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Material Safety Data Sheet
Bituflex
Rubberised Bituminous Waterproof Membrane |
Not classified as a hazardous product according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia
Identification |
| Product Name: |
Bituflex |
| Other Names: |
Rubberised Bitumen/Latex Emulsion |
| U.N. Number: |
N/A |
| Class: |
N/A |
| Hazchem Code: |
N/A |
| Poison Schedule: |
N/A |
| Pack Sizes: |
15 Litre Pails |
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Physical Description |
| Appearance: |
Dark brown to black thixotropic viscous liquid |
| Boiling Point: |
+- 100*C |
| Vapour Pressure: |
mm of Hg at 25*C: 30 |
| Percent Volatiles: |
+- 45% |
| Specific Gravity: |
1.05 - 1.1 |
| Flash Point: |
N/A |
| Flammability: |
N/A |
| Water Solubility: |
Soluble (will re-emsulsify when uncured) |
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Ingredients |
| Chemical |
CAS No. |
Proportion |
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| Water
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30% to 60% |
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| Latex Emulsion
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N/A |
30% to 60% |
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| Bitumen Emulsion
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N/A |
30% to 60% |
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| Minor Ingredients & Thickeners
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N/A |
<5% |
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Uses:
General purpose waterproofing compound |
Health Warning Information
Health Effects
Swallowed: Irritating, possible nausea - will affect digestive tract if swallowed in volume.
Eye: Irritation - prolonged contact may damage eye, possibly long term.
Skin: Mildly irritating. May affect skin with prolonged contact.
Inhaled: Irritating - may cause nausea with prolonged contact. Inhalation unlikely due to viscosity of the product.
First Aid
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Seek medical assistance or contact the Poisons information Service.
Eye: Flush thoroughly with clean water, holding eye lid open to flush product from under the lid.
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.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically.
Precautions in Use
Product is considered low risk.
Exposure Limits
N/A
Ventilation
Product should be applied in areas with adequate ventilation.
Personal Protection
Gloves: Rubber or PVC.
Eyes: Safety goggles.
Protective clothing and the wearing of suitable masks 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 leak free.
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 in accordance with local council regulations. Product will dry and become inert.
Fire / Explosion Hazard
N/A.
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.