Pro-Chlor 700

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H302, H314, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. N, Dangerous to the environment. C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R8, R22, R31, R34, R50. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Harmful if swallowed Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290: May be corrosive to metals. AUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S14, S20, S26, S28, S45, S46, S61, S1/2, S36/37/39. Keep away from acids. When using, do not eat or drink. 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 accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show this SDS where possible). If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this SDS or label. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 5.1 Oxidising substances

UN Number

2880, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, HYDRATED or CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, HYDRATED MIXTURE, with not less than 5.5% but not more than 16% water

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P220: Keep or store away from combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustible or flammable materials. P260: Do not breathe dusts. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell 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. P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Coarse water spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers to landfill. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Physical Description & colour: White granular solid. Odour: Chlorine odour.

Health hazards

causes burns, harmful if swallowed

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. 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 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: 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. Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. 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.