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SAFETY DATA SHEET

UNCONTROLLED COPY

BETZDEARBORN AE1700

Infosafe No.: GBZXJ

Version No.: 1.0
ISSUED Date: 22/09/2013
ISSUED BY GE Betz Pty Limited

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name
BETZDEARBORN AE1700
Product Code
G19550
Company Name
GE Betz Pty Limited (ABN 84 001 221 941)
Address
103 Raubers Road Northgate
QLD 4013 Australia
Emergency Tel.
1800 638 556 (Aus) 0800 154 666 (NZ)
Telephone/Fax Number
Tel: 1800 064 140 (AUS) 0800 945635 (NZ)
Fax: 1800 648 530 (AUS) 0800 945634(NZ)
Product Safety Guide
This product should only be used in accordance to the procedures GE Betz has established for a specic applicaon. For
a technical advice contact GE Betz.
Recommended Use
Flocculant.
Other Informaon
O line MSDS are uncontrolled documents, GE Betz most up to date MSDS can be accessed via internet on www.
msdsonline.com.au/gebetz/
The informaon herein is to the best of our knowledge, correct and complete. It describes the safety requirements for
this product and should not be construed as guaranteeing specic properes. Since methods and condions are beyond
our control we do not accept liability for any damages resulng from the use of, or reliance on, this informaon in
inappropriate contexts.

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classicaon

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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Classied as Hazardous according to criteria of Naonal Occupaonal Health & Safety Commission, Australia (NOHSC).
Not Classied as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and
Rail. (7th edion)
Risk Phrase(s)
R33 Danger of cumulave eects.
R20/21 Harmful by inhalaon and in contact with skin.
R36/37/38 Irritang to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrase(s)
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protecve clothing, gloves and eye/face protecon.
Irritancy of Product
May cause moderate irritaon to the skin. May cause dermas. May cause moderate irritaon to the eyes. Vapours,
gases, mists or aerosols may cause irritaon to the upper respiratory tract.
Signs and symptoms of exposure
Excessive dermal exposure causes defang and drying of skin. Excessive inhalaon of vapours causes dizziness,
headache and nausea.
Medical Condions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not known.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Characterizaon
Liquid
Informaon on Composion
An alkaline soluon of of organic dust suppression chemicals and hydrocarbon solvent.
Ingredients
Name

CAS

(E250) Aliphac solvent; TSRN 125438- 5133P

Proporon
Trade secret ingredient

Ammonium acetate

631- 61- 8

10- 20 %

Alcohols, C10- C16, Ethoxylated

68002- 97- 1

1- 5 %

Alcohols, C12- 16 Ethoxylated

68551- 12- 2

1- 5 %

Alcohols, C12- C14, Ethoxylated

68439- 50- 9

1- 5 %

Polyoxyethylenated oleylamine

26635- 93- 8

1- 5 %

Components not considered to be hazardous

N/A

Balance

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

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Inhalaon
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is dicult, give oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give arcial respiraon. Seek
immediate medical aenon.
Ingeson
Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive vicm. Do not induce voming. Immediately seek
medical aenon. Dilute stomach contents with 3 or 4 glasses of milk or water.
Skin
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Removed contaminated clothinh before use. Seek medical aenon if irritaon
develops or persists.
Eye
Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediately ush eyes with plenty of low-pressure water for at least 15
minutes. Seek immediate medical aenon.
First Aid Facilies
Normal washroom facilies are generally suitable. Ensure an eyewash staon and safety shower are available and ready
for use.
Advice to Doctor
This product contains a hydrocarbon solvent. Aspiraon into the lungs will result in chemical pneumonia and may be
fatal.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire Fighng Measures
Fire ghters should wear posive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (full face type).
Suitable Exnguishing Media
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water or foam.
Hazards from Combuson Products
Oxides of carbon and nitrogen. Ammonia and volale amines.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal
PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT:
Venlate area. Use specied protecve equipment. Contain and absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal
container. Flush area with water. Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand/grit.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer treatment facility,in accordance with any local
agreement,a permied waste treatment facility or discharged under a permit. Product as is - Incinerate or land dispose
in an approved landll.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precauons for Safe Handling
Clean spill immediately. Wash contaminated skin promptly.
Condions for Safe Storage
Store in closed containers when not in use. Store in a cool, well venlated locaon. Store away from oxidizers.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Naonal Exposure Standards
No exposure standards established for components.
Engineering Controls
Adequate venlaon to maintain air contaminants below exposure limits.
Respiratory Protecon
Avoid breathing of vapours, mists or spray. Select and use respirators in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716. When mists
or vapours exceed the exposure standards then the use of the following is recommended: Half face-piece respirator with
organic vapour (Type A) and dust/mist (Type P1) lters. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels.
Eye Protecon
Splash proof chemical goggles.
Hand Protecon
Viton gloves . Wash o aer each use. Replace as necessary.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form
Liquid
Appearance
White to o-white.
Odour
Slight ammonia
Freezing Point
<18 degrees Celsius
Solubility in Water
Not determined
Specic Gravity
1.089 @ 21oC
pH Value
8.3 approx (0.5% Extract)
Vapour Pressure
~ 18mm Hg
Vapour Density (Air=1)
< 1.00
Evaporaon Rate
<1.00 (Ether = 1)
Physical State
Liquid

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Viscosity
985cps @ 21oC
Flash Point
>93 degrees Celsius P-M(CC)
Other Informaon
Percent VOC: 30.0
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal storage condions.
Incompable materials
May react with strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposion Products
Oxides of carbon and nitrogen, ammonia and volale amines.
Hazardous Reacons
Contact with oxidizers may cause re.
Hazardous Polymerizaon
Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalaon
Primary route of exposure; vapours, gases, mists or aerosols may cause irritaon to the upper respiratory tract.
Prolonged exposure may casue dizziness and headache.
Ingeson
May cause gastrointesnal irritaon with possible nausea, voming, diarrhoea, mental confusion, dizziness and lethargy.
Small amounts aspirated during ingestrion or voming may cause lung injury, possibly leading to death.
Skin
Primary roout of exposure; May cause moderate irritaon to the skin. May cause dermas.
Eye
May cause moderate irritaon to the eye.
Chronic Eects
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause CNS depression and/or defang-type dermas.
Acute Toxicity - Oral
Oral LD50 RAT: >5000 mg/kg
NOTE - Claculated according to GHS addivity formula
Acute Toxicity - Dermal
Dermal LD50 RABBIT: >5000 mg/kg
NOTE - Claculated according to GHS addivity formula
Acute Toxicity - Inhalaon

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Inhalaon LC50 RAT: 19.1 mg/L/4hr

NOTE - Claculated according to GHS addivity formula
Skin Irritaon
Skin Irritaon Score RABBIT:

Irritang

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistence / Degradability
No Data Available.
Acute Toxicity - Daphnia
Ceriodaphnia 48 Hour Stac Acute Bioassay
LC50= 0.14; No Eect Level= 0.03 mg/L
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Stac Acute Bioassay
LC50= 0.2; No Eect Level= 0.03 mg/L
Other Informaon
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
Ceriodaphnia 48 Hour Stac Acute Bioassay
LC50= 0.14; No Eect Level= 0.03 mg/L
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Stac Acute Bioassay
LC50= 0.2; No Eect Level= 0.03 mg/L
Fathead Minnow 96 Hour Stac Acute Bioassay
LC50= 5.2; No Eect Level= 2.5 mg/L
BIODEGRADATION
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to a licensed waste contractor. Refer to appropriate authority in your State. Normally
suitable for disposal by approved waste disposal agent.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Informaon
Not classied as Dangerous Good for the purposes of road, rail, air and sea transport.
U.N. Number
None Allocated
Proper Shipping Name
None Allocated
DG Class
None Allocated
Packing Group
None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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Regulatory informaon
All components are exempt or listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances and the New Zealand Inventory
of Chemicals.
HSNO Approval Number
Group Standard HSR002644
Hazard Category
Harmful,Irritant
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Person/Point
New Zealand address:
Level 1, 8 Tangihua Street, Quay Plaza, Auckland
Other Informaon
Disclaimer:
The informaon herein is to the best of our knowledge, correct and complete. It describes the safety requirements for
this product and should not be construed as guaranteeing specic properes. Since methods and condions are beyond
our control we do not accept liability for any damages resulng from the use of, or reliance on, this informaon in
inappropriate contexts.

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