MSDS Porter’s Fresco

July 2012

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name: Porter’s Fresco

Other names: none
Product Code: none
Recommended Use: High build interior surface coating
Company: Porter’s Paints Pty Ltd
ABN: 20 003 310 601
Address: 895 Bourke Street
Waterloo NSW 2017
Australia
Phone No: (02)9698-5322
Fax No: (02)9699-5332
Emergency Phone No: 1800 656 664

2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work
Australia; NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code
(ADG Code) for transport by Road and Rail. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.

Poisons Schedule: not applicable

Risk Phrases: R22, R36/37/38.

Safety Phrases: S03/09/14, S13, S24/25, S36/37/39

3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Components CAS Number Proportion

Water 7732-18-5 30-60%
Pigments 30-60%
Synthetic Polymer(s) 30-60%
Non hazardous ingredients To 100%

4: FIRST AID MEASURES

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Inhalation:
No toxic vapours when working in a well ventilated area with access to fresh air.

Skin contact:
Wash area with soap and warm water. Apply moisturiser only on sensitive skin.

Eye contact:
Immediately irrigate with continuous stream of water. If irritation persists seek medical advice.

Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Wash mouth and lips with copious amounts of water and give plenty
of water to drink. Seek medical advice.

5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media:

Non-combustible. If material is involved in a fire use water spray, normal foam or a dry agent
such as carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder.

Hazards from combustion products:

Non combustible. Residual material can burn following the evaporation of the water from the
material.

Special protective cautions and equipment for fire fighters:

Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing if at risk of
exposure to vapour or products of combustion.

6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Emergency procedures:
If contamination of sewers or waterways occurs, advise local authorities.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up:

Use absorbent material e.g. sand or vermiculite. Collect in containers for appropriate waste
disposal. Remove balance by wiping with cotton rags. Do not permit run-off to sewer, storm
water or open bodies of water.

7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling:

Keep out of reach of children. Wear protective clothing to prevent skin contact and safety
goggles where splashing is likely.

Conditions for safe storage:

Store in cool dry place. Prevent from freezing. Packaging should identify as water based
paints. Transport as fragile merchandise to prevent spillage.

8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

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Exposure Limits1
No time weighted average (TWA) concentration has been assigned for this specific material
or its components, but consider 5 g/m3, which means the highest allowable exposure
concentration in an eight-hour day for a five-day working week

Engineering controls:
Provide adequate ventilation. Keep containers closed when not in use.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Dependant on risk assessment – consider handling methods, environmental factors and the
work situation. Personal Protection – Overalls, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves.

9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:
Semi translucent milky liquid. Dries clear.

Odour:
Weak acrylic odour

Boiling point:
o
100 c (water)

Specific gravity:
1.50-1.60 g/cm³

Flash point:
Not applicable – water based

Flammability:
Non-flammable

Solubility in water:
100% water dispersible.

Rel. Vapour Density:

(Air = 1) >1

10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal usage conditions

Conditions to avoid:
Avoid contact with food

Hazardous reactions:
None known

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11: TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

No adverse health effects if product is handled as per this Safety Data Sheet. Health effects
that may occur if the product is mishandled are:

Inhalation:
If this product is used in a poorly ventilated area or a confined space, vapour may cause
irritation to respiratory tract mucous membranes, nausea or headache.

Skin Contact:
Contact with skin may cause irritation to people with sensitive skin.

Eye Contact:
May be an eye irritant.

Ingestion:
No adverse effects expected, however may cause nausea and vomiting if ingested in large
amounts.

12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity:
Avoid contaminating waterways.

13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal Methods:
For small quantities: Unwanted product should be painted out onto newspaper, allowed to
dry, then disposed of in household rubbish collection. Empty containers should be left open in
a well ventilated area to dry out, then disposed of through an approved recycling scheme, or
seek advice from your local council about other accepted disposal methods. For large
quantities: dispose of material through a licensed waste contractor.

14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Road and Rail Transport:

Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport by road and rail. Australian Dangerous
Goods Code (ADG Code): NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.

Marine Transport:
Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport by sea. International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code (IMG Code): NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.

Air Transport:
Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport by air. International Air Transport
Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations: NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.

15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification:
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of
Safe Work Australia.

Poisons Schedule:
None allocated.

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16: OTHER INFORMATION

This MSDS was last updated 13 July, 2012.

Notice:
We believe that the information given is accurate and reliable at date of compilation and
conforms to the Guidelines of Worksafe Australia for the preparation of the Material Safety
Data Sheet, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.

1. Safe Work Australia, 1993, ‘Adopted national exposure standards for atmospheric
contaminants in the occupational environment’, www.worksafeaustralia.gov.au [cited]
27January 2010.

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