Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
32289-58-0
Name of the chemical
Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide)hydrochloride
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-11-05
Product name
Aquafresh Sanitiser
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Control of bacteria in swimming pools
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Lo-Chlor Chemicals
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H317, H320, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not subject to the ADG Code when transported in Australia by Road or Rail in packages 500kg(L) or less; or IBCs (refer to SP AU01). However if transported by Air or Sea, this provision does not apply. Then the product is classed as Dangerous (Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous) by IATA and IMDG/IMSBC respectively. See details below and in Section 14 of this SDS. R22, R43, R51, R36/38. Harmful if swallowed. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Toxic to aquatic organisms. Irritating to eyes and skin. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H320: Causes eye irritation. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
S20, S28, S29, S24/25, S36/37. When using, do not eat or drink. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.. Do not empty into drains. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
SUSMP Classification
S5
ADG classification
Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods
UN Number
3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S
Signal word
WARNING
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
Response
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
Storage
P404: Store in a closed container.
Disposal
P501: If product can not be recycled, consider controlled incineration, or contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Physical Description & colour: Clear blue liquid. Odour: Mild odour.
Health hazards
irritating to eyes and skin, harmful if swallowed, possible skin sensitiser
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Classified as a potential sensitiser by skin contact. Exposure to a skin sensitiser, once sensitisation has occurred, may manifest itself as skin rash or inflammation, and in some individuals this reaction can be severe. In addition product is a severe skin irritant. Symptoms may include extreme itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms such as blisters may also become evident, and may last long after exposure has ceased. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. 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. Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. However, this product is an oral irritant. Symptoms may include burning sensation and reddening of skin in mouth and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. 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.