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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 1 of 5
This revision issued: April, 2011
Product Name: IQ Lithium
Section 1 - Identification of The Ma terial and S upplier
International Quadratics Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 9774 5550
12 Gatwood Close
Fax: 02 9774 5552
Padstow, NSW 2211
www.interquad.com.au
Chemical nature:
Alkali metal hypochlorite; chlorinating reagent. Trade Name:
IQ Lithium
Other Names:
Product Use:
For the control of algae and bacteria in swimming pools and spas. Creation Date:
April, 2010
This version issued:
January, 2011 and is valid for 5 years from this date.
Section 2 - Haza rds Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: N, Dangerous to the environment. C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of
SWA.
Dangerous according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. Risk Phrases: R8, R31, R34, R37, R50/53. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Contact with acids
liberates toxic gas. Causes burns. Irritating to respiratory system. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-
term adverse effects to the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases: S14, S20, S22, S26, S28, S38, S45, S60, S61, S24/25, S36/37. Keep away from acids, water,
combustible materials, other materials reactive with strongly oxidising and strongly alkaline reagents. When using, do
not eat or drink. Do not breathe dust. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact
a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. In case of
insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor
or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show this MSDS where possible). This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
SUSMP Classification: S6
ADG Classification: Class 5.1: Oxidising substances.
UN Number: 1471, LITHIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY or LITHIUM HYPOCHLORITE MIXTURE
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Physical Description & Colour: White granular solid.
Odour: Chlorine odour.
Major Health Hazards: causes burns, respiratory tract irritant.
Potential H ealth Eff ects
Inhalation:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is a severe inhalation irritant. Symptoms may
include headache, extreme irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat.
Other symptoms may also become evident, and may last long after exposure has ceased.
Long Term Exposure: This product is carcinogenic by inhalation exposure.
Skin Contact:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing
moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns.
Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of
exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product is corrosive to eyes. It will cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and
surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is quickly treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring is likely.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
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Ingestion:
Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is corrosive to
the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper
layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity
depends on concentration and duration of exposure.
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: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingre dients
Ingredients
Conc,% TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Hypochlorous acid, lithium salt (Lithium hypochlorite) 13840-33-0 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 - Firs t Aid Meas ures
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 MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: If inhalation occurs, 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: Quickly and gently brush away excess solids. Seek immediate medical attention. Remove
contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands, belts). Flush contaminated area with lukewarm,
gently flowing water for at least 20-30 minutes, by the clock. DO NOT INTERRUPT FLUSHING. If necessary, keep
emergency vehicle waiting (show paramedics this MSDS and take their advice). If irritation persists, repeat flushing.
Seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently brush particles from eyes. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with
lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 20-30 minutes, by the clock, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Neutral
saline solution may be used as soon as it is available. DO NOT INTERRUPT FLUSHING. If necessary, keep
emergency vehicle waiting (show paramedics this MSDS and take their advice). Take care not to rinse contaminated
water into the unaffected eye or onto face. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Call a Poisons Information Centre or a
doctor urgently. Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting; rinse mouth thoroughly with water and contact a Poisons
Information Centre. Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed. Give activated charcoal if instructed.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: 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. The presence of this product in a fire
is likely to intensify the fire due to its oxidising properties.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Coarse water spray is the preferred medium for large fires. 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 liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus.
Flash point:
Upper Flammability Limit:
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Lower Flammability Limit:
Autoignition temperature:
Flammability Class:
Section 6 - Ac cidental Release Meas ures
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 chemically resistant
clothing including eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing apparatus. See below under Personal
Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective equipment. Suitable materials for protective
clothing include rubber, PVC. Eye/face protective equipment should comprise as a minimum, protective goggles. If
there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in cleanup area, we recommend that you use a suitable
Dust Mask. Use a P1 mask, designed for use against mechanically generated particles eg silica & asbestos.
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Under no circumstances should sawdust or other combustible material be
used. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and
dispose of promptly. Consider vacuuming if appropriate. 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. Contaminated area may be neutralised by washing with weak or dilute reducing agent. 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 S tora ge
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this MSDS 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. Check containers periodically for corrosion and leaks.
Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination, especially from combustible or reducing
materials. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with or substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in
Section 10. If you keep more than 50kg of Dry Pool Chlorine, you are probably 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 - Expos ure Controls and Personal P rotection
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)
Exposure limits have not been established by SWA for any of the significant ingredients in this product. 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 in a well ventilated area. If natural ventilation is inadequate, use of a
fan is suggested.
Eye Protection: Your eyes must be completely protected from this product by splash resistant goggles with face
shield. All surrounding skin areas must be covered. Emergency eye wash facilities must also be available in an area
close to where this product is being used.
Skin Protection: Because of the dangerous nature of this product, make sure that all skin areas are completely
covered by impermeable gloves, overalls, hair covering, apron and face shield. See below for suitable material types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: rubber,
PVC.
Respirator: If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the area where this product is being
used, we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask.
Safety deluge showers should, if practical, be provided near to where this product is being used.
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Section 9 - Ph ysic al and Chemical P roperties:
Physical Description & colour: White granular solid.
Odour:
Boiling Point:
Freezing/Melting Point:
Volatiles:
Vapour Pressure:
Negligible at normal ambient temperatures. Vapour Density:
Specific Gravity:
Water Solubility:
Volatility:
Negligible at normal ambient temperatures. Odour Threshold:
Evaporation Rate:
Coeff Oil/water Distribution:
Autoignition temp:
Section 10 - S ta bilit y and Reac tivit y
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. Check the Safety Directions on the product label
for further details of incompatibilities.
Conditions to Avoid: This product should be kept in a cool place, preferably below 30°C. Keep containers tightly
closed. Containers should be kept dry. Keep isolated from combustible materials.
Incompatibilities: reducing agents, zinc, tin, aluminium and their alloys, combustible materials. Any other material
which reacts with strongly oxidising or strongly alkaline reagents.
Fire Decomposition: May form hydrogen chloride gas, other compounds of chlorine. Lithium compounds.
Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions.
Section 11 - Toxic ological Information
Local Effects:
Target Organs:
There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs. Classificatio n of Ha zardou s Ingre dient s
No ingredient mentioned in the HSIS Database is present in this product at hazardous concentrations. Section 12 - Ec ological Information
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment. Until diluted or neutralised it will kill all aquatic organisms it contacts due to extreme pH and oxidising properties. Section 13 - Dis posal Considera tions
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 separate the contamination in some way. Only if
neither of these options is suitable, consider landfill, but we recommend that it be neutralised in a controlled manner
before disposal.
Section 14 - Tra nsport Informa tion
ADG Code: 1471, LITHIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY or LITHIUM HYPOCHLORITE MIXTURE
Hazchem Code: 1W
Special Provisions: None allocated
Limited quantities: ADG 7 specifies a Limited Quantity value of 1 kg for this class of product.
Dangerous Goods Class: Class 5.1: Oxidising Agents.
Packaging Group: II
Packaging Method: P002, IBC08
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Class 5.1 Oxidising Agents shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 1 (Explosives), 2.1 (Flammable Gases), 2.3 (Toxic Gases), 3 (Flammable Liquids), 4.1 (Flammable Solids), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Substances), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides), 6 (Toxic Substances, where the Toxic Substance is a fire risk substance), 7 (Radioactive Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances), 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods, where the substance is a fire risk substance), Fire risk substances other than Dangerous Goods. They may however be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 2.2 (Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases), 6 (Toxic Substances except where the substances are fire risk substances), 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods except where the goods are fire risk substances) Foodstuffs and foodstuff empties. Section 15 - Regulator y Informa tion
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations.
The following ingredient: Lithium Hypochlorite, (a chlorinating agent) is mentioned in the SUSMP.
Section 16 - Other Informa tion
This MSDS 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) Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances 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 International Agency for Research on Cancer R-Phrase
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines & Poisons UN Number
THIS MSDS 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 MSDS IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE. IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD CONTACT THIS COMPANY SO WE CAN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM OUR SUPPLIERS OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS SENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Please read all labels carefully before using product. This MSDS is prepared in accord with the SWA document “National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets” 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)] Copyright Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, January, 2011. http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9251 4532 Issued by: International Quadratics Pty Ltd Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)

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