MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Date Issued :
25th March 2003
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Classified as Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC Australia 鈥? Corrosive: R34 Causes
burns, R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
JohnsonDiversey Pty Ltd JohnsonDiversey NZ Ltd
ACN 000 065 725 3 Diversey Lane, Papatoetoe, Auckland, NZ
29 Chifley St, Smithfield NSW 2164 Telephone: (64) 9 2782119 Fax: (64) 92784286
Telephone: (61) 2 9757 0300 Fax: (61) 2 9725 5767 National Poisons : (64) 3 474 7000
Emergency Telephone: ERS: 1800 033 111 (24h)
National Poisons Information Centre : (61) 13 11 26
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: LIQUID PYRONEG
PRODUCT CODE: 12291 Liquid Pyroneg 2L
UN NUMBER: 1719
PROPER SHIPPING NAME CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUID, N.O.S.
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS: 8
HAZCHEM CODE: 2R
POISON SCHEDULE NUMBER: S5
PACKING GROUP III
SAFETY PHRASES S1/2: Keep locked up and out of reach of children. S26: In case of
contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice. S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show label or MSDS where possible).
PRODUCT USE: Liquid detergent for hospitals, clinics, surgeries and laboratories.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Clear purple liquid.
BOILING POINT Not available.
MELTING POINT Not available.
VAPOUR PRESSURE Not available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.030 1.050 @ 20掳C.
FLASH POINT Not applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS Not applicable.
WATER SOLUBILITY Miscible in all proportions.
OTHER PROPERTIES
REACTIVITY Reacts vigorously with acids. The concentrated product is
incompatible with aluminium, lead, ammonium salts, tin and zinc.
EVAPORATION RATE Not determined.
pH Approx. 11.5 (1% solution @ 20掳C.)
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS Not determined.
OTHER INFORMATION
The typical in-use concentration of 2 鈥? 4mg Concentrate / L Water is not classified as hazardous according to criteria
of NOHSC Australia.
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Date Issued : Supersedes : March 1999
INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Proportion Exposure Limit
Potassium Hydroxide (CAS# 1310-58-3) <5% 2 mg/m3 TWA NOHSC
2 mg/m3 STEL NOHSC
Surfactants < 12 % Not established
Other ingredients determined not to be to 100 % Not established
hazardous
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
- SWALLOWED Corrosive to mucous membranes. Causes burns. Swallowing can result in
nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and chemical burns to the
mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract.
- EYE Corrosive to eyes. Contact can cause corneal burns and can result in
permanent eye injury.
- SKIN Corrosive to skin. Can cause skin burns or irritation.
- INHALED Inhalation of mist may cause irritation of the respiratory system.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS May cause allergic contact dermatitis on prolonged and repeated contact.
FIRST AID:
- SWALLOWED Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Give 1-2 glasses of water
or milk. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, position individuals head to keep
airway clear. Seek medical advice immediately (show this Material Safety
Data Sheet).
- EYE Hold eyelids open and flush immediately with plenty of water for 15
minutes. Transport to hospital or medical center.
- SKIN Wash contaminated area with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove
immediately contaminated clothing. If irritation occurs, get medical
attention.
- INHALED Remove to fresh air. If you feel unwell, get medical attention.
FIRST AID FACILITIES Eye wash station and clean running water.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR Treat symptomatically. Do not use any kind of neutralising solution in the
eyes. Use clean water only.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE LIMITS No value assigned for this specific material, however for ingredients
exposure limits see the Ingredient Information.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use with adequate ventilation to maintain air concentrations below exposure
standards. Avoid generating and inhaling mists.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
- RESPIRATORY PROTECTION If risk of inhalation exists, wear suitable mist respirator meeting the
requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716.
- PROTECTIVE GLOVES Nitrile, Neoprene, PVC or Rubber Gloves recommended.
- EYE PROTECTION Recommend Chemical workers splash-proof goggles, face shield or wear
eye/face protection.
OTHER PROTECTIVE MEASURES Long sleeves and trousers recommended to prevent skin contact..
FLAMMABILITY Not flammable but may give off toxic fumes if involved in a fire.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS Classified as Dangerous Goods Class 8 UN 1719 鈥淐AUSTIC ALKALI
GOODS LIQUID, N.O.S.鈥? by the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail. Contains < 5% Potassium Hydroxide.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION (CONT)
STORAGE Store away from food and keep container closed when not in use. Store
away from acids.
SPILL CONTROL For small spills, wash to drain with plenty of water. For large spills, contain
spill with sand, earth or similar inert absorbent material. Sweep up
contaminated absorbent material and place in suitable labelled container for
disposal at an approved site. Rinse affected area thoroughly with water. Full
protective clothing must be worn by clean up crew. Slippery when spilt.
Care should be taken not to slip on contaminated/wet area.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Use good personal hygiene practices. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
DISPOSAL OF CONTAINERS Rinse empty container thoroughly with water and place in trash collection.
Destruction of containers should be considered.
DISPOSAL METHOD Refer to Waste Management Authority. Neutralise waste with acids before
flushing to drain with copious amounts of water.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Avoid release to the environment. For large spills of bulk product, prevent
spills from entering into drain, sewer system or water course.
EXPLOSION HAZARD No explosion sensitivity.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS None known to JohnsonDiversey Pty. Ltd.
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES Normal firefighting procedures may be used. Breathing apparatus should be
worn when tackling fires to minimise risk of exposure to hazardous
combustion gases.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Foam. C02. Dry chemical. Water fog.
REACTIVITY Reacts vigorously with acids. The concentrated product is incompatible with
aluminium, lead, ammonium salts, tin and zinc.
HAZCHEM CODE 2R.
OTHER INFORMATION
LD50 (Acute Oral toxicity) Not determined.
LD50 (Acute Dermal toxicity) Not determined.
LD50 (Acute Inhalation toxicity) Not determined.
CARCINOGENICITY None known.
TERATOGENICITY None known.
MUTAGENICITY None known.
FISH TOXICITY Not determined.
BIODEGRADABILITY Not determined
CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS All ingredients used in this product are registered on the Australian
Inventory of Chemical Substances.
CONTACT POINT
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT For further information on any details described in this MSDS, please
contact
JohnsonDiversey Pty Limited
Head Office: (02) 9757 0300 (b/h)
Toll Free: 1800 251 738 (b/h)
This document has been prepared using data from sources considered technically reliable. It does not constitute a warranty, express
or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Actual conditions of use and handling are beyond seller鈥檚 control.
User is responsible to evaluate all available information when using product for any particular use and to comply with all Federal,
State and Local laws and regulations.
PRINT DATE: 27/03/03
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