Hazards
- H272May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
Full GHS classification
- Oxidising Solids Category 2 — H272
- Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4 — H302
- Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B — H314
- Skin Sensitisation Category 1 — H317
- Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Acute) Category 1 — H400
Poisons schedule
Schedule 6 (S6) — SUSMP
Used for
Swimming pool and spa sanitiser, algaecide, bactericide; water purification and oxidising agent.
Never
Do NOT mix with other chemicals or acids. Not for domestic / unprotected consumer use.
Transport
- UN number
- 3085
- Proper shipping name
- OXIDISING SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (contains 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin)
- Class
- Class 5.1 (Oxidising Agent) + Subsidiary Risk 8 (Corrosive) — see ADG Table 3.2.3
- Packing group
- II
- Hazchem
- 1W
Handling
- Appearance
- Solid (tablet) — white
- pH
- 3.4 – 3.6 @ 0.1% solution
- Keep away from
- Incompatible with acids, bases, reducing agents, oxidisable / combustible materials, ammonium, urea and nitrogen compounds, chloroisocyanurates. Store away from heat, ignition sources and acids. Segregate per ADG Code segregation rules."
Also known as
BCDMH; pool & spa bromine; brominating tablets
Summary only. The PDF is the Safety Data Sheet: read it before handling, storing or disposing of this product, and keep it with the product.