VIRSUS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Ingredients

DANGEROUS GOODS Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the New Zealand Hazardous Substances and New Organisms legislation and GHS 7th Edition. HAZARD LABELLING: DANGER

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidising Solids Category 3 • Eye Irritation Category 2 • Serious Eye Damage Category 1 • Specific Target Organ toxicity – single exposure category 3, respiratory tract irritation • Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment chronic category 4

HSNO Classifications

5.1.1C, 6.3B, 6.4A, 8.3A

Physical hazards

Mildly corrosive solid

Health hazards

May be fatal if swallowed. Causes serious eye and skin damage.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. May cause long-lasting harmful effects. Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

Keep out of reach of children. • Read label and safety data sheet before use. • Do not breathe vapours. • Wash hands thoroughly after handling. • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. • Avoid release to the environment. • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash with plenty of soap and water. • IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if unwell. • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. • Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store only in original container. • Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and packaging in accordance with relevant legislation. See Section 13 of this SDS Document for more information.