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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME CLEANER BL
CHEMICAL FAMILY Dry cleaning spotting agent for blood, albumen and food stains.
COMPANY NAME COLE & WILSON LTD, NABBS LANE, SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, W. YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AT
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 01484 842353

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION A blend of anionic and non ionic surfactants, alcohols, soap, enzymes and ammonia in water.
CAS NUMBER None

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

  Irritating to eyes and skin

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION Remove to fresh air and seek medical attention if recovery not immediate.
SKIN CONTACT Wash well with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
EYE CONTACT Wash well with water for several minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INGESTION Do not induce vomiting. Give water to drink and seek medical attention if large amounts have been swallowed.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA CO², dry chemical, sand or water spray.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Wear self contained breathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Take up with absorbent material e.g. sand, sawdust. Rinse away remainder with water.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Do not allow to get into waste water or waterways.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

Advice on Protection against Fire and Explosion. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Eye wash facilities should be available. Store containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated place away from sources of ignition and away from food.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

PERSONAL PROTECTION Observe normal standards of industrial hygiene for handling chemicals. Wear gloves and protective goggles. Avoid eye contact.
Occupational Exposure LIMITS Isopropanol - OEL 400ppm 8hr. TWA.
Isobutanol - OEL 50ppm 8hr. TWA.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Clear liquid.
COLOUR Yellow.
ODOUR Alcoholic and ammoniacal.
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE Boiling point >100°C (water phase)
FLASH POINT 35°C.
DENSITY Approximately 0.995 @ 15°C.
SOLUBILITY Dispersible in chlorinated solvents.
pH VALUE 8.5 - 10.5.
VISCOSITY At 20°C: approx 7cps.
IGNITION TEMPERATURE Not determined.
EXPLOSION LIMITS Not determined.
VAPOUR PRESSURE Not determined.

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION Not determined.
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS Not determined.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Oxides of carbon, sulphur and nitrogen.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY Expected to possess a relative low degree of acute oral toxicity.
DERMAL COMPATIBILITY Expected to be relatively non toxic by dermal route.
MUCOUS MEMBRANE Expected to be a mild irritant.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY Not determined.
Other ecological information. Expected to have a biodegradability > 90%.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

ADVICE ON DISPOSAL In accordance with local authority regulations e.g. special waste disposal or incinerate.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UNITED NATIONS NUMBER None
PACKAGING GROUP Not classified
IMDG PAGE NO. Not classified
MARINE POLLUTANT No
TREM CARD NUMBER None

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

RISK PHRASES R36/38: Irritation to eyes and skin.
SAFETY PHRASES S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) Class 1 self classification.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

  Combined alcohols <10% w/w.
Date of Issue 26th October 1994

This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of the safety requirements. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.

M.P.SULLIVAN, CHEMIST

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