Drain Cleaner Liquid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H335

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R35, R37. Causes severe burns. Irritating to respiratory system H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. (New Zealand) HSR002526 Cleaning Products (Corrosive) Group Standard 2006 8.1A: Substances that are corrosive to metals. 8.2B: Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue. 8.3A: Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue. 9.1B: Substances that are ecotoxic in the aquatic environment.

Precautionary statements

S20, S23, S26, S28, S38, S46, S24/25, S36/37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours or mists. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this SDS or label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances Classified as a Dangerous Good for transport in accordance with the Land Transport Rule Dangerous Goods 2005 and NZS 5433:2007. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Opaque light blue liquid. Odour: No odour.

UN Number

1760, CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P260: Do not breathe 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

P404: Store in a closed container. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, respiratory tract irritant

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is corrosive to the respiratory tract. Symptoms will include extreme pain in nose and throat and copious secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms such as pulmonary oedema may also become evident, and may be life threatening if exposure is other than brief. 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 very corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and 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: This product is very corrosive to eyes. It will quickly cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is immediately treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring will occur. 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 very corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and 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.