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PO Box 166, Bayswater VIC 3153 AUSTRALIA Issue 7: 29-Mar-2006
Melb - Ph: (61-3) 9729.6722 Melb Fax: (61-3) 9720.5896 Product: BIOCIDE S
File: Msds WT039
Syd - Ph: (61-2) 9316.5908 Syd Fax: (61-2) 9316.5984
Email – mail@tandex.com.au Web – www.tandex.com.au

THIS PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA

IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: BIOCIDE S
OTHER NAMES: Caustic Alkali Liquid, N.O.S (Disodium cyanodithiomidocarbonate,
Potassium N-methyldithiocarbamate)
MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT WT0395 - 5L, WT03915 - 15L, WT03920 - 20L, WT039205 - 205L
CODE:
U.N. NUMBER: 1719
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS 8
AND SUBSIDIARY RISK:
PACKAGING GROUP III
HAZCHEM CODE: 2R
POISONS SCHEDULE NUMBER: None allocated.
USE: Cooling water biocide.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: Dosing pump, Drip Feeder or Manual Dosing.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Clear orange coloured liquid. Distinctive odour. Packed in 5, 15, 20 and 205
litre plastic lined drums.
O
BOILING / MELTING POINT: Above 100 C.
VAPOUR PRESSURE
O
(Pascals or Not determined.
mm of Hg AT 25 C):
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.061 compared to water, which is equal to 1.000.
PH (1% solution): 10.2
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FLASHPOINT ( C): Not relevant. Product is non-flammable.
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (%): Not relevant. Product is non-flammable.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (g/L): Fully miscible.

INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS NUMBER PROPORTION
Disodium
138-93-2 <10%
cyanodithiomidocarbonate
Potassium N-methylditiocarbamate 137-41-7 <10%
Balance of components are non hazardous and comprise proprietary information.

The information contained herein to the

International Water Treatment Service
best of our ability is believed to be true
and correct. However, no
representation, warranty or guarantee
is made as to the suitability of any
product for any particular application.
Clients are requested to conduct their
own trials to prove the acceptability of a
product for their use.
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HEALTH HAZARD
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED: Poisonous if swallowed.

EYE: Corrosive to eyes.

SKIN: Corrosive to skin.

INHALED: Avoid excessive inhalation.

CHRONIC HEALTH The effects of chronic exposure to BIOCIDE S have not been fully evaluated. As with any
EFFECTS: chemical, good occupational work practice should be implemented to avoid ingestion,
inhalation, skin and eye contact.

CLASSIFICATION: C: Corrosive

FIRST AID
SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth and throat with a glass of water immediately. Dilute stomach contents with a
glass of water. Never administer fluids to an unconscious person. Take individual to
nearest medical facility.
EYE: Flush immediately and thoroughly with copious amounts of clean tap water or saline
(minimum 15 minutes). Take exposed individual to health care professional. Preferably an
ophthalmologist for further evaluation.
SKIN: Wash exposed area with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly. If irritation persists contact a doctor.
INHALED: Move affected person to fresh air. In case of shortness of breath administer oxygen and
obtain medical assistance. Avoid becoming a casualty.
FIRST AID
Normal washroom facilities, water, soap, eyewash and shower.
FACILITIES:
ADVICE TO
No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
DOCTOR:

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

EXPOSURE
Not available.
STANDARDS:
VENTILATION Use in a well-ventilated room. Local exhaust recommended.
PERSONAL P.V.C. or rubber gloves, safety glasses/goggles, work boots. Approved half face filter
PROTECTION mask recommended if there is the likelihood of aerosols. Wash hands thoroughly with
soap and water after handling.
FLAMMABILITY Product is non-flammable.

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

STORAGE AND Store in sealed containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated storage away from sunlight and
TRANSPORT: extremes of temperature. Area should be constructed with suitable flooring and bunding
designed to fully contain spills.
LARGE SPILLS AND Dam area to prevent spill entering drainage systems. Pump into appropriate containers
DISPOSAL: and dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

SMALL SPILLS AND

Flush to sewer with copious amounts of water.
DISPOSAL:
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION (Continued)

FIRE/EXPLOSION Not relevant. Product is non-flammable.
HAZARD:
Water should be used to cool surrounding containers
Extinguishing media: Dry chemical, water, foam, or carbon dioxide.
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition or hydrolysis may
generate hydrogen sulfide and/or methylisothiocyanate. Exposures to acids may
generate methylamine salts and carbon disulfide. strong oxidants or exposure to fire or
flame may produce oxides of carbon, nitrogen or sulfur.

OTHER INFORMATION:
RISK PHRASES R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
SAFETY PHRASES S1/2 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S36/39 Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.

CONTACT POINT:
POLICE & FIRE Dial 000
BRIGADE:
IF INEFFECTIVE: Dial 1100 (Exchange)

FOR SPECIALIST Technical Manager Ms Michelle Lawler (03) 9729.6722

ADVICE CONTACT:
After hours 0418.383.332
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 not with standing any want of care on the part of the
company or its staff in compiling or giving the advice or information