Agar MSDS 2016

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ABN 80 004 726 890
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
VIC 03 9480 3000
NSW 02 9743 6020
SA 08 8293 2020
QLD 07 3205 7244
WA 08 9249 4566
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: April 7, 2011
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FRESH
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: FRESH LAUNDRY POWDER
Other Names: None
Manufacturer's Product Code: FRH10, FRH25
Product Use: Detergent for washing clothes.
COMPANY DETAILS
Company: Agar Cleaning Systems Pty. Ltd.
Address: 12-14 Cope Street, Preston, Vic. 3072
Telephone: 03 9480 3000 Facsimile: 03 9480 5100
Web:
Agar SDS are available from this website.
E-mail:
Emergency Telephone Number: 131 126 (Aust wide)
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia.
Irritant Xi.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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 (show the label
whenever possible).
Fresh becomes non-hazardous at concentrations below 12%
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
Sodium metasilicate 6834-92-0 30 - < 60%
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 10 - < 30%
Penta sodium phosphate 7758-29-4 10 - < 30%
Surfactants non-haz 10 - < 30%
Sodium compounds non-haz < 10%
Optical brightener non-haz < 10%
Perfume non-haz < 10%
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Poisons Information Centre: Phone 131 126
Swallowed: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons
Information Centre. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a
glass of water to drink. Rinse mouth with water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye: Immediately hold the eyes open and wash continuously for at
least 15 minutes with fresh running water. Ensure irrigation under
eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Transport
to hospital or doctor without delay. Removal of contact lenses
after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
Skin: Remove any contaminated clothing and flush area with
water and soap if available. Seek medical attention in the
event of irritation.
Inhaled: Blow nose, clean nostrils with moist cotton wool. If any
effects are observed, remove affected person to fresh air. Lay
patient down. Keep warm and rested. If breathing is shallow or
has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation. Call
a doctor.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Fresh is not combustible.
Fire Extinguishing media: Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry
chemical powder. Carbon dioxide.
Special fire-fighting procedures: None.
Unusual fire hazards: None.
Hazardous products of combustion: Thermal decomposition at
temperatures above 200 deg C or in a large fire may yield
toxic fumes. Use adequate ventilation.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up all spills immediately. Spills may be slippery. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Contain spill and mop up. Place in a
suitable, labelled container for waste disposal.
If spilled on clothing, remove and launder before re-use.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage and Transport: Store in a cool, dry place.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): None.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: None assigned for mixture or ingredients.
Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation: Not required
under normal conditions.
Personal Protection:
Gloves - Wear rubber gloves if skin contact is anticipated.
Eye-protection - Safety glasses to be worn.
Respiratory – Wear dust-mask if dust is being generated.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Blue powder
Odour: Pleasant perfume
pH = 11 – 12 (as 1% solution)
Vapour Pressure: N/A
Vapour Density: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Freezing Point: < 0°C
Solubility in water: Soluble
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