Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
106-46-7
Name of the chemical
1,4-Dichlorbenzol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-10-06
Product name
CHECKIT PRESERVING POWDER
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Absorbing and preserving powder
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Mortech Industries NZ Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H335, H341, H350, H391, H413
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is hazardous according to the criteria of the Environmental Protection Authority. New Zealand. It is not a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433 The Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land. R43, R45 R36/38. May cause Cancer, Sensitisation by skin contact. Irritating to eyes and skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H318: Causes serious eye damage H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350: May cause cancer. H391 Collect Spillage H413 Harmful to Aquatic Life with Long Lasting impacts.
Precautionary statements
S22, S28, S36, S45, S24/25. Do not breathe dust. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Wear suitable protective clothing. 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.
UN Number
NON HAZARDOUS FOR TRANSPORT This product is approved under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act Approval Embalming Products ( Toxic 6.7) Group Standard 2006 HSR 002568. It is classified as follows:
HSNO Classifications
6.3A Skin Irritant 8.3A Eye Corrosive 6.5B Contact Sensitiser 6.6B Suspected Human Mutagen 6.7A Known Carcinogen 6.9A Known Target Organ Toxicant 9.1D Harmful to the Aquatic Environment
Signal word
WARNING
Prevention
P261: Avoid breathing dusts. Use only in a well ventilated area. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection
Response
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P363: Wash contaminated clothing 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. P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice. P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Storage
P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents and containers to landfill. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: off white granular powder Odour: penetrating aromatic odour.
Health hazards
irritating to eyes and skin, possible skin sensitiser
Potential health effects
Persons sensitised to Formaldehyde should avoid contact with this product. Inhalation: This product is a known carcinogen and must not be inhaled. Skin Contact: Do not allow product in contact with skin. Classified as a known sensitiser by skin contact. once sensitisation has occurred, may manifest itself as skin rash or inflammation, and in some individuals this reaction can be severe. Eye Contact: Do not permit contact with eyes as severe burning will occur. Ingestion: Do not ingest as this product causes severe injuries to mouth throat and stomach with loss of consciousness. This product is a known carcinogen. Carcinogen Status: This product is classed as a Known Carcinogenic by New Zealands Environmental Protection Authority.and has a 6.7A Classification