| Product Name | Liquid Oxygen (formerly known as Oxy Plus) - 17.5% Hydrogen Peroxide | |
| Issue Date | Feb 96/ Revision 1 | |
| Company Details | ||
| Company Name | Growth Technology Ltd. | |
| Address | Unit 66, Taunton Trading Estate, TAUNTON TA2 6RX, United Kingdom | |
| Telephone | 01823 325291 | |
| Fax | 01823 325487 | |
| info@growthtechnology.com | ||
| Identification | ||
| Product Name | Liquid Oxygen - a solution of 17.5% Hydrogen Peroxide | |
| Product Use | A source of additional oxygen for hydroponic nutrient solutions. | |
| Ingredients | ||
| Main ingredient | Hydrogen Peroxide | |
| Concentrations | 17.5% | |
| Hazard Identification | (O) Oxidising | |
| Risk Phrase | Irritating to eyes and skin | |
| Safety Phrases | Keep in a cool place. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye / face protection. In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). |
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| Hazards Identification | ||
| Physical & Environmental | Slightly toxic to living resources. Slightly toxic to aquatic life. A biodegradable substance. |
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| Human Health Effects | The material could cause damage to the eyes. The material is not toxic. | |
| Classification Information | Risk Phrases | 36/38 |
| Safety Phrases | 3,28,36/39, 45 | |
| Primary Risk | Oxidising | |
| SI No | 2984 | |
| ADR Class | 8 Corrosive | |
| Tremcard No | TEC(R) 43 | |
| IATA Special Provision | A17 | |
| UN No | 2984 | |
| CAS No | 7722-84-1 | |
| Hazchem Code | 2P | |
| Conveyance Class | 5.1 | |
| ADR Min | 58 | |
| EINECS No | 231-765-0 | |
| IMDG Code (Page) | 5150 | |
| IMCO Class | 5.1, OXIDISING | |
| Packing Group | III | |
| UK Customs No | CUS 18460 | |
| First Aid Measures | ||
| Skin Contact | Immediately wash with plenty of water, preferably under a shower if affected area is large enough to warrant this. Remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly clean and dry all clothing before re-use. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists or if blistering occurs. | |
| Eye contact | Irrigate eye thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids apart if necessary. Obtain medical attention. | |
| Inhalation | Remove from exposure. Keep warm and at rest. If there is respiratory distress give oxygen. If respiration stops or shows signs of failing, apply artificial respiration. Do not use mouth to mouth ventilation. Obtain medical attention urgently. | |
| Ingestion | Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water or milk to drink. If possible prop up patient to facilitate the release of gases formed in the stomach. | |
| Medical Assistance | Symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy as indicated. Treatment may be needed for pulmonary oedoema, or respiratory failure, which may be delayed following severe over exposure. | |
| Fire Fighting Measures | ||
| Special Protective Equipment | Non-flammable. Decomposition may assist combustion of
other flammable materials. Toxic and explosive fumes may be generated
in a fire. Therefore firefighters should wear breathing apparatus and
appropriate protective clothing (8). |
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| Suitable Extinguishing Media | Select extinguishing medium appropriate to other materials involved in and/or to the circumstances of the fire. Use fog - equipment in the absence of fog equipment a fine spray may be used (8). Liberal quantities of water should be used to dilute and wash away escaping peroxide and to fight fires involving the product. Keep stored drums cool by spaying with water from a distance. | |
| Special Exposure Hazards | Non-flammable. Decomposition may evolve oxygen and assist combustion of other flammable materials. Decomposes exothermically, releasing a large amount of oxygen at a rate which may become explosive. There is an explosion hazard if dilute solutions lose water by evaporation. Pressure bursts may occur due to gas evolution. Can react violently and explosively when in contact with organic materials, oxidising agents, heavy metals and dust contamination. | |
| Accidental Release Measures | ||
| Personal Precautions | Avoid contact with the product. Ventilate the area to dispel airborne concentrations. Full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus should be worn when dealing with spillage. Remove all sources of ignition. | |
| Environmental Precautions | If size of spillage warrants and has contaminated water courses, drains or vegetation - advise appropriate authorities. Evacuate personnel from the area. | |
| Methods for cleaning up | Small and large spills: dilute - may be washed to drain with large quantities of water. Dilute to less than 1% w/w and put to drain with plenty of water. Wash the site of the spillage with plenty of water and detergent. Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with waste disposal and water authority regulations. | |
| Handling & Storage | ||
| Handling | Exposure by inhalation or skin contact should be minimised by good industrial hygiene practice. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Safety showers and eyebaths should be available in areas where accidental exposure is possible. Ensure adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentration as low as possible. Extinguish ignition sources. No smoking. Care should be taken when opening containers as pressure may have built up during storage. Avoid contact with combustible, flammable or corrosive products. | |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from incompatible chemicals and materials. Avoid exposure to sunlight, heat and ignition sources or contamination by combustible dust. Store on concrete flooring that can be swilled and drained. Large quantities must be stored in vented containers fitted with valves to release pressure build-up. For bulk storage, store in passivated stainless steel (grade 304L or 316L) or HDPE containers. Containers must be clean and free of organic residues. Do not store in mild steel or any other metal container. | |
| Exposure Controls / Personal Protection | ||
| Hand Protection | Wear PVC or rubber gloves. | |
| Eye Protection | Wear close fitting goggles / face shield. Eyebaths should be provided at places where accidental exposure may be possible. | |
| Skin Protection | Wear acid resistant footwear, polyester and impervious apron. Showers should be provided at places where accidental exposure may occur. | |
| Respiratory Protection | Occupational exposure limits assigned by HSE and ACGIH: OES-LTEL = 1ppm (1.5mgm-3), OES-STEL = 2ppm (3mgm-3) In the event where significant exposure is possible (e.g. in dealing with spillage, fire or exposure to vapour and/or toxic fumes) wear self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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| Physical & Chemical Properties | ||
| Appearance | Clear, colourless, mobile liquid | |
| Odour | Pungent, characteristic odour | |
| Molecular Mass | 34.016 | |
| Solubility in Water | Complete | |
| Vapour Density | >1 air = 1 | |
| Freezing Point | -14.5°C | |
| Lethal Dosage | 4060 mg/kg (rat) | |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | 1.10 H2O = 1 | |
| Vapour Pressure | 23.2 mmHg at 20°C | |
| Boiling Point | 104°C | |
| pH | 5.1 | |
| Stability & Reactivity | ||
| Conditons to avoid | Avoid exposure to heat sources, high temperatures, pressure build-up and contamination by dusts or combustible materials. Do not allow product to dry out. | |
| Materials to avoid | Reacts violently with readily oxidisable organic materials, acids, alkalies, reducing agents and other oxidisers. Catalytically decomposed by heavy metals and their salts, enzymes and contaminants such as dirt and rust. May react vigorously with flammable liquids and gases and other combustible materials. | |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Decomposes liberating oxygen which assists the burning of combustible materials. Decomposition is highly exothermic. Contamination by an oxidisable or an organic material presents an explosion hazard. | |
| Toxicological Information | ||
| Acute Effects | Mild irritation to eyes and digestive system. Larger amounts may irritate skin and mucous membranes. Corrosive to eyes and may cause corneal damage. After ingestion, sudden evolution of oxygen may cause injury by acute distention of the stomach and oesophagus. Significant oral doses may result in gastro-intestinal perforation. | |
| Chronic Effects | Ingestion may cause haematemisis, oesophagal and gastric perforation. | |
| Ecological Information | ||
| Slightly toxic to living resources - LC50 96hr 10-100mg/l | ||
| Ecotoxicity | Slightly toxic to aquatic life, 7 day LC50 for rainbow trout - 38.5mg/l. Lowering of pH below 5 will induce fatalities in aquatic life. | |
| Biodegradation | Decomposes to water and oxygen. No evidence of bioaccumulation or tainting of seafood. | |
| Partitioning | Log P Octanol/Water = -1.1 | |
| Disposal Considerations | ||
| Disposal Dangers | Treat as for spillages. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Care should be taken to ensure accidental mixing with acids or reducing agents, in drains, is avoided. There is a potential explosion hazard if spilt product contaminates finely divided organic material. Do not attempt to neutralise with strong acids. Neutralisation generates much heat. | |
| Disposal Methods | Large and small spillages - dilute. May be washed to drain with large quantities of water. Dispose of any hazardous waste in accordance with waste disposal or water authority regulations. | |
| Transport Information | ||
| SI 1992/743 | The Road Traffic (Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Road Tankers and Tank Containers) Regulations. | |
| SI 1993/1746 | The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging ) Regulations. | |
| SI 1992/742 | Road Traffic (Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Packages etc.) Regulations. | |
| Regulatory Information | ||
| Supply | Irritant | |
| Conveyance | Oxidising Substance | |
| Phrases | Irritating to eyes and skin. Keep in a cool place. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye/face protection.In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). |
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| Other Information | ||
| User Responsibility | This Safety Data Sheet provides the Health & Safety information. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. | |
Published in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994.