| Common Name: | INSTANT POWER PROFESSIONAL HEAVY DUTY DRAIN OPENER |
| Manufacturer: | SCOTCH |
| SDS Revision Date: | 4/17/2018 |
| SDS Format: | GHS-US |
| Item Number(s): | 240P22, 49XX96, 49XX97, 54YG27 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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INSTANT POWER(R*) PROFESSIONAL HEAVY DUTY DRAIN OPENER
SCOTCH CORPORATION
SAFETY DATA SHEET
| SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE |  |
AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1 PRODUCT IDENTIFIER:
PRODUCT NAME: INSTANT POWER(R*) PROFESSIONAL HEAVY DUTY DRAIN OPENER
PRODUCT CODE:
MSDS NO.: 8874, 8875, 8876, 8877
1.2 RELEVANT IDENTIFIED USES OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE AND USES ADVISED
AGAINST:
RELEVANT IDENTIFIED USE(S): DRAIN OPENER
1.3 DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER OF THE SAFETY DATA SHEET:
MANUFACTURER:
SCOTCH CORPORATION
1255 VICEROY
DALLAS, TX 75247
UNITED STATES
WWW.SCOTCHCORP.COM
MAIL@SCOTCHCORP.COM
TELEPHONE (GENERAL): 1-800-334-2077
EU SUPPLIER:
ROBIMATIC LTD.
SANDALL STONES ROAD
KIRK SANDALL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
DONCASTER DN3 1QR
UNITED KINGDOM
ROBIMATIC@POLYPIPE.COM
TELEPHONE (GENERAL): +44 (0) 1302-790-790
FAX: +44 (0) 1302-790-088
1.4 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
1-800-424-9300 - CHEMTREC (USA)
1-703-527-3887 - CHEMTREC (INTERNATIONAL)
| SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
EU/EEC:
ACCORDING TO REGULATION (EC) NO 1272/2008 (CLP)/REACH 1907/2006 [AMENDED
BY 453/2010]
ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVE 67/548/EEC (DSD) OR 1999/45/EC (DPD)
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
CLP:
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE 1 - H318
SKIN CORROSION 1A - H314
DSD/DPD:
CORROSIVE (C): R35
2.2 LABEL ELEMENTS:
CLP:
DANGER: CORROSION
HAZARD STATEMENTS:
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
PREVENTION:
P260: DO NOT BREATHE MIST/VAPOURS/SPRAY.
P264: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
P280:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EYE PROTECTION/FACE PROTECTION.
P102: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
RESPONSE:
P304+P340:
IF INHALED:
REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP AT REST IN A POSITION COMFORTABLE FOR
BREATHING.
P303+P361+P353:
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH
WATER/SHOWER.
P321: SPECIFIC TREATMENT, SEE SUPPLEMENTAL FIRST AID INFORMATION.
P363: WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
P305+P351+P338:
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING.
P310: IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
P301+P330+P331:
IF SWALLOWED: RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
STORAGE/DISPOSAL:
P102: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENT AND/OR CONTAINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL,
NATIONAL, AND/OR INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
DSD/DPD: CORROSIVE
RISK PHRASES:
R35: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
SAFETY PHRASES:
S26:
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
S37: WEAR SUITABLE GLOVES.
S36: WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
S39: WEAR EYE/FACE PROTECTION.
S45:
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY
(SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
S1/2: KEEP LOCKED UP AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
2.3 OTHER HAZARDS:
CLP:
ACCORDING TO REGULATION (EC) NO. 1272/2008 (CLP) THIS MATERIAL IS
CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS.
DSD/DPD:
ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 1999/45/EC THIS PREPARATION IS CONSIDERED
DANGEROUS.
UNITED STATES (US):
ACCORDING TO OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
OSHA HCS 2012:
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE 1 - H318
SKIN CORROSION 1B - H314
2.2 LABEL ELEMENTS:
OSHA HCS 2012:
DANGER: CORROSION
HAZARD STATEMENTS:
CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - H318
CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. - H314
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
PREVENTION:
DO NOT BREATHE MIST/VAPOURS/SPRAY. - P260
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. - P264
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EYE PROTECTION/FACE
PROTECTION. - P280
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. - P102
RESPONSE:
IF INHALED:
REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP AT REST IN A POSITION COMFORTABLE FOR
BREATHING. - P304+P340
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH
WATER/SHOWER. - P303+P361+P353
SPECIFIC TREATMENT, SEE SUPPLEMENTAL FIRST AID INFORMATION. - P321
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. - P363
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING. - P305+P351+P338
IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN. - P310
IF SWALLOWED: RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. - P301+P330+P331
STORAGE/DISPOSAL:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. - P102
STORE LOCKED UP. - P405
DISPOSE OF CONTENT AND/OR CONTAINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL,
NATIONAL, AND/OR INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS. - P501
2.3 OTHER HAZARDS:
OSHA HCS 2012:
UNDER UNITED STATES REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.1200 - HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD), THIS PRODUCT IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS.
CANADA:
ACCORDING TO WHMIS
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
WHMIS: CORROSIVE - E
2.2 LABEL ELEMENTS:
WHMIS: CORROSIVE - E
2.3 OTHER HAZARDS:
WHMIS:
IN CANADA, THE PRODUCT MENTIONED ABOVE IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS UNDER THE
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS).
SEE SECTION 12 FOR ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
| SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1 SUBSTANCES:
MATERIAL DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA OF A SUBSTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REGULATION (EC) NO 1272/2008.
3.2 MIXTURES:
COMPOSITION:
CHEMICAL NAME IDENTIFIERS % LD50/LC50
SODIUM HYDROXIDE CAS: 1310-73-2 29% TO 50% NDA
EC NUMBER: 215-185-5
POTASSIUM CAS: 1310-58-3 1% TO 3% INGESTION/ORAL-RAT
HYDROXIDE EC NUMBER: 215-181-3 LD50: 273 MG/KG
CHEMICAL NAME CLASSIFICATIONS ACCORDING TO COMMENTS
REGULATION/DIRECTIVE
SODIUM HYDROXIDE EU DSD/DPD: ANNEX I - C; R35 REACH PRE-REGISTRATION
NUMBER:
EU CLP: 05-2114579158-36-XXXX
ANNEX VI - SKIN CORR. 1A; H314
OSHA HCS 2012: SKIN CORR 1B
POTASSIUM EU DSD/DPD: REACH PRE-REGISTRATION
HYDROXIDE ANNEX I - XN; R22 C; R35 NUMBER:
05-2114579206-43-XXXX
EU CLP:
ANNEX VI - ACUTE TOX. 3; H301
SKIN CORR. 1A, H314
OSHA HCS 2012:
ACUTE TOX 3 (ORL), SKIN CORR 1B,
EYE DAM. 1
SEE SECTION 11 FOR TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION. SEE SECTION 16 FOR FULL TEXT
OF H-STATEMENTS AND R-PHRASES.
| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES | |
4.1 DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
INHALATION:
MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.
CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER AND VINEGAR FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES.
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER
IMMEDIATELY.
EYE:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES. IF WEARING CONTACT
LENSES, REMOVE FIRST. CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER
IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DRINK A
COUPLE OF GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP AIRWAY CLEAR.
4.2 MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED:
REFER TO SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
4.3 INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
NEEDED:
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
ALL TREATMENTS SHOULD BE BASED ON OBSERVED SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DISTRESS
IN THE PATIENT. CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE POSSIBILITY THAT
OVEREXPOSURE TO MATERIALS OTHER THAN THIS PRODUCT MAY HAVE OCCURRED.
| SECTION 5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
NFPA CLASS B EXTINGUISHERS (CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM).
MATERIAL IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE. IN CASE OF FIRE USE MEDIA AS APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NONE KNOWN.
5.2 SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
ISOLATE FROM ACIDS.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE WHEN HEATED.
APPLYING TO HOT SURFACES REQUIRES SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE, SUBSTANCE ITSELF DOES NOT BURN BUT MAY DECOMPOSE UPON
HEATING TO PRODUCE CORROSIVE FUMES.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: NONE KNOWN.
5.3 ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS:
DO NOT ENTER CONFINED FIRE-SPACE WITHOUT FULL BUNKER GEAR.
SMALL FIRES: MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT RISK.
STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTERS' PROTECTIVE CLOTHING PROVIDES LIMITED PROTECTION IN
FIRE SITUATIONS ONLY; IT IS NOT EFFECTIVE IN SPILL SITUATIONS WHERE DIRECT
CONTACT WITH THE SUBSTANCE IS POSSIBLE.
WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE ON FIRE BUT CAN PROTECT FIRE-FIGHTERS. USE
FOG NOZZLES IF WATER IS USED.
WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA).
| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT TOUCH OR WALK THROUGH SPILLED
MATERIAL. DO NOT TOUCH DAMAGED CONTAINERS OR SPILLED MATERIAL UNLESS
WEARING APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. VENTILATE ENCLOSED AREAS.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
STOP SPILL AT SOURCE. DIKE AREA AND CONTAIN. ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES
(NO SMOKING, FLARES, SPARKS OR FLAMES IN IMMEDIATE AREA). KEEP UNAUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL AWAY.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT ENTRY INTO WATERWAYS, SEWERS, BASEMENTS OR CONFINED AREAS.
SPILLAGES OR UNCONTROLLED DISCHARGES INTO WATERCOURSES MUST BE ALERTED TO
THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY OR OTHER APPROPRIATE REGULATORY BODY.
6.3 METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
CONTAINMENT/CLEAN-UP MEASURES:
NEUTRALIZE WITH WEAK ACID & DILUTE WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
ABSORB OR COVER WITH DRY EARTH, SAND OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND
TRANSFER TO CONTAINERS.
FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER AND REMOVE IMMEDIATELY.
6.4 REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS:
REFER TO SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION AND SECTION
13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.
| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
HANDLING:
WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING. USE ONLY WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, AND CLOTHING. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. HANDLE AND OPEN
CONTAINER WITH CARE. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. TREAT EMPTY
CONTAINERS AS HAZARDOUS.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
STORAGE:
KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. STORE LOCKED UP. KEEP
CONTAINER/PACKAGE TIGHTLY CLOSED AND STORED UPRIGHT IN A COOL,
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. DO NOT STORE ABOVE 49 C/120 F.
7.3 SPECIFIC END USE(S): DRAIN OPENER.
| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS:
EXPOSURE LIMITS/GUIDELINES:
RESULT ACGIH CANADA ONTARIO CANADA QUEBEC
POTASSIUM CEILINGS 2 MG/M3 CEILING 2 MG/M3 CEILING 2 MG/M3 CEILING
HYDROXIDE
(1310-58-3)
SODIUM CEILINGS 2 MG/M3 CEILING 2 MG/M3 CEILING 2 MG/M3 CEILING
HYDROXIDE
(1310-73-2)
TWAS NOT ESTABLISHED NOT ESTABLISHED NOT ESTABLISHED
RESULT NIOSH OSHA
POTASSIUM CEILINGS 2 MG/M3 CEILING NOT ESTABLISHED
HYDROXIDE
SODIUM CEILINGS 2 MG/M3 CEILING NOT ESTABLISHED
HYDROXIDE
TWAS NOT ESTABLISHED 2 MG/M3 TWA
RESULT UNITED KINGDOM
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE STELS 2 MG/M3 STEL
(1310-58-3)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE STELS 2 MG/M3 STEL
(1310-73-2)
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
ENGINEERING MEASURES/CONTROLS:
GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE USED. VENTILATION RATES SHOULD BE
MATCHED TO CONDITIONS. IF APPLICABLE, USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION, OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO MAINTAIN AIRBORNE LEVELS
BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS. IF EXPOSURE LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN
ESTABLISHED, MAINTAIN AIRBORNE LEVELS TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
RESPIRATORY:
IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.
FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN 29 CFR 1910.134 OR EUROPEAN
STANDARD EN 149. USE A NIOSH/MSHA OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149 APPROVED
RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED OR SYMPTOMS ARE EXPERIENCED.
EYE/FACE: WEAR CHEMICAL SPLASH SAFETY GOGGLES.
HANDS: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES IMPERVIOUS TO THIS MATERIAL.
SKIN/BODY: WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IMPERVIOUS TO THIS MATERIAL.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE CONSIDERATIONS:
PROVIDE READILY ACCESSIBLE EYE WASH STATIONS & SAFETY SHOWERS. HANDLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY PRACTICE. DO NOT GET
IN EYES OR ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER
HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, USING TOBACCO OR USING THE TOILET.
DESTROY CONTAMINATED LEATHER ARTICLES. LAUNDER OR DISCARD CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
FOLLOW BEST PRACTICE FOR SITE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE. AVOID
RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:
ACGIH = AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
NIOSH = NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OSHA = OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
TWA = TIME-WEIGHTED AVERAGES ARE BASED ON 8H/DAY, 40H/WEEK EXPOSURES
| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1 INFORMATION ON PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION:
PHYSICAL FORM: LIQUID
APPEARANCE/DESCRIPTION: CLEAR LIQUID WITH NO ODOR.
COLOR: CLEAR
ODOR: ODORLESS
ODOR THRESHOLD: DATA LACKING
GENERAL PROPERTIES:
BOILING POINT: DATA LACKING
MELTING POINT: DATA LACKING
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: DATA LACKING
PH: 14
SPECIFIC GRAVITY/RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.445 TO 1.53 WATER=1
WATER SOLUBILITY: MISCIBLE
SOLVENT SOLUBILITY: DATA LACKING
VISCOSITY: DATA LACKING
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: DATA LACKING
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: DATA LACKING
VOLATILITY:
VAPOR PRESSURE: 17.5 MMHg (TORR)
VAPOR DENSITY: 0.6 AIR=1
EVAPORATION RATE: DATA LACKING
FLAMMABILITY:
FLASH POINT: NOT RELEVANT
UEL: NOT RELEVANT
LEL: NOT RELEVANT
AUTOIGNITION: NOT RELEVANT
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): DATA LACKING
ENVIRONMENTAL:
OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: DATA LACKING
9.2 OTHER INFORMATION:
NO ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PARAMETERS NOTED.
| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1 REACTIVITY: REACTS WITH - ACIDS.
10.2 CHEMICAL STABILITY: STABLE
10.3 POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH: ACIDS. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT OCCUR.
10.4 CONDITIONS TO AVOID: INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
10.5 INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
ACIDS. STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS PERMANGANATES, CHROMATES
& PEROXIDES.
10.6 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
SODIUM OXIDE & HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM OXIDE & HYDROXIDE FROM HEATING.
| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1 INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
COMPONENT NAME CAS DATA
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 IRRITATION:
(34% TO 50%) EYE-RBT: 1 MG/30S RINSE SEV
SKN-RBT: 500 MG/24H SEV
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-58-3 ACUTE TOXICITY:
(1% TO 3%) ORL-RAT LD50: 273 MG/KG
IRRITATION:
EYE-RBT: 1 MG/24H RINSE MOD
SKN-HMN: 50 MG/24H SEV
GHS PROPERTIES CLASSIFICATION
ACUTE TOXICITY EU/CLP:
ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL - CLASSIFICATION
CRITERIA NOT MET
OSHA HCS 2012:
ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL - CLASSIFICATION
CRITERIA NOT MET
ASPIRATION HAZARD EU/CLP: CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
OSHA HCS 2012:
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
CARCINOGENICITY EU/CLP: CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
OSHA HCS 2012:
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY EU/CLP: CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
OSHA HCS 2012:
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION EU/CLP: SKIN CORROSION 1A
OSHA HCS 2012: SKIN CORROSION 1B
SKIN SENSITIZATION EU/CLP: CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
OSHA HCS 2012:
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
STOT-RE EU/CLP: CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
OSHA HCS 2012:
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
STOT-SE EU/CLP: CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
OSHA HCS 2012:
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
TOXICITY FOR REPRODUCTION EU/CLP: CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
OSHA HCS 2012:
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION EU/CLP: CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
OSHA HCS 2012:
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA NOT MET
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION EU/CLP: SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE 1
OSHA HCS 2012: SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE 1
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY/EXPOSURE: INHALATION, SKIN, EYE, INGESTION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
ACUTE (IMMEDIATE):
MAY CAUSE CORROSIVE BURNS - IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNG TISSUE. CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY BREATHING, LOW
BLOOD PRESSURE, DIZZINESS, BLUISH SKIN COLOR AND LUNG CONGESTION.
CHRONIC (DELAYED):
REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE FUMES MAY CAUSE BRONCHIAL
IRRITATION WITH CHRONIC COUGH.
SKIN:
ACUTE (IMMEDIATE): CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
CHRONIC (DELAYED):
REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE MATERIALS WILL CAUSE
DERMATITIS.
EYE:
ACUTE (IMMEDIATE):
CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE INCLUDING SEVERE BURNS, REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED
VISION AND BLINDNESS.
CHRONIC (DELAYED):
REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE MATERIALS OR FUMES MAY CAUSE
CONJUNCTIVITIS.
INGESTION:
ACUTE (IMMEDIATE):
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS TO THE MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH AND
OTHER TISSUES.
CHRONIC (DELAYED):
REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE MATERIALS OR FUMES MAY CAUSE
GASTROINTESTINAL DISTRUBANCES.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS:
THE COMPONENTS OF THIS MATERIAL ARE NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING LISTS:
FEDERAL OSHA Z LIST, NTP AND IARC; THEREFORE, THEY ARE NOT CONSIDERED
TO BE, NOR SUSPECTED TO BE, CANCER-CAUSING AGENTS BY THESE AGENCIES.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:
LD = LETHAL DOSE
MOD = MODERATE
SEV = SEVERE
TD = TOXIC DOSE
| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1 TOXICITY:
INSTANT POWER(R*) HAIR AND GREASE DRAIN OPENER:
DOSAGE SPECIES DURATION RESULTS EXPOSURE COMMENTS
CONDITIONS
=196 MG/L FISH: NDA 96 HOUR(S) NDA NDA SODIUM
HYDROXIDE
=40.4 MG/L CRUSTACEA: 48 HOUR(S) NDA NDA SODIUM
NDA HYDROXIDE
WGK CLASSIFICATION = 1.
12.2 PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NOT APPLICABLE.
12.3 BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
THE PRODUCT HAS NO POTENTIAL FOR BIOACCUMULATION.
12.4 MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
12.5 RESULTS OF PBT AND VPVB ASSESSMENT: NOT CLASSIFIED AS PBT OR VPVB.
12.6 OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1 WASTE TREATMENT METHODS:
PRODUCT WASTE:
DISPOSE OF CONTENT AND/OR CONTAINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL,
NATIONAL, AND/OR INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
PACKAGING WASTE:
DISPOSE OF CONTENT AND/OR CONTAINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL,
NATIONAL, AND/OR INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
14.1 UN 14.2 UN PROPER 14.3 TRANSPORT 14.4 14.5
NUMBER SHIPPING NAME HAZARD PACKING ENVIRONMENTAL
CLASS(ES) GROUP HAZARDS
DOT UN3266 CORROSIVE LIQUID, 8 II NDA
BASIC, INORGANIC,
N.O.S. (SODIUM
HYDROXIDE,
POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE)
TDG UN3266 CORROSIVE LIQUID, 8 II NDA
BASIC, INORGANIC,
N.O.S. (SODIUM
HYDROXIDE,
POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE)
IMO/ UN3266 CORROSIVE LIQUID, 8 II NDA
IMDG BASIC, INORGANIC,
N.O.S. (SODIUM
HYDROXIDE,
POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE)
ADR/ UN3266 CORROSIVE LIQUID, 8 II NDA
RID BASIC, INORGANIC,
N.O.S. (SODIUM
HYDROXIDE,
POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE)
IATA/ UN3266 CORROSIVE LIQUID, 8 II NDA
ICAO BASIC, INORGANIC,
N.O.S. (SODIUM
HYDROXIDE,
POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE)
14.6 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USER: NONE KNOWN.
14.7 TRANSPORT IN BULK ACCORDING TO ANNEX II OF MARPOL 73/78 AND THE IBC
CODE: NOT RELEVANT.
14.8 OTHER INFORMATION:
DOT:
ACCORDING TO 49 CFR 172.101 APPENDIX A SODIUM HYDROXIDE HAS A REPORTABLE
QUANTITY OF 1000 LBS (454 KG). ACCORDING TO 49 CFR 172.101 APPENDIX A
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE HAS A REPORTABLE QUANTITY OF 1000 LBS (454 KG).
| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS/LEGISLATION SPECIFIC FOR
THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
SARA HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS: ACUTE
15.2 CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT:
NO CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT.
| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION | |
RELEVANT PHRASES (CODE & FULL TEXT):
H301: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED
R22: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
LAST REVISION DATE: 17/APRIL/2018
PREPARATION DATE: 19/JUNE/2013
DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT OF LIABILITY:
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SDS IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF OUR
KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION AND BELIEF AT THE DATE OF ITS PUBLICATION. THE
INFORMATION GIVEN IS DESIGNED ONLY AS A GUIDE FOR SAFE HANDLING, USE,
PROCESSING, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL AND RELEASE AND IS NOT TO BE
CONSIDERED AS A WARRANTY OR QUALITY SPECIFICATION. THE INFORMATION RELATES
ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH
MATERIAL USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIAL OR IN ANY PROCESS,
UNLESS SPECIFIED IN THE TEXT.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:
NDA = NO DATA AVAILABLE