Agar MSDS 2016

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ABN 80 004 726 890 | MADE IN AUSTRALIA
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Safety Data Sheet
Issued: January 6, 2016
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BROWNING TREATMENT
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: BROWNING TREATMENT
Other Names: None
Manufacturer's Product Code: BRO5
Product Use: Carpet stain remover and neutraliser.
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. [R36]
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. [R41]
Safety Directions:
Keep out of reach of children. [S2]
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice. [S26]
Wear eye/face protection. [S39]
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and
show this container or label. [S46]
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
Sodium metabisulphite 7681-57-4 < 10%
Acid sulphur compound - < 10%
Sequestrant non-haz < 10%
Water 7732-18-5 > 60%
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: 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. Transport to
doctor or hospital.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Browning Treatment 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°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 away from
foodstuff containers. Keep container tightly closed.
Stability: Stable.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): Avoid storage with strong alkalis
and oxidising agents such as chlorine, Bleach, chlorates or
nitrates.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: None assigned for mixture. Data for
principal ingredients only :
Atmospheric Contaminant Exposure Standard for:
sodium meta bisulphite CAS No. 7681-57-4
TWA = - ppm, 5 mg/cu.m.
STEL = -
[Source: Safe Work Australia HSIS, Jan 2016].
Engineering Controls: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid
breathing vapour of product.
Mechanical ventilation: Not required under normal conditions,
but local exhaust ventilation should be used.
Personal Protection: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Gloves - Wear rubber gloves if skin contact is anticipated.
Eye protection – Safety glasses to be worn if there is a risk of
splashing.
Respiratory – Wear an appropriate safety mask if exposed to
concentrated vapour from product.
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