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Appendix 1 - Calculation of LRP Volumes for 2004



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Appendix 1 - Calculation of LRP Volumes for 2004


The weekly fill-up rate for vehicles using lead replacement petrol (LRP) was calculated from sales volumes of lead and lead replacement petrol (LRP) in July 2000 to June 2001 of 2 937.36 ML (Department of Industry, Science and Research, 2001) and from the number of vehicles using leaded petrol at 31 March 2001 of 2 904 342 (Australian Bureau of Statistics Motor Vehicle Census, 2001) as:

2 937.36 x 106 litres/year  2 904 342 vehicles = 1 011 litres/year/vehicle

= 19.4 litres/week/vehicle

LRP volumes in 2004 for 1 000 000 VSR susceptible vehicles were calculated by using a 19.4 litre LRP fill-up rate per week per vehicle, i.e., 1011 litres/year:

1 000 000 vehicles x 1011 litres/year/vehicle = 1 011 000 000 litres/year

 1 000 ML/year of LRP in 2004


Appendix 2 - MSDS Assessment Summary


Information

Number of MSDS containing correct information

Comments

Introductory And Company Details







Date of issue (mon/year)

8/8

Two MSDS had dates in the wrong format.

Statement of hazardous nature

2/8

Of the remainder, 4/8 had a statement that the product was not hazardous; 2/8 didn’t have a statement.

Name of Australian company and address

7/8




Telephone number

7/8




Emergency telephone number (Australian number stating hours available)

3/8

The number given for these 3 was the Australian Poisons Line.

Identification







Product name

8/8




Recommended uses and methods of application

7/8




Ingredients – exact proportion or range

7/8

One MSDS listed 3 separate formulations for 3 different markets – European, US, Canadian without indicating the Australian formulation.

Health Hazard Information







Damage to kidneys

3/8




Damage to liver

6/8




Damage to lung

8/8

Only MSDS for MMT concentrates warned of risk of acute pulmonary irritation as well as chronic pulmonary damage

CNS effects

8/8




First Aid Statements for ingestion, inhalation, skin and eye exposure

8/8

One MSDS did not contain advice to contact a doctor following eye exposure.

Precautions For Use







Personal Protective Equipment

8/8




Correct atmospheric exposure standard for MMT of 0.2 mg/m3 (TWA)

7/8

Most MSDS refer to the ACGIH standard for MMT (identical to that of NOHSC).

Skin notation explained

2/8

Skin notation was present in 7 MSDS but only 2 provided an accompanying explanation.

Contact Point







Direct telephone number

7/8

Three of these 7 MSDS containing a Contact Point referred only to the Australian Poisons Information Centre.



Appendix 3 - Sample Material Safety Data Sheet
for Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT)


MMT is classified as hazardous according to the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission’s Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(1994)].
Company Details







Company name











Address




























State

Postcode













Telephone number

Emergency telephone number









Identification










Product Name

Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl












Other names

Manganese tricarbonyl [(1,2,3,4,5-)-1-methyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl]-

MMT

Methylcymantrene












Manufacturer’s product code














UN Number

2810 Toxic liquid, organic, nos












Dangerous goods class and subsidiary risk

Class 6.1 Packing Group I












Hazchem code

2X


































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Poisons Schedule Number

None allocated












Use










Physical description and properties










Appearance

Dark orange or yellow liquid












Boiling Point

231.7°C





Freezing Point

2.2°C














Vapour pressure

0.01 kPa at 20°C












Specific Gravity

1.39 at 20°C












Flashpoint

96°C (closed cup)












Flammability Limits

Lower: 0.3% at 153°C

Upper: 26% at 175°C














Solubility in water

0.029 g/L at 25°C











Other properties









Odour: herbaceous

Autoignition temperature: 257°C

Partition coefficient (log Pow): 3.4

Solubility: MMT is miscible in most hydrocarbon solvents.

Stability: MMT decomposes when exposed to light.

Polymerisation: MMT will not undergo hazardous polymerisation.











Ingredients/impurities









Chemical entitiy

MMT





CAS Number

12108-13-3



Proportion

100%








Impurities






















































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Health hazard information




HEALTH EFFECTS

Acute

Swallowed: Very toxic in animals by the oral route.

Eye: Slight eye irritant.

Skin: MMT is toxic in contact with skin and a slight skin irritant. MMT penetrates the skin.

Inhaled: Very toxic in animals via inhalation.

Acute toxicity studies in rats, rabbits and mice have shown MMT to induce damage to the lungs, kidney, liver and spleen effects, tremors, convulsions, dyspnea and weakness.

In humans, the acute effects of MMT by skin or inhalation exposure are reported to be burning of the skin, a metallic taste in the mouth, “thick tongue”, giddiness, headache, nausea, chest tightness, gastrointestinal upset, laboured breathing and abnormal sensation.

Chronic

Swallowed: In rats and mice, repeated oral exposure was associated with weight loss and mild neurological and developmental effects.

Inhaled: In rats and mice, repeated exposure via inhalation was associated with severe weight loss and death with degenerative changes in the lungs, liver and kidney.

There are no human case reports or studies detailing symptoms resulting from prolonged exposure to MMT. However, at chronic low doses of MMT, neurological and psychological disturbances may occur due to exposure to manganese.



FIRST AID

If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.

If in eyes, wash out immediately with water.

If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly.

Remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.

ADVICE TO DOCTOR

Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote. Aspiration of vomitis can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.








Precautions for use




EXPOSURE STANDARD

Australian Exposure Standard (NOHSC) 0.2 mg/m3 8 hour TWA (as Mn) with skin notation.

The “skin notation” (Sk) indicates that absorption through the














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skin may be a significant source of exposure.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Use only with adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations. Airborne concentrations should be controlled to below the NOHSC exposure standard.



PERSONAL PROTECTION

Use suitable protective clothing to avoid skin contact. Chemical resistant overalls (preferably disposable), neoprene, PVC or butyl rubber gloves and boots, safety glasses or chemical goggles should be used. If necessary, use a respirator with an organic vapour cartridge to avoid breathing vapours in confined spaces or in other places with limited ventilation.

Ensure good personal hygiene.

Fire fighting: wear self-contained breathing apparatus and complete protective clothing.


Safe handling information




STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Store in a cool dry place away from heat sources, ignition sources and direct sunlight. Keep container closed.

Shipping Name: Metal Carbonyls NOS, Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl

Transport Label Required: Toxic liquid, organic, nos

Packing Group: 1

Initial Emergency Response Guide:



SPILLS AND DISPOSAL

Remove all sources of ignition. Use protective gloves to avoid skin contact. Avoid breathing of vapours. Do not hose spills down drains, sewers or waterways. Dyke and contain spilled material and remove with inert absorbent. Store in closed container until product can be properly disposed of. Contact local waste disposal authority for advice or pass to a licensed waste disposal company for disposal.



FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

Keep containers tightly closed. Isolate from heat and flames. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and complete protective clothing. Use water fog or fine spray to extinguish.








Other information




TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute

Oral LD50 9–176 mg/kg bw (rat)

Dermal LD50 140-795 mg/kg bw (rat)

Inhalation LC50 220-247 mg/m3 bw (rat, 1 hour); >2-76 mg/m3 (rat, 4 hour)





















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Repeat Dose

NOAEL (inhalation) 6.2 mg/m3 (rats and mice)



Environmental Data

MMT is subject to rapid photochemical degradation in the atmosphere with a reported atmospheric half-life of 8-18 seconds.

MMT can adsorb to and become immobilised in soils reducing its potential for photo-degradation.

Degradation of MMT in dark, anaerobic aqueous environments is slow.



Aquatic Toxicity

MMT is toxic to aquatic organisms.



Daphnia Magna (4 and 48 hour EC50) 0.87 mg/L and 0.83 mg/L respectively.

Bluegill sunfish TLm (LC50) (12 h) 0.2 mg/L.

Fathead Minnow TLm (LC50) (12 h) 0.23 - 0.36 mg/L.

Classification

R26 - Very Toxic by Inhalation

R28 – Very Toxic if Swallowed

R24 – Toxic in Contact with Skin

R48/23 – Toxic: Danger of Serious Damage to Health by Prolonged Exposure Through Inhalation

S36: Wear Suitable Protective Clothing

S38: In Case of Insufficient Ventilation Wear Suitable Respiratory Equipment.

Further Information

National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) Assessment Report on Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl: Priority Existing Chemical Assessment Report.

The full report can be downloaded from

http://www.nicnas.gov.au


Contact Point




Contact name





Telephone number














Position title













Address



















State Postcode Country














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