Lo-Chlor Metal Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H335

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R34, R37. Causes burns. Irritating to respiratory system H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

S20, S23, S28, S38, S46, S24/25, S36/37. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe spay or mists. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

1760, CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S

Signal word

DANGER

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. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: If product can not be recycled, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Clear yellow to amber coloured liquid. Odour: Characteristic odour.

Health hazards

causes burns, may cause serious damage to eyes, respiratory tract 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. However product is an inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but they should disappear after exposure has ceased. 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. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product is corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. 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. This product is corrosive to eyes. It will cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is quickly treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring is likely. 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 corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. 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.