| KLEENLINE |
| Infosafe™ No. | VAR9X | Issue Date | October 2016 | Status | ISSUED by MILESTON | BS: 1.17.117 |
Classified as hazardous
| 1. Identification | |
| GHS Product Identifier | KLEENLINE |
| Company Name | Milestone Chemicals Pty. Ltd. (ABN 85115166357) |
| Address | 115 Northern Road West Heidelberg VIC 3081 |
| Telephone/Fax Number | Tel: (03) 9450 4555 Fax: (03) 9457 5518 |
| Emergency phone number | Poisons Information Centre Tel 131126 |
| Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use | Liquid beerline cleaner for use strictly in accordance with prescribed instructions issued by consumer's brewery. |
| Other Names | Not Available |
| Other Information | The information herein is to the best of our knowledge, correct and complete. It describes the safety requirements for this product and should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Since methods and conditions are beyond our control we do not accept liability for any damages resulting from the use of, or reliance on, this information in inappropriate contexts. |
| 2. Hazard Identification | |
| GHS classification of the substance/mixture | Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4 Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B |
| Signal Word (s) | M |
| Hazard Statement (s) | H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| Precautionary statement – General | P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. |
| Pictogram (s) | M |
| Precautionary statement – Prevention | P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
| Precautionary statement – Response | P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
| Precautionary statement – Storage | P405 Store locked up. |
| Precautionary statement – Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container: Recycle packaging by replacing cap and returning clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. |
| 3. Composition/information on ingredients | |
| Ingredients | Name | CAS | Proportion | Hazard Statement(s) | ||
| Potassium hydroxide | 1310-58-3 | 10-30 % | ||||
| Sodium hydroxide | 1310-73-2 | 1-10 % | ||||
| Ingredients determined not to be hazardous, including water. | to 100% | |||||
| Sodium Silicate Solution | 1344-09-8 | 10-30 % | ||||
| 4. First-aid measures | |
| Inhalation | Remove from exposure. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Obtain immediate medical attention. |
| Ingestion | Immediately rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to be taken slowly. Seek immediate medical attention. |
| Skin | Remove all contaminated clothing and immediately wash affected area with plenty of water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs, seek medical advice. |
| Eye contact | Hold eyes open and flood with running water for at least 15 minutes, bathe eyes with soothing eyedrops or sterile saline, urgently seek medical attention. Transport to hospital or medical centre. |
| First Aid Facilities | Eye wash station, safety shower and normal wash room facilities. |
| Advice to Doctor | Product is a mixture containing a moderate proportion of potassium hydroxide. Corrosive by all routes. Risk of serious eye damage. If swallowed, may cause holes in stomach and intestines; gastric lavage may be contraindicated. Treat symptomatically. Contact Poisons Information Centre. |
| Other Information | M |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures | |
| Suitable extinguishing media | Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire. |
| Unsuitable Extinguishing Media | M |
| Hazards from Combustion Products | Corrosive or toxic fumes. |
| Specific Methods | In case of small fire/explosion use water. In case of major emergency use PPE: breathing apparatus and protective gloves. |
| Specific hazards arising from the chemical | Not flammable. Contact with aluminium, tin, zinc or galvanised iron may generate hydrogen, a flammable gas. Will react vigorously or violently with acids, generating much heat, and giving off carbon dioxide, a simple asphyxiant. Contact with ammonium compounds will generate ammonia, a poisonous gas. |
| Hazchem Code | 2X |
| Decomposition Temp. | M |
| Precautions in connection with Fire | M |
| Other Information | If tanks, drums or containers of this material are heated, they may rupture and project corrosive materials over a wide area. |
| 6. Accidental release measures | |
| Emergency Procedures | Keep unnecessary people away; Isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; Keep out of low areas. Do not walk or touch spilt material unless wearing personal protection as outlined under MSDS. Shut off ignition sources, no flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Water spray may reduce vapour. |
| Spills & Disposal | For large spills: Contain spillages with sand or earth. Transfer both liquid and solids to suitable container(s). Treat residues as for small spills. For small spills: If local regulations permit, mop up with plenty of water and run to waste, diluting greatly with running water. Otherwise, absorb on inert absorbent and transfer to suitable container. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent. Ventilate area to dispel any residual vapours. |
| 7. Handling and storage | |
| Precautions for Safe Handling | M |
| Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities | Store in cool place in original container. Store away from oxidisers, acids and foodstuffs. Keep containers closed when not in use. Store out of reach of children. Large quantities should be stored in a bunded area. Do not mix with other chemicals. Clean up all spills and splashes promptly; avoid secondary accidents. |
| Storage Regulations | M |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection | |
| Occupational exposure limit values | Name | STEL (mgm3) | STEL (ppm) | TWA (mgm3) | TWA (ppm) | FootNote |
| Potassium hydroxide | 2 | Peak limitation | ||||
| Sodium hydroxide | 2 | Peak limitation | ||||
| Biological Limit Values | M |
| Appropriate engineering controls | In very confined spaces have sufficient ventilation. Do not atomise the product. Do not enter confined spaces where vapours may have acculumated. Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not decant in unlabelled bottles. Avoid using aluminium, tin, zinc, galvanised iron, wood or wood products as materials of construction. |
| Respiratory Protection | M |
| Eye Protection | M |
| Hand Protection | M |
| Personal Protective Equipment | This product is extremely corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing aerosols. Recommended personal protection:- Neoprene or nitrile apron Neoprene or nitrile. Chemical goggles or faceshield to protect eyes. Respirators in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716. The use of a P1 respirator with replaceable filters is recommended. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels and type of contaminant. If entering spaces where the airborne concentration of a contaminant is unknown then the use of a Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply complying with AS/NZS 1715 / 1716, or any other acceptable International Standard is recommended. Always maintain a high level of personal hygiene when using cleaning chemicals. That is wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet. |
| Body Protection | M |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties | |
| Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear, water white liquid. |
| Colour | M |
| Odour | Caustic like odour |
| Decomposition Temperature | M |
| Melting Point | M |
| Boiling Point | approx. 100C |
| Solubility in Water | Miscible with water in all proportions. |
| Specific Gravity | 1.4 |
| pH | 12.6-13.0 (1% solution) |
| Vapour Pressure | M |
| Vapour Density (Air=1) | M |
| Evaporation Rate | M |
| Odour Threshold | M |
| Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water | M |
| Density | M |
| Flash Point | None |
| Flammability | Not flammable. |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | M |
| Flammable Limits - Lower | M |
| Flammable Limits - Upper | M |
| Explosion Limit - Upper | M |
| Explosion Limit - Lower | M |
| Kinematic Viscosity | M |
| Dynamic Viscosity | M |
| Other Information | Very alkaline mixture. Will react vigorously or violently with acids or acidic compounds. Corrodes active metals, such as aluminium, tin or zinc, generating hydrogen, a flammable gas. Contact with ammonium compounds may generate ammonia, a toxic gas. Will absorb carbon dioxide from the air, forming carbonates. May react with organic halogen compounds, especially trichloroethylene. May form shock-sensitive salts with nitro compounds. Will attack wood and wood products. May attack glass on prolonged contact. Slippery when spilled. |
| 10. Stability and reactivity | |
| Reactivity | M |
| Chemical Stability | Stable under normal use conditons. |
| Conditions to Avoid | Incompatible materials. |
| Incompatible Materials | Acids and acidic compounds, active metals, ammonium compounds, glass, nitro compounds, organic halides, wood and paper products. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Emits choking and corrosive fumes when heated to decomposition. |
| Possibility of hazardous reactions | Hydrogen gas is generated when undiluted material contacts aluminium, zinc or tin. May react violently with acids. May generate ammonia from ammonium compounds. May react violently with organic halides. May form shock-sensitive salts with nitro compounds. |
| 11. Toxicological Information | |
| Toxicology Information | No adverse health effects are expected, if the product is handled in accordance with this Material Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms and effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are: |
| Acute Toxicity - Oral | LD50 Potassium Hydroxide: 273mg/kg oral, rabbit Sodium Hydroxide: 140-340 mg/kg oral, rat |
| Ingestion | Corrosive. May cause serious burns to the mouth, throat and gastrointestinal system. May cause a burning pain in the throat and epigastrium, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pains and diarrhoea (occasionally bloody), fall in blood pressure, death. May cause burns and perforation of the stomach and intestines, and the sites of subsequent scaring have been associated with the development of stomach cancer. |
| Inhalation | Will cause severe irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system with effects including: Dizziness, headache, coughing, loss of co-ordination, chest pains, respiratory paralysis and or failure. |
| Skin | Corrosive to skin - may cause skin burns. Skin contact often does not cause pain, thus care should be taken to avoid contamination of gloves and footwear. Repeated or prolonged contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis. Mists or aerosols may cause small burns. |
| Eye | Corrosive. Risk of serious eye damage, and permanent impairment of sight. May cause redness, pain and blurred vision. Liquid splashes into the eye may rapidly cause severe tissue damage and deep burns. |
| Respiratory sensitisation | M |
| Skin Sensitisation | M |
| Germ cell mutagenicity | M |
| Carcinogenicity | M |
| Reproductive Toxicity | M |
| STOT-single exposure | M |
| STOT-repeated exposure | M |
| Aspiration Hazard | M |
| Chronic Effects | Long term, low level exposure can lead to irritation of skin, lungs, nose, throat and mouth. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may lead to necrosis (death) of the skin. |
| 12. Ecological information | |
| Ecotoxicity | This product is corrosive and poisonous in large concentrations. |
| Persistence and degradability | Readily biodegradable. |
| Mobility | Readily transported by water. |
| Environmental Fate | This substance may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| Bioaccumulative Potential | M |
| Other Adverse Effects | M |
| Environment Protection | Avoid contaminating waterways, drains, sewers, or ground. |
| 13. Disposal considerations | |
| Disposal Considerations | M |
| Waste Disposal | Refer to appropriate authority in your State. Dispose of material through a licensed waste contractor. Normally suitable for disposal by approved waste disposal agent. |
| Product Disposal | Avoid disposal to natural waters or the environment. |
| 14. Transport information | |
| Transport Information | Classified as a Class 8 Dangerous Good. Dangerous Goods of Class 8 Corrosives are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following: - Class 1, Class 4.3, Class 5, Class 6, if the Class 6 dangerous goods are cyanides and the Class 8 dangerous goods are acids and Class 7. Store away from acids. |
| U.N. Number | 3266 |
| UN proper shipping name | CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| Transport hazard class(es) | 8 |
| Hazchem Code | 2X |
| Special Precautions for User | M |
| Packing Group | II |
| IERG Number | 37 |
| IMDG Marine pollutant | M |
| Transport in Bulk | M |
| 15. Regulatory information | |
| Poisons Schedule | S6 |
| AICS (Australia) | All components listed. |
| 16. Other Information | |
| Date of preparation or last revision of SDS | 17/10/2016 |
| Literature References | Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of chemicals |
| Signature of Preparer/Data Service | Technical manager Tel: (03) 9450 4555 |
| Technical Contact Numbers | Emergency Advice All Hours: Chief Chemist Tel: (03) 9450 4555 Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26 - 24hrs |
| Other Information | This SDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the Workplace. Please refer to the technical datasheet (Instructions for use), and the label on the drum. The company cannot anticipate or control the individual working conditions encountered and so each user should read this SDS carefully, and if in doubt ring the Contact Point Number given below. |
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