You will also be required to complete full WHMIS training; however, this page contains safety information for every chemical used at this workplace.
It's important that you understand how to safely use these chemicals and understand how to respond in the event of an emergency. If you ever feel unsure about safe chemical use, immediately stop and ask for help from a Supervisor or Manager!
Each chemical is organized into a collapsible section.
Click on the ▼ arrow next to each chemical name to expand the section and review:
What the chemical is used for
Hazards and health effects
Required PPE
Safe handling and storage procedures
First aid and emergency steps
Purpose: General-purpose disinfectant/sanitizer.
Hazards: Skin/eye irritation; respiratory irritation; GI discomfort if swallowed.
Protective goggles
Chemical-resistant gloves
Body-covering impervious clothing
Avoid breathing mist and avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wash hands after use; remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Store in a cool area above freezing, away from strong acids, oxidizers, and reducing agents.
Ensure containers remain tightly closed.
Do not mix with other chemicals — especially acidic products.
Avoid extreme heat or cold; chemical stability is affected by temperature.
Avoid releasing product into drains or the environment.
Extremely high or low temperatures
Contact with reducing agents, oxidizing agents, strong acids
Decomposition can release carbon oxides and sodium oxides
Skin: Wash with soap/water, remove contaminated clothing
Eyes: Rinse 20 min
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting; drink water; seek medical care
Purpose: Sanitizer for food-contact surfaces.
Hazards: Severe skin corrosion, serious eye damage, harmful if swallowed, respiratory irritation.
Rubber or neoprene gloves
Chemical goggles / face shield
Avoid heat, open flame, and sunlight.
Do NOT mix with:
Urea, ammonia, amines, amides
Nitrogen compounds
Alcohols
Combustible materials
Ether
Avoid contact with metals such as magnesium, galvanized zinc, tin, chromium, brass, bronze → can release explosive hydrogen gas.
Ensure containers remain closed when not in use.
Store away from incompatible chemicals (especially acids).
Prevent chemical from entering drains/waterways until decomposed.
Dilute spills with large amounts of water and contain runoff.
Eyes/skin: Rinse 20 minutes
Inhalation: Fresh air, recovery position if unconscious
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, DO NOT induce vomiting
Purpose: Dish machine detergent.
Hazards: Corrosive; severe skin and eye damage; harmful if swallowed.
Chemical-resistant gloves
Protective goggles
Ensure good room ventilation
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location.
Keep away from strong acids, oxidizing agents, and foodstuffs.
Avoid release into the environment; dispose according to regulations.
Avoid direct sunlight and extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Avoid humidity.
Avoid contact with metallic substances (e.g., aluminum).
Never mix with acids.
Do not inhale mist or allow contact with eyes or skin.
Standard corrosive response: 20-minute rinse
Move to fresh air if inhaled
Do NOT induce vomiting
Purpose: High-temp rinse aid for dish machines.
Hazards: Eye/skin irritation; drowsiness or loss of consciousness if swallowed.
None required by SDS for normal use
Gloves recommended during jug changes
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
No specific handling hazards noted in SDS.
Store closed, in a cool dry location.
Keep away from incompatible materials (oxidizers).
Eyes: 20-minute rinse
Skin: Wash with water
Ingestion: Drink water or milk; contact physician
Purpose: Heavy-duty detergent.
Hazards: Severe skin corrosion, severe eye damage, harmful if swallowed. pH 14.
Chemical-resistant gloves
Goggles or face shield
Impervious clothing
Store in cool, dry, ventilated location.
Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.
Avoid contact with aluminum.
Avoid extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
Prevent release to environment.
Do not breathe mist; avoid splashing when pouring.
Dispose of waste material according to local/regional regulations.
Rinse skin/eyes 20 minutes
Move to fresh air if inhaled
Do NOT induce vomiting
Purpose: Low-temp rinse aid.
Hazards: Eye/skin irritation; stomach pain & nausea if swallowed.
Gloves, goggles, protective clothing recommended (SDS)
Store away from alkaline products, oxidizing agents, and foodstuffs.
Avoid splashes or spray in enclosed areas.
Do not store in contact with steel or aluminum.
Avoid inhaling mist.
Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
Eyes: 20-minute rinse
Skin: Fresh air & wash area
Ingestion: Water; do NOT induce vomiting
Purpose: Handwashing.
Hazards: Mild irritation with eye contact; nausea if ingested.
Eye protection only if chronic splash risk exists (per SDS)
Store in closed containers.
Store away from incompatible materials (strong acids).
Keep away from extreme heat and cold.
Follow local disposal requirements.
Eyes: 15–30 min rinse
Skin: Rinse
Ingestion: Water/milk; do NOT induce vomiting
Purpose: Degreasing heavy soils.
Hazards: Skin irritation/chemical burns; serious eye damage; harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
Chemical-resistant gloves
Protective goggles
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Avoid ingestion; do not breathe vapours.
Store tightly closed.
Keep away from incompatible materials including:
strong acids
nitrocarbons
halocarbons
persulfates
sodium borohydride
silver nitrate
acrolein
cyanogen compounds
Avoid prolonged contact with reactive metals (aluminum, zinc, brass, tin).
Use good industrial hygiene practices.
Eyes/skin: 20-minute rinse
Inhalation: Fresh air
Ingestion: May be fatal; get medical help
Purpose: Light-to-medium-duty cleaning.
Hazards: Mild irritation; harmful if swallowed.
Gloves
Goggles (recommended)
Avoid breathing vapours.
Avoid skin/eye contact.
Store between 5°C–35°C.
Keep container closed.
Store away from carbon/nitrogen/sulfur oxides and ammonia traces.
Standard rinse procedures
Purpose: Handwashing.
Hazards: Mild irritation with eye contact; nausea if ingested.
Eye protection only if chronic splash risk exists (per SDS)
Store in closed containers.
Store away from incompatible materials (strong acids).
Keep away from extreme heat and cold.
Follow local disposal requirements.
Eyes: 15–30 min rinse
Skin: Rinse
Ingestion: Water/milk; do NOT induce vomiting
Never mix chemicals together — dangerous reactions can occur.
Always wear gloves when handling concentrated chemicals.
Store chemicals in their designated area away from food and heat sources.
If you spill a chemical, notify a supervisor immediately.
If you feel unwell after exposure, move to fresh air and alert a manager.