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Health & Safety > Excel
Dry
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY
| PRODUCT NAME |
EXCEL DRY |
| CHEMICAL FAMILY |
LAUNDRY DRY SIDE SPOTTING AGENT
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| COMPANY NAME |
COLE & WILSON LTD, NABBS LANE,
SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, W. YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AT |
| EMERGENCY TELEPHONE |
01484 842353 |
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| INGREDIENT NAME |
CAS NO |
CONTENT |
HEATH (class) |
RISK (R no) |
| 2-METHYL 2,4, PENTANDIOL |
107-41-5 |
< 20% |
IRRITANT |
R36,R38 |
| N-METHYL -2- PYRROLIDONE |
872-50-4 |
< 20% |
IRRITANT |
R36,R38 |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL |
100-51-6 |
< 5% |
HARMFUL |
R20/22 |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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Irritating to eyes
and skin |
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| INHALATION |
Move the exposed
person to fresh air at once. Perform artifical respiration if breathing
has stopped. Keep affected warm and at rest. Get prompt medical attention.
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| SKIN CONTACT |
Remove affected person from
source of contamination. Promptly wash with soap or mild detergent
and water. Wash clothing if soaked as above. Get medical attention
promptly if symptoms occur after washing. |
| EYE CONTACT |
Flush eyes with large amounts
of water until irritation subsides. If irritation persists get medical
assistance. |
| INGESTION |
Wash out mouth with water do
not induce vomiting. If patient is conscious give water to drink.
If patient feels unwell seek medical attention. |
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA |
Water spray, powder,
carbon dioxide, alcohol resistant foam. |
| SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS |
Can produce explosive mixtures
with air above 96°C.
Fire Fighters to use self contained breathing apparatus. |
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
| METHODS FOR CLEANING
UP |
Wear respirator
and/or liquid contact protection absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or
earth and place into containers and hold for waste disposal. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS |
Do not allow material to contaminate
sewers. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| HANDLING |
Ventilation - good
general ventilation. LEV may be required. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Avoid breathing vapours.
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| STORAGE |
Store in original
plastic container. Do not store in lead, zinc or aluminium containers.
Keep in cool dry ventilated storage and closed containers. |
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
| INGREDIENT NAME |
CAS NO |
STD |
8hr LT EXP |
15min STD EXP |
| 2 METHYL PENTANE - 2,4 DIOL |
107-41-5 |
OES |
25ppm |
25ppm |
| N METHYL -2- PYRROLIDONE |
872-50-4 |
OES |
25ppm |
75ppm |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL |
100-51-6 |
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recomended 5ppm |
| RESPIRATORS |
Respirator protection
must be used if general level exceeds the occupational exposure level
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| EYE PROTECTION |
Wear splash-proof goggles to
prevent eye contact. Provide eye wash station |
| SKIN PROTECTION |
Wear protective gloves and appropriate
clothing |
| OTHER PROTECTION |
Use engineering controls to
reduce air contamination to permissible levels |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| APPEARANCE |
Clear mobile liquid |
| COLOUR |
Pale Yellow |
| ODOUR |
Mild sweet ester |
| CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE |
Freezing point < 5°C Boiling
point approx 80°C |
| FLASH POINT |
> 61°C |
| DENSITY |
1.01 @ 15°C |
| SOLUBILITY |
Soluble in Perchloroethylene.
Dispersible in hydracarbon and water. |
| pH VALUE |
6 TO 8 |
| VISCOSITY |
Not determined |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
| STABILITY |
Normally stable |
| MATERIALS TO AVOID |
Strong oxidising agents. Strong
reducing agents. Strong acids. Strong alkalies. |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
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Toxic gases/fumes of carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide. Oxides of nitrogen and phosphorus. |
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| TOXIC DOSE LD50 |
> 4000 mg/kg (ORAL
RAT) compilation from indivual ingredients. |
| EFFECTS |
May cause irritation of the
respiratory tract if inhaled. Irrating to eyes and skin. Ingestion
can cause systemic effects eg. To the central nevous system, producing
symptoms like dizziness and narcosis. Aspiration into the lungs during
swallowing and vomiting may damage the lungs |
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| DEGRADABILITY |
Individual ingredient
test results show that this product under aerobic conditions can be
expected to be 75% biodegraded after 28 days.
Excel Dry is unlikely to persist in the aquatic environment. |
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Incinerate with
provision for removal of effluent gasses by scrubber, observe all
regulatory requirements. Recover contaminated water and dispose of
in an approved and permitted biological treatment. |
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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Not regulated for
road transport |
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Label for supply:
IRRITANT |
| RISK PHRASES |
R36/38 Irrating
to eyes and skin |
| SAFETY PHRASES |
S26-28 Incase of contact with
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
After contact with skin wash immediately with plenty of water. |
| WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) |
CLASS 1/2 SELF CLASSIFICATION
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
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 > Excel
Dry
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