MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CHLOROSAN

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Date of Issue: 1 July 04


HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Health effects

Acute: 

Swallowed : Causes burns. If large quantities 
are swallowed death may occur.

Eye : Causes burns. If left unattended 
blindness may occur

Skin : Causes burns

Inhaled : Irritating

Chronic: : Prolonged contact will lead 

 to necrosis (death) of the skin.

First Aid

Swallowed : If poisoning occurs, contact a 

 Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. 
Phone 13 11 26 DO NOT induce 
vomiting Give 3 glasses of water.

Eye : In case of contact with eyes, flush 
immediately with plenty of water

 (ensure eyelids are held open) 

 for 15 mins and contact a doctor

Skin : Remove contaminated clothing 

 Immediately and wash skin 

 thoroughly with water.

Inhaled : Remove from contaminated 
area. Apply artificial respiration 
if not breathing.

First Aid Facilities : Eye wash. Normal washroom 
facilities.

Advice to Doctor : Treat symptomatically.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Exposure Standards : No data found.

Engineering Controls : Avoid areolising. Maintain 
adequate ventilation at all times.

Personal Protection : NBR or nitrile apron and

 gloves. Wear chemical goggles.

Flammability : Not flammable or combustible.

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

Storage and Transport : Store in a cool place away from 

 non-ferrous metals. Transport 
according to the ADG code for 
transport. Do not mix with acids.

Spills and Disposal : Absorb on vermiculite or similar 
material and dispose according 

 to local government regulations. 

Fire/Exposion Hazard : Use dry chemical, foam or water. 
fog. Wear full body protective

 clothing with breathing apparatus 
and protective gloves. Prevent by 
any means available, spillage

 from entering water course.

APPLIED PRODUCTS

11 Gamma Cl

Beresfield NSW 2322

Tel (02) 4966 5516

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE

Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.

IDENTIFICATION

Product Name : Chlorosan

Product Code : AP720

UN Number : 1791

Dangerous Goods Class

and Subsidary Risk : 8

Proper Shipping Name : Hypochlorite Solution

Hazchem Code : 2X

Poisons Schedule : 5

Use : Chlorinated Detergent

Physical Description/Properties

Appearance : Water white liquid

Boiling Point : Decomposes on heating

Vapour Pressure : Not Available

Specific Gravity : 1.11

Flashpoint : Not Relevant

Flammability Limits : Not Relevant

Solubility in Water : Completely soluble

Other Properties:

Corrosiveness : Corrosive to aluminium,

 tin and zinc

Reactivity : Contact with acids liberates

 toxic gas

pH : 12.4

Ingredients

All hazrdous substances as defined by the NOHSC Code 1008 are 
listed by chemical name and CAS No. Other ingredients which are 
determined to be non-hazardous are listed by generic name or as 
“other ingredients determined not to be hazardous”. 

Chemical Name: CAS No: Proportion:

Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 (Chlorine) 6%

Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 1%

Non-Hazardous Ingredients - to 100% 

Contact Point: Chief Technician (02) 4966 5516 

Poisons Information Centre: Tel 131 126