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Health & Safety > Cleaner
KT
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
Health & Safety > Cleaner
KT
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