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A.C.N. 003 149 111
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Material Safety Data Sheet SEWERCIDE
Momar Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 02 98314311
Unit 1, 6 Turbo Road Toll Free: 1800 267933
MARAYONG NSW 2148 Fax: 02 98312994
Date Prepared: 16th January 2003
Contact: Mark Moskow
U.N. Number: 1759 Class: 8 Corrosive
Hazchem: 4WE Packaging Group: 111
Poisons Schedule: S5 EPG: 8A2
HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
SECTION 1 - IDENTITY
Common Name: (used on label) SEWERCIDE
Chemical Name: Not applicable Chemical Family: Caustic/Aluminium blend
Formula:POWDERED MIXTURE - DRAIN & SEWER CLEANER
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Principal Hazardous Component(s) CAS No. % by Weight Threshold limit value (units)
(ACGIH-TWA) C2 mg/m3
1) SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 >40
(LD 50 oral rats = not established, LD 50 dermal rats = not established, LD 50 inhalation rats = not established)
(ACGIH-TWA) 10 mg/m3
2) ALUMINIUM METAL 7429-90-5 >5
(LD 50 oral rats = not established, LD 50 dermal rats = not established, LD 50 inhalation rats = not established)
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Fire & Explosion Data)
Boiling Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: Vapor Pressure:
(H20=1) 60 - 70 lbs (mm Hg) Not applicable
Percent Volatile Vapor Density Evaporation
by Volume (%): Not applicable (Air = 1): Not applicable Not Applicable
Rate
Solubility Reactivity
in Water: COMPLETE in Water: VERY EXOTHERMIC
Appearance
and Odour : YELLOW FREE FLOWING POWDER WITH ALUMINIUM PIECES - NO ODOUR
Flash Flammable Limits Extingusher Auto Ignition
Point N/A In Air by Volume N/A Media CO2 , dry chemical Temperature N/A
Special Fire
Fighting Procedures: Not combustible but on contact with moisture may generate sufficient heat to
ignite combustible materials. Contact with some metals generate flammable hydrogen gas.
Unusual Fire and
Reaction with moisture generates large amounts of heat generating flammable
Explosion Hazards:
hydrogen gas from reaction of sodium hydroxide with aluminium metal.
SEWERCIDE
SECTION 4 - PHYSICAL HAZARDS
篓 In presence of moisture reacts with aluminium, tin,
Stability Unstable Conditions
镁 zinc to form flammable hydrogen.
Stable to Avoid
Reacts vigourously with water, acids, chlorinated hydrocarbons, acetaldehydes,
Incompatibility
(Materials to avoid) acroplein, aluminium,chlorine, trifluoride, hydroquinane, maleic anhydride &
phosphorous pentoxint.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur Conditions to Avoid NONE
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARDS
Threshold
3
Limit Value C2 gm/m (ACGIH-TWA)
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure
Causes severe skin & eye burns. Inhalation above TLV can cause tissue damage in
Acute
Overexposure upper respiratory tract. Pneumontis can follow severe exposures. Ingestion can
cause severe burning to mouth, tongue, throat & stomach. Death can result in swallowing.
Medical Conditions Generally
NOT KNOWN
Aggravated by Exposure
National Toxicology Yes 篓 Yes 篓 Yes 篓
Chemical Listed as Carcinogen I.A.R.C. OSHA
No 镁 No 镁 No 镁
or Potential Carcinogen Program Monographs
OSHA Permissable ACGIH Threshold Other Exposure
3 3
Exposure Limit 2 gm/m Limit Value C2 gm/m NONE
Limit Used
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Remove from over exposure to fresh air. If breathing is difficult or discomfort occurs,
1. Inhalation:
obtain medial attention.
2. Eyes: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
If irritation persists, get medical attention.
3. Skin: Wash with running water until free of soapiness. Wash contaminated clothing & boots
before re-use. If irritation persists get medical attention.
4. Ingestion: Drink 1 - 2 glasses of water or milk and allow vomiting to occur (do NOT induce).
Followed by drinking fruit juice, vinegar or lemon juice to neutralise alkali.
Get immdediate medical attention.
SECTION 6 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection
NIOSH approved vapor & dust respirator required above TLV.
(Specify Type):
Ventilation Local Mechanical Special Other
Sufficient to keep below TLV Exhaust Adequate (General) NONE NONE NONE
Protective Eye
Gloves NEOPRENE Protection GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective
Clothing or Equipment: Rubber apron.
SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES
Precautions to be taken
When dissolving in water use cool water below 100掳F. Add slowly to
in Handling and Storage:
to surface to water with constant stirring to avoid spattering. Wash thorouhly after handling.
Other Precautions: Keep containers closed away from moisture. Separate from acids, metals,
explosives, organic peroxides and easily ignitable material.
Steps to be taken in case
material is Released or Spilled: In case of spillage scoop to nearest clean waste container. Dilute
residue with water, neutralise with mild acid and flush to nearest drain.
2
SEWERCIDE
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
Waste Disposal Methods:
3
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