MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
KLEEN BAC
Infosafe no. October 2003 Issued by Sierra
Issue Date Status
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Name: Sierra (Aust) PTY LTD (ABN 51 101 066 022)
Address: 17 Delta St,
Geebung QLD 4034
Australia
Tel: +61 (0)7 32165099
Fax: +61 (0)7 32165199
Email: sierra@optusnet.com.au
Web: www.sierra.com.au
Every endeavor has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable and
offered in good faith. It is meant to describe the safety requirements of our products and should not be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests as end
user suitability of the product for particular uses is beyond our control.
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Bathroom Cleaner
Other Names: None allocated
Manufacturer's Product Code: None allocated
UN Number: 1760
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk: None allocated
Hazchem Code: 2R
Poisons Schedule No.: S5
Use: Toilet Bowl, Urinal, Tile and Washroom cleaner
Physical Description/Properties:
Appearance: Clear blue, slightly viscous acidic liquid with wintergreen
oil fragrance, mixes with water
Boiling Point/Melting Point: Not available
Vapour Pressure: None available
Specific Gravity: None available
Flashpoint: None available
Flammability Limits: None available
Solubility in Water: None available
Other Properties:
None Available
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Product: Kleen Bac Bathroom Cleaner
Ingredients:
Chemical Name CAS Number: Proportion:
Sulfamic Acid 5329-14-6 1-10
Quaternary Ammonium Compound 1-10
Surfactant 1-10
Methyl Salicylate 119-36-8 1-10^
Blue Dye <1
Water 7732-18-5 <60
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
Swallowed: The liquid is corrosive to the gastro-intestinal tract and harmful if swallowed.
Ingestion may cause nausea, abdominal spasms, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Eye: The liquid is corrosive to the eyes and capable of causing burns.
Skin: The liquid is irritating to the skin and is capable of causing skin reactions
which may lead to dermatitis from repeated exposures over long periods.
Prolonged contact may result in burns.
Inhaled: Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product. The mist is
irritating to the upper respiratory tract.
Chronic Principal route of exposure is usually by skin contact. As with any chemical
product, contact with unprotected skin; inhalation of vapour, mist or dust in
work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by
observing good occupational work practice.
First Aid
Advice For advise, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg. Australia 13 11
26; New Zealand 03 4747 000 [Not after May 2005] or 0800 764 766 or a
doctor at once).
Swallowed If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
Eyes If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running
water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information
Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Skin If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin
and hair with running water.
Safety Points
Avoid contact with eyes.
Avoid contact with skin.
17 Delta St, Telephone: +61-(0)7-32165099 Email: sierra@optusnet.com.au
Geebung Qld 4034 Fax: +61-(0)7-32165199 Web: www.sierra.com.au
Australia
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Product: Kleen Bac Bathroom Cleaner
Advice to Doctor:
Treat symptomatically
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards:
None assigned.
Sulfamic Acid
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
Engineering Controls: None required when handling small quantities.
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions.
If risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator.
Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection.
Personal Protection: Eye - Safety glasses with side shields; or as required, Chemical goggles.
Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and
all lenses concentrate them.
Hands/Feet - Wear protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Other - Overalls. Eyewash unit. The local concentration of material,
quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective
equipment required.
Flammability:
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport: Suitable Container - Plastic container, Plastic carboy, Plastic drum
Check that containers are clearly labeled.
Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
Storage Incompatibility - Avoid storage with strong alkalis and oxidising
agents.
Storage Requirement - Store in original containers. Keep containers
securely sealed. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store away from
incompatible materials and foodstuff containers. Protect containers against
physical damage and check regularly for leaks. Observe manufacturer's
storing and handling recommendation.
Transportation - Class 8 Corrosives shall not be loaded in the same vehicle
or packed in the same freight containers with:
Class 1 Explosives
Class 4.3 Dangerous when wet substances;
Class 5.1 Oxidising agents;
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides;
Class 6 Poisonous (toxic) substances (where the poisonous substances
are cyanides and the corrosives are acids);
Class 7 Radioactive substances; Foodstuff and foodstuff empties.
Spills and Disposal: Minor Spills - Clean up all spills immediately.
Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
17 Delta St, Telephone: +61-(0)7-32165099 Email: sierra@optusnet.com.au
Geebung Qld 4034 Fax: +61-(0)7-32165199 Web: www.sierra.com.au
Australia
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Product: Kleen Bac Bathroom Cleaner
Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
Wipe up. Place in suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
Major Spills - Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. Prevent, by any
means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
Stop leak if safe to do so. Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
Neutralise/decontaminate residue.
Collect sold residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
Wash area and prevent run off into drains.
After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing
and equipment before storing and re-using.
If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
Disposal - Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling
optinos. Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
Treat and neutralise at an effluent treatment plant. Use soda ash or slaked
lime to neutralise. Recycle containers wherever possible, otherwise dispose
of in an authorised landfill.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Non combustible. Not considered to be a significant fire risk. Acids may
react with metals to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable and explosive
gas. Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent
rupture of containers. Decomposes on heating and may produce toxic
fumes of carbon monoxide (CO). May emit acrid smoke. May emit
corrosive fumes. Other decomposition products include sulfur oxides (Sox),
chlorides and nitrogen oxides (Nox).
OTHER INFORMATION
None Available
CONTACT POINT
ORGANISATION TELEPHONE ASK FOR
Poisons Information Centre ?Australia Wide 131126
Sierra (Aust) Pty Ltd +61-(0)7-3216 5099 Glyn McDonald
Fire Brigade 000 Fire Brigade
Police 000 Police
Every endeavor has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable and
offered in good faith. It is meant to describe the safety requirements of our products and should not be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests as end
user suitability of the product for particular uses is beyond our control. The information is not intended as an
inducement to bargain and no warranty expressed or implied is made as to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. Sierra Aust Pty Ltd accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage arising from reliance upon
the information contained in this data sheet except in conjunction with the proper use of the product to which
it refers. Due care should be taken that the use and disposal of this product is in compliance with appropriate
Federal, State and Local Government regulations.
17 Delta St, Telephone: +61-(0)7-32165099 Email: sierra@optusnet.com.au
Geebung Qld 4034 Fax: +61-(0)7-32165199 Web: www.sierra.com.au
Australia
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