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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME CLEANER KT
CHEMICAL FAMILY Dry cleaning spotting agent
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 organic acids, emulsifiers & co-solvents in water
CAS NUMBER None

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

  Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Do not breathe spray.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult seek medical attention
SKIN CONTACT Wash well with water
EYE CONTACT Rinse immediately with plenty of water & seek medical advice
INGESTION Wash out mouth with water. Give water or milk to drink

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

Advice on Protection against Fire and Explosion. No special measures necessary

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

PERSONAL PROTECTION Observe normal standards of industrial hygiene for handling chemicals. Wear gloves, protective goggles. Avoid eye contact
Occupational Exposure LIMITS OES mg/m³ = 9. long term, 8 hour TWA (formic acid)

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Clear liquid
COLOUR Yellow
ODOUR Acidic
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE Boiling point >100°C (water phase)
FLASH POINT >61°C
DENSITY At 15°C approximately 1.03
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water. Dispersible in chlorinated hydrocarbons
pH VALUE Appromixately 2
VISCOSITY At 20°C: approx 13 cps
IGNITION TEMPERATURE Not determined
EXPLOSION LIMITS Not determined
VAPOUR PRESSURE Not determined

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION > 150°C
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS Not determined
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Oxides of carbon & oxides of sulphur

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 COMPATABILITY Inhalation of mist will cause irritation of membrane with the possibility of inflammation and oedema.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY No data
Other ecological information. Expected to be highly biodegradeable

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
FURTHER INFORMATION Not classified according to transport regulations for hazardous goods

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

  IRRITANT
RISK PHRASES R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin
SAFETY PHRASES S2: Keep out of reach of children
S23: Do not breathe fumes or spray
S26: In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) 2 self classification

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Issue 7th 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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