Material Safety Data Sheet - Star International

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Information Sheet: Star Chlorine Tablets Star International: www.star-international.co.uk

STAR CHLORINE TABLETSPRODUCT CODE: 00970099

Product name:

Use / description of product:

STAR CHLORINE TABLETS

Harmful. Solid.

Ingredient 1:

Ingredient 2:

TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID >90%

CAS: 87-90-1

EINECS: 201-782-8

[O] R8; [Xn] R22; [-] R31; [Xi] R36/37; [N] R50/53;

DICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID <10%

CAS: 2782-57-2

EINECS: 220-487-5

[O] R8; [Xn] R22; [-] R31; [Xi] R36/37; [N] R50/53;

Main hazards: Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Harmful if swallowed. Contact with acids

liberates toxic gas. Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Very toxic to aquatic organisms,

may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Skin contact:

Eye contact:

Ingestion:

Inhalation:

There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.

There may be irritation and redness.

Severe irritation, burns,perforation of the gastro-intestinal tract. Bloating of stomach, nausea

/ vomiting.

Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting.

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING

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Skin contact:

Eye contact:

Ingestion:

Inhalation:

Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin.

Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still

on skin. Transfer to hospital if there are burns or symptoms of poisoning.

Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Transfer to hospital for specialist

examination.

Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 1 pint of water to drink immediately. If

unconscious, check for breathing and apply artificial respiration if necessary. If unconscious

and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.

Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. If unconscious,

check for breathing and apply artificial respiration if necessary. If unconscious and breathing

is OK, place in the recovery position. If conscious, ensure the casualty sits or lies down. If

breathing becomes bubbly, have the casualty sit and provide oxygen if available. Transfer to

hospital as soon as possible.

Extinguishing media:

Exposure hazards:

Protection of fire-fighters:

Carbon dioxide. Water.

In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact

with skin and eyes.

Personal precautions:

Environmental precautions:

Clean-up procedures:

Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised

personnel. Do not create dust.

Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.

Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate

method. Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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Handling requirements:

Storage conditions:

Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid direct contact with the substance.

Prevent contact with water.

Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.

Engineering measures:

Respiratory protection:

Hand protection:

Eye protection:

Skin protection:

TWA (8 hr exposure limit):

STEL (15 min exposure limit):

Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency.

Protective gloves.

Safety goggles.

Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck. Boots made of PVC.

1 ppm

3 ppm

State:

Colour:

Odour:

Solubility in water:

Boiling point/range°C:

Melting point/range°C:

Relative density:

pH:

Solid

White

Chlorine.

Oxidising (by EC criteria)

10 g/L water @ 25 deg C.

225 approx

0.95 g/cm3

2.7 - 3.3 @1%

Stability:

Conditions to avoid:

Materials to avoid:

Stable under normal conditions.

Moist air. Prolonged storage in damp conditions.

Organic materials. Reducing agents. Oils/grease. Acids. Oxidising agents. Bases.

Sodium / Calcium Hypochlorite.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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Haz. decomp. products: Decomposes above 225 deg c forming hazardous gases.

Mobility:

Persistence and degradability:

Bioaccumulative potential:

Other adverse effects:

Partially soluble in water.

No data available.

No data available.

Highly toxic to aquatic organisms.

Waste disposal:

Disposal of packaging:

NB:

Arrange for collection by specialised disposal company.

Arrange for collection by specialised disposal company.

The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national

regulations regarding disposal.

UN no:

ADR Class:

Hazard ID no:

Labelling:

Shipping name:

2468

5.1

50

5.1

TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID, DRY

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR / RID

IMDG / IMO

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UN no:

Class:

Packing group:

EmS:

Marine pollutant:

Labelling:

2468

5.1

II

5.1-05/

NO

5.1

UN no:

Class:

Packing group:

Packing instructions:

Quantity:

Labelling:

2468

5.1

II

511

25 kg

5.1

Hazard symbols:

Risk phrases:

Safety phrases:

Oxidising.

Harmful.

Dangerous for the environment.

R8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

R22: Harmful if swallowed.

R31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

R36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.

R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the

aquatic environment.

S2: Keep out of the reach of children.

S8: Keep container dry.

S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek

medical advice.

S41: In case of fire and / or explosion do not breathe fumes.

S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

IATA / ICAO

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Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations

specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's

attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete

these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or

provisions.

Risk phrases used in s.2:

Legal disclaimer:

R8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

R22: Harmful if swallowed.

R31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

R36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.

R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the

aquatic environment.

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive

and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage

resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Material Safety Data Sheet - Star International