Date of Issue: May, 2005

Material Safety Data Sheet
Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC

Product Code: 56045
Aerosol OT
 Merck Pty. Limited
A.C.N. 005 064 791
207 Colchester Road
Kilsyth, Vic 3137, Australia
Telephone: +61 (0) 3 9728 5855
Fax: +61 (0) 3 9728 1351
Emergency Telephone: +61 (0) 3 9728 7602
Business Hours: 8:15am to 6:00pm
Monday through Friday
Identification
Product Name: Aerosol OT
Other Names: Not Applicable
Organic solid
Product Code: 56045
UN Number: Not subject to transport regulations.
Dangerous Goods Class & Subsidiary Risk: None allocated.
Packaging Group: None allocated.
Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poisons Schedule Number: None allocated.
Use: General laboratory reagent.

Physical Description and Properties
Colour: white Flash Point (Open Cup): No data.
Form: solid Upper Flammability Limit: No data
Odour: almost odourless Lower Flammability Limit: No data
Boiling Point: Not applicable Ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Melting Point: Not applicable Log P (o/w): No data
Vapour Pressure: No data Specific Gravity or Density: Not applicable
Vapour Density: No data Viscosity: Not Applicable

Solubility in Water: Soluble
pH: Not Applicable
Other Information: Not readily combustible. May evolve toxic fumes in fire.
Stable.
Conditions / Substances to be avoided: No data

Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
dioctyl sulphosuccinate, sodium salt
 577-11-7
 100 %

All constituent chemicals are listed in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)

Product Code: 56045 (Aerosol OT)
Health Hazard Information
Toxicological Information: LD50 1900 mg/kg oral, rat. No evidence of carcinogenic properties. No evidence of mutagenic or teratogenic effects.
Carcinogen Category: No evidence of carcinogenic properties.
Mutagen Category: No evidence of mutagenic properties.
Teratogen Category: No evidence of teratogenic effects.

Degreasing effect on the skin, possibly followed by secondary inflammation.
After eye contact: Severe irritation.

Product Code: 56045 (Aerosol OT)
First Aid Information
Eye contact: Hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.

Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases obtain medical attention.

Skin contact: Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. In severe cases, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. Contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 1126.
First Aid Facilites: Safety shower. Eyewash facilities.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
Precautions For Use:
NOHSC Australia Exposure Standards:
TWA STEL
Peak Limit: N/A
Carcinogen Limit: N/A

Protective Measures:
Engineering Controls &
Personal Protection:		 As appropriate to quantity handled.
Respirator: Dust respirator. Ensure respirator is clean, well-fitting and in good working order. All respirators should comply wth Australian Standard AS 1716 and be used in accordance with AS 1715.
Ventilation: Extraction hood.
Gloves: Rubber or plastic
Eye Protection: Goggles or face-shield

Other Precautions: Plastic apron, sleeves, boots - if handling large quantities

Product Code: 56045 (Aerosol OT)
Safe Handling Information:
Storage: Store at room temperature (15 to 25°C recommended). Keep well closed and protected from direct sunlight and moisture.
Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands and face thoroughly after working with material. Contaminated clothing should be removed and washed before re-use.

Transport:
UN Number: Not subject to transport regulations.
Dangerous Goods Class & Subsidiary Risk: None allocated.
Packaging Group: None allocated.
Other Names: Not Applicable

Spillage and Disposal:
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Mix with sand, transfer carefully to container and arrange removal by disposal company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent. For large spillages liquids should be contained with sand or earth and both liquids and solids transferred to salvage containers. Any residues should be treated as for small spillages.

Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by regulations which vary according to location. Contact your local waste disposal authority for advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company. Rinse out empty containers thoroughly before returning for recycling.

Fire and Explosion:
Flammability: Not readily combustible. May evolve toxic fumes in fire.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide.

Product Code: 56045 (Aerosol OT)
Other Information:
Hazard Symbol: Xi
Risk Codes: R36/38-52/53
Irritating to eyes and skin. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Codes: None Allocated
Not Applicable
Ecological Information: Biodegradable.
Key to Hazard Symbols: Xn=Harmful, Xi=Irritant, T=Toxic, T+=Very Toxic, C=Corrosive, F=Flammable, F+=Very Flammable, E=Explosive, N=Dangerous for the Environment, H=NOHSC undefined hazardous substance

Contact Point:
Operations Manager
(03) 9728 5855
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST)

Manufacture's Advice:

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 should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other product.If clarification of further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this company.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