MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: POTASSIUM MONOPERSULPHATE
SOLD AS: Sammy Spa Shock
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 Spa Shock
Correct Shipping Name Corrosive Solid, Acidic, Inorganic, NOS
Other Names Potassium Peroxymonosulfate
Potassium Monopersulphate
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Peroxygen salt
UN Number 3260
DG Class 8
Hazchem Code 2X
G.T.EPG 8A1
Pack. GRP III
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND PROPERTIES
Appearance: White granular, free flowing solid, odourless.
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Vapour Pressure: Nil
Volatile Component Not volatile
Specific Gravity: 1.1-1.4
Flash Point Does not ignite
Flammability Limits Does not ignite
Autoignition Temp Not applicable
REL. Vapour Density Not volatile
PH: 1% solution = 2.3; 3 % solution = 2.0
Form Solid
Solubility: 25.6 WT% at 20掳C
Use Pool shock treatment.
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COMPOSITION
Chemical Name Proportion by CAS Registry
Weight Number
Potassium Peroxymonosulfate <50 % 10058-23-8
Potassium Sulphate <50 % 7778-80-5
Potassium Bisulphate <25 % 7646-93-7
Magnesium Carbonate < 5% 546-93-0
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects from Acute Exposure
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Effects may include gastritis and possibly
progressing to necrosis or haemorrhage with large overexposures.
Eyes: Eye contact may cause eye irritation with discomfort, tearing or
blurring of vision.
Skin: Contact with skin may result in irritation with discomfort or rash.
May cause allergic skin reactions at high concentrations in
sensitive individuals.
Inhalation: Inhalation of mist, dust or dried residue may cause irritation of the
upper respiratory passages with coughing and discomfort.
Effects from Chronic Exposure
None known.
Other Health Hazard Information
Individuals with preexisting diseases of the skin or gastrointestinal tract may have
increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures.
R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R34 - Causes burns
FIRST AID
Ingestion: If swallowed, immediately give 2 glasses of water and
induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Call a physician.
Eyes: Irrigate with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes.
Seek medical assistance if symptoms persist.
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Skin: Wash affected areas with copious quantities of water.
Inhalation: If inhaled, immediately remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Advice to doctor: Treat symptomatically.
FIRST AID FACILITIES
Eye wash and safety shower in area of use
Toxicity Data Oral-rat LD50 : 2,000 mg/kg
Inhalation - rat 4 - hour LC50 : > 5mg/L
Skin absorption 鈥? rabbit LD50 : > 11,000mg/kg
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
Oxone 庐Du Pont Monopersulphate Compound:
Worksafe TWA : None established
Worksafe STEL : None established
AEL * (DuPont): 1mg/m3 鈥? 8hr TWA
TLV (ACGIH) : None established
PEL (OSHA) : Particulates not otherwise regulated.
15mg/m3 TWA 鈥? total dust
5mg/m3-8hr TWA 鈥? Respirable-dust.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Keep containers in a well ventilated area.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wearing of the following personal protective equipment is recommended.
Chemical goggles. PVC, neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves. Appropriate protective
clothing. Where there is potential for airborne exposures in excess of applicable limits,
wear approved respiratory protection. Respirators should comply with AS 1716 or an
equivalent and should be used in accordance with AS 1715.
FLAMMABILITY
Not combustible. Non flammable.
ENVIRONMENT
Avoid contaminating waterways.
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OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Keep container tightly closed. Do not store or consume food, drink or tobacco in areas
where they may become contaminated with this material. Store in a cool place. Stack on
pallets providing air space, closely stacked bags should not exceed a 4-ft. (1.2m) cube.
Keep packages dry. No special requirements, product not regulated for transport.
RISK & SAFETY PHRASES
CONTAINS: Potassium Peroxymonosulfate < 50%
R8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R34: Causes Burns
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water. Contact a Doctor or poisons information centre.
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 (Shoe label where possible).
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
Contain all spills within a bund.
Contain 鈥? prevent contamination of drains and waterways.
Use absorbent (soil or sand, sawdust, inert material, vermiculite).
Sweep up.
Clean up using a shovel.
Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal.
Wash area down with excess water.
If approved, flush to sewer to waste treatment plant.
Large quantities should be neutralised with soda ash.
Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal of waste must be in accordance with
applicable Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements.
FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Does not ignite. Non combustible.
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Storage of large masses of Shockright can trap heat and lead to ignition f paper bags.
Grinding of intensive mixing may cause ignition of oxidisable material present.
Use an extinguishing media suitable for combustible materials in the area.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Avoid breathing decomposition products.
Instability: Stable.
Incompatibility: The mixture of Shockright with compounds containing
halides or active halogens can cause release of the
respective halogen if moisture is present. For example,
mixture with sodium dichloroisocyanuride or with sodium
chloride can cause release of chlorine gas, mixture with
cyanides can cause release of hydrogen cyanide gas, and
heavy metal salts such as those of cobalt, nickel, coper, or
manganese cause the evolution of oxygen.
Polymerisation: Polymerisation will not occur.
Decomposition: Releases oxygen gas.
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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