HD18

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R22, R35, R37. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe burns. Irritating to respiratory system H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H402: Harmful to aquatic life due to extreme pH.

Precautionary statements

S20, S23, S28, S38, S46, S1/2, S36/37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours mists or spray. 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 container or label. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

1719, CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUID, N.O.S. (Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide)

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. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention 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. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501: If no in-house recycle or reclaim resources are suitable for this product, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Light brown liquid. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, may cause serious damage to eyes, harmful if swallowed, respiratory tract irritant.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short Term Exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data indicates that this product will cause severe distress if liquid is inhaled. Will cause burns to all tissues it touches. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: In addition 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: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. In addition 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. Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. 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: Triethanolamine is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.