AstralPool Pool Algaecide
Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)
Patient Information leaflet
(PIL)
29-05-1996
Summary of Product characteristics
(SPC)
01-07-2013
Active ingredient:
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Available from:
FLUIDRA GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
INN (International Name):
benzalkonium Cl(150g/L)
Pharmaceutical form:
LIQUID
Composition:
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE AMMONIUM-QUATERNARY Active 150.0 g/L
Units in package:
1L; 2L; 5L
Class:
A - Agricultural
Manufactured by:
PRICE CHEMICALS
Therapeutic group:
SWIMMING POOL
Therapeutic area:
POOL ALGICIDE
Therapeutic indications:
ALGAE
Product summary:
Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: WHP: NOT APPLICABLE; Host/pest details: SWIMMING POOL: [ALGAE]; Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: SWIMMING POOL: [ALGAE]; For fast and effective elimination and prevention of algae in swimming pools.
Authorization status:
Registered
Authorization date:
2023-07-01
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Summary of Product characteristics
PRICE CHEMICALS PTY LIMITED
ABN 92 002 585 293
10 Pile Road
Somersby NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4340 0088
Fax: (02) 4340 0322
E-mail: enquiries@pricechemicals.com.au
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
DATE OF ISSUE : 1
ST
JANUARY 05
1. IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL
Product Name : PUREX ALGAE CONTROL
Other Names :
UN No. : N/A
Dangerous Goods Class : N/A
Subsidiary Risk : N/A
Hazchem Code : N/A
Pack Group : N/A
EPG : N/A
Poisons Schedule : N/A
Uses :
No information available.
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1.1 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES
Appearance : Clear colourless liquid with a faint alcohol odour.
Formula : No information available.
Boiling Point : >95 deg C
Melting Point : N/A deg C
Vapour Pressure : 5 mm Hg (1 atmosphere)
Specific Gravity : 1.0 (water = 1)
Flash Point : Test Unknown 40
pH : 7.0-7.5 (1% w/w soln.)
Solubility in water : Sol. g/l (25 deg C)
Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air)
Lower Explosion Limit : N/A
Upper Explosion Limit : N/A
1.2 OTHER PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 95 - 100 deg C. Vapour pressure: approx. 5 kPa @ 20
deg C. Specific gravity:
approx. 1.0 @ 20 deg C. Flash point: 40 deg C (PMCC) -
exhibits momentary flash point at 40
deg C (PMCC) but does not ignite and boils combustible. Volatile
component (ethanol): 9.6 %
by vol. Vapour density (air=1) 1.59. Evaporation rate (butyl
acetate = 1): 2.53.
1.3 INGREDIENTS
Chemical Entity
CAS No.
Proportions
(%)
C12-C16 ALKYLDIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM
CHLORIDE
[68624-85-
1]
10
WATER
[ 7732-18-5]
88.4
ETHANOL (SMS)
[ 64-17-5]
1.56
METHANOL
[ 67-56-1]
.04
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2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 HEALTH EFFECTS - MILD
SWALLOWED
Irritant – may cause nausea and vomiting. May cause
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