Epcon™ G5 Pro MSDS
Epcon™ G5 Pro MSDS
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
Physical Hazards
Corrosive to Metals: Category 1
Health Hazards
Acute Toxicity: Oral: Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B
Skin Sensitisation: Category 1
Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1
Environmental Hazards
Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic): Category 2
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention statements
P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
Response statements
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 CENTRE or doctor/physician.
P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions.
P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P391 Collect spillage.
Storage statements
P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal statements
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
Biological limits
No biological limit values have been entered for this product.
PPE
Eye / Face Wear splash-proof goggles.
Hands Wear viton® or nitrile gloves.
Body When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear coveralls.
Respiratory Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Type A (Organic vapour) respirator. If cutting or sanding with
potential for dust generation, wear a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator.
LAND TRANSPORT (ADG) SEA TRANSPORT (IMDG / IMO) AIR TRANSPORT (IATA / ICAO)
14.3 Transport 8 8 8
hazard class
14.4 Packing Group II II II
14.5 Environmental hazards
Marine Pollutant.
14.6 Special precautions for user
Hazchem code 2X
GTEPG 8A1
EmS F-A, S-B
Other information The environmentally hazardous substance mark is not required when transported in packages of less
than 5 kg/L (UN Model Regulations: Special Provision 375; IATA: Special Provision A197; IMDG:
Special Provision 969) or less than 500 kg/L by Australian Road and Rail.
Report status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer, importer or supplier of the
product and serves as their Safety Data Sheet ('SDS').
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the
manufacturer, importer or supplier or obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent
the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product
at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be obtained
directly from the manufacturer, importer or supplier.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does
not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts
no liability for any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or
incurred by any person as a consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS.
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