Aurora Orange Hand Smoke

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

The contents of this signal are not considered as hazardous according to the criteria of WorkSafe Australia Technical Report, “List of Designated Hazardous Substances”, [NOHSC:10005(1994)], March 1994. The signal contains three ingredients (potassium chlorate, silicon and zinc oxide) which are listed as hazardous chemicals according to the criteria of WorkSafe Australia Technical Report, “List of Designated Hazardous Substances”, [NOHSC: 10005(1994)], March 1994. No cut-off concentration levels are listed for silicon and zinc oxide and the potassium chlorate percentage is less than the cut-off concentration exposure level. When activated, a dense orange smoke is emitted which may cause irritation to the eyes and throat. • Do not activate in confined spaces. The signal is designed for outside use only. DANGEROUS GOODS The product is classified as Dangerous Goods, 1.4G, in accordance with the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, 2nd ed., March 2000. CLASS: 1.4G U.N. NO: 0191 SUBSIDIARY RISK: Nil

Hazard statements

R2 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. R42/43 May be irritating to eyes, skin and if swallowed.

Precautionary statements

S1/2 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S16 Keep away from ignition sources – No smoking. S23 Do not breathe smoke. S24/25 Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. S34 Avoid shock and friction. S41 In case of fire do not breathe fumes.