Lo-Chlor Black Spot Algae Killer

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R22, R38, R41, 52. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Harmful to aquatic organisms.

Precautionary statements

S20, S24, S24/25, S36/37. When using, do not eat or drink. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

SUSDP Classification

S6

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Dark blue liquid. Odour: Mild odour.

Health hazards

may cause serious damage to eyes, harmful if swallowed, skin irritant

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. 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: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. 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 skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product is a severe eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms such as swelling of eyelids and blurred vision may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment is likely to 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. Swallowing can result in burning and metallic taste in mouth, irritation of the mouth, oesophagus and stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, jaundice and kidney failure, dizziness, faintness, restlessness, muscle weakness, loss of consciousness and death. 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.