Drain-O-Flush

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This product is classified as :

Hazardous Ingredients

according to criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code). Approved Criteria Classification CORROSIVE R35, HARMFUL R20/21/22 (Calculated).

Precautionary statements

S1/2, S36/37/39

SUSDP Classification

Poison S6 (material responsible for classification)

ADG classification

Class 8 (Sulphuric Acid.)

UN Number

1830 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW COLOUR Clear to Cloudy PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION LIQUID ODOUR Mild acrid

Health hazards

Severe burns, permanent eye damage Respiratory tract damage.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure. Corrosive, irritation, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, lung congestion. Long term Exposure. Possible lung and respiratory tract damage , may trigger pre-existing respiratory complaints. Skin Contact: Short term exposure. Severe burns, redness and irritation. Long term exposure. Permeant scaring. Prolonged exposure to a diluted form may cause irritation, redness and dermatitis. Eye Contact: Short term exposure. Severe irritation, serious eye damage. Long-term exposure. Permeant damage to eyes including blindness. Ingestion: Short term exposure. Severe burns to mouth, oesophagus and stomach. Headaches, nausea, and severe abdominal pain may result. Long-term exposure. Permeant Gastrointestinal damage. Carcinogen Status NOHSC Not Classified NTP Suspected Human Carcinogen IARC Group I Carcinogen