031 FILTRITE BROMINE TABLETS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Nature: Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Safe Work Australia criteria. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition). flame over circle Oxidising Solids 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. corrosion Skin Corrosion/Irritation 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Environmental hazards

Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Acute Toxicity (Oral) 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Sensitisation 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

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Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. (Contd. of page 1) H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat. - No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire Use to extinguish CO2, powder or water spray P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.

Additional information

AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas