General Information
Version
10.1
Revision date
2023-12-12
Product name
OPTIMAT (ALL)
Product Synonyms
filter aid; perlite ore; dicalite; Stardust Super Absorbent; harborlite; Richgro Expert Gardener Perlite; Acrylux 150; Acrylux 1000
Chemical name
Not Available
CAS No.
93763-70-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
horticulture it makes composts more open to air, while still having good water-retention properties; hydroponics media. Perlite is also used in foundries, cryogenic insulations, as a lightweight aggregate in mortar (firestop)) and in ceramics as a clay additive Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass that has a relatively high water content. It occurs naturally and has the unusual property of greatly expanding when heated sufficiently
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 951 288, +64 800 700 112, +61 3 9573 3188
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Company Information
company name
Filchem Australia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@filchem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation Classification of the substance or mixture
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Warning Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Not Applicable
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation. Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Not regulated for transport of Dangerous Goods.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI Label elements
Precautionary statements
Disposal Not Applicable Continued
