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Safety Data Sheet
Issued: March 8, 2016
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PRE-SOAK POWDER
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: PRE-SOAK POWDER DETERGENT
Other Names: None
Manufacturer's Product Code: PRESO10
Product Use: Cleaner for soaking dishes, cutlery and some
laundry items.
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. Not classed as Dangerous Goods.
Risks:
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin. [R36/37/38]
Safety Directions:
Keep out of the reach of children. [S2]
Do not breathe dust. [S22]
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. [S24/25]
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]
Pre-soak Powder becomes non-hazardous at concentrations
below 23%
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
Alkaline sodium salts - 30 - < 60%
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 30 - < 60%
Sodium metasilicate 6834-92-0 < 10%
Surfactants - < 10%
Sodium dichloro-
isocyanurate 2893-78-9 < 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: 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: Pre-Soak Powder 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 200ºC or in a large fire may yield toxic
fumes which my cause severe eye, nose, throat and lung
irritation. 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.
Stability: Stable, however, heat, light or contamination with
acids may promote the formation of toxic chlorine gas.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): Avoid storage with acids, reducing
agents, metals and metallic salts.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: none assigned for this mixture. Data for
principal ingredients only:
Atmospheric Contaminant Exposure Standard for:
sodium dichloroisocyanurate: No value assigned by Safe
Work Australia.
Its decomposition product: chlorine: TLV = 3mg/cu.m. 1ppm
ceiling value
[ Ceiling value = the concentration that should not be
exceeded, even instantaneously]
[Source: Safe Work Australia HSIS-2016]
Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation: Not required
under normal conditions.
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