Material Safety Data Sheet
This material is hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport
by Road and Rail.
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
SUGAR SOAP POWDER
Product Name:
Packaging Type 375g sachet in carton
Supplier: Selleys Pty Ltd
ABN: 67 000 049 427
Street Address: 1 Gow Street
Padstow 2211
Australia
Telephone Number: +61 2 9781 8777
Facsimile: +61 2 9781 8825
1 800 033 111 (ALL HOURS)
Emergency Telephone:
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Product Description: Heavy duty surface cleaner to prepare for painting. Odourless white powder.
Neutral salts >60% -
-
Sodium carbonate 10-<30% R36
497-19-8
Sodium metasilicate, 1-<10% R22, R34, R37, R41
pentahydrate
10213-79-3
Other ingredients determined to 100% -
not to be hazardous
-
3. Hazards identification
Risk Phrases: Irritating to eyes and skin.
Poisons Schedule: None allocated.
4. First-aid measures
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg. Australia 131 126; New Zealand 03 474 7000) or a doctor.
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Inhalation: Remove victim from area of exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Seek medical advice if effects
persist.
Skin Contact: If skin or hair contact occurs, immediately remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin and
hair thoroughly with running water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical
assistance.
Eye Contact: If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing
until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, give a glass of water to drink. If vomiting occurs give further
water. Seek medical advice.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Specific Hazards: Non-combustible material.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not combustible, however, if material is involved in a fire use: Water fog (or if
unavailable fine water spray), foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).
6. Accidental release measures
SMALL SPILLS: Sweep up, but avoid generating dust. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers for disposal.
LARGE SPILLS: Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Work up wind or
increase ventilation. Cover with damp absorbent (inert material, sand or soil). Sweep or vacuum up, but avoid
generating dust. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal. Wash area down with excess
water.
7. Handling and storage
Handling advice: Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust.
Storage advice: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from acids. Keep
containers closed when not in use - check regularly for spills.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational Exposure Limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission. However,
Exposure Standard(s) for constituent(s):
Nuisance dust: 8hr TWA = 10 mg/m3
As published by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
TWA - The time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working
week over an entire working life.
These Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health hazards. All atmospheric
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contamination should be kept to as low a level as is workable. These exposure standards should not be used as fine
dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity.
Engineering Control Measures:
Ensure ventilation is adequate and that air concentrations of components are controlled below quoted Exposure
Standards. Avoid generating and breathing in dusts. Use with local exhaust ventilation or while wearing dust mask.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Selleys Safe Handling Code: Green
Green - Wear clean overalls, safety boots, general purpose gloves (PVC) and safety spectacles. Always wash hands
before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before
storage or re-use.
If risk of inhalation exists, wear dust mask meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical state: Powder
Colour: White
Odour: Odourless
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity: 1.1
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): N App
Vapour Pressure (20 掳C): N Av
Flash Point (掳C): N App
Flammability Limits (%): N App
Autoignition Temperature (掳C): N App
% Volatile by Volume: Nil
Solubility in water (g/L): Soluble
Melting Point/Range (掳C): N Av
Boiling Point/Range (掳C): N App
pH: 10.5-11.5 (1% aq. solution)
Viscosity: N App
Evaporation Rate: N App
10. Stability and reactivity
Stability: Reacts with acids liberating carbon dioxide gas.
11. Toxicological information
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product
label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
Eye contact: An eye irritant.
Skin contact: Contact with skin will result in irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant contact
dermatitis.
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Inhalation: Breathing in dust may result in respiratory irritation.
Long Term Effects:
No information available for the product.
Toxicological Data:
For the constituent Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate (1):
Oral LD50 (rat): 847 mg/kg
12. Ecotoxicological information
Avoid contaminating waterways.
13. Disposal considerations
Refer to Waste Management Authority. Normally suitable for disposal at approved land waste site.
14. Transport information
Road and Rail Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport
by Road and Rail.
Marine Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
for transport by sea.
Air Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous
Goods Regulations for transport by air.
15. Regulatory information
Classification: This material is hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Xi: Irritant
Risk Phrase(s): R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrase(s): S22: Do not breathe dust.
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
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Poisons Schedule: None allocated.
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. Other information
This material safety data sheet has been prepared by SH&E Shared Services, Orica.
For further copies of this sheet or other product information contact Selleys Proprietary Limited Customer Service.
Phone: 1300 555 205 (Australia wide)
Fax: 1300 555 305 (Australia wide)
Phone: 9 820 4852 (New Zealand)
Fax: 0800 804 583 (New Zealand)
Reason(s) for Issue:
Revised Primary MSDS
This MSDS summarises to our best knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the
material and general guidance on how to safely handle the material in the workplace. Since Orica Limited cannot
anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and
control the risks arising from its use of the material.
If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Orica representative or Orica Limited at
the contact details on page 1.
Orica Limited's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of sale, a copy of which is
available upon request.
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