Lo-Chlor Chemicals
86 Meeks Rd, Marrickville
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NSW 2204 Australia
Phone +61 2 9550 3900
This Revision Dated: June, 2004 Fax +61 2 9550 3536
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY
Acid solution of inorganic reagents.
Substance:
Lo-Chlor Starver Test Kit Reagent A
Trade Name:
301
Product Code:
Reagent for phosphate determination in aqueous solution.
Product Use:
Creation Date: June, 2004
Revision Date: June, 2004
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
Dangerous according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
Risk Phrases: R22, R34, R41. Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases: S20, S28, S36, S46, S24/25, S36/37. When using, do not eat or drink. After contact with skin,
wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Wear suitable protective clothing. If swallowed, contact a doctor or
Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear
suitable protective clothing and gloves.
SUSDP Classification: S6
ADG Classification: Class 9 (CHEMICAL KIT or FIRST AID KIT)
UN Number: 3316
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & colour: Clear viscous liquid.
Odour: No odour.
Major Health Hazards: causes burns, may cause serious damage to eyes, harmful if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. 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: 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: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. 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. 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.
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Phone +61 2 9550 3900
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Carcinogen Status:
NOHSC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NOHSC.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3 3
Ingredients CAS No Conc,% TWA (mg/m ) STEL (mg/m )
Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 34 1 3
Molybdate, hexaammonium, tetrahydrate 12054-85-2 1-3 not set not set
Antimony potassium tartrate 28300-74-5 <0.1 not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5
day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be exceeded for more than 15 minutes and should
not be repeated for more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term "peak "is
used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by
this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all
times. Have this MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Skin Contact: Quickly and gently, blot or brush away excess chemical. Remove contaminated clothing, shoes and
leather goods.(e.g. watchbands, belts). Flush contaminated area with lukewarm , gently flowing water for at least 20-
30 minutes, by the clock. If irritation persists, continue flushing. DO NOT INTERRUPT FLUSHING. If necessary, keep
emergency vehicle waiting (show paramedics this MSDS and take their advice). Seek urgent medical attention.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently, blot or brush away chemical. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with
lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 20-30 minutes, by the clock, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Neutral
saline solution may be used as soon as it is available. DO NOT INTERRUPT FLUSHING. If necessary, keep
emergency vehicle waiting (show paramedics this MSDS and take their advice). Take care not to rinse contaminated
water into the unaffected eye or onto face. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Call a Poisons Information Centre or a
doctor urgently.
Ingestion: If swallowed, rinse mouth thoroughly with water and contact a Poisons Information Centre. Urgent
hospital treatment is likely to be needed. Give activated charcoal if instructed.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion Hazards: There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is
involved in a fire. Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream on hot
liquids. This product reacts with many metals liberating hydrogen gas which forms explosive mixtures with air.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Not Combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine
spray is the preferred medium for large fires. Aim to dilute the material with large quantities of water. If practical,
contain diluted material and prevent from entering drains and water courses.
Fire Fighting: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear a splash suit complete with
self contained breathing apparatus.
Does not burn.
Flash point:
Does not burn.
Upper Flammability Limit:
Does not burn.
Lower Flammability Limit:
Not applicable - does not burn.
Autoignition temperature:
Does not burn.
Flammability Class:
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Lo-Chlor Chemicals
86 Meeks Rd, Marrickville
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NSW 2204 Australia
Phone +61 2 9550 3900
This Revision Dated: June, 2004 Fax +61 2 9550 3536
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Wear full
protective chemically resistant clothing including eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing
apparatus. See below under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective
equipment. Suitable materials for protective clothing include rubber, butyl rubber, neoprene, Teflon, polyethylene.
Eye/face protective equipment should comprise as a minimum, protective goggles. If there is a significant chance that
vapours or mists are likely to build up in the cleanup area, we recommend that you use a respirator. Usually, no
respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard
mentioned below (section 8).
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill
is too large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains
or waterways. Because of the environmentally hazardous nature of this product, special care should be taken to
restrict release to waterways or drains. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers
for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Recycle containers wherever possible after careful cleaning. After
spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise
emergency services. Contaminated area may be neutralised by washing with weak or dilute alkali. Baking soda,
washing soda and limestone are suitable. This material may be suitable for approved landfill. Ensure legality of
disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing before storage or re-use.
Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed.
The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to
persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible
materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage
of this class of poison. Check packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Industrial Clothing: AS2919, Industrial Eye
Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Exposure Limits
Sulfuric acid 1 3
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are
for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that
the work environment remains clean and that vapours and mists are minimised.
Eye Protection: Your eyes must be completely protected from this product by splash resistant goggles with face
shield. All surrounding skin areas must be covered. Emergency eye wash facilities must also be available in an area
close to where this product is being used.
Skin Protection: Because of the dangerous nature of this product, make sure that all skin areas are completely
covered by impermeable gloves, overalls, hair covering, apron and face shield. See below for suitable material types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: rubber,
butyl rubber, neoprene, Teflon, polyethylene.
Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult
the Australian Standard mentioned above.
Eyebaths or eyewash stations and safety deluge showers should be provided near to where this product is being
used.
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Lo-Chlor Chemicals
86 Meeks Rd, Marrickville
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NSW 2204 Australia
Phone +61 2 9550 3900
This Revision Dated: June, 2004 Fax +61 2 9550 3536
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Clear viscous liquid.
Physical Description & colour:
No odour.
Odour:
Not available.
Boiling Point:
No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures.
Freezing/Melting Point:
No data.
Volatiles:
No data.
Vapour Pressure:
No data.
Vapour Density:
1.1-1.2
Specific Gravity:
Completely soluble.
Water Solubility:
Expected to be about 0.0
pH:
No data.
Volatility:
No data.
Odour Threshold:
No data.
Evaporation Rate:
No data
Coeff Oil/water distribution:
Not applicable - does not burn.
Autoignition temp:
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Inorganic acids react with inorganic and organic bases such as amines to form salts. They also react
with many metals liberating hydrogen gas. These reactions are often rapid and typically liberate much heat. They can
also decompose many organic materials such as esters, in a reaction called hydrolysis.
Conditions to Avoid: Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: bases, amines, zinc, tin, aluminium and their alloys.
Fire Decomposition: Oxides of sulfur (sulfur dioxide is a respiratory hazard) and other sulfur compounds. Most will
have a foul odour. potassium compounds, antimony compounds.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to undergo polymerisation processes.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Local Effects:
There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs.
Target Organs:
Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient Risk Phrases
Sulfuric Acid Conc鈮?15%: C; R35
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product does not degrade naturally, but will be neutralised and diluted in the natural environment. It will not
cause ecological problems because it does not enter biological systems.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal: Containers should be emptied as completely as practical before disposal. If possible, recycle containers
either in-house or send to recycle company. If this is not practical, send to a commercial waste disposal site. Please
do NOT dispose into sewers or waterways.
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Lo-Chlor Chemicals
86 Meeks Rd, Marrickville
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NSW 2204 Australia
Phone +61 2 9550 3900
This Revision Dated: June, 2004 Fax +61 2 9550 3536
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG Code: 3316, CHEMICAL KIT or FIRST AID KIT
Hazchem Code: 2R
Special Provisions: SP251
Dangerous Goods Class: Class 9, Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods.
Packaging Group: II
Packaging Method: 3.8.9
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight
container with Classes 1 (Explosives), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire
Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire Risk Substances).
They may however be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 2.1
(Flammable Gases), 2.2 (Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases), 2.3 (Toxic Gases), 3 (Flammable liquids), 4.1
(Flammable Solids), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Substances), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances), 5.1
(Oxidising Agents except where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic
Peroxides except where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire Risk Substances), 6 (Toxic Substances), 7
(Radioactive Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances), Foodstuffs and foodstuff empties.
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are to be found in the public AICS Database.
The following ingredients: Sulfuric acid, are mentioned in the SUSDP.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
See our web site at www.lo-chlor.com
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
ADG Code
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
AICS
Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
CAS number
Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to
Hazchem Number
emergency services especially firefighters
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
NOHSC
Not otherwise specified
NOS
National Toxicology Program (USA)
NTP
Risk Phrase
R-Phrase
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons
SUSDP
United Nations Number
UN Number
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 MUST REVIEW THIS MSDS IN THE CONTEXT OF
HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE.
IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE,
THE USER SHOULD CONTACT THIS COMPANY SO WE CAN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM OUR SUPPLIERS
OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS SENT
TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the NOHSC document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the
Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥? 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
Copyright 漏 Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, June, 2004.
http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9251 4532
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