Timber Mate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R35, R41. Causes severe burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes

Precautionary statements

S20, S28, S46, S36/37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSDP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 (CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.)

UN Number

1760 Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Red-brown liquid. Odour: Mild odour.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, may cause serious damage to eyes

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data indicates that this product is not harmful unless liquid is inhaled. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation unless liquid is inhaled. In that case this product will be very corrosive to all contacted tissues. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: In addition product is very corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. Product is very corrosive to eyes. It will quickly cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is immediately treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring will occur. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is very corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.