Overall

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H335, H401

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: 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. H290: May be corrosive to metals. AUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic chlorine gas. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

3266, CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Potassium hydroxide, Sodium hypochlorite).

Signal word

DANGER Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4 Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Acute Category 2

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P261: Avoid breathing 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

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTRE 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. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501: If they can not be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to landfill (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear light yellow medium viscosity liquid. Odour: Mild chlorine odour.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, respiratory tract irritant