Transcription of MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CHLORGUARD
1 Page 1 of 4 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET CHLORGUARD 1 Product and company identification Product Name: CHLORGUARD Product Description: Sanitizer Bleach Manufacturer/Supplier Prime Cleaning Suppliers 1 Pepper Place, Rainbow Park 2, Montague Gardens Postal Address: Postnet 95 Private Bag x7 Chempet 7442 Telephone: 021 551 4570 Facsimile: 021 551 4509 2 Composition/information on ingredients Chemical preparation: Chemical nature: Sodium Hypochlorite Components contributing to the hazard: Sodium Hypochlorite Impurities contributing to the hazard: None known 3 Hazards identification Hazard category: Non flammable Adverse human health effects: Irritating to eyes and not ingest Environmental effects: Toxic to aquatic life Physical hazards: None Chemical hazards: Reaction with acids will release toxic chlorine gas Page 2 of 4 4 First aid measures Inhalation: Give oxygen.
2 CPR if indicated Eye contact: Flush with water holding eyelids open Skin contact: Wear gloves Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, drink lots of water Seek medical attention Protection of first aiders: Wear gloves Notes to the physician: None necessary 5 Fire fighting measures Extinguishing media: None - Non flammable Inappropriate extinguishing media: None known Specific hazards: Thermal decomposition product is chlorine gas Specific methods of fire fighting: Non - flammable but may assist combustion 6 Accidental release measures Personal precautions: Avoid eye not ingest.
3 Wear gloves Environmental precautions: Do not discharge down drains in large quantities Neutralising Chemical: Water Waste Disposal: Not necessary 7 Handling and storage Handling Prevention of user exposure: Do not ingest and avoid eye contact Prevention of fire and explosion: Non flammable Precautions for safe handling: Ensure container is not leaking and well sealed Storage Storage conditions: Cool dry area below 30 degrees, away from food stuffs Safe packaging MATERIAL : HDPE Plastic containers Page 3 of 4 8 Exposure controls/Personal protection Limit values: To be monitored at the work place Monitoring procedures: Keep container closed when not in use Respiratory protection: Wear mask if desired Hand protection: Wear gloves if desired Skin and body protection: None required Special precautions: None required Personal hygiene measures.
4 Wash hands with soap after use 9 Physical and chemical properties Physical state Form: Liquid Colour: Yellowish, may contain small amounts of precipate Odour: None Chlorine content: 10 - % m/v Solubility: Completely soluble in water Alkalinity: - m/v (as NaOH ) 10 Stability and reactivity Stability: Unstable at high concentrations Hazardous decomposition: None Conditions to avoid: Heat. Keep away from food stuffs Materials to avoid: Acids - releases toxic chlorine gas and oxygen 11 Toxicological information Acute toxicity: Released Chlorine is toxic by inhalation Sensitization: Causes eye and skin irritation.
5 Chronic toxicity: Prolonged exposure to skin will result in dermatitis, to eyes - conjunctivitis, inhalation -adversely effect respiratory tract. Page 4 of 4 12 Ecological information Possible environmental effects: High concentrations may be harmful to aquatic life Behaviour and fate: Avoid large spills entering waterways Flush to drain with lots of water or use absorbent Persistence/Biodegradability: Not established 13 Disposal considerations Waste disposal: Flush to drain with lots of water Disposal of contaminated packaging.
6 At any government approved waste disposal facility 14 Transport regulations UN No 1791 ERG No 154 Tremcard No 45/80G12 EAC 59 15 Regulatory information EEC Hazard Classification: Risk Phases: R31 - contact with acids liberates toxic gas R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin R5r - Harmful to aquatic organisms 16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The information contained herein is based on our current knowledge and experience at this time and summarises to the best of our knowledge the health & SAFETY & hazardous information relating to the product The data is intended only as a guide for the handling and SAFETY of the product.
7 We do not assume any liability for the consequences of the use of this product, since it is applied under conditions beyond our control and with which we may be unfamiliar. Final determination of the suitability of use of the product for any particular purpose is the sole responsibility of the user. Although certain hazards are mentioned , we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. We believe the product will perform the task for which it is intended , but do not in any way guarantee it will do so as conditions of actual use are beyond our control, under no circumstances shall we or our agents be liable for any loss arising from its use.
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