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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: November 23, 2014

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COMBI-OVEN CLEANER

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name:

COMBI-OVEN CLEANER

Other Names: Caustic Alkali Liquid, N.O.S

Manufacturer's Product Code: COM

Product Use: Liquid alkaline detergent for removing fats, oils

and proteins from combination steamer/ovens.

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:

www.agar.com.au

Agar SDS are available from this website.

E-mail:

sales@agar.com.au

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.[R35]

Risk of serious damage to eyes. [R41]

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:

Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 10%

Alkaline sodium salts < 10%

Dispersants non-haz < 10%

Other non-haz ingredients

< 10%

Water 7732-18-5 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.

Inhaled:

Risk of side-effects from inhalation is considered to be

low, but if effects occur, remove patient to fresh air. 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 facility.

Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically and as for strongly

alkaline corrosive materials.

5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire/Explosion Hazard: Product 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. Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste

disposal.

If spilled on clothing, it should be removed and laundered before

re-use.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

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.

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Standards: None assigned for product.

Australian TLV for potassium hydroxide = C2.00 mg/cu.m TWA

[Source: Safe Work Australia HSIS- 2014]

Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation: Not required.

Personal Protection:

Gloves – Impervious natural rubber, butyl rubber, nitrile or

PVC gloves should be worn.

Note: Resistance of glove materials can vary. Evaluate

resistance under conditions of use and maintain PPE

carefully.

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