containers are labeled and not damaged.
Storage incompatibility: None known.
Transportation Restrictions: None.
Spills and Disposal
Prevent spills from entering the drains or sewers. Absorb product with sand or earth or absorbent material and dispose to land fill as in accordance with local council regulations. Product will dry and become inert.
Major spills unlikely due to individual size of containers.
Fire / Explosion Hazard
N/A - product is not combustible.
Issued: 1 May 2007 | Valid to: 31 May 2012
Conditions of Use and Disclaimer
The information contained in this Material Data Sheet is given in good faith based upon our current knowledge and does not imply warranty, express or implied. The information is provided and the product is sold on the basis that the product is used for its intended purpose and is used in a proper workmanlike manner in accordance with the instructions of the Product Data Sheet in suitable and safe working conditions. Under no circumstances will the Company be liable for loss, consequential or otherwise, arising from the use of the product.