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ABN 80 004 726 890 | MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: October 06, 2008
Page 2 of 2
PERACETIC ACID
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage and Transport: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated
area. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store
away from oxidising agents, metals and their salts,
combustible materials, reducing agents and sources of
ignition. Protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): None
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: None assigned for this product.
Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation: Not required.
Personal Protection:
Gloves - Wear rubber or PVC protective gloves if prolonged
skin contact is anticipated.
Eye Protection – Splash goggles or full face shield should be
worn.
Respiratory – Wear an approved respirator.
Other – Protective PVC apron and safety boots. An eyewash
unit should be available.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear colourless liquid
Odour: Pungent odour
pH = 1.0 (undiluted)
Vapour Pressure: 18mm
Vapour Density: N/K
Boiling Point : 114ºC
Freezing Point: < 0
°
C
Solubility in water: Completely soluble
Specific Gravity (20ºC) : 1.13
Evaporation rate: N/K
% Volatile by vol: N/K
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable.
Can react with aluminium forming highly flammable Hydrogen
gas.
Hazardous polymerization: None.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Effects: Acute –
Swallowed: Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns. Moderately
toxic, irritation of gastro-intestinal tract, abdominal pain and
red blood cell destruction. If swallowed decomposition may
occur in the stomach leading to the production of oxygen gas,
this may cause distension of the stomach. Possibility of some
bleeding occurring.
Eye: Risk of serious eye damage. Causes burns. Corrosive.
May cause damage to the cornea which may affect vision if
immediate first aid action is not taken. Vapours may cause
eye irritation.
Skin: Corrosive. Causes burns. May cause delayed chemical
burns and transient whitening of affected area.
Inhalation: Strong respiratory irritant. Can cause irritation to
mucous membrances in throat and nose. Inhalation in high
concentrations may cause temporary lung irritation with
cough, discomfort, and breathing difficulty. Possibility of
development of fluid in the lungs with severe exposure.
Health Effects: Chronic – None known.
Toxicity Data:
Oral LD50 Rat
: 1193 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit
: 2000 mg/kg
LC50 (Rats 4 hours)
: 2000 mg/L
LD50 (Mice)
: 227 ppm
(Note: this data is from published information. Agar Cleaning
Systems does not carry out animal tests).
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Rainbow Trout LC50/96hr : 1.6 mg/L
Bluegill Sunfish LC50/96hr : 1.1 mg/L
Daphnia Magna EC50/48hr : 0.73 mg/L
Selenastrum, green algae EC50/120hr : 0.18 mg/L
Persistence and degradability: No information available.
Mobility: Completely soluble.
Advice: Do NOT allow product to reach waterways, drains and
sewers.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal quantity and all empty packaging should be disposed
of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No.: 3149 Class: 5.1 Packg.Group: II Hazchem: 2W
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number: 5
16 OTHER INFORMATION
AICS Listing:
All components of Peracetic Acid are listed on
the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
Date: This SDS issued: October 06, 2008
Abbreviations: N/K = Not Known
TWA = Time Weighted average
STEL = Short term exposure limit
CAS = Chemical Abstracts Service
N/A = Not applicable
The information in this Data Sheet is based on our present
knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for
any specific product features and shall not establish a legally
valid contractual relationship. Agar Cleaning Systems accepts
no tortious or contractual liability for any loss or damages
suffered as a consequence of reliance on the information and
advice contained herein.
End of SDS.