Section 1 - Identification Of Chemical Product And Company

The TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be exceeded for more than 15 minutes and should not be repeated for more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term "peak "is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

General Information:

You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all times. Have this MSDS with you when you call. If the victim has collapsed, ring for an ambulance (000 in Australia, 111 in New Zealand).

Inhalation: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.

Skin Contact: Irritation is unlikely. However, if irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until chemical is removed. If in doubt obtain medical advice.

Eye Contact: Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 20 minutes or until the product is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or onto the face. Obtain medical attention immediately. Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses.

Ingestion: If product is swallowed or gets in mouth, wash mouth with water and give some water to drink. If symptoms develop, or if in doubt contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

Fire and Explosion Hazards: There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire.

Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.

Extinguishing Media: Not Combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Carbon dioxide and dry powder are preferred. Avoid use of water jets.

Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade.

Flash point: Does not burn.

Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn.

Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn.

Autoignition temperature: Not applicable - does not burn.

Flammability Class: Does not burn.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

Accidental release: Minor spills do not normally need any special cleanup measures. If sachets retain their integrity, collect them up and return to the Sanitact supply bucket or other suitable container. If the sachets become wet, or split open, or if loose powder is spilled, cover them with sand, earth, sawdust or other inert material and transfer to a suitable container for subsequent disposal. DO NOT contaminate watercourses or ground.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed. The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible materials listed in Section 10.

Storage: Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. Check packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:

Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Industrial Clothing: AS2919, Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.

Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m³) STEL (mg/m³)

Sodium metabisulfite 5 not set

No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.

Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that the work environment remains clean and that dusts are minimised.

Eye Protection: Protective glasses or goggles must be worn when this product is being used. Failure to protect your eyes may lead to severe harm to them or to general health. Emergency eye wash facilities must also be available in an area close to where this product is being used.

Skin Protection: The information at hand indicates that this product is not harmful and that normally no special skin protection is necessary. However, we suggest that you routinely avoid contact with all chemical products and that you wear suitable gloves (preferably elbow-length) when skin contact is likely.

Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following: rubber, PVC.

Respirator: If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the area where this product is being used, we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:

Physical Description & colour: White powdered solid.

Odour: Fragrance overlaying a mildly sulfur dioxide odour.

Boiling Point: No specific data. Expected to decompose before boiling.

Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Solid at normal temperatures.

Volatiles: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100°C.

Vapour Pressure: No data.

Vapour Density: No data.

Specific Gravity: Bulk density 1.03; tap density 1.25 (both at 20°C).

Water Solubility: Soluble.

pH: No data.

Volatility: No data.

Odour Threshold: No data.

Evaporation Rate: No data.

Coeff Oil/water distribution: No data

Autoignition temp: Not applicable - does not burn.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.

Conditions to Avoid: Avoid extremes of temperature, e.g. below 0°C and above 40°C. Containers should be kept dry. Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.

Incompatibilities: Reaction with strong acids will liberate sulfur dioxide which is classed as a toxic gas. Also avoid contact with oxidising agents and water.

Fire Decomposition: Oxides of sulfur (sulfur dioxide is a respiratory hazard) and other sulfur compounds. Most will have a foul odour. sodium compounds.

Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Local Effects:

Target Organs: There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs.

LD₅₀ (rat): 5270 mg/kg. May cause nausea and vomiting due to the liberation of sulfur dioxide gas.

Classification of Hazardous Ingredients

No ingredient mentioned in the List of Designated Hazardous Substances is present in this product at hazardous concentrations.

Product does not contain any components known to have mutagenic or carcinogenic effects, or effects on fertility or the reproductive system.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

This product is classified as harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. However, when used in accordance with instructions given, controlled release of this product is not expected to cause environmental contamination.

Sodium metabisulphite:

LC₅₀ (Rainbow trout) 96 h: 100-200 mg/L LC₅₀ (Salmo gairdneri) 96 h: 150-220 mg/L

EC/LC₅₀ (Pseudomonas putida) 17 h: 56 mg/L

Sodium metabisulphite is very soluble in water, so is likely to disperse quickly in the aquatic environment. However, it may lead to high chemical consumption of oxygen in biological sewage works or natural waters. Therefore may have a negative effect on living creatures.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Disposal: Containers should be emptied as completely as practical before disposal. If possible, recycle containers either in-house or send to recycle company. If this is not practical, send to a commercial waste disposal site. This product should be suitable for landfill. However, check with local Waste Disposal Authority before sending there. Note that product properties may have been changed in use, significantly altering it's suitability for landfill. Please do NOT dispose into sewers or waterways.

Section 14 - Transport Information

ADG Code: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good. No special transport conditions are necessary unless required by other regulations.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are to be found in the public AICS Database.

The following ingredient: Sodium metabisulfite, is mentioned in the SUSDP.

Section 16 - Other Information

This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.

Acronyms:

ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail

AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances

ASCC Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council

CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number

IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer

NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)

R-Phrase Risk Phrase

SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons

UN Number United Nations Number

UK SDS 691/04

THIS MSDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE PRODUCT AND HOW TO SAFELY HANDLE AND USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE. EACH USER MUST REVIEW THIS MSDS IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE.

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Please read all labels carefully before using product.

This MSDS is prepared in accord with the ASCC document “National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets” 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
Copyright © Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, December, 2006.

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Section 1 - Identification Of Chemical Product And Company

Section 2 - Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview

Potential Health Effects

In sensitive individuals an allergic reaction is possible leading to symptoms similar to those of asthma.

Inhalation

Skin Contact:

Eye Contact:

Ingestion:

Carcinogen Status:

Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredients CAS No Conc,% TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)