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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 3274 3438
WA 08 9249 4566
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: June 1, 2014
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HOOK CLEAN
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: HOOK CLEAN
Other Names: Caustic Alkali Liquid, N.O.S
Manufacturer's Product Code: HOOC200
Product Use: Liquid caustic detergent for removing fats, oils
and proteins from steel and plastic surfaces. Hook and roller
cleaner.
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.
Corrosive C. Classed as Dangerous Goods
Risks:
Causes severe burns.
Safety Directions:
Keep out of the reach of children. [S2]
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice. [S26]
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. [S37/39]
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label
whenever possible). [S45]
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 30 - <60%
Dispersants non-haz < 10%
Water 7732-18-5
and other non-hazardous ingredients to 100%
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Poisons Information Centre: Phone 131 126
Swallowed: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons
Information Centre. Seek urgent medical assistance. If
swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If vomiting occurs give further water to
achieve effective dilution.
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.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be
undertaken by skilled personnel.
Skin: Remove any contaminated clothing and shoes and flush
area with water. Seek medical attention in the event of
irritation. If a large area of the body is contaminated or if
clothing is penetrated, wash immediately under safety shower
and take off clothing. Flush exposed areas with large amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical
attention.
Inhaled: Remove patient to fresh air at once. Apply
resuscitation if victim is not breathing. DO NOT use direct
mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the
substance; use alternative respiratory method or proper
respiratory device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
First Aid Facilities: Eyewash and safety shower facility.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically and as for strongly
alkaline corrosive materials.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Hook Clean is not combustible.
Fire Extinguishing media: Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry
chemical powder. Carbon dioxide.
Fire Fighters’ PPE : Wear SCBA and chemical splash suit.
Fully-encapsulating, gas-tight suits should be worn for
maximum protection. Structural fire fighter’s uniform is NOT
effective for this material.
Special fire-fighting procedures: None.
Unusual fire hazards: None
Hazardous products of combustion: Thermal decomposition in a
large fire may yield toxic fumes.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Contain spill and mop up. Do not touch or walk through
spilled material. Vacuum up and place in a suitable, labelled
container for waste disposal. Neutralise any residues with a
diluted inorganic acid such as hydrochloric or phosphoric acid in
water. Then, flush with water and sprinkle sodium bicarbonate
over the area.
If spilled on clothing, it should be removed and laundered before
re-use.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Wear correct personal protective equipment.
Storage and Transport: Store in a cool, dry place. Store away
from acids. Keep containers closed at all times. Never decant
this product into bottles, cups, glasses or other utensils
found in kitchens as this could lead to accidental
swallowing which could possibly be fatal.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): Not to be loaded with dangerous
goods of Class 4.3, Class 5 or foodstuffs.
Other precautions: Hook Clean may react with reducing sugars
such as fructose, lactose, maltose, galactose, laevulose and
arabinose to produce carbon monoxide.
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