FOAMKLOR SMS PAGE 1 of 5 DATE OF ISSUE: MAY 2013 M a t e r i a l S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t Hazardous According to the Criteria of SWA (Safe Work Australia) I IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product Name: FOAMKLOR SMS Other Name: None Manufacturer s Product Code: 29115, 29116, 29117 Recommended Use: Foaming Soft Metal Safe Chlorinated Detergent. Supplier Name: Supplier Address: CASTLE CHEMICALS 16 RURAL DRIVE SANDGATE NSW 2304 Telephone No.: 02 40145555 Fax No.: 02 49601686 Emergency No.: 02 40145555 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION HAZARD DESIGNATION: RISK PHRASES: SAFETY PHRASE: ADG CLASSIFICATION: SUSMP CLASSIFICATION: Hazardous According to the Criteria of SWA R35 Causes severe burns. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. S1/2 Keep Locked up / out of reach of children. S26-In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36/37/39- Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. (Show the Label where possible) S50- Do not mix with acids. ADG 8 Packing Group III. UN1719 Caustic Alkaline Liquid. S6 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT CAS NUMBER: PROPORTION (%WT) SURFACTANTS Not assigned (Proprietary) 10 30% Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 < 10% Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 < 10% Surfactant <10% Other Non Hazardous Materials To 100%
FOAMKLOR SMS PAGE 2 of 5 DATE OF ISSUE: MAY 2013 4 FIRST AID MEASURES IF POISONING OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A DOCTOR OR POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE (TELEPHONE 13 11 26), AND FOLLOW THE ADVICE GIVEN. SHOW THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET TO A DOCTOR. Inhalation: Skin Contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: First Aid Facilities: Symptoms: Remove from source of product and apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash the skin with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if discomfort continues. Launder clothing before re-use. Immediately rinse eyes thoroughly, including under eyelids, with running water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation occurs seek medical advice. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical advice. Provide an eyewash station in the workplace. Medical attention: 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Hazards from combustion products: Precautions for fire fighters: Foam, dry chemical or water spray. No data available. Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not release contaminated water into the environment. Keep intact containers cool by hosing with water. High heat will liberate chlorine gas from the product. Nitrogen oxide may also be liberated in extreme high heat conditions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HAZCHEM CODE: Not relevant 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear suitable protective clothing and boots. Prevent spill from entering drains, sewers or any body of water. Contain and absorb with sand, earth or inert absorbent. Scoop or shovel into sealable containers for disposal in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Spillage s May Be Slippery. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Not expected to be a hazard, however, keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin (excessive) and eyes and do not inhale spray mist. Storage: Store in dry cool area not classified as DG. DO NOT store near high heat sources. DO NOT store near strong oxidants, or other products of incompatible classes (in particular acidic materials).
FOAMKLOR SMS PAGE 3 of 5 DATE OF ISSUE: MAY 2013 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Standards: Worksafe has recommended maximum exposure to Potassium Hydroxide of 2 mg/m3 (TWA) and to chlorine of 1 ppm (3mg/m3) TWA. Chlorine gas will only be released if the product is reacted with incompatible substances. Use sensible work practices that reduce operator exposure to the product. Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep container closed when not in use. Personal Protective Equipment: EYES: Goggles are recommended to protect the operator from splashing when preparing the product at end dilution. If using the solution for overhead work it is recommend that face shield be worn to protect the face. CLOTHING: When handled extensively in concentrate form, apron rubber boots recommended. GLOVES: PVC or rubber gloves are recommended when handling the product at the concentrate stage. Gloves are recommended when the operator will be exposed to dilute solutions for long periods of time. RESPIRATORY: If ventilation is inadequate, wear respirator to protect against organic vapour / mist and dusts (AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716). OTHER: Do not eat, drink or smoke until after washing. Wash thoroughly after handling. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Slightly hazy water white coloured liquid. Odour: None. Vapour Pressure: <1 mm Hg @ 20 C. Vapour Density: Boiling Point: Freezing/melting point: Solubility: Soluble in Water at all concentrations. Density: 1.10 1.14 @ 20 C ph Neat: 13.0 14.0 Flashpoint: Non flammable Flammability (explosive) limits: Auto-ignition temperature: Percent volatiles: >35% Octanol/water partition coefficient: Formulation: Foaming Soft Metal Safe Chlorinated Detergent. 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability: Hazardous polymerisation: Conditions to avoid: Incompatible materials: Will not occur Incompatible with strong oxidising agents
FOAMKLOR SMS PAGE 4 of 5 DATE OF ISSUE: MAY 2013 Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous reactions: Chlorine, Carbon Monoxide Will liberate chlorine gas on contact with acids. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Inhalation: Can cause irritation of lungs, throat and nose. Skin contact: Can cause severe burns in concentrated form. May cause irritation/drying of skin in diluted form. Eye contact: Causes severe burns, risk of serious damage to the eyes. The material should not be allowed to contact the eyes. Ingestion: Can cause severe burns. Other: None ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA PRODUCT: No data available for the product. ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA INDIVIDUAL INGREDIENTS: Acute: Oral toxicity: LD50 rat: Dermal toxicity: LD50 rabbit: not available Inhalation toxicity: Skin irritation: Mild irritant Eye irritation: Mild irritant Sensitisation: Chronic: Chronic effects are not expected to occur with this product. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Fish toxicity: Daphnia toxicity: Toxicity to algae: Bird toxicity: Bee toxicity: Other: No data available Environmental fate, persistence and degradation: 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Do not discharge into drains. Do not incinerate. Dispose of waste material via a licensed waste disposal contractor to a regulated landfill. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN number: UN 1719 Proper shipping name: Caustic alkaline liquid. Class and Subsidiary Risk: ADG Class 8 Classified as dangerous goods for transport by road or rail according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. Packing Group: EPG: Hazchem code: II 8A1 2R
FOAMKLOR SMS PAGE 5 of 5 DATE OF ISSUE: MAY 2013 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Poison Schedule number 6 allocated Reference to National Code of Practice for the preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2 nd Edition (NOHSC: 2011 (2003)). SUSMP 16 OTHER INFORMATION Trademark information: Preparation information: New product MSDS, Reason for update: New product. Data sources: This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this company. END OF MSDS