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N. V. CHEMICALS (AUST) PTY LTD
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PHONE: (03) 9351 1100 FAX: (03) 9351 1077
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product
H. D. LAUNDRY POWDER
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Toxicity Data:
Oral LD50 Rat 1280 mg/kg
IRRITATION DATA:
Skin : Human 250mg/24 hours : Severe
Skin : Rabbit 250 mg/24 hours : Severe
Acute Effects:
Swallowed:
Can be harmful if swallowed.
May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingestion can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and/or convulsions.
Eyes:
Harmful to the eyes. A moderate eye irritant.
Permanent eye damage may occur.
Skin
Contact with skin will result in moderate irritation.
Will have defatting effect on the skin.
Inhaled:
Inhalation of dust will result in respiratory irritation.
Not considered a feature of normal use.
Chronic Effects:
Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause chronic dermatitis.
FIRST AID:
Swallowed:
Give water to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
If vomiting occurs give further water to achieve effective dilution.
Seek medical advice.
Eyes:
Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eyelids to be held open.
Seek medical advice.
Skin:
Wash affected areas with copious quantities of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Inhaled:
Not considered a feature of normal use.
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