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Health & Safety > Cleaner
PTB
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY
| PRODUCT NAME |
CLEANER NTK |
| 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 chlorobenzene,
aromatic hydrocarbon, alcohol, soap and emulsifier |
| CAS NUMBER |
None |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
| PRODUCT IS FLAMMABLE |
Harmful by inhalation.
High exposures by inhalation may produce anaesthetic effects. May
cause eye irritation. Repeated exposure to levels above the occupational
exposure limit may produce adverse effects on the liver and kidneys.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| INHALATION |
Remove to fresh
air, rest and keep warm. If exposure severe seek medical attention.
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| SKIN CONTACT |
Wash well with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. |
| EYE CONTACT |
Irrigate with water for 10 minutes.
Obtain medical attention of irritation persists. |
| INGESTION |
If patient conscious give water
to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. |
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA |
Foam, CO² or dry
powder. |
| SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS |
Self contained breathing apparatus
and suitable protective clothing must be worn in fire condition. |
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
| METHODS FOR CLEANING
UP |
Take up with absorbent
material, e.g. sand, sawdust. Rinse away remainder with water. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS |
Eliminate sources of ignition.
Wear full protective clothing including respiratory protection. Do
not allow to get into waste or waterways. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| HANDLING |
Use only in well
ventilated areas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| STORAGE |
Keep away from sources
of ignition. Keep in a cool, well ventilated place away from oxidising
agents, acids, alkalies and foodstuffs. |
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
| PERSONAL PROTECTION |
Wear suitable respiratory
protective equuipment if exposure levels are higher than OEL. Observe
normal standards of industrial hygiene for handling chemicals. Wear
gloves, protective goggles. Avoid eye contact. |
| OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
LEVELS (OEL) |
Chlorobenzene -
50ppm 8 hr TWA.
Methyl cyclohexanol - 50ppm 8hr TWA.
Aromatic hydrocarbons suggested 50ppm 8hr TWA. |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| APPEARANCE |
Clear liquid |
| COLOUR |
Yellow |
| ODOUR |
Characteristic |
| CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE |
Approximately 130°C |
| FLASH POINT |
>37°C. |
| DENSITY |
Approximately 1.025 @ 15°C |
| SOLUBILITY |
Emulsifiable in water, soluble
in perklone |
| pH VALUE |
9/10 |
| VISCOSITY |
At 20°C : approx 5cps |
| IGNITION TEMPERATURE |
Not determined. |
| EXPLOSION LIMITS |
Not determined. |
| VAPOUR PRESSURE |
Not determined. |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
| THERMAL DECOMPOSITION |
>150° |
| HAZARDOUS REACTIONS |
May react violently with alkali
metals and strong acids |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
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Hydrogen chloride and oxides
of carbon |
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| INHALATION |
The vapour has anaesthetic
properties and when inhaled at high concentrations, may cause respiratory
irritation, headache, fatigue, dizziness and incoordination. |
| DERMAL COMPATIBILITY |
May cause skin irritation
in sensitive individuals. Mildly toxic by skin contact. |
| EYE CONTACT |
Will cause eye irritation. Permanent
damage is unlikely. |
| INGESTION |
The swallowing of small maounts
is unlikely to cause adverse effects. Large doses may produce nausea,
vomiting and general weakness. |
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| ECOTOXICITY |
The substance is
expected to have a low potential for bioaccumulation. The substance
is presidcted to have a high mobility in soil. There is evidence of
photodegradation in air. The substance is slowly biodegradable in
water and soil. |
| Other ecological
information |
Harmful to aquatic
organisms |
| Further Information |
The substance is
anticipated to be partially removed in biological treatment processes
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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 |
1134 (chlorobenzene
as the main ingredient). |
| PACKAGING GROUP |
III |
| IMDG PAGE NO. |
10050 (chlorobenzene) |
| MARINE POLLUTANT |
No |
| ADR/RID |
Class 3 |
| ADR/RID |
Item No: 31 (c) |
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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EEC Classification
- Harmful.
Hazard Symbol - Xn. |
| RISK PHRASES |
R10: Flammable.
R20: Harmful by inhalation. |
| SAFETY PHRASES |
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin
and eyes |
| WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) |
2 self classification |
16. OTHER INFORMATION
| Date of Issue
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25th October, 1994. |
| Revision 1 - 23rd
Feb. 1995 |
Flash Point was
>61°C Section 9
Density was 1.04 Section 9
C.F.C.Solvent removed from Section 2.
M.P.SULLIVAN, CHEMIST |
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
PTB
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