He has been charged with administering poisons with intent to cause pain, entering a licensed premises to commit an indictable offence and intentionally or recklessly damaging the dispenser.
Police allege he drove to the Bridge St property on a suspended driver's licence at 10pm on August 27. He has also been charged with driving on a suspended licence.
He then allegedly entered the multi-storey club, which has a sauna, a spa and room to work out, charge sheets show.
Investigators allege he tried to administer the acid in the dispenser about an hour and 40 minutes later, at 11.48pm, and damaged the device in the process.
In a desperate bid to stop himself being recognised, after court on Monday Mr Irawan fled down the streets of the city and darted into stores.
He appeared at court alone, in a white dress shirt and dark pants and declined to comment.
The matter returns to court November 1.