MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - General Sanitation

1 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCTP roduct Name/s:Manufacturer s Product CodesFinished Goods Code: Formula Code:Omo/Persil High PerformancePowder All pack sizes6020-04 & 6024-01 Recommended Use:Fabric Washing PowderSupplier:Unilever :66 004 050 828 Telephone:+61 2 9871 9200 (Australia)+64 4 5666949 (NZ)Facsimile:+61 2 9872 4966 (Australia)+64 4 5683396 (NZ)Emergency Telephone:Consumer Relations DepartmentMon-Fri 800 227 200 (Australia)0 800 108 806 (NZ)0 800 PERSIL2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE NON DANGEROUS GOODH azard Category:Xi: IrritantRisk Phrase(s):R36/38 Irritating to eyes and Phrase(s):S2 Keep out of reach of Do not breathe Avoid contact with In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty ofwater and seek medical :None Allocated Page 2 of 5 MSDS Omo Persil Powder3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSC hemical NameCAS Carbonate497-19-810-30%Anionic surfactant -10-30%Nonionic surfactants -<10%Sodium silicate1344-09-8<10%Fluorescer-<10%Prot ease Enzymes<10%Other ingredients determined not tobe hazardous To 100%4.

2 FIRST AID MEASURESI ngestion:Remove product from mouth. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water (or milk). Iflarge amount swallowed or symptoms develop obtain medical contact:Hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see contact:Wash accidental spillage from skin. Remove contaminated medical attention if symptoms :Remove from source of exposure to fresh air. Obtain medical :Symptoms may vary depending on the level of exposureNotes to physician:Symptomatic and General supportive treatment should be :Treat Symptomatically5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURESS uitable extinguishingmedia:Extinguish with water, CO2, foam or dry chemical. Fire fightersshould wear self-contained breathing apparatus for risk ofexposure to decomposition hazards:Not flammable but may give off toxic fumes if involved in a fromdecomposition products:Burning can produce CO2, CO, water vapour, and sulfur ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESS mall spills:For spills during personal use, rinse with plenty of water.

3 Normalgood housekeeping practices spills:For major spills of bulk product, protective clothing consisting ofoveralls, SAFETY glasses and impervious gloves should be should be contained and absorbed to prevent drain or Page 3 of 5 MSDS Omo Persil Powdersewer contamination, and then collect for disposal. For majorspills of bulk product, protective clothing consisting of overalls, SAFETY glasses and gloves should be worn. Shovel or vacuum upspill, avoiding the formation of dust, and collect in suitablecontainers for disposal. Wash or vacuum any remaining air must not be used to clean up is essential to avoid crushing or grinding the powder, as thiscould break open the coating surrounding the encapsulatedenzyme and generate enzyme with a history of respiratory problems must not beemployed in the clean up of sizeable HANDLING AND STORAGEThis product is covered by the Workcover Code of Practice for the Safe Handling and Storageof Enzymatic Detergent Powders and Liquids [4th April, 1994] (Australia).

4 Precautions for Handling:When handling bulk product wear SAFETY glasses and protectivegloves. Avoid prolonged contact with skin. Avoid for Storage:An eyewash station should be installed next to where bulk productis made or EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTIONN ational occupationalexposure limits:No exposure standards allocated for finished blanket recommendation for DUSTS: 10 mg/m3 Engineering measures:When handling bulk product, ensure adequate ventilation. Avoidbreathing protectionequipment:When handling bulk product wear SAFETY glasses and protectivegloves. Avoid prolonged contact with skin. Avoid , packagingand transport:Not defined as a Dangerous Good by the Australian Code forTransport of Dangerous Goods by Road or and use ofproduct:Keep away from foodstuffs and drinks. Wash hands beforebreaks and at end of PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESForm/Colour/Odour:White powder with blue specklesSolubility:Not availableSpecific Gravity (20C) Point (C):Not applicableRel Vapour Density (air=1):Not applicable Page 4 of 5 MSDS Omo Persil PowderMelting Range (C):Not applicableVapour Pressure (20C):Not applicableFlash Point (C):Not applicableFlammability Limits (%):Not - (1% solution)Autoignition Temp (C):Not applicable% Volatile by volume:Not applicableSolubility in water (mg/l):Not applicable10.

5 STABILITY AND REACTIVITYS tability:Product is stable when stored and used in accordance withmanufacturers TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONA cute EffectsIngestion:Unlikely to be harmful unless an excessive amount is swallowedEye contact:Irritating to contact:Irritating to :May cause Term Effects:No specific chronic effects Toxicity/ChronicToxicity:Acute oral toxicity assessed to be greater than 2000 mg/kg ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONA quatic toxicity:Not availableTerrestrial toxicity:Not availableEnvironmental fate:Not available13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSR efer to State Land Waste Management Authority. Empty cartons can be rinsed anddisposed through council recycling service if this type of packaging is accepted. Page 5 of 5 MSDS Omo Persil Powder14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONUN Number:None AllocatedProper shipping name:None AllocatedClass:None AllocatedSubsidiary Risk 1:None AllocatedPacking group:None AllocatedHazchem code:None AllocatedEPG:None AllocatedSegregation DangerousGoods:None AllocatedMarine Transport:None AllocatedAir Transport:None Allocated15.

6 REGULATORY INFORMATIONSUSDP Poisons ScheduleNumber (Australia):None :There are no applicable prohibition or notification, licensingrequirements, including for carcinogens under AustralianCommonwealth, State or Territory Chemicals(Notifications and Assessment)Act 1989:All ingredients are listed on or exempt from the Australianinventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).Hazardous Substances andNew Organisms Act (NZ):Not notified due to similarity with existing OTHER INFORMATIONDate of Last Revision: 12 August 2004 Contact PointTitle / Position:Quality Assurance ManagerSection:Quality Assurance, Unilever AustralasiaTelephone:02-9871 9316 (Australia)04-5681375 (NZ)Poison Information Centre:131126 (Australia)24 Hour Telephone0800 764766(National Poison Centre, NZ)DISCLAIMERThis information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposeof health, SAFETY and environmental requirements only.

7 Since Unilever Australasia cannot anticipate orcontrol the conditions under which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, review thisMSDS in the context of how the user intends to handle and use the product.