SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section 1: IDENTIFICATION

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Recommended Use: Heavy duty detergent and sanitiser.
Product Code: 180028 (3x5L)

Whiteley Industrial
A division of Whiteley Corporation Pty Ltd (A.C.N. 000 906 678)
Postal Address: P. O. Box 1076 North Sydney NSW 2059
Telephone Number: (02) 9929 9155 Facsimile: (02) 9929 9077
Web: www.whiteley.com.au
Emergency Telephone Number: Poisons Information Centre (National) 131126

Distributed in New Zealand by:

Whiteley Corporation NZ Limited
Address: PO Box 22-519 Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand 1640
Telephone Number: 092737313, 0800 257 352
Emergency Telephone Number: New Zealand Poisons Centre 0800 POISON or 0800 764 766

Section 2: HAZARDS

GHS Classification

Eye Damage (Category 1)

Skin Irritation (Category 2)

Signal Word DANGER

Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage

Prevention Statements
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after using
P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection.

Response Statements
P302 + IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P352
P305 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
P351 + present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P338
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if product gets in eyes.
P332 + If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P313

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P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Product is non hazardous when diluted according to the label directions.

Storage Statements
None

Disposal Statements
None

Section 3: COMPOSITION INFORMATION

Ingredient CAS No Proportion

Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 <10%
Nonylphenol, ethoxylated 9016-45-9 <10%
Sodium Metasilicate 6834-92-0 <10%
Ingredients deemed not to be hazardous Not applicable To 100%

Section 4: FIRST AID

Eye (Contact) Hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor/physician.

Skin (Contact) Remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
If skin irritation occurs seek medical advice. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse.

Inhalation(Breathing) Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion (Swallowing) DO NOT induce vomiting. Give water to drink if conscious. For advice,
contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone 131126) or a
doctor/physician.

Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically for alkaline detergent.

First Aid Facilities Ensure an eye wash and safety shower are available and ready for use.

Additional Information No aggravated medical conditions are known to be caused by exposure to

this product.

Section 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURE

Suitable Extinguishing Media Use water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray), dry chemical, carbon
dioxide or alcohol stable foam.

Hazards From Combustion Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may be produced in the case of fire
Products or during thermal decomposition.

Precautions For Fire Fighters and Keep containers cool by spraying with water.
Special Protective Equipment

Additional Information Hazchem Code – Not applicable.

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Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Emergency Procedure SAA/SNZ HB76: Dangerous Goods – Initial Emergency Response Guide –
Not applicable.

Spills / Clean up Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing. Restrict access
until completion of clean up. Then ensure adequate ventilation. Stop leak
if safe to do so. Contain spill with absorbent material, such as towelling,
sand, vermiculite or other inert material. Prevent spill entering
stormwater drains or waterways. Collect and dispose of clean up material
according to local regulations. Wash away remnants with copious
amounts of cold water to sewer. Clean area by working from the
periphery to the centre of spill or from the edge of the room to the centre.

Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling Contact Whiteley Corporation sales representative for advice when
using this product for any application other than that outlined on the
label or technical bulletin.
Any non-intended or non-authorised use of this product may result in
personal injury or damage to equipment.
Store product in original container.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling product.

Conditions for Safe Storage Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly sealed.

Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

National Exposure Standards – Source: National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the
Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003] & New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards 2002.
Ingredient CAS No ES-TWA ES-STEL
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 2 mg/m3 -

Biological Limit Values No data available.

Engineering Controls Use only in a well ventilated area.

Personal Protective Equipment Eye/face protection – Safety glasses / face shield / chemical
resistant goggles should be worn to prevent eye contact.
Skin protection – Use Nitrile gloves or similar to prevent skin
contact.
Respiratory protection – Respirator is not usually necessary but if
required use a half face filter respirator suitable for organic
vapours.

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Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Clear violet liquid Odour Mild

Odour Threshold No data available pH 12.2 – 13.7

Freezing Point Approx. 0⁰C Initial Boiling Point Approx. 100⁰C

Boiling Range No data available Flash point No data available

Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability No data available

Upper flammability No data available Lower flammability No data available

limit limit

Vapour Pressure No data available Vapour Density No data available

Relative Density 1.025 – 1.045 Solubility Completely miscible with

water

Partition No data available Autoignition No data available

Coefficient: temperature
n-octanol/water

Decomposition No data available Viscosity Approx. 20 cPs

temperature

Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Product is stable and will not undergo any hazardous reactions
under normal conditions of use and storage.
Conditions to avoid None known.
Incompatible materials None known. Do not mix with other chemicals.
Hazardous decomposition products None known.
Hazardous reactions None known.

Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Potassium Hydroxide: LD50 333mg/kg (Oral, rat)

Skin corrosion/ irritation Product causes irritation, pain and reddening on skin contact
Serious eye damage/ irritation Product causes irritation, pain and reddening on eye contact.
Serious, permanent eye damage may result if not treated
immediately.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation No data available.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity No data available.
Carcinogenicity No data available.
Reproductive toxicity No data available.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – No data available.
Single Exposure
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – No data available.
Repeated Exposure
Aspiration Hazard No data available.

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Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity No data available.

Persistence and degradability No data available.
Bioaccumulative potential No data available.
Mobility in soil No data available.
Other adverse effects No data available.

Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal method Disposal to sewer is normally recommended with copious amounts of

water.
Refer to State/Territory Land Waste Management Authorities if applicable.
Containers are recyclable and can be disposed of by a licensed waste
contractor. Containers can be disposed of to general waste or rinsed
thoroughly and recycled.
Special precautions Suitable for incineration by approved agent.

Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code).
UN Number Not applicable.
UN Proper Shipping Name Not applicable.
Class and subsidiary risk Not applicable.
Packing Group Not applicable.
Special precautions for user Not applicable.
Hazchem Code Not applicable.

Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Poisons Schedule (SUSDP): Schedule 5 – CAUTION

HSNO Approval Code: HSR002530
All ingredients are listed in the Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
This document has been produced in accordance with the requirements of the Globally Harmonised System
of Classification and Labelling.

Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Date of 16th March 2018

preparation:

 This document remains property of Whiteley Corporation Pty Ltd.

Alterations are not permitted without prior written authorisation from Whiteley Corporation Pty Ltd.

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