Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—October 2023) Instrument 2023
19Cautionary statement—fire and explosion hazard
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19 Cautionary statement—fire and explosion hazard
(1) If the poison is a dry chlorinating compound containing more than 10% of available chlorine, the cautionary statement:
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
(a) on a separate line or lines immediately below the cautionary statement “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN” as required by section 18; and
(d) with nothing, other than a class label as specified in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, written on the same line or lines.
(2) This section does not apply to a preparation certified by a relevant State or Territory authority as not being a Dangerous Good of Class 5, Division 5.1: Oxidising substances, as specified in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.