MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT:
PROXITANE
Date of Issue: December 2010
1. IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:
Product Names:
Proxitane
Supplier’s Product Code
Other Names:
Recommended Use:
Formula:
Chemical family
Peroxyacetic Acid, Peracetic Acid
Sanitisation of food contact surfaces.
Supplier:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Emergency Telephone:
ACN:
Formula Chemicals (N.S.W.) Pty Ltd
86 Hermitage Rd West Ryde NSW 2114
(02) 9807 4266
(02) 9807 4266 or Poisons Information 131126
001 129 406
An equilibrium mixture of hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS
Classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC.
O; Oxidiser C; Corrosive
Hazard Category:
R7; May cause fire, R20/22; Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed, R34;
Risk phrases:
Causes burns
S3; Keep in a cool place. S7; Keep container tightly closed. S14; Keep away from
Safety phrases:
oxidisable materials. S26; In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. S36/37/39;
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45; In case of
accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre
immediately (show the label where possible).
Schedule 6
SUSDP Classification:
Class 5.1 oxidising agent
ADG Classification:
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms:
Nil
Appearance:
Colourless liquid with pungent odour
Ingredients:
Chemical Name, CAS No
Proportion
Risk Phrases
Hydrogen Peroxide, 7722-84-1
<25% R8 R34
Peracetic Acid, 79-21-0
Approx 5% R7 R10 R20/21/22 R35
Acetic Acid, 64-19-7
Approx 7.5% R10 R35
Water
to make total of 100%
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Poison Information Centres in each state can provide additional assistance for scheduled poisons. Phone 131126 from
anywhere in Australia
Ingestion:
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Never give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness, or is unconscious or convulsing. Rinse mouth
thoroughly with water. Give water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim can swallow, have him/her drink 250
to 300 mL of water to dilute material in stomach. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce risk
of aspiration. Repeat administration of water. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 30 minutes, by the clock, holding
the eyelid(s) open. In the case of difficulty of opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash (oxybuprocaine).
Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the non-affected eye. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. If available,
a neutral saline solution may be used to flush the contaminated eye(s) an additional 30 minutes. Obtain medical
attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
First aiders avoid direct contact with this chemical. As quickly as possible, flush contaminated area with lukewarm,
gently running water for at least 30 minutes, by the clock. Under running water, remove contaminated clothing, shoes,
and leather goods (e.g. watchbands, belts). If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Completely decontaminate clothing, shoes and leather goods before re-use or discard.
Inhalation:
Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. Obtain medical advice immediately.
Other First Aid:
Provide general supportive measures (comfort, warmth, rest). Consult a physician and/or the nearest Poison Control
Centre for all exposures except minor instances of inhalation contact.
Notes to physician:
Inhalation
 Negligible
Eyes contact
 On the advice of an ophthalmologist.
Skin contact
 Usual treatment for burns.
Ingestion
 Oxygen therapy via intra-tracheal intubation.
 If necessary, tracheotomy.
 Placement of gastric catheter to release stomach gases.
 Avoid gastric lavage (risk of perforation).
 In case of intense pain: inject an I.M. morphomimetic analgesic drug (piritramide) before taking to hospital.
 Prevention or treatment for shock and pulmonary oedema.
 Urgent digestive endoscopy with aspiration of the product.
 Treatment of gastrointestinal tract burns and resulting effects.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Common extinguishing means
 Large quantities of water, water spray.
Inappropriate extinguishing means
 No restriction.
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Specific hazards
Oxidizer (see section 9).
Oxygen released on exothermic decomposition may support combustion in case of surrounding fire.
Oxidizing agent, may cause spontaneous ignition of combustible materials.
Contact with flammables may cause fire or explosions.
Pressure burst may occur due to decomposition in confined spaces/ containers.
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Protective measures in case of intervention
Evacuate all non-essential personnel.
Intervention only by capable personnel who are trained and aware of the hazards of the product.
Wear self contained breathing apparatus when in close proximity or in confined spaces.
When intervention in close proximity wear acid resistant over suit.
After intervention, proceed to clean the equipment (take a shower, remove clothing carefully, clean and check).
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Other precautions
 If safe to do so, remove the exposed containers, or cool with large quantities of water.
 Approach down wind.
 Stay at safe distance in a protected location sheltered from possible projectiles.
 Never approach containers which have been exposed to fire, without cooling them sufficiently.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Precautions
 Follow the protective measures given in section 5.
 Follow the protective measures given in section 8.
 Isolate the area.
 Approach from upwind.
 Keep away materials and products which are incompatible with the product (see section 10).
 If safe to do so, without over exposing anyone, try to stop the leak.
 In case of contact with combustible materials, avoid product drying out, by dilution with water.
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Cleanup methods
If possible, dam large quantities of liquid with sand or earth.
Dilute with large quantities of water.
Do not add chemical products.
For disposal methods, refer to section 13.
In order to avoid the risk of contamination, the recovered product must not be returned to the original tank/container.
Precautions for protection of the environment
 Do not discharge into the environment (sewers, rivers, soils, ...).
 Immediately notify the appropriate authorities in case of significant discharge.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
 Operate in a well-ventilated area.
 Keep away from heat sources.
 Keep away from incompatible products.
 Prevent all contact with organics.
 Use only equipment and materials which are compatible with the product.
 Before all operations, passivate the piping circuits and vessels according to the procedure recommended by the
producer.
 Never return unused product to storage container.
 Containers and equipment used to handle the product should be used exclusively for that product.
Storage
 In a ventilated, cool area.
 Keep away from heat sources.
 Keep away from incompatible products (see section 10).
 Keep away from combustible substances.
 Keep in original packaging, closed.
 Keep in container fitted with safety valve or vent.
 Containment bund around storage containers and transfer installation.
 For bulk storage, consult the producer.
Other precautions
 Warn people about the dangers of the product.
 Follow the protective measures given in section 8.
 Do not confine the product in a circuit, between closed valves, or in a container without a vent.
 In industrial installations, apply the rules for the prevention of major accidents (consult an expert).
Packaging
 Approved grades of HDPE.
 Stainless steel cleaned and passivated
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering controls
Premises ventilation.
Provide local ventilation suitable for the emission risk.
Maintain employee exposures to levels below the applicable exposure limits.
Follow the protective measures given in section 7.
Authorized limit values
 Peracetic acid
SAEL (Solvay) 2001
TWA = 0.15 ppm
 Hydrogen peroxide
TLV (ACGIH-USA) 2001
TWA = 1 ppm
TWA = 1.4 mg/m3
 Acetic acid
 Hydrogen peroxide
TLV (ACGIH-USA) 2001
TWA = 25 mg/m3
TWA = 10 ppm
STEL = 37 mg/m3
STEL = 15 ppm
OES (HSE-UK) 2001
TWA = 1 ppm
TWA = 1.4 mg/m3
STEL = 2 ppm
STEL = 2.8 mg/m3
Respiratory protection
 In case of emissions, face mask with type B cartridge.
 Self-contained breathing apparatus in medium confinement/insufficient oxygen/in case of large uncontrolled
emissions/in all circumstances when the mask and cartridge do not give adequate protection.
 Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.
Hand protection
 Protective gloves - chemical resistant:
 Recommended materials: Butyl rubber
Eye protection
 If risk of splashing, chemical proof goggles/face shield.
Skin protection
 Overalls
 Apron/boots of butyl rubber if risk of splashing.
Other precautions
 Shower and eye wash stations.
 Consult the industrial hygienist or the safety manager for the selection of personal protective equipment suitable for
the working conditions.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Odour threshold:
Specific Gravity:
Flash Point:
Flammability limits
Boiling Point
Freezing Point
Vapour Pressure
pH:
Solubility in water:
Colourless liquid with pungent odour.
No data
approx 1.1
Non-combustible (does not burn)
Non-flammable
No data
approx. –30 deg C
No data
<1
Completely soluble
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability
 Stable under normal conditions of use with slow gas release.
 Possible instability after three continuous exposure months at temperatures >= 35 °C.
Conditions to avoid
 Heat/Sources of heat
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Materials to avoid
Acids
Bases
Metals
Salts of metals
Reducing agents
Organic materials.
Flammable substances
Hazardous decomposition products
 Oxygen
Other information
 Decomposition releases steam/noxious fumes/heat.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Effects:
Main effects
 Corrosive to mucous membrane, eyes and skin.
 The seriousness of the lesions and the prognosis of intoxication depend directly on the concentration and duration of
exposure.
Inhalation
 Nose and throat irritation.
 Cough and difficulty in breathing.
 In case of repeated or prolonged exposure: risk of sore throat, nose bleeds, chronic bronchitis.
Eyes contact
 Severe eye irritation, watering, redness and swelling of the eyelids.
 Risk of burns.
 Risk of serious or permanent eye lesions.
Skin contact
 Painful irritation, redness and swelling of the skin.
 Risk of burns.
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Ingestion
Low probability of risk (stinging odour).
Paleness and cyanosis of the face.
Severe irritation, risk of burns and perforation of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by shock.
Excessive fluid in the mouth and nose, with risk of suffocation.
Risk of throat oedema and suffocation.
Bloating of stomach, belching.
Nausea and vomiting (bloody).
Cough and difficulty breathing.
Risk of chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary oedema.
Acute toxicity
 Oral route, LD 50, rat, 330 mg/kg (7 % solution)
 Dermal route, LD 50, rat, > 12,000 mg/kg (7 % solution)
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 Inhalation, LC 50, 4 h, rat, 4,080 mg/m3
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Irritation
 Rabbit, serious damage (eyes)(4 % solution)
 Rabbit, corrosive (skin)(5 % solution)
 Inhalation, rat, Respiratory irritation (RD50), 22 - 24 mg/m3(Peracetic acid)
Sensitization
 Guinea Pig, Non sensitizing (skin)
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Chronic toxicity
Mutagenic effect in vitro but not in vivo
Oral route, after repeated exposure, rat, no systemic effect
Dermal route, after repeated exposure, guinea pig, >= 0.12 % , irritating effect
Inhalation, after a single exposure, rat, 5 mg/m3, irritating effect
No carcinogenic effect
Comments
 Toxic effect linked with corrosive properties
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute ecotoxicity
 Fishes, Salmo gairdneri, LC 50, 96 h, 13 mg/l
Conditions: fresh water
(15 % solution)
 Fishes, Salmo gairdneri, NOEC, pigmentation, < 10 mg/l
 Fishes, Pleuronectes platessa, LC 50, 96 h, 89.1 mg/l
Conditions: salt water
(12 % solution)
 Fishes, Pleuronectes platessa, NOEC, 56 mg/l
 Crustaceans, Daphnia magna, EC 50, 48 h, 3.3 mg/l
Conditions: fresh water
(15 % solution)
 Crustaceans, Daphnia magna, NOEC, 1 mg/l
 Crustaceans, Crangon crangon, EC 50, 96 h, 126.8 mg/l
Conditions: salt water
(12 % solution)
 Crustaceans, Crangon crangon, NOEC, 56 mg/l
 Algae, various species, EC 50, 72 - 96 h, 0.7 - 16 mg/l
 Bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, EC 100, 5 min, 5 mg/l
Chronic ecotoxicity
 Fishes, various species, LC 50
Result: no data
 NOEC
Result: no data
 Terrestrial plants, various species, LOEC, phytotoxicity, 10 mg/l
Result: phytotoxic effect
Mobility
 Air
Result: non-significant volatility
 Water
Result: considerable solubility and mobility
 Soil
Result: non-significant adsorption
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 Sediments
Result: non-significant adsorption
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Abiotic degradation
 Air
Result: significant photolysis
 Water, t 1/2 ca. 120 hour(s)
Result: significant hydrolysis
Degradation's products: acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide (bio)degradable
Kinetic as a function of temperature, dilution, presence of impurities. (0.2 % solution)
 Soil, 99 %, 20 minute(s)
Result: significant degradation
(1 % solution)
Biotic degradation
 Aerobic, test: ready biodegradability/closed bottle
Result: non-biodegradable
 Aerobic, test: intrinsic biodegradability, > 70 %, 28 day(s)
Conditions: test concentration: 2 - 5 ppm / adapted culture,
 Anaerobic
Result: no data
 Effects on biological treatment plants, 90 mg/l
Result: inhibitory action
 Effects on biological treatment plants
Result: BOD increase of treated effluent by acetic acid formation
Potential for bioaccumulation
 Result: non-bioaccumulable
Comments
 Toxic for aquatic organisms.
 Nevertheless, hazard for the environment is limited due to product properties
. no bioaccumulation.
. considerable abiotic and biotic degradability.
. weak persistence of degradation products.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority.
Waste treatment
 Dispose in compliance with local/federal and national regulations.
 Small quantities.
 Dilute until 0.1 % with water.
 After this treatment, the product can be despatched into a biological treatment plant.
 Large quantities:
 Contact the producer.
Packaging treatment
 Rinse the empty containers with plenty of water and treat the effluent in the same way as waste.
 Do not rinse the dedicated containers.
 The empty and clean containers are to be reused in conformity with regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No:
Proper shipping name:
Class:
Subsidiary Risk
Packing Group:
3149
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE & PEROXYACETIC ACID MIXTURE, STABILISED
5.1
8
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Hazchem Code:
EPG
Segregation
Dangerous Goods
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2W
8A1
not to be loaded with classes 1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6, 7, class 8 strong alkalis or foodstuffs or
foodstuff empties.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC, Schedule 6 poison according to SUSDP, Class 8 according
to ADG
R-phrases: R7; May cause fire, R20/22; Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed, R34; Causes burns
S-phrases: S3; Keep in a cool place. S7; Keep container tightly closed. S14;Keep away from combustible materials,
acids, reducing agents and metal salts. S26; In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. S36/37/39; Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection. S45; In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately
(show the label where possible).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
References:
(1) National Code of Practice for the preparation of MSDS [NOHSC:2011(2003), (2) List of Designated Hazardous
Substances [NOHSC:10005:1999] (3) ADG Code 6 th Edition (4) Solvay Interox MSDS issued Aug 2001.
Contact Point: Quality Assurance Manager Tel (02) 9807 4266
DISCLAIMER: All information given in this data sheet and by the company's technical staff is compiled from the best information currently available to the company. The
company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy or for any results which may be obtained by customers. Any customer who relies upon any advice or information
given in this data sheet by the company or by its technical staff does so entirely at its own risk, and the company will not be liable for any loss or damage thereby suffered
notwithstanding any want of care on the part of the company or its staff in compiling or giving the advice or information.
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