Stihl Silicon Spray Safety Data Sheet
Stihl Silicon Spray Safety Data Sheet
1.3 RELEVANT IDENTIFIED USES OF THE MIXTURE AND USES ADVISED AGAINST:
RELEVANT IDENTIFIED USES: Silicone lubricant spray.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE: None known.
1.4 DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER OF THE SAFETY DATA SHEET:
SUPPLIER NAME: Stihl Pty Ltd (ABN: 76 004 881 145)
ADDRESS: 5 Kingston Park Court, Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia, 3180
9 Bishop Browne Place, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand, 1730.
E-MAIL: csc@[Link]; info@[Link]
TELEPHONE NUMBER: +61 3 9215 6666 (NZ: +64 9262 4000)
1.5 EMERGENCY TEL. NUMBER: (Poisons Information Centre (Aust 131 126; NZ 0800 764 766))
PICTOGRAMS:
2.3 OTHER HAZARDS: Inhalation of concentrated vapours may have a narcotic effect as well as lead
to drowsiness and dizziness. The product contains propane and butane gases
as propellants. These hydrocarbons can cause central nervous system
depression and cardiac sensitisation at high concentrations. The product will
form flammable/explosive mixtures in air. Do not spray on naked flames or any
incandescent materials. The product is in a pressurised container and should
be protected from sunlight and should not be exposed to temperatures
exceeding 50oC. The container should not be pierced or burnt, even after use.
People with pre-existing skin conditions, such as eczema or dermatitis, should
take precautions so as not to exacerbate the condition. As for all chemical
products, persons should not expose open wounds, cuts, abrasions or irritated
skin to this material.
EYE: If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye immediately with large amounts
of running water. Continue flushing for at least 15 minutes or until advised to
stop by a doctor. Check for contact lenses. If there are contact lenses, these
should be removed after several minutes of rinsing by the exposed person or
medical personnel if it can be done easily. As the product is in a pressure pack,
as a precaution it is recommended that after rinsing, consult a doctor.
SKIN CONTACT: If skin or hair contact has occurred remove any contaminated clothing and
footwear, wash skin or hair thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation
develops or persists, seek medical assistance.
INHALATION: If affected, remove the patient from further exposure into fresh air, if safe to do
so. If providing assistance, avoid exposure to yourself - only enter contaminated
environments with adequate respiratory equipment, once environment has
been assessed for flammable vapours. Once removed, lay patient down in a
well-ventilated area and reassure them whilst waiting for medical assistance. If
the person feels unwell and symptoms, such as dizziness or uncoordination
occur, contact the Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia 131 126; New
Zealand 0800 764 766) whilst waiting for medical assistance. If not breathing,
provide artificial respiration and seek immediate medical assistance. If
unconscious, place in a recovery position and seek immediate medical
assistance. If irritation develops or persists, consult a doctor.
PROTECTION FOR FIRST
AIDERS: No personal shall place themselves in a situation that is potentially hazardous
to themselves. Due to the volatility of the product, never enter the area until
you have assessed the environment for oxygen depletion and flammable
vapours. Do not enter contaminated area without a respirator or Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus once you have assessed the atmosphere. As the product
is solvent based, if the person has ingested the product, do not use direct
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation techniques. Always ensure that you are wearing
gloves when dealing with first aid procedures involving chemicals and/or blood.
FIRST AID FACILITIES: Eye wash fountain and safety showers, or at least a source of flowing water,
are recommended in the area where the product is used.
4.2 MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS & EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE & DELAYED, CAUSED BY EXPOSURE:
ACUTE: Vapours may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Ingestion or inhalation of vapours
may lead to irritation of the mouth and respiratory tract. Symptoms may include
a burning sensation in the nose and throat, coughing or difficulty breathing.
Ingestion may lead to nausea and diarrhoea. Inhalation of high vapour
concentrations may cause central nervous system depression resulting in
dizziness, headache, nausea and possible loss of coordination. Continued
inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death. Skin contact may lead to
redness or itching. Continued skin exposure may lead to dryness and cracking.
Eye contact may lead to localised burning, redness and tearing. The presence
of the hydrocarbon component suggests that the residual product will be an
aspiration hazard. If material is aspirated into the lungs it may exhibit as
coughing, wheezing, congestion or fever.
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UNSUITABLE MEDIA: Avoid using full water jet directed at residual material that may be burning.
Water may cause splattering on hot residues. Product will float on water.
EXPLOSION: Extremely flammable gas. Vapours will form explosive mixtures with air.
Vapours are heavier than air and may travel along the ground or be moved by
ventilation and ignited by heat, pilot lights, other flames and ignition sources
distant from the material handling point. The product is in an aerosol container
that is liable to overpressure and distend or explode if subjected to sufficient
heat. Ruptured aerosol containers are likely to be propelled during a fire.
Extinguish all sources of flame or spark.
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing
equipment with full-face piece operated in the pressure demand or other
positive pressure mode.
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CONTROL MEASURES: Evacuate all personnel from the spill area. Ventilate spill area and extinguish
and/or remove all sources of ignition. CAUTION: Vapours may form an
explosive mixture with air. Isolate area until vapours have dissipated. Never
enter a spill area unless you know the vapours have dissipated to make the
area safe. The vapour is heavier than air and will spread along the ground and
may accumulate in low points or depressions. Therefore, ignition may occur
well away from the point of release of the material. Stop the leak if safe to do
so. CAUTION: The spilled product will be slippery. Avoid contact with the
spilled material.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: In the event of a spill or accidental release, notify the relevant authorities in
accordance with all applicable regulations.
CLEANING PROCEDURES: After the vapour has dissipated, having contained the residual spill material, as
mentioned above, collect all material quickly and place used absorbent in
suitable containers. Be careful of static discharges and/or sparking during clean
up. Use only non-sparking tools during cleaning operations. CAUTION: The
spilled product will be slippery. Follow local regulations for the disposal of
waste. For large spills that have been bunded, the residual material can be
pumped, using flammable liquid equipment, into vessels and returned for
reprocessing or destruction. Personnel must wear the appropriate clothing as
required in Section 6.1 during cleaning procedures; after the environment has
been evaluated. Wash contaminated area and objects with detergent and water
after spill has been cleared. Rinse the cleaned area with water. Do not allow
wash water or rinsings to enter drains, surface water, sewers or water courses.
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EYE & FACE PROTECTION: As the contents are under pressure, it is recommended that you wear safety
glasses/goggles when handling the product to avoid eye contact. Ensure
container is facing away from the person before using. Use eye protection in
accordance with AS 1336 and AS 1337.
SKIN (HAND) PROTECTION: If there is the chance of contact with the material wear gloves to provide hand
protection. Nitrile gloves are recommended.
SKIN (CLOTHING)
PROTECTION: During normal operating procedures, long sleeved clothing is recommended to
avoid skin contact. Soiled clothing should be washed with detergent prior to re-
use.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: During routine operation with local ventilation a respirator is not required, as
exposure standards should not be exceeded. PLEASE NOTE: The Liquefied
petroleum gases propellant contains propane which is rated as an asphyxiant in
HCIS. If ventilation is inadequate a determination should be made as to the
amount of oxygen in the environment before a respirator is chosen. If mists or
vapours are generated or when in enclosed spaces and there is a
determination that there is suitable oxygen in the environment, an approved half
face organic vapour (Type AX low boiling point organic is recommended)/
particulate respirator is required. Use respirators in accordance with AS 1715
and AS 1716.
10.2 CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
10.3 POSSIBILITY OF
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: Keep away from strong oxidising agents, such as strong acids, chlorates,
nitrates and peroxides. Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. The product
will form flammable/explosive mixtures in air.
10.4 CONDITIONS TO AVOID: The product should be maintained at a temperature below 50OC. Above this
temperature, the container may overpressure and deform (distend) or if
sufficient heat is applied explode. Do not pierce or burn the container even
after use. Avoid moist atmospheres that may lead to corrosion of the container.
The product has a flash point of < -18oC. Avoid ignition sources, including heat
and sparks, when storing and using the product. Observe the usual
precautionary measures for handling chemicals.
10.5 INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS: Strong oxidising agents including concentrated acids. Follow normal Dangerous
Goods Storage requirements for aerosol containers.
10.6 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS: Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form during normal
storage requirements. See Section 5.2 for Hazardous Combustion products.
11.7 CARCINOGENICITY: The product is not expected to be a carcinogen, based on the available data
and the known hazards of the components. Long term animal experiments have
shown that any health risks in these types of products are associated with the
1,3-Butadiene content of the Isobutane component. This is present at the level
of < 0.1%.
11.8 REPRODUCTIVE
TOXICITY: This product is not expected to be a reproductive hazard, based on the
available data and the known hazards of the components. The product
contains n-Hexane which is rated as possible risk of impaired fertility at levels
that are higher than is in this product. Hexane has been shown to cause
foetotoxicity in animals at doses that are maternally toxic. Studies have shown
that n-hexane affects the reproductive system in animals at doses which
produce other toxic effects.
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11.10 ASPIRATION HAZARD: As the product is hydrocarbon based and its expected residual viscosity after
dissipation of the propellant is <20.5 cSt, caution should be taken in respect to
aspiration into the lungs. However, ingestion of significant quantities would be
difficult to achieve with aerosol containers. Small amounts of this product
aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or from vomiting may cause chemical
pneumonitis or pulmonary oedema. This can be fatal. If the product has been
ingested or vomiting has occurred after ingestion, the patient should be
monitored for adverse effects. As the product is in an aerosol container,
continued inhalation of spray mists or aerosols may deposit material in the lung
which could present as similar to the person aspirating the product into the
lungs.
11.11 OTHER INFORMATION: The product contains propane, butane and isobutane as propellants. These
alkanes can cause central nervous system depression and cardiac sensitisation
at high concentrations. Light hydrocarbon gases, such as propane, are rated
as asphyxiants.
CONTAINERS: Empty containers may contain residual product. DO NOT puncture or incinerate
aerosol containers. Caution: Residues are highly flammable and will ignite with
a source of ignition. Containers should be completely drained in a well
ventilated area where vapours cannot accumulate and then stored until
disposed of. Empty aerosol containers should be taken for recycling or
disposal through suitably licensed contractors in accordance with Government
regulations. The containers are of metal construction and should not be re-
pressurised, cut by a grinder, welded, brazed, soldered, drilled or exposed to
heat, flames or other sources of ignition. Aerosol containers when exposed to
such conditions/treatment may explode causing serious injury or death.
ACRONYMS:
SUSMP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons
CAS Number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
UN Number United Nations Number
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
HSE-WEL Health and Safety Executive - Workplace Exposure Limit
EH40 EH40/2005 Workplace Exposure Limits
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IATA International Air Transport Association
IUCLID International Uniform Chemical Information Database
RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
%W/W Percent weight for weight
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
HAZCHEM Code Emergency action code of numbers and letters which gives information to emergency services
NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
AICIS Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme
IMAP Inventory Multi-Tiered Assessment and Prioritisation
AIIC Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
TWA Time-Weighted Average
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
HSNO Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
GHS Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
WHS Work Health and Safety PPE Personal Protective Equipment.
ECHA European Chemicals Agency
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
LD50 Median Lethal Dose
LC50 Median Lethal Concentration
EC50 Effective Concentration of a substance that causes 50% of the maximum response after
exposure for a nominated time
NOAEL No Observed Adverse Effect Level
NOEC No Observed Effect Concentration
HCIS Hazardous Chemical Information System
PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvP Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
All information contained in this Safety Data Sheet and the health, safety and environmental information are considered to be accurate to
the best of our knowledge as of the issue date specified above. The information presented here within, is based upon the product
information supplied by the Product Supplier. However, no warranty or representation, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or
completeness of the data and information contained in this data sheet.
Health and safety precautions and environmental advice noted in this data sheet may not be accurate for all individuals and/o r situations. It
is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The Company accepts
no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage, resulting from abnormal use of the material, from any failure to adhere to recommendations,
or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the material.