MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID TABLETS
SOLD AS: Sammy Ezy Chlor Tabs
Date of Issue: March 15, 2006
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of WorkSafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
Company: Plumbers鈥? Supplies Co-operative Limited
Address: Unit 87A, 79-97 St Hilliers Road Auburn NSW 2144
Telephone: (02) 9741 8999
Fascimile: (02) 9741 8989
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Trichloroisocyanuric Acid
Shipping Name (CSN): Trichloroisocyanuric Acid, Dry-Oxidizer
Other Names: Trichlors - Triazinetroine
UN Number: 2468
DG class: 5.1
Packing group: II
Hazchem Code: 2WE
Poisons Schedule: S5
Product Use: Swimming Pool Disinfectant and Sanitizer
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND PROPERTIES
Appearance: White granular or tablet-form product.
Melting Point: Decomposes at 225 degrees C
Specific Gravity: 1 at 20 degrees C
Soluble in Water: Soluble, 1.2% @ 25 Deg C
Odour Threshold: Sharp, chlorine-like bleach odour
pH Value: (1% solution) 2.7 - 2.9
Form: Solid
Molecular Weight: 232.5
Chemical Name CAS No Proportion
Trichloroisocyanuric Acid 87-90-1 96.00-100.00%
Boric Acid 11113-50-1 0 - 4.00%
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects from Acute Exposure
Ingestion: Irritation and/or burns can occur to the gastrointestinal tract,
including the stomach and intestines, characterized by
nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bleeding
and/or tissue ulceration.
Eye: A severe eye irritant. Contamination of eyes can result in
permanent injury.
Skin: Dermal exposure can cause severe irritation and/or burns
characterized by redness, swelling and scab formation.
Prolonged skin exposure may cause destruction of the
dermis with impairment of the skin at site of contact to regenerate.
Inhalation: The vapour (chlorine) is an irritant to the mucous
membranes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of dust will
result in respiratory irritation. Inhalation of vapour
(chlorine) can result in headaches, dizziness and possible
nausea. May cause pulmonary oedema, pneumonitis and
emphysema. Inhalation of high concentrations can result in
permanent lung damage.
FIRST AID
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately. Give
water or milk to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Do not
give alcohol. Seek immediate medical assistance. Poison
Information Centre phone 13 11 26 Australia wide.
Eye: Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at
least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open. Seek immediate
medical assistance.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothes. Wash affected areas with
copious quantities of water. If swelling, redness, blistering
or irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty.
If breathing laboured and patient cyanotic (blue), ensure
airways are clear and have qualified person give oxygen
through a face mask. If breathing has stopped apply
artificial respiration at once. In the event of cardiac arrest,
apply external cardiac massage. For all but the most minor
symptoms arrange for patient to be seen by a doctor as soon
as possible - either on site or at the nearest hospital.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically - Poison Centre 13 11 26 Australia
wide.
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FIRST AID FACILITIES
Eye wash and safety shower in area of use
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Limits Name mg/m3 TWA ppmTWA TWA
Footnote
Trichlorosocyanuric Acid
None reported by Worksafe Australia. However, decomposition product, Chlorine TLV:3
mg/m3, 1ppm (ceiling values) Ceiling Value - Is the concentration that should not be
exceeded even instantaneously.
Oxidising Agent (O)
R8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Harmful (Xn)
R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Harmful (Xi)
R36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Maintain concentration below recommended exposure limit. Avoid generating and
inhaling dust. Use with local exhaust ventilation or: Approved Combination
particulate/gas respirator. (Inorganic vapour).
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Equipment
The following personnel protective equipment should be worn. Overalls or similar
protective apparel. Safety glasses, goggles or face shield as appropriate. PVC gloves.
Wash contaminated clothing and protective equipment before storing/re-using. Avoid
skin and eye contact. Always work in a well ventilated area.
Work/Hygienic Eye wash station and safety shower should be provided in the
Practices immediate work area.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in a cool, dry place. Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Store away from
combustible materials. Store away from strong bases. Store away from strong acids.
Keep containers securely sealed and protected against physical damage. Store away from
foodstuffs. Not to be loaded with Class 1, 2.1, 2.3, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 6*, 7, 8, 9*
(*where these classes are capable of being ignited and burning), and substances other than
dangerous goods capable of being ignited and burning.
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Mix only with water. Use only clean, dry utensils. Do not mix with remnants of other
products. Such use may cause a violent reaction to fire or explosion.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
Clear area of all unprotected personnel. For large spills notify Emergency Services. In
the event of a small spill: Scrape up. Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for
disposal. Neutralize remaining product with a weak reducing agent such as Sodium
Thiosulpite, or with Bisulphite and dilute Sulphuric Acid. Neutralize with soda ash to pH
8-10 and flush to sewer with copious quantity of water. Avoid breathing dust or vapours
and contact with skin and eyes. Wear full protective clothing (see Personal
Protection/Ventilation Section). Self contained breathing apparatus may be needed for
prolonged periods of exposure. Refer to appropriate State Waste Disposal Authority
observe local regulations.
FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Evacuate immediate area. A powerful oxidizing agent. It can ignite combustible
substances. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure to
products of decomposition. Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon Monoxide,
Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides and Hydrogen Chloride gas. Extinguish fire with the
following: Use water spray. Use CO2 dry chemical or foam. Heating can cause
expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
FLAMMABILITY
Non flammable. Keep away from heat, spars or naked flames.
Keep away from combustible materials, solvents, ammonia, amines, urea, organic matter,
inorganic reducing agents, strong bases and Calcium Hypochlorite. Protect from heat,
ignition sources and moisture. Contact with water may liberate Nitrogen Trichloride gas.
Hazardous Reaction
Stable if dry. Reacts non-violently with water.
Materials to Avoid
Organic materials (including all flammable and combustible materials) - increased risk of
fire and explosion. Reducing agents (readily oxidizable materials may react violently or
explosively. Nitrogen containing compounds (for example, ammonia, ammonium,
ammonium salts, urea) - may form hazardous Nitrogen Trichloride. Acids (especially
Hydrochloric Acid) reaction generates chlorine gas and may be violent. Base for
example, soda ash solutions) - Reaction may produce hazardous Nitrogen
Trichloride. Water - reacts non-violently with water to form a bleach solution
(Hypochlorous Acid plus Cyanurate). In strong solutions (more than 0.5% available
chlorine) some Nitrogen Trichloride may be formed. Hydrated salts - may decompose
producing heat and pressure in sealed containers. Hazardous decomposition products:
Nitrogen Trichloride, Chlorine corrosivity.
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Other Information
Toxicology: Oral LD50 (rat):490mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (rabbit):>2g/kg
Inhalation LC50 (rats, one hour exposure)>50 mg/1
Information on Ecological: Marine pollutant.
Effects
Environmental Protection: Highly toxic to aquatic life. Avoid contaminating
waterways.
Risk Statement: R8 keep container dry. S26 In case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with water and contact a doctor or
Poisons Information Centre Ph 13 11 26. S41 In case of fire
and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Hazard Category: Harmful, Irritant
CONTACT INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Plumbers鈥? Supplies Co-operative Ltd (02)9741 8999
Emergency Contact (24hr): 1800628724
DISCLAIMER
All information given in this data sheet and by the company鈥檚 technical staff
is compiled from the information currently available to the company. The
company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy, or for any
results which may be obtained by customers. Any customer who relies upon
any advice or information given in this data sheet by the company or by its
technical staff does so entirely at its own risk, and the company will not be
liable for any loss or damage thereby suffered notwithstanding any want of
care on the part of the company or its staff in compiling or giving the advice
or information.
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