SDS Alteco
SDS Alteco
SDS Alteco
Pictograms
Irritant
HSNO
Hazard Code Hazard Statement GHS Category
Classification
6.1E (Resp) H335 May cause respiratory irritation. STOT SE 3
6.3A H315 Causes skin irritation. Skin Irrit. 2
6.4A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A
9.1D H401 Toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Acute 2
Routes of Exposure:
If in Eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get
medical advice.
If on Skin Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Rinse with soap
and water. Wash off hardened remains with warm water. If skin irritation
occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
If Inhaled Remove person to fresh air. Remove contaminated clothing and loosen
remaining clothing. Allow person to assume most comfortable position
and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. Get medical advice if
breathing becomes difficult.
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Date of SDS: 6 October 2020 Tel: 64 9 475 5240 www.techcomp.co.nz
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Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Don’t use clothes. Pick up with absorbent materials. Dispose of according to Section 13.
TWA STEL
Substance Cas No ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Hydroquinone [123-31-9] - 2 - -
Workplace Exposure Standard – Time Weighted Average (WES-TWA). The time-weighted average exposure standard
designed to protect the worker from the effects of long-term exposure. Workplace Exposure Standard – Short-Term
Exposure Limit (WESSTEL). The 15-minute average exposure standard. Applies to any 15- Minute period in the working
day and is designed to protect the worker against adverse effects of irritation, chronic or irreversible tissue change, or
narcosis that may increase the likelihood of accidents. The WES-STEL is not an alternative to the WES-TWA; both the
short-term and time-weighted average exposures apply. Workplace Exposure Standards and Biological Exposure
Indices NOV 2019 11TH EDITION.
Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation is available.
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Eyes Wear safety goggles.
Hands and Wear waterproof gloves and protective clothes. Polyethylene, polypropylene
Skin and nitrile rubber gloves are recommended. Natural rubber, cotton and
nylon gloves are not recommended.
Respiratory General (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be satisfactory.
Acute Effects:
Chronic Effects:
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Carcinogenicity Not applicable.
Reproductive Not applicable.
Toxicity
Germ Cell Not applicable.
Mutagenicity
Aspiration Not applicable.
STOT/SE Not applicable.
STOT/RE Not applicable.
Disposal Method:
Dispose of container through approved landfill. Unwanted product should be disposed of
according to local regulations. Contact supplier for guidance if unsure.
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Date of SDS: 6 October 2020 Tel: 64 9 475 5240 www.techcomp.co.nz
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Section 16 Other Information
Glossary
EC50 Median effective concentration.
EEL Environmental Exposure Limit.
EPA Environmental Protection Authority
HSNO Hazardous Substances and New Organisms.
HSW Health and Safety at Work.
LC50 Lethal concentration that will kill 50% of the test organisms
inhaling or ingesting it.
LD50 Lethal dose to kill 50% of test animals/organisms.
LEL Lower explosive level.
OSHA American Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TEL Tolerable Exposure Limit.
TLV Threshold Limit Value-an exposure limit set by responsible
authority.
UEL Upper Explosive Level
WES Workplace Exposure Limit
References:
1. EPA Hazardous Substances (Safety Data Sheets) Notice 2017
2. Workplace Exposure Standards and Biological Exposure Indices Nov 2017 edition.
3. Assigning a hazardous substance to a HSNO Approval (Aug 2013).
4. Transport of Dangerous goods on land NZS 5433:2012
5. HSW (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017
Disclaimer
This document has been prepared by TCC (NZ) Ltd and serves as the suppliers Safety Data
Sheet ('SDS'). It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to
TCC (NZ) Ltd or obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state
of knowledge as to the appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time
of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be obtained directly
from the manufacturer. While TCC (NZ) have taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-
date information in this SDS, it does not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness.
As far as lawfully possible, TCC (NZ) Ltd accept no liability for any loss, injury or damage
(including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS
The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, express or implied is made.
Please contact the New Zealand distributor, if further information is required.
Issue Date: 6 October 2020 Review Date: 6 October 2025
Product Name: SG SDS Prepared by: Technical Compliance Consultants (NZ) Ltd
Date of SDS: 6 October 2020 Tel: 64 9 475 5240 www.techcomp.co.nz
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