1. health and fitness
2. disease
3. asthma

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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND IDENTITY OF FOR THE CHEMICAL
Product Identifier
James Hardie Joint Sealant™
Other means of
None
identification
Recommended use of the
A gunnable, air curing, low modulus 1 part construction sealant
chemical and restrictions on
use
Suppliers Name and Address James Hardie Australia Pty Limited
10 Colquhoun Street
Rosehill NSW 2142 Australia
Emergency phone number
13 11 03 (General Information and Emergency)
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the
Hazardous Chemical
Label Elements, including
precautionary Statements
Other hazards which do not
result in classification
Classified as Hazardous
Acute Toxicity, Category 4
Respiratory Sensitisation, Category 1
Hazard Statement
H332 – Harmful if inhaled
H334 – May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing
difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements
P260 – Do not breathe vapours
P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection.
P271 – Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P285 – In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory
protection.
None
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Identity of chemical ingredients
CAS number
Toluene diisocyanate
Non-hazardous ingredients
584-84-9
Concentration of
ingredients (%)
<1.0%
Up to 100%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Swallowed
Eye Contact
Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give
a glass of water to drink. Never give anything by the mouth to an
unconscious patient. If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek
medical advice.
If in eyes wash out immediately with water. In all cases of eye
contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
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Skin Contact
Inhaled
Advice to Doctor
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If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and
flush skin and hair with running water. If swelling, redness, blistering
or irritation occurs seek medical assistance.
Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove
contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient
to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest
until fully recovered. If breathing laboured and patient cyanotic
(blue), ensure airways are clear and have a qualified person give
oxygen through a facemask. If breathing has stopped apply artificial
respiration at once. In the event of cardiac arrest, apply external
cardiac massage. Seek immediate medical advice.
Treat symptomatically. Effects may be delayed.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Special protective
equipment and precautions
for fire fighters
If material is involved in a fire use water fog (or if unavailable fine
water spray), foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical
powder).
Combustible material. If safe to do so, remove containers from path
of fire. Keep containers cool with water spray. On burning may emit
toxic fumes. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and suitable protective clothing if risk of exposure to vapour or
products of combustion.
No special measures are required.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Containment
Emergency Procedures
Clean-up method
Disposal
Precautions
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination.
Avoid inhalation of vapours. Collect and seal in properly labelled
containers or drums for disposal.
If a significant spill occurs:
Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear
protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and
the inhalation of vapours. Work up wind or increase ventilation.
Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. If
contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local
emergency services. Dispose of according to guidelines below
(Section 14).
Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). Collect and seal in
properly labelled containers or drums for disposal.
Collect recoverable material into labelled containers for disposal.
Recycle packaging wherever possible. This material may be suitable
for approved landfill. Dispose of only in accord with local
regulations.
Use respirator, gloves and eye protection. See Section 8
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage
Handling
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and out of direct sunlight.
Store away from incompatible materials described in Section 10.
Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Keep containers closed
when not in use - check regularly for leaks.
Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapour.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
A Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) has not been established by Safe Work Australia for this product.
Ingredient
Isocyanates, all (as – NCO)
WES-TWA
0.02 mg/m3
WES-STEL
0.07 mg/m3
Notices
SEN
Note:
 The Workplace Exposure Standards do not apply to previously sensitised individuals. Sensitised
individuals should be removed from any further exposure.
 Medical supervision of all employees who handle or come in contact with respiratory sensitisers
is recommended. Personnel with a history of asthma-type conditions, bronchitis or skin
sensitisation conditions should not work with isocyanate based products.
Biological Limit Values
As per the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations
isocyanates require health monitoring. See Schedule 14
Requirements for health monitoring of the Model WHS
Regulations and the Safe Work Australia publication “Health
Monitoring for Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals - Guide for
workers”.
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations
below Exposure Standards. Use only in well ventilated areas. Use
with local exhaust ventilation or while wearing appropriate
respirator. Vapour heavier than air - prevent concentration in
hollows or sumps. DO NOT enter confined spaces where vapour
may have collected. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Keep containers closed when not in use.
9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Eyes
Goggles/glasses should be worn. AS/NZS1336 “Eye and face
protection - Guidelines” provides further guidance.
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Skin
Respiratory
Loose comfortable clothing should be worn. Direct skin contact
with chemical should be avoided by wearing long overalls, a cap
or hat, and gloves - available information suggests that gloves
made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) should be suitable for
intermittent contact, AS/NZ 2161 “Occupational protective
gloves”. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or
using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other
protective equipment before storing or re-using. Work clothes
should be laundered separately.
Use with adequate ventilation. If inhalation risk exists wear
organic vapour/particulate respirator meeting the requirements
of AS/NZS 1715 “Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory
protective equipment” and AS/NZS 1716 “Respiratory protective
devices”.
10. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Odour
Specific Gravity (20°C)
pH
Melting point/freezing point
Boiling point and boiling range
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability
Flash Point (°C)
Upper/lower flammability or
explosive limits
Vapour pressure
Vapour density
Relative density
Solubility
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Viscosity
Specific heat value
Particle size
Volatile organic compounds
content
% volatile
Saturated vapour concentration
Release of invisible flammable
vapours and gases (g/L)
11. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Coloured thixotropic paste.
Aromatic solvent odour
1.26
No pH data
Not applicable
No data
Not flammable
No data
No data
43 (solids)
No data
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Insoluble in water
No data
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Reactivity
Chemical stability
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials and
possible hazardous reactions
Hazardous decomposition products
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Will react exothermically with water and all organic compounds
containing active hydrogen groups.
This material is thermally stable when stored and used as
directed.
Avoid high temperatures.
Water, alcohols, amines, acids and bases.
Oxides of carbon and nitrogen, smoke and other toxic fumes may include isocyanates.
12. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Summary
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet
and the product label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and
overexposure occurs are:
Acute
Oral
Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting and irritation of the
gastrointestinal tract.
Dermal
Contact with skin may result in irritation.
Inhaled
Vapours are harmful if inhaled. A respiratory sensitiser. Can
cause possible allergic reactions.
Eye
May be an eye irritant.
Skin
Contact with skin may result in irritation
Chronic
Sensitisation
No information available for product.
Mutagenicity
No information available for product.
Carcinogenicity
No information available for product.
Reproductive/
No information available for product.
Developmental
Systemic
No information available for product.
Aggravation of existing
No information available for product.
conditions
13. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Summary
Avoid contaminating waterways
Ecotoxicity
Persistence and degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
Other adverse effects
No data
No data
No data
No data
None
14. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Safe handling and disposal methods
Disposal of any contaminated packaging
Environmental regulations
There are no product-specific restrictions, however, local
environmental legislative requirements may apply
Preferably re-cycle packaging, otherwise send to landfill or
similar.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
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15. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number
Proper shipping name
Transport hazard class(es)
Packing group
Environmental hazards
Special precautions during transport
Hazchem Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
16. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental
regulations specific for the product in
question
Poisons Schedule number
None
Not Applicable
17. OTHER INFORMATION
Date of preparation
Key abbreviations or acronyms used
CAS Number
EC50
HAZCHEM Code
IARC
LEL
LD50
LC50
MSDS/SDS
`Sen' notice - sensitiser
STEL
TWA
UEL
UN
WES
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Unique Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Ecotoxic Concentration 50% – concentration in water which
is fatal to 50% of a test population (e.g. daphnia, fish
species)
Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide
information to emergency services, especially fire fighters
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Lower Explosive Limit
Lethal Dose 50% – dose which is fatal to 50% of a test
population (usually rats).
Lethal Concentration 50% – concentration in air which is
fatal to 50% of a test population (usually rats)
Material Safety Data Sheet (or Safety Data Sheet)
The substance can cause a specific immune response in
some people. An affected individual may subsequently
react to exposure to minute levels of that substance.
Short Term Exposure Limit - The maximum airborne
concentration of a chemical or biological agent to which a
worker may be exposed in any 15 minute period, provided
the TWA is not exceeded
Time Weighted Average – generally referred to WES
averaged over typical work day (usually 8 hours)
Upper Explosive Limit
Number United Nations Number
Workplace Exposure Standard - The airborne concentration
of a biological or chemical agent to which a worker may be
exposed in a work day.