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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME CLEANER S
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 hydrocarbon solvent, anionic and non-ionic surfactants, water, alcohol and soap.
CAS NUMBER None
FURTHER INFORMATION Contains 5-10% isobutanol CAS No. 78-83-1

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

IRISK PHRASES Suggest R36/38 be obeyed
SAFETY PHRASES Suggest S26/36/37/39 be obeyed

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION Remove to fresh air and seek medical attention if necessary.
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 Carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand, foam or water spray.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing should be worn. Keep containers cool with water spray.

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

  Wear eye protection, gloves and protective clothing. Store in a cool, dry place away from foodstuffs. Avoid excessive heat or cold.

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 Isobutanol - 50ppm 8 hr. TWA.
Hydrocaarbon distillate - 300ppm 8 hr. TWA.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Clear liquid
COLOUR Golden Yellow
ODOUR Alcoholic
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE Boiling point <100°C isobutanol azeotrope
FLASH POINT Typical 45°C
DENSITY Approximately 0.950 @ 15°C
SOLUBILITY Soluble in perchloroethylene and R113 solvent
pH VALUE Approximately 6
VISCOSITY At 20°C: approx 34 cps
IGNITION TEMPERATURE Not determined.
EXPLOSION LIMITS Not determined.
VAPOUR PRESSURE Not determined.

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION Not determined.
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS Expected to be non reactive
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Oxides of carbon, sulphur and nitrogen. Hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride.

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 The vapour will cause irritation of respiratory tract and to the eyes.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY Not determined.
Other ecological information. Expected to possess a high degree of biodegradability.

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

  Symbol - Irritant
RISK PHRASES R10: Flammable.
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
SAFETY PHRASES S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) 1 or 2 self classification.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Issue 26th October 1994
  PAGE 4 updated 10th November 1995. M.P.SULLIVAN (CHEMIST)
PAGE 2 updated 14th November 1995. 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

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