1. Identification of the Product and Supplier

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER

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Product/Trade Name: / Phytoclean® Sanitiser
Other Names: / Not applicable
Recommended Use: / Disinfectant Cleaner, specially designed for the control of Phytophthora cinnamomi in horticultural, plantation, earth moving and quarrying industries. Phytoclean is an effective general purpose micro biocide, algaecide, and fungicide. See the Web site for additional organisms that have been tested with Phytoclean.
Company: / Phytoclean P/L
PO Box 708, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
Tel: 04-17477137
Fax: 03-97058365
Emergency Telephone Number: / 0417-477 137

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

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Statement of Hazardous Nature: / HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE according to the criteria of Safe Work Australia.
Statement of Dangerous Nature: / NON-DANGEROUS GOODS according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
Hazard Identification: / C - Corrosive.
Risk Phrases: / R34 – Causes burns in undiluted form.
Safety Phrases: / S2 - Keep out of reach of children.
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Material Safety Data Sheets.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

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Chemical Name / CAS No. / Proportion / Hazard Classification
Benzalkonium chloride / 68391-01-5 / 10% / C, R34
Mixture of non-hazardous components / Not available / To 100% / N/A
The full text for C and R-phrases is displayed in section 2 (above).

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

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Inhalation: / Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
Skin Contact: / Avoid contact with skin. May irritate some skin types. Repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: / Avoid contact with eyes. May damage eyes. If product in eyes, immediately wash out with water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion: / If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131126; New Zealand 0800 764 766.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

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Fire and Explosion Hazards: / Not flammable. Not explosive.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: / Select extinguishing material according to surrounding combustible material. Carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical are recommended. No unsuitable extinguishing media are known at this time.
Special Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters: / Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing apparatus.
No known toxic hazard exists that will render full fire fighting gear inadequate.
Precautions for Fire Fighters: / Prevent any spillage from entering drains or watercourses.
Flashpoint (closed cup): / Not applicable.
HAZCHEM Code: / Not applicable.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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Emergency Procedures:
Personal Precautions: / Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow length PVC gloves, goggles and impervious footwear.
Wash hands, gloves, goggles and contaminated clothing after cleaning up spill.
Environmental Precautions: / Avoid release to the environment. Do not allow product to enter waterways.
Complete the disposal in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal government regulations.
Spill Clean Up Methods: / Contain spill. Collect product using suitable adsorbent material such as vermiculite. Shovel material into a clean, dry, labelled container and close lid tightly.
Complete the disposal in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal government regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

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Precautions for Safe Handling: / Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
When opening the container and preparing spray or dilution, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow length PVC gloves, goggles and impervious footwear.
When using the prepared spray or dilution, wear elbow length PVC gloves, goggles and impervious footwear.
Wash hands after use. After each day’s use, wash gloves and goggles and contaminated clothing.
Avoid ingesting the liquid. Avoid spilling.
See also Section 8.
Conditions for Safe Storage: / Store in closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area below 30°C. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Should be used within 12 months of purchase.
Do not store as a diluted solution. Do not mix with other chemicals.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Biological Limit Value: / None allocated.
Exposure Standards (NOHSC): / None allocated.
Engineering Controls: / Ensure adequate ventilation.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye/Face Protection: / Avoid eye contact with product. Use approved close fitting safety goggles. After each day’s use, wash goggles.
Skin Protection: / Avoid skin contact with product. When opening the container and preparing spray or dilution, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow length PVC gloves and impervious footwear.
When using the prepared spray or dilution, wear elbow length PVC gloves and impervious footwear.
Wash hands after use. After each day’s use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.
Respiratory Equipment: / Not required for intended usage, but respiratory protection may still be required under exceptional circumstances when excessive air contamination exists.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: / Colourless liquid (aqueous concentrate)
Odour: / Faint odour, not unpleasant
pH: / 8.5
Vapour Pressure: / Not available
Vapour Density: / Not available
Boiling Point: / Not available
Freezing/Melting Point: / Not available
Solubility: / Soluble in water
Specific gravity (H2O = 1): / ~ 1.05

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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Chemical Stability: / Stable under normal conditions of handling, use and transportation.
Conditions to Avoid: / None.
Incompatible Materials: / None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: / Do not occur.
Hazardous Reactions: / Do not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Ingestion: / May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
Inhalation: / Spray particles may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract.
Skin Contact: / May irritate skin.
Eye Contact: / May damage eyes.
Toxicity information: / Information is based on available component data and their concentrations in the product.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Ecotoxicity: / This product contains benzalkonium chloride which is very toxic to aquatic organisms in its undiluted form.
Persistence/Degradability / Data not available.
Mobility: / Data not available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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Disposal Method: / Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemical on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfills is available bury the containers below 500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
Responsibility for proper waste disposal rests with the generator of the waste. Dispose of any waste material (including containers) in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations regarding waste management methods.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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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

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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Poison Schedule (in accordance with the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP)): / Schedule 5 – Caution
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS): / Ingredients included on the AICS.
National Regulations and References / National Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances. National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods. National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances. National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets. Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances. The Australian Dangerous Goods Code. The Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

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Important Note: / This information relates to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with other chemicals or in any process. Such information is to the best of Phytoclean's knowledge and believed accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself/herself as to the suitability and compactness of such information for his/her own particular use.
Revision Comments: / No comments – original issue.
Date of Issue of Original / 29th March 2011
Legend / CAS No. Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
EC No. European Commission Number
UN United Nations

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