SIGMA LIQUID CHLORINE

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

CHLORINE PRESENT AS SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

Available from:

CROMAG PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

Cl as sod.hypochlorite(125g/L)

Pharmaceutical form:

LIQUID

Composition:

CHLORINE PRESENT AS SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE MINERAL-CHLORINE Active 125.0 g/L

Units in package:

15L; 200L; 20L; 5L

Class:

A - Agricultural

Manufactured by:

SIGMA COMPANIES GROU

Therapeutic group:

SPA | SWIMMING POOL | OUTDOOR SPA | SPA POOLS

Therapeutic area:

POOL CHLORINE

Therapeutic indications:

ALGAE | BACTERIA

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: WHP: N/A; Host/pest details: SPA: [ALGAE, BACTERIA]; SWIMMING POOL: [ALGAE, BACTERIA]; Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: SPA: [ALGAE, BACTERIA]; SWIMMING POOL: [ALGAE, BACTERIA]; For the control of bacteria and algae in swimming pools and spas.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

For Official Use Only
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E-LABEL APPLICATION (DRAFT)
COMPANY NAME:
SIGMA CHEMICALS (1986) PTY. LTD.
PRODUCT NAME:
SIGMA LIQUID CHLORINE
ELABEL APPLICATION NO:
DC12-78173581E55
APVMA APPROVAL NO:
59372/102595
PRODUCT ID:
59372
VERSION NO:
4.0
APPLICATION STARTED:
2015-May-14 13:21:15
VERSION CREATED:
2015-Sep-15 11:25:52
STARTED BY:
Karen Wimshurst
PRINTED:
2015-Sep-18 13:16:34
LABEL NAME:
SIGMA LIQUID CHLORINE
SIGNAL HEADINGS:
CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
CONSTITUENT
STATEMENTS:
125 g/L CHLORINE PRESENT AS SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
MODE OF ACTION:
STATEMENT OF
CLAIMS:
Sodium Hypochlorite is used for the control of bacteria and algae in
swimming pools &
spas.
NET CONTENTS:
20L
15L
5L
200L
RESTRAINTS:
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
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OTHER LIMITATIONS:
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS
LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
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PERIODS: RLP APPROVED
For Official Use Only
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TRADE ADVICE:
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS:
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
. The correct level of free chlorine should be maintained for several
hours prior to and
during swimming activity.
. Chlorine levels and pH should be tested daily by use of a reliable
test kit using fresh
testing reagents.
. If pH falls below the required level add dry alkali, if it rises
above add dry acid or
hydrochloric acid.
. Dose pool in the evening when the pool is not in use, dosage rates
indicated are only a
guide.
Dose pool and then rest to ensure the required free chlorine levels
are reached.
. If stabilisers are present in the pool, Stabiliser levels should be
tested fortnightly by your
local pool shop or by use of a reliable test kit. If 50 mg/L of
stabiliser is exceeded the ability
of the chlorine to control algae and bacteria is reduces. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES
should stabiliser concentrations be allowed to exceed 100 mg/L. If
stabiliser concentration
needs to be reduced

Summary of Product characteristics

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA
Printing date 09.07.2015
Revision: 08.07.2015
41.0
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. IDENTIFICATION: PRODUCT IDENTIFIER AND CHEMICAL IDENTITY
PRODUCT NAME: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
OTHER MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION:
Mixture
OTHER NAME:
Sodium hypo, Liquid chlorine, Liquid bleach (chlorine)
RECOMMENDED USE OF THE CHEMICAL AND RESTRICTION ON USE:
Sanitiser (processing equipment in dairy, food and beverage
industries), bleaching agent (textile industry) and
sanitizing agent (water treatment and swimming pools).
DETAILS OF MANUFACTURER OR IMPORTER:
Sigma Companies Group Pty Ltd
228 Balcatta Road
Balcatta WA 6021
PHONE NUMBER:
08 9345 2233
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
0418 808 126 or 0413 317 146
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. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARDOUS NATURE:
Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of
Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS) and Safe Work Australia criteria.
Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by
Road and Rail (7th edition).
corrosion
Skin Corr. 1B
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
environment
Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
SIGNAL WORD
Danger
HAZARD STATEMENTS
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
P260
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
P273
Avoid release to the environment.
P264
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower.
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 CENTER/doctor.
P321
Specific treatment (see on this label).
P304+P340
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing.
P363
Wash contaminated clothing