TANDEX PTY. LTD.

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ABN. 97 004 905 971 Issue 3: 5-Dec-2003
PO Box 166, Bayswater VIC 3153 AUSTRALIA Product: Tandex CW-N
Melb - Ph: (61-3) 9729 6722 Melb Fax: (61-3) 9721 4848 File: MsdsWT037
Syd - Ph: (61-2) 9316 5908 Syd Fax: (61-2) 9316 5984
Email –mail@tandex.com.au Web –www.tandex.com.au

THIS PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF

WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA

IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Tandex CW-N
OTHER NAMES: Poisonous Liquid, N.O.S
MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT
CODE: WT0371 - 1L, WT0375 - 5L, WT03720 - 20L,

U.N. NUMBER: 2810

DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS AND
SUBSIDIARY RISK: 6

PACKAGING GROUP: III

HAZCHEM CODE: 2XE
POISONS SCHEDULE NUMBER: S6
USE: Biodispersant for cooling water systems
METHOD OF APPLICATION: Dosing pump, drip feeder or manual dosing
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES
Light honey coloured liquid, distinctive odour. Packed in 20 litre plastic D/G
APPEARANCE:
drums and 1 and 5 litre plastic poison bottles.
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BOILING / MELTING POINT: > 100 C
VAPOUR PRESSURE (PASCALS or
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mm of HG at 25 C): Not determined.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.080 compared to water which is equal to 1.000.

pH (1% Solution): 4.4
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FLASHPOINT ( C): Not determined.
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (%): Not determined.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (g/L): Fully miscible with water.

INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL ENTITY: CAS NUMBER PROPORTION
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 >60%
Alkylamine Acetate Salt 61790-33-8 10-<30%
Balance of components are non-hazardous and comprise proprietary information.

The information contained herein to the

International Water Treatment Service
best of our ability is believed to be true
and correct. However, no
representation, warranty or guarantee
is made as to the suitability of any
product for any particular application.
Clients are requested to conduct their
own trials to prove the acceptability of a
product for their use.
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HEALTH HAZARD
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
Poisonous if swallowed. Initial symptoms resemble alcohol intoxication, leading to
SWALLOWED: vomiting, headache, convulsions and unconsciousness. Severe cases may result in renal
failure and death from respiratory failure or pulmonary oedema.
EYE: Causes injury to cornea and eyelids.
Can cause skin irritation. Will have a degreasing action on skin. Repeated or prolonged
SKIN:
contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis
Inhalation of vapours, mists or aerosols can cause respiratory irritation and possibly
INHALED:
headaches, dizziness and nausea.
The effects from chronic exposure to Tandex CW-N have not been fully evaluated. As with
CHRONIC HEALTH
any chemical, good occupational work practice should be implemented to avoid ingestion,
EFFECTS:
inhalation, skin and eye contact.
CLASSIFICATION: Xn: Harmful

FIRST AID
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water and dilute stomach contents with a glass
SWALLOWED: of water. Never administer fluids to an unconscious person. Take individual to nearest
medical facility.
Flush immediately and thoroughly with copious amounts of clean tap water or saline
EYE:
(minimum 15 minutes). If irritation persists seek medical advice.
Wash exposed area with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
SKIN:
contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly If irritation persists seek medical advice.
Move affected person to fresh air. In case of shortness of breath, administer oxygen and
INHALED:
obtain medical assistance. Avoid becoming a casualty.
FIRST AID
Normal washroom facilities, water, soap, eyewash and shower.
FACILITIES:
ADVICE TO
No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
DOCTOR:

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

EXPOSURE
Not available.
STANDARDS:
VENTILATION: Use in a well-ventilated room. Local exhaust recommended.

PERSONAL P.V.C. or rubber gloves, safety glasses/goggles, rubber boots recommended. Wash hands
PROTECTION: thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Product is a non-flammable, but combustible liquid.
FLAMMABILITY:
Hazchem: 2XE
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND Store in sealed containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated storage away from sunlight and
TRANSPORT: extremes of temperature. Store away from oxidising agents and foodstuffs. Area should be
constructed with suitable flooring and bunding designed to fully contain spills.
Classed as a C1 (combustible liquid) for the purpose of storage and handling.
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SPILLS AND DISPOSAL:

LARGE SPILLS: Product is slippery when spilt. Dam area to prevent spill entering fish bearing waters. Pump
into appropriate containers and dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
SMALL SPILLS: Dilute and absorb in an inert solid such as sand, clay or vermiculite and shovel into heavy
duty polythene bags or corrosion proof containers.
FIRE/EXPLOSION Product is non-flammable, but is a combustible liquid.
HAZARD: Water should be used to cool surrounding containers.
Extinguishing media: Use water fog, dry chemical, chemical foam or alcohol resistant foam
type extinguishers. Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers. Fire fighters should
wear self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous decomposition products: on burning will emit toxic fumes including carbon
monoxide and carbon dioxide.
OTHER INFORMATION:
RISK PHRASES: R22: Harmful if swallowed.
SAFETY PHRASES: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.

CONTACT POINT:
POLICE & FIRE Dial 000
BRIGADE:
IF INEFFECTIVE: Dial 1100 (Exchange)

FOR SPECIALIST Technical Manager Ms Michelle Lawler (03) 9729 6722

ADVICE CONTACT:
After hours 0418 383 332
Disclaimer - All information given in this data sheet and by the company's technical staff is compiled from the best
information currently available to the company. The company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy
or for any results which may be obtained by customers. Any customer who relies upon any advice or information
given in this data sheet by the company or by its technical staff does so entirely at its own risk, and the company will
not be liable for any loss or damage thereby suffered not with standing any want of care on the part of the company
or its staff in compiling or giving the advice or information.