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Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R31, R41, R37/38. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Irritating to respiratory system and skin.

Precautionary statements

S2, S23, S26, S36, S38, S45, S24/25, S36/37/39. Keep out of reach of children. Do not breathe mists or vapours. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show this MSDS where possible). Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSDP Classification

S5

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Clear, light straw coloured liquid. Odour: Mild chlorine odour.

Health hazards

may cause serious damage to eyes, irritating to respiratory system and skin

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product is a severe inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, extreme irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, and may last long 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 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 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: ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.