AQUACHLOR POOL ALGAECIDE
Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)
Patient Information leaflet
(PIL)
19-06-2017
Summary of Product characteristics
(SPC)
19-06-2017
Active ingredient:
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Available from:
WATERCO LIMITED
INN (International Name):
benzalkonium Cl(150g/L)
Pharmaceutical form:
AQUEOUS CONCENTRATE
Composition:
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE AMMONIUM-QUATERNARY Active 150.0 g/L
Units in package:
5L
Class:
A - Agricultural
Manufactured by:
AQUA-HEALTH
Therapeutic group:
SWIMMING POOL
Therapeutic area:
ALGICIDE
Therapeutic indications:
ALGAE
Product summary:
Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: WHP: N/A; Host/pest details: SWIMMING POOL: [ALGAE]; Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: SWIMMING POOL: [ALGAE]; For the control of algae in swimming pools.DO NOT USE when a hydrogen peroxide- polyhexamethylene biguanide sanitising system is used.
Authorization status:
Stopped
Authorization date:
2023-07-01
Patient Information leaflet
POOL
ALGAECIDE
ACTIVE
CONSTITUENT:
150glL
BENZALKONIUM
CHLORIDE
FOR THE CONTROL
OF
ALGAE
IN
SWIMMING
POOLS
5
LITRES
_CONTENTS_
APVMA
APPROVED
LABEL
COpy
DIRECOONS
FOR
USE
DO
NOT
USE
when
a
hydrogen
peroxide
-
polyhexamethylene
biguanide
sanitising
system
is
used,
Pool
Volume
Summer
dosages
(mls)
Monthly
winlllr
dose
or
(lilrlII)
heavyalgae
conlrnl
Initial
I
Weekly
to
monthly
(mls)
10,000
250
I
170
600
NOT
TOBE
USED
FOR
ANY
PURPOSE
OR IN
ANY
MANNER
CONTRARY
TO
THIS
LABEL
UNLESS
AUTHORISED
UNDER
APPROPRIATE
LEGISLAnON.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
To
prevent
the
water
appearing
hazy
the
product
should
NOT
be
added
for
at
least
48
hours
after
superchlorinating
the
pool,
However,
during
normal
dosing
this
time
delay
is not
required,
Use
product
monthly
or if
under
high
bathing
load
use
weekly,
Algaecide
products
must
be
used
with
a
registered
saniliser
when
the
pool
is
used
for
bathing,
WINTER
MAINTENANCE
If
pool
is
sanilised
using
chlorine,
treat
pool
every
3-4
weeks,
After
application
of
the
product
fitter
water
for 12
hours
to
ensure
mixing,
brush
pool
walls
thoroughly
and
vacuum,
Only
use
high
dosage
rates
when
pool
is notin use
e,g,
heavy
algae
and
winter
dosage
rates,
CAUOON
Notto be
used
asa
food
container.
STORAGE
AND
DISPOSAL
Store
in
the
dosed,
oIiginal
container
in a
cool
dry
place
out
of
reach
of
children,
Do
not
store
in
direct
sunlight
Triple
or,
preferably,
pressure
rinse
containers
before
disposal.
Add
rinsings
to
pool.
Do not
dispose
of
undiluted
chemicals
on-site,
Break,
crush,
puncture
and
bury
empty
containers
in a
local
authority
landfill.
If
not
available
bury
the
containers
below
500mm
in a
disposal
pit
specifically
marked
and
set up for this
purpose
dear of
waterways,
desirable
vegetation
and
tree
roots,
Empty
containers
and
product
should
notbe
bumt.
SAFETY
DIRECnONS
Will
irritate
the
eyes,
nose,
throat
and
skin,
Avoid
contact
with
eyes
or
skin.
Donot
inhale
vapour,
FIRST
AID
If
poisoning
occurs,
contact
a
doctor
or
Poisons
Information
Centre
(Phone
Australia
131126;
New
Zealand
034747000
[Not
after
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Summary of Product characteristics
AQUACHLOR POOL ALGAECIDE
M S D S
36 SOUTH STREET, RYDALMERE, NSW 2116
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PH: 02 9898 8600
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
PRODUCT NAME:
AQUACHLOR POOL ALGAECIDE
MANUFACTURERS’ CODE:
A67126
PACK SIZE:
5 Litres
RECOMMENDED USE:
A broad spectrum microbiocide for the control of bacteria, fungi
and algae in water systems.
SUPPLIER’S DETAILS:
Waterco Limited
36 South Street
Rydalmere, NSW 2116
Ph: (02) 9898 8600
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER:
Business hours only (02) 9898 8682
General Information
24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER:
AUSTRALIA:
Poisons Information Centre Australia Wide
PH 13 1126
NEW ZEALAND:
Poisons INFORMATION CENTRE
0800 POISON (0800 764 766)
SECTION 2 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Classified as a hazardous substance according to the criteria of the
National Occupational Health and
Safety Commission.
UN NUMBER:
1760
UN PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Corrosive Liquid NOS
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS:
8
SUBSIDIARY RISK:
None Allocated
PACKING GROUP:
II
HAZCHEM CODE:
2X
RISK PHRASES:
R37
Irritating to respiratory system
R38
Irritating to skin
R41
Risk of serious eye damage
SAFETY PHRASES:
R23
Do not breathe fumes/vapour/mist
R24
Avoid contact with skin
R25
Avoid contact with eyes
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In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice.
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL ENTITY†
SYNONYMS
CAS NUMBER
CONCENTRATION %
Benzalkonium
Chloride
68424-85-1
<25%
Dye
<0.1%
Water
7732-18-5
To 100%
†
Where they are present in this product and other ingredients of this
material are not hazardous, as defined by either
inclusion in the _List of Designated Hazardous Substance_ or
classified in accordance with the _Approved Criteria for Defining _
_a Hazardous Substance_, and published by the National Occupational
Health and Safety Commission/AGPS,
1999.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
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