Chlorhexidine 2% in alcohol 70%
Section 1 – Identification of The Material and Supplier
Halmed Pty Ltd
level 2, 326 Keilor Road
Niddrie VIC 3042 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 03 9015 9662
Fax: 03 3373 334
Chemical nature: Antiseptic solution
Trade Name: Chlorhexidine 2% in Isopropyl Alcohol 70%
Product Use: Topical Antiseptic Solution
Creation Date: March, 2018
This version issued: April, 2018 and is valid for 5 years from this date.
Poisons Information Centre: Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia
Section 2 – Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. F, Flammable. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA.
Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria.
SUSMP Classification: S5
ADG Classification: Class 3: Flammable liquids.
UN Number: 1219, ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
GHS Signal word: DANGER
Flammable liquids Category 2
Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4
Skin Irritation Category 2
Eye irritation Category 2B
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 4
HAZARD STATEMENT:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H320: Causes eye irritation.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
PREVENTION
P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical ventilating, lighting and other equipment.
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray.
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
RESPONSE
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell.
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
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.
P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice.
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice.
P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred firefighting medium but, if it is not available, fine water spray can be used.
STORAGE
P410: Protect from sunlight.
P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
DISPOSAL
P501: If they can not be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to landfill (see Section 13 of this SDS).
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & Colour: Clear red liquid
Odour: Solvent odour.
Major Health Hazards: harmful by inhalation and if swallowed, irritating to eyes and skin.
Section 3 – Composition/Information on Ingredients
| Ingredients | CAS No | Conc, % | TWA (mg/m3) | STEL (mg/m3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isopropanol | 67-63-0 | >60 | 983 | 1230 |
| Chlorhexidine gluconate | 18472-51-0 | <10 | not set | not set |
| Water | 7732-18-5 | >30 | not set | not set |
| Colouring | secret | <10 | not set | not set |
Chlorhexidine gluconate content is equivalent to 1-3% chlorhexidine. This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The SWA TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that may be equalled (but should not be exceeded) for no longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term “peak “is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.
Section 4 – First Aid Measures
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all times. Have this SDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: If symptoms of poisoning become evident, contact a Poisons Information Centre, or call a doctor at once. Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be beneficial if administered by trained personnel, preferably on a doctor’s advice. DO NOT allow victim to move about unnecessarily. Symptoms of pulmonary oedema can be delayed up to 48 hours after exposure.
Skin Contact: Wash gently and thoroughly with warm water (use non-abrasive soap if necessary) for 10-20 minutes or until product is removed. Under running water, remove contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands and belts) and completely decontaminate them before reuse or discard. If irritation persists, repeat flushing and seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 15 minutes or until the product is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or onto the face. Obtain medical attention immediately. Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth with water and contact a Poisons Information Centre, or call a doctor.
Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: The major hazard in fires is usually inhalation of heated and toxic or oxygen deficient (or both), fire gases. There is a moderate risk of an explosion from this product if commercial quantities are involved in a fire. Firefighters should take care and appropriate precautions. Any explosion will likely spread the fire to surrounding materials. Water spray may be used to cool drums involved in a fire, reducing the chances of an explosion.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water fog. Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred firefighting medium but, if it is not available, fine water spray can be used. Try to contain spills, minimise spillage entering drains or water courses.
Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade. There is a danger of a violent reaction or explosion if significant quantities of this product are involved in a fire. Recommended personal protective equipment is full fire kit and breathing apparatus.
Flash point: 12°C, TCC
Upper Flammability Limit: No data.
Lower Flammability Limit: No data.
Autoignition temperature: No data.
Flammability Class: Flammable Category 2 (GHS); Highly Flammable (AS1940).
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Evacuate the spill area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Wear full protective clothing including eye/face protection. All skin areas should be covered. See below under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective equipment. Suitable materials for protective clothing include Viton, Nitrile, butyl rubber, PE/EVAL and Responder. Eye/face protective equipment should comprise, as a minimum, protective glasses and, preferably, goggles. If there is a significant chance that vapours or mists are likely to build up in the cleanup area, we recommend that you use a respirator. Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned below (section 8). Otherwise, not normally necessary.
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill is too large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains or waterways. Avoid using sawdust or other combustible material. Any electrical equipment should be non-sparking. Any equipment capable of building an electrostatic charge should be electrically grounded. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Recycle containers wherever possible after careful cleaning. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. This material may be suitable for approved landfill. Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing before storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
Section 7 – Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check Section 8 of this SDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed. The measures detailed below under “Storage” should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this schedule of poison. Store in a cool, well ventilated area, and make sure that surrounding electrical devices and switches are suitable. Check containers periodically for leaks. Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination and possible evaporation. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under “Incompatibilities” in Section 10. If you keep more than 2500kg or L of Dangerous Goods of Packaging Group II, you may be required to license the premises or notify your Dangerous Goods authority. If you have any doubts, we suggest you contact your Dangerous Goods authority in order to clarify your obligations. Check packaging
– there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 – Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment: Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Occupational Protective Clothing: AS/NZS 4501 set 2008, Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
| SWA Exposure Limits | TWA (mg/m3) | STEL (mg/m3) |
|---|---|---|
| Isopropanol | 983 | 1230 |
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: This product should only be used where there is ventilation that is adequate to keep exposure below the TWA levels. If necessary, use a fan.
Eye Protection: Protective glasses or goggles should be worn when this product is being used. Failure to protect your eyes may cause them harm. Emergency eye wash facilities are also recommended in an area close to where this product is being used.
Skin Protection: Prevent skin contact by wearing impervious gloves, clothes and, preferably, apron. Make sure that all skin areas are covered. See below for suitable material types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: Viton, nitrile, butyl rubber, PE/EVAL, Responder.
Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned above. Otherwise, not normally necessary.
Eyebaths or eyewash stations and safety deluge showers should, if practical, be provided near to where this product is being handled commercially.
Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Clear red liquid
Odour: Solvent odour.
Boiling Point: 82.4°C at 100kPa (isopropanol)
Freezing/Melting Point: Approx -89.5°C (isopropanol)
Volatiles: No data.
Vapour Pressure: 2.37 kPa at 20°C (water vapour pressure).
Vapour Density: 2.1
Specific Gravity: 0.855-0.899
Water Solubility: Miscible.
pH: No data.
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No data
Autoignition temp: No data.
Refractive index: 1.360-1.380
Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.
Conditions to Avoid: This product should be kept in a cool place, preferably below 30°C. Keep containers tightly closed. Keep away from sources of sparks or ignition. Handle and open containers carefully. Any electrical equipment in the area of this product should be flame proofed.
Incompatibilities: oxidising agents, strong oxidising agents.
Fire Decomposition: Combustion forms carbon dioxide, and if incomplete, carbon monoxide and possibly smoke. Water is also formed. May form hydrogen chloride gas, other compounds of chlorine. Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of judgment, and unconsciousness followed by coma and death.
Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions.
Section 11 – Toxicological Information
Toxicity: ISOPROPANOL: IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:
Oral LD50 (rat): 5045 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 (rat): 16,000 ppm/8 hours
Skin LD50 (rabbit): 12,800 mg/kg
Skin Irritation (rabbit): 500 mg – mild
Eye Irritation (rabbit): 10 mg – moderate: 100 mg – severe
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS:
Subchronic Inhalation (rat): TCLo 5000 ppm/6 hr/day for 90 days (intermittent) caused a change in motor activity.
Chronic Inhalation (rat): TCLo 2500 ppm/6 hr/day for 2 years (intermittent) caused changes in liver and bladder weight and changes in urine composition.
OTHER DATA: Some very rare cases of skin hypersensitivity to Isopropanol have been reported. However, these cases do not at this time warrant Isopropanol to be classed as a sensitiser.
Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
| Ingredient | Risk Phrases |
|---|---|
| Isopropanol | Conc>=20%: Xi; R36 |
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Short Term Exposure: Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. In addition product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but if treated promptly, all should disappear once exposure has ceased.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
Ingestion:
Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. However, this product may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion.
Carcinogen Status:
SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: Isopropanol is Class 3 – unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.
Section 12 – Ecological Information
Insufficient data to be sure of status. The following data relates to isopropanol, the main ingredient in this product. Biodegradation: 58% theoretical BOD, 5 days at 20°C – Relatively biodegradable. Bioconcentration: Not expected to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms based on low octanol/water partition coefficient.
Acute Toxicity (fathead minnow): LC50 10.4 g/L /96 hr.
Section 13 – Disposal Considerations
Disposal: This product may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. If it has been contaminated, it may be possible to reclaim the product by filtration, distillation or some other means. If neither of these options is suitable in-house, consider controlled incineration, or contact a specialist waste disposal company.
Section 14 – Transport Information
Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria.
UN Number: 1219, ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
Hazchem Code: •2YE
Special Provisions: None allocated
Limited quantities: ADG 7 specifies a Limited Quantity value of 1 L for this class of product.
Dangerous Goods Class: Class 3: Flammable liquids.
Packing Group: II
Packing Instruction: P001, IBC02
Class 3 Flammable Liquids shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 1 (Explosives), 2.1 (Flammable Gases where flammable liquids and flammable gases are both in bulk), 2.3 (Toxic Gases), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Substances), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides), 6 (Toxic Substances, except Flammable Liquid is nitromethane), and 7 (Radioactive Substances). They may however be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 2.1 (Flammable Gases except where the Flammable Liquids and Flammable Gases are in bulk), 2.2 (Non-Flammable Non-Toxic Gases), 4.1 (Flammable Solids), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances), 6 (Toxic Substances, where Flammable Liquid is nitromethane), 8 (Corrosive Substances), 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods), Foodstuffs or foodstuff empties.
Section 15 – Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations. The following ingredient: Chlorhexidine gluconate, is mentioned in the SUSMP.
Section 16 – Other Information
This SDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition)
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
SWA Safe Work Australia, formerly ASCC and NOHSC
CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Hazchem Code Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency services especially firefighters
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NOS Not otherwise specified
NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)
SUSMP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines & Poisons
UN Number United Nations Number
THIS SDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE PRODUCT AND HOW TO SAFELY HANDLE AND USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE. EACH USER MUST REVIEW THIS SDS IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE.
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This SDS is prepared in accord with the SWA document “Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals – Code of Practice” (Feb 2016) Copyright © Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, April, 2018. http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)8321 8866