MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet Date of Issue: 17 August 2012
Trade name:
Wet & Forget
MSDS Wet & Forget USA, a New Zealand Limited Partnership
17 August 2012 Page 2 of 4
4.3 After inhalation:
If safe to do so, remove from exposure, give artificial respiration if required. Seek medical
attention immediately.
4.4 Ingestion:
Seek immediate medical attention. If conscious, give 3-4 glasses of milk
(or if unavailable, water.)
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
4.5 Note to physician:
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate use of gastric lavage.
Single dose of activated charcoal is the recommended gastrointestinal decontamination
procedure - Adult 50-100g, Child 1-2 g/kg
5. Fire fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media:
Suitable: all
5.2 Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
This product is not flammable.
5.3 Unusual Fire and explosion hazards:
Hazardous products of combustion: Toxic organic vapours, amines, oxides of carbon and
nitrogen & hydrogen chloride.
6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Spills:
Wear appropriate protective equipment and respirator where mists or vapours of unknown
concentrations may be generated.
Large amounts: Do not allow the product to enter drains, sewers or waterways. Remove leaking
containers to a detached area. Bund spill area and recover – consider recycling. Absorb spilled
product with inert material (e.g. sand, earth etc.)
Small amounts: Wash away with plenty of water.
Floors may become slippery.
NB. Vigorous flushing may generate copious foam.
6.2 Disposal: Dispose of waste in accordance with local authority bylaws.
6.3 Cleaning of Equipment: Clean with water.
7. Handling and storage
7.1 Handling:
Measures to prevent fire and explosion: No special measures required.
Avoid eye contact. Wear chemical type goggles or safety glasses. Wear PVC gloves and
protective clothing.
7.2 Storage:
Do not contaminate drinking water, food or feed by storage or disposal.