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Product Name: Unique Polymer Powder
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Section 1 - Identification of The Material and Supplier
Unique Nail & Beauty Supplies
Phone: 02 8824 9250
1 De Villiers Rise
Fax: 02 8824 9250
Bella Vista, NSW 2153
www.uniquebeauty.com.au
Chemical nature:
Trade Name:
Unique Polymer Powder
Product Use:
Creation Date:
October, 2010
This version issued:
October, 2010 and is valid for 5 years from this date.
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of SWA.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. Risk Phrases: Not Hazardous - No criteria found.
Safety Phrases: S22, S24/25. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
SUSMP Classification: None allocated.
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code.
UN Number: None allocated
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & Colour: Fine white powder.
Odour: No odour except faint in bulk quantities.
Major Health Hazards: no significant risk factors have been found for this product.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to
cause any discomfort or irritation. In use, this product may be heated to the point where fumes are released. They
may cause nausea and distress, but are unlikely to cause serious harm. However, they should be avoided.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in
normal use. However product may be mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild discomfort
which should disappear once contact ceases.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild
transient discomfort.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
Ingestion:
Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product may be
irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion.
Carcinogen Status:
SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: Poly (methyl Methacrylate) is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
Benzoyl Peroxide is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Titanium Dioxide is classed 2b IARC - possibly carcinogenic to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change. Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredients
TWA (mg/m3) STEL
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non hazardous ingredients are also possible. The SWA TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that may be equalled (but should not be exceeded) for no longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term "peak "is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly. Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by
this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all
times. Have this MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. If
polymer decomposition fumes (processing fumes) are inhaled, and adverse symptoms are experienced, move to
fresh air. If patient is in discomfort or distressed or if symptoms persist more than about 15 minutes, contact the
Poisons Information Centre (Phone 13 1126) or a doctor.
Skin Contact: Gently brush away excess particles. If molten material comes into contact with skin, do not attempt to
remove it. Cool with cold running water until thoroughly cool (this may take longer than you expect as plastic is a poor
heat conductor). Wrap loosely with cold wet towel or bandage and take to hospital or doctor. Irritation is unlikely.
However, if irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until chemical is removed.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently brush particles from eyes. No effects expected. If irritation does occur, flush
contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until the product is removed. Obtain medical
advice if irritation becomes painful or lasts more than a few minutes. Take special care if exposed person is wearing
contact lenses.
Ingestion: If product is swallowed or gets in mouth, do NOT induce vomiting; wash mouth with water and give some
water to drink. If symptoms develop, or if in doubt contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is
involved in a fire. Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream on hot
liquids.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Suitable extinguishing media are carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade. Cool closed,
undamaged containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Flash point: Combustible
Upper Flammability Limit: No
Lower Flammability Limit: No
Autoignition temperature: No
Flammability Class: Combustible
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: This product is sold in small packages, and the accidental release from one of these is not
usually a cause for concern. For minor spills, clean up, rinsing to sewer and put empty container in garbage. Although
no special protective clothing is normally necessary because of occasional minor contact with this product, it is good
practice to wear impermeable gloves when handling chemical products. In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage
from entering drains or water courses and call emergency services.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed.
The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to
persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible
materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: This product is chemically and physically stable and has no special storage requirements. However, make
sure that packaging is sound and store in a suitable clean environment. Make sure that the product does not come
into contact with substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. Check packaging - there may be further
storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment: Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Occupational Protective Clothing: AS/NZS 4501
set 2008, Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
SWA Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3) STEL
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are
for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that
the work environment remains clean and that dusts are minimised.
Eye Protection: Eye protection such as protective glasses or goggles is recommended when this product is being
used.
Skin Protection: The information at hand indicates that this product is not harmful and that normally no special skin
protection is necessary. However, we suggest that you routinely avoid contact with all chemical products and that you
wear suitable gloves (preferably elbow-length) when skin contact is likely.
Protective Material Types: There is no specific recommendation for any particular protective material type.
Respirator: If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the area where this product is being
used, we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Fine white powder.
Odour:
No odour except faint in bulk quantities. Boiling Point:
Freezing/Melting Point:
No specific data. Solid at normal temperatures. Volatiles:
Vapour Pressure:
Vapour Density:
Specific Gravity: No
Water Solubility: Insoluble.
pH: No
Volatility:
Odour Threshold: No
Evaporation Rate:
Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No
Viscosity:
Autoignition temp: No
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have
any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
Incompatibilities: strong oxidising agents.
Fire Decomposition: Combustion forms carbon dioxide, and if incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Water is
also formed. Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, dimness of
vision, disturbance of judgment, and unconsciousness followed by coma and death.
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Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Local Effects:
Target Organs:
There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs. Benzoyl Peroxide is Classed by SWA as a potential sensitiser by skin contact. Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
No ingredient mentioned in the HSIS Database is present in this product at hazardous concentrations. LD50 Oral, Rat 7990mg/kg Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product is not readily biodegradable. However, likely to degrade slowly in the soil or water and not cause long term problems. Expected to not be an environmental hazard. Fish: LC50 fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas): 24-420mg/L
LC50 bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus): 368mg/L
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For
larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service.
Section 14 - Transport Information
ADG Code: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good. No special transport conditions are necessary
unless required by other regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations.
The following ingredient: Benzoyl peroxide, is mentioned in the SUSMP.
Section 16 - Other Information
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition) Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances Safe Work Australia, formerly ASCC and NOHSC CAS number
Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number International Agency for Research on Cancer R-Phrase Risk
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines & Poisons UN Number United
THIS MSDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE PRODUCT AND HOW TO SAFELY HANDLE AND USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE. EACH USER MUST REVIEW THIS MSDS IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE. IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD CONTACT THIS COMPANY SO WE CAN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM OUR SUPPLIERS OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS SENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Please read all labels carefully before using product. This MSDS is prepared in accord with the SWA document “National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets” 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)] Copyright Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, October, 2010. http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9251 4532 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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