HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON DANGEROUS GOODS. Poisons Schedule S5 R34 Causes burns S1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children. S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredients
Name
CAS
Proportion
Sodium carbonate Disodium metasilicate Sodium dichloroisocyanurate Ingredients determined not to be hazardous
497-19-8 6834-92-0 51580-86-0 Not required
30 - 60% 10 – 30% 1 – 10% Balance
4. FIRST AID MEASURES Ingestion Eye
Skin
Inhaled First Aid Facilities Advice to Doctor
If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately wash out mouth with water. Seek medical attention. If in eyes, hold eye lids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Do not re-use contaminated clothing until washed. Seek medical attention. Not normally a problem due to method of use. However if breathing is affected, remove victim from contaminated area. An eye wash fountain, safety shower and general washing facility should be available adjacent to the work area. Treat symptomatically. For advice contact a Poisons Information Centre. (Phone Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0800 764 766)
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Hazards from Combustion Precautions for Fire Fighters Hazchem
Use appropriate extinguishing media to suit surrounding area. Material does not burn. However the product contains chlorine which may
liberate toxic gas if in a fire. Wear chemical splash suit and SCBA. Not required
Keep unauthorised people away. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Recover non contaminated material and place in containers for use. Recover waste material into separate containers and dispose of through licensed waste material operator. Use water to wash off remaining small amounts of residue from surface.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling
Storage
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin and eye contact. Use in well ventilated area. Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. Wash hands immediately after using product. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place out of direct sunlight. Store in closed containers. Store away from incompatible materials such as acids.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Standards Engineering Controls Personal Protective Equipment
None listed for product. However exposure standard for chlorine is: Chlorine TWA 1ppm 3mg/m3 Peak limitation Use in well ventilated area. Handle with care to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves when handling material., and gloves and goggles if cleaning up spillage.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Solubility in Water pH Flash Point Melting Point Boiling Point Specific Gravity
Powder with faint chlorine odour Soluble 11.9 (1% solution) Not available Not available Not available 0.9
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Hazardous Polymerisation Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials
Stable under normal conditions Will not occur Moisture and high temperatures. Reacts with acids liberating chlorine gas
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ingestion
Eye Skin Inhalation Chronic Effects Toxicological Data
The product is corrosive to the gastro intestinal tract and is harmful if swallowed. Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Highly Irritating to eyes. Will cause severe irritation with possible burns if not treated promptly. Contact with skin will result in irritation, redness and itching. Dust generated may cause irritation to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Prolonged or repeated exposure to this product will result in skin irritation and possibly result in dermatitis. Non available for Result. However for sodium carbonate Oral LD 50 : 4090mg/kg (rat) Skin 500mg/24H: mild (rabbit) Eye 100mg/24H: Moderate (rabbit) (Reference: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials 7th Edition)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity
No information available. Avoid contaminating waterways.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Refer to Waste Management Authority. Dispose of material through licensed waste contractor. Assure conformity with all applicable regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN No. Proper Shipping Name Hazchem Code Class Packing Group
