Radiator Flush

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R34, R37. Causes burns. Irritating to respiratory system H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S20, S23, S26, S28, S36, S38, S46, S24/25, S37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours or mists. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this SDS or label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S5

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

1814, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P234: Keep only in original container. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: If they can not be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to landfill (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear liquid. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

causes burns, respiratory tract irritant

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is an inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but they should disappear after exposure has ceased. If liquid enters nasal passages, it will cause pain and burn nasal membranes. Patients with inhalation burns may develop acute pulmonary oedema. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is corrosive to eyes. It will cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is quickly treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring is likely. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.