Lo-Chlor Instant Filter Cleaner

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R38, R41. Irritating to skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements

S23, S36, S24/25. Do not breathe vapours or mists. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated

Signal word

WARNING

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 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 P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. 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 liquid. Odour: Mild odour.

Health hazards

2-butoxyethanol is a severe eye irritant. Results of skin irritation studies are conflicting; however, it is considered to be a mild to moderate skin irritant in test animals. Contact dermatitis has been reported in a few cases. It is well absorbed via the inhalational, oral and dermal routes. This product may cause serious damage to eyes, skin irritant.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. 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 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: 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. 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: 2-butoxyethanol is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.