MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

DATE: March 2013

PRODUCT NAME: PVA ADHESIVE

PRODUCT CODE: 8711, 8712
SECTION I - SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
SUPPLIERS NAME :
ADDRESS :

CAMPBELLS WHOLESALE PTY LTD

21 BALLANTYNE RD KEWDALE WA 6105
Tel.: (08) 9353 3354
Fax: (08) 9353 6994
www.campbellswholesale.com.au

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SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION
Hazardous Statement:
UN No
Hazchem
G.T.EPG
Pack Group
Ingredients:

Physical Description/
Properties:

Other Data:

Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

D G Class
Sub Risk
Spec.EPG

N/A
N/A
N/A

Chemical Entity

CAS Number

Synthetic Resin Emulsion

Phthallate Plasticiser
Surfactant System
Vinyl Acetate Monomer
Water
Appearance

CAS No
SUSDP
IMDG

108-05-4

N/A
N/A
N/A
Proportion
60-100%
0-3%
0-0.2%
0-0.3%
To 100%

Melting Point
Boiling Range
Vapour Pressure
Specific Gravity
Flash Point
Flamm. Limit LEL

White coloured, free flowing liquid, slight

odour.
Approximately 0 Deg C (water)
Approximately 100 Deg C (water)
Not established
Approximately 1.07
Not applicable
Not applicable

Volatile Component
pH Value
Form
Solubility in Water

Water
4-6
Liquid
Completely dispensable
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Product Use:

Health Hazard Information:

PVA Glue is a waterborne, synthetic resin based adhesive

designed for use in the wood working and furniture industry
for timber assembly work.
Acute Effects
Swallowed
Eye
Skin
Inhaled
Chronic Effects

First Aid:
Swallowed
Eye

Skin

Inhaled

First Aid Facilities

Advice to Doctor
Toxicity Data
Precautions for Use:

Exposure Standards

May cause gastric irritation.

A moderate eye irritant.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may
lead to irritation.
Not normally an inhalation risk due to low
vapour pressure ambient temperatures.
Knowledge is based on that of the
constituents. Repeated or prolonged skin
contact can cause irritation.
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water
immediately. Give water to drink.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance.
Immediately irrigate with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be
held open. In all cases of eye contamination,
it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before re-use. If irritation occurs, seek
medical advice.
Remove victim to fresh air. Allow patient to
assume most comfortable position and keep
warm. Recovery should be rapid after removal
from exposure. Keep at rest until fully recovered. Seek
medical advice if effects persist.
Ensure that safety shower and eye wash baths are
readily accessible.
Treat symptomatically.
no data available for the compounded product.

No data is available for the compounded material.

The following data relates to the ingredients of
PVA Wood Glue:
Vinyl Acetate Monomer
TLV-TWA
10 ppm, 35 mg/m3
TLV-STEL
20 ppm, 70 mg/m3
[NOHSC:1003(1991)]
TWA is the time weighted average concentration of
the work atmosphere over a normal 8 hour work day
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Engineering Controls

Personal Protection

Flammability
Environment
Other Precautions

and a 40 hour work week. Nearly all workers may

repeatedly be exposed to this level, day after day
without adverse effect.
Use in well ventilated area. General factory
ventilation is normally sufficient. In confined or
poorly ventilated areas the use of mechanical
ventilation may be required.
Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Always
wash hands before smoking, eating drinking or using
the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and protective
equipment before storing/re-using. The following
personal protective equipment is recommended:
Safety Glasses, Goggles or face shield. Plastic or
rubber gloves. Overalls or similar protective apparel
Non flammable.
Avoid contaminating waterways.
Always observe adequate standards of industrial
hygiene.

Safe Handling Information:

Storage and Transport

Packing and Labeling

Spills and Disposal

Fire/Explosion Hazard

Store in cool area, away from direct sunlight to

maximise storage life. Keep containers closed when
not in use. Do not allow to freeze. Not defined as a
dangerous Good by the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
No special requirements
Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain
spillage using absorbent (soil or sand, sawdust,
vermiculite, inert) material. Prevent any
contamination of drains or waterways. Scrape up
and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal.
Remove residue from contaminated areas with
specific clean-up solution or use water and
detergent. Observe local regulations when
disposing of waste material.
No unusual fire of explosion hazards. In case of fire
in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents
allowed. Fire fighters to wear self-contained
breathing apparatus if risk of exposure to vapour or
products of combustion.
Hazardous decomposition of products of
combustion: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide
Soot and smoke, Oxidative products of polymeric
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Reactivity Data

materials.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Campbells Wholesale Pty Ltd makes no representation as to the completeness and accuracy of the data contained in this data
sheet. It is the users obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all the Local, State and Federal
regulations and laws. Campbells Wholesale shall not be responsible for loss, damage or injury resulting from reliance upon or
failure to adhere to any recommendations or information contained herein, from abnormal use of the material or from any
hazard inherent in the nature of the material.