IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
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- Product identifier
Product name Synonyms
SANITISER
SANITIZER
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- Uses and uses advised against
Uses SANITISER
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- Details of the supplier of the product
Supplier name: Kitchen & Catering Supplies
Address: 5 / 13 Day Rd, Rockingham WA 6168
Telephone: (08) 9592 2700
Email: kit-cat@southwest.com.au
Website: www.kitchenandcateringsupplies.com.au
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- Emergency telephone numbers
Emergency 0414 586 164
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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- Classification of the substance or mixture
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
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- GHS Label elements
No signal word, pictograms, hazard or precautionary statements have been allocated.
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- Other hazards
No information provided.
COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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- Substances / Mixtures
Ingredient | CAS Number | EC Number | Content |
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS,
BENZYL-C12-16-ALKYLDIMETHYL, CHLORIDES |
68424-85-1 | 270-325-2 | <10% |
WATER | 7732-18-5 | 231-791-2 | >60% |
NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS | Not Available | Not Available | Remainder |
FIRST AID MEASURES
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- Description of first aid measures
Eye
Inhalation Skin
Ingestion
If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
First aid facilities Eye wash facilities and safety shower should be available.
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- Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
May be irritating to the eyes and skin.
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- Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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- Extinguishing media
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
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- Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (carbon/ nitrogen oxides, ammonia, chlorides, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition.
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- Advice for firefighters
Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases may be evolved in a fire situation. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby storage areas.
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- Hazchem code
None allocated.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as detailed in section 8 of the SDS.
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- Environmental precautions
Prevent product from entering drains and waterways.
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- Methods of cleaning up
If spilt, collect and reuse where possible. Contain spillage, then cover / absorb spill with non-combustible absorbent material (vermiculite, sand, or similar), collect and place in suitable containers for disposal.
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- Reference to other sections
See Sections 8 and 13 for exposure controls and disposal.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
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- Precautions for safe handling
Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas.
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- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from incompatible substances, heat or ignition sources and foodstuffs. Ensure containers are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use. Check regularly for leaks or spills.
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- Specific end uses
No information provided.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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- Control parameters Exposure standards
No exposure standards have been entered for this product.
Biological limits
No biological limit values have been entered for this product.
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- Exposure controls Engineering controls
Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas.
PPE
Eye / Face Wear splash-proof goggles.
Hands Wear PVC or rubber gloves. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear viton® gloves.
Body When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear coveralls.
Respiratory Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Type A (Organic vapour) respirator.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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- Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Odour
Flammability Flash point Boiling point Melting point
Evaporation rate pH
Vapour density Relative density Solubility (water) Vapour pressure
Upper explosion limit Lower explosion limit Partition coefficient
Autoignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity
Explosive properties Oxidising properties Odour threshold
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- Other information
% Volatiles
CLEAR RED LIQUID ODOURLESS
NON FLAMMABLE NOT RELEVANT
100°C (Approximately)
< 0°C
AS FOR WATER NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE 1.02
SOLUBLE
18 mm Hg @ 20°C NOT RELEVANT NOT RELEVANT NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
95 %
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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- Reactivity
Carefully review all information provided in sections 10.2 to 10.6.
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- Chemical stability
Stable under recommended conditions of storage.
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- Possibility of hazardous reactions
Polymerization is not expected to occur.
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- Conditions to avoid
Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
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- Incompatible materials
Incompatible with oxidising agents (e.g. hypochlorites), acids (e.g. nitric acid), anionic detergents and heat sources.
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- Hazardous decomposition products
May evolve toxic gases (carbon/ nitrogen oxides, ammonia, chlorides, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition.
- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
- Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
May be harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin, and/or if inhaled.
Information available for the ingredients:
Ingredient | Oral LD50 | Dermal LD50 | Inhalation LC50 |
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS,
BENZYL-C12-16-ALKYLDIMETHYL, CHLORIDES |
426 mg/kg (rat) | — | — |
Skin Eye
Sensitisation
Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive
STOT – single exposure
STOT – repeated exposure
Aspiration
Contact may result in irritation, redness, rash and dermatitis. Contact may result in irritation, lacrimation, pain and redness.
Not classified as causing skin or respiratory sensitisation. Occupational exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds has been reported to cause asthma, although rare.
Not classified as a mutagen. Not classified as a carcinogen.
Not classified as a reproductive toxin.
Over exposure to vapours may result in irritation of the nose and throat, coughing, nausea and headache. Not classified as causing organ damage from repeated exposure.
Not classified as causing aspiration.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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- Toxicity
No information provided.
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- Persistence and degradability
No information provided.
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- Bioaccumulative potential
No information provided.
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- Mobility in soil
No information provided.
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- Other adverse effects
Benzalkonium chloride derivatives/quaternary ammonium compounds are commonly used as disinfectants, indicating toxicity to microorganisms.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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- Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal
Legislation
For small amounts, absorb with sand, vermiculite or similar and dispose of to an approved landfill site. Contact the manufacturer/supplier for additional information if disposing of large quantities (if required). Prevent contamination of drains and waterways as aquatic life may be threatened and environmental damage may result.
Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE, IMDG OR IATA
LAND TRANSPORT (ADG) | SEA TRANSPORT (IMDG / IMO) | AIR TRANSPORT (IATA / ICAO) | |
14.1 UN Number | None allocated. | None allocated. | None allocated. |
14.2 Proper
Shipping Name |
None allocated. | None allocated. | None allocated. |
14.3 Transport hazard class | None allocated. | None allocated. | None allocated. |
14.4 Packing Group | None allocated. | None allocated. | None allocated. |
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- Environmental hazards
No information provided.
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- Special precautions for user
Hazchem code None allocated.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
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- Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Poison schedule Classifications
Inventory listings
A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).
Safework Australia criteria is based on the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
AUSTRALIA: AIIC (Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals)
All components are listed on AIIC, or are exempt.
OTHER INFORMATION
Additional information
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this report is provided as a guide only. Factors such as form of product, method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is made.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: form of product; frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a report which would encompass all possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
Abbreviations
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS # Chemical Abstract Service number – used to uniquely identify chemical compounds CNS Central Nervous System
EC No. EC No – European Community Number
EMS Emergency Schedules (Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods)
GHS Globally Harmonized System
GTEPG Group Text Emergency Procedure Guide
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
LC50 Lethal Concentration, 50% / Median Lethal Concentration LD50 Lethal Dose, 50% / Median Lethal Dose
mg/m³ Milligrams per Cubic Metre OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
pH relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline).
ppm Parts Per Million
STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
STOT-RE Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) STOT-SE Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
SUSMP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons SWA Safe Work Australia
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TWA Time Weighted Average
Report status
This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer, importer or supplier of the product and serves as their Safety Data Sheet (‘SDS’).
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer, importer or supplier or obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer, importer or supplier.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS.
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