Baracuda Granular Chlorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 5.1 Oxidising Agents Classified as a Dangerous Good for transport in accordance with the Land Transport Rule Dangerous Goods 2005 and NZS 5433:2007. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White to cream coloured dry, free flowing powder Odour: Chlorine odour

UN Number

2880, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, HYDRATED

Signal word

DANGER Oxidising solid – category 2 Acute toxicity (oral) – category 4 Skin corrosion – category 1B Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) – category 1

Hazard statements

H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. AUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. R400: Very toxic to aquatic life. (New Zealand) Water Treatment Chemicals (Oxidising Liquids and Solids) Standard 2020 HSR002683

Prevention

P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustible or flammable materials. P232: Protect from moisture. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P260: Do not breathe dusts. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell 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. P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Coarse water spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

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).

Health hazards

causes burns, harmful if swallowed