Product Safety Data Sheet Document 31032 - SD AU Version: 7.0 Code: Description: Harpic Brush Free Crystals Status: Published Project Name: Project Number: Category: LAVATORY CARE Segment: Formula Type: Fill Formula PSDS PAGE 1 OF TOTAL 6 PRODUCT NAME : OTHER NAMES : Harpic Bleach Crystals Harpic Bleach Crystals with OxyAction Harpic White & Shine Bleach & Baking Soda HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION COMPANY DETAILS AUSTRALIA COMPANY: Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Limited ABN: 17 003 274 655 ADDRESS: 44 Wharf Road West Ryde NSW 2114 TELEPHONE: (02) 9857 2000 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (02) 9857 2444 (5pm to 8am EST Australia) NEW ZEALAND COMPANY: ADDRESS: Reckitt Benckiser (New Zealand) Limited Lincoln Manor 289 Lincoln Road Henderson Auckland 1231 TELEPHONE: (09) 839 0200 09/11/2006 01:29:00 PM GMT Page 1 Product Safety Data Sheet - 31032 - SD AU
1. PRODUCT PRODUCT NAME : OTHER NAMES : Harpic Bleach Crystals Harpic Bleach Crystals with OxyAction Harpic White & Shine Bleach & Baking Soda PRODUCT CODE : 008548 Bleach Crystals with OxyAction 750g 0083876 White & Shine Bleach & Baking Soda 500g UN NUMBER : 3260 (Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, N.O.S. Contains Sodium bisulphate) DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS : 8 SUBSIDIARY RISK : HAZCHEM CODE : PACKAGING GROUP : None allocated 2X II POISONS SCHEDULE NUMBER : S5 (Potassium peroxymonosulphate triple salt, Sulphamic acid) USE : Toilet cleaner 2. COMPOSITION Chemical Name CAS No Proportion (%w/w) Sodium bisulphate 7681-38-1 30-60 Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 30-60 Sodium bicarbonate 144-55-8 10 - <30 Potassium peroxymonosulphate sulphate 70693-62-8 <10 Sulphamic acid 5329-14-6 <10 Sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate 68081-81-2 <10 Other ingredients classified as to 100 not hazardous according to NOHSC 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Corrosive Corrosive Irritant Corrosive HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE 09/11/2006 01:29:00 PM GMT Page 2 Product Safety Data Sheet - 31032 - SD AU
Eye Skin Inhaled Swallowed CHRONIC Will cause burns to the eye. Will cause burns to the skin. Will cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. Will cause burns to the gastrointestinal tract. The chronic toxicity of this product has not been determined. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Advice to Doctor: Wash eyes immediately with a large amount of water and seek immediate medical attention. Wash off skin with water and seek immediate medical attention. Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulties are experienced, seek medical attention. Give 2 glasses of water to drink. Contact a doctor or a Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 1126, New Zealand 0800 764 766 or 0800 POISON). Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Specific Dangers Extinguisher Type Product will release small amount of chlorine gas when wet. Water, foam, carbon dioxide. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SPILLS Minor Spills Major Spills Keep area well ventilated. Avoid generation of dusts. Sweep up product and wash area with a large amount of water. Contain spill. Do not wet. Sweep up spill and shovel material into clean, dry, appropriately labelled containers and close lids tightly. Do not allow material to enter waterways. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Storage Dangerous goods class 8. Handle accordingly. Dangerous goods class 8. Store accordingly. 8. EXPOSURE AND PERSONAL PROTECTION 09/11/2006 01:29:00 PM GMT Page 3 Product Safety Data Sheet - 31032 - SD AU
Exposure Standards Exposure Standards 1 have been set for the following ingredients: Ingredient CAS No. TWA mg/m 3 ppm STEL mg/m 3 ppm Carcinogen Category Notices Chlorine 2 7782-50-5 3 1 peak limitation - - - TWA = Time Weighted Average STEL= Short Term Exposure Limit 1 Worksafe Australia Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003 1995)] 2 Chlorine is a decomposition product. Engineering Controls Personal Protection Flammability Use in well ventilated areas. Maintain air concentrations below exposure standards. When handling bulk quantities, wear suitable gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing. If ventilation is insufficient, a suitable respirator should be worn. Not flammable. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Appearance Colour Melting Point Vapour Pressure Bulk Density Flashpoint Solubility in Water Solid Powder White Not available Not available approx 1.120 g/ml (untapped) Not flammable. Soluble ph 1-2.5 (2%aqueous) at 25 C Available Chlorine 0.5 % w/w 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Dangerous Reactions Stable under normal storage conditions. Incompatible with alkaline material. If exposed to water, develops chlorine and sulphuric acid. Contact with combustible material may cause a fire. Dusts may form explosive mixtures in air. 09/11/2006 01:29:00 PM GMT Page 4 Product Safety Data Sheet - 31032 - SD AU
Decomposition Products Products may include oxides of carbon, nitrogen & sulphur and hydrogen chloride and chlorine gas. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity The toxicity of this product has not been determined. The hazard identifications in Section 3 were derived from the known effects of the individual ingredients and their concentrations in the product. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity The ecotoxicity of this product has not been determined. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Bulk Quantities Dispose of according to Local, State and Federal regulations. Contact relevant authority for details. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Road Transport Regulations Dangerous goods class 8. Maritime Transport Regulations Dangerous goods class 8. Air Transport Regulations Dangerous goods class 8. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Regulatory Approvals Not applicable. Hazardous Substances Regulation Hazardous R34 Causes burns R37 Irritating to respiratory system AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND 16. OTHER INFORMATION CONTACT POINT Regulatory, Safety & Environmental Services From outside Australia Ph: (61) (2) 9857 2000 From within Australia Ph: (02) 9857 2000 The information contained in this MSDS was compiled using the latest and most reliable information available to Reckitt Benckiser. The information is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied regarding its correctness or accuracy. Similarly no warranty expressed or implied regarding the product described herein shall be created by or inferred from any statement or omission from this MSDS nor will 09/11/2006 01:29:00 PM GMT Page 5 Product Safety Data Sheet - 31032 - SD AU
Reckitt Benckiser assume any liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of this information. It is solely the responsibility of the user to determine safe conditions for use of this product and to assume liability for any loss, damage or expense whatsoever arising out of the product's improper use. This document is only current on the day of viewing. Printed copies are UNCONTROLLED unless they are part of a Quality / Technical Manual or attached to a letter referring to a Purchase Order Number. END OF DOCUMENT 09/11/2006 01:29:00 PM GMT Page 6 Product Safety Data Sheet - 31032 - SD AU