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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME FIBROL W10
CHEMICAL FAMILY Di fatty ester quaternary in water.
COMPANY NAME COLE & WILSON LTD, NABBS LANE, SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, W. YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AT
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 01484 842353

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION A9% di fatty ester of n-methyl-triethanolammonium methyl sulphate.
1% isopropanol and 90% water.
Active ingredient: 93 334-15-7.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

RISK PHRASES None required
SAFETY PHRASES None required

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION Provide fresh air, monitor breathing, give oxygen if necessary.
SKIN CONTACT Wash off with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical advice if necessary.
EYE CONTACT Rinse with plenty of water. Seek medical advice if necessary.
INGESTION Seek medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, foam, Co², dry powder.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS None

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Take up mechanically or by use of absorbent material. Remove sources of ignition. Small amounts may be rinsed away with soap and water.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS In cases of judicious uses this product does not cause disturbances in water purification plants, according to information received so far.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

  Store in a well ventilated room away from extreme temperatures. The use of safety goggles and gloves is advisable. Avoid storing with oxidising agents.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear eye protection.
Wear goggles and protective overalls.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Stable milky emulsion
COLOUR White
ODOUR Characteristic
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE <0°C >100°C
FLASH POINT >61°C
DENSITY 1.00 - 1.01 @ 15°C
SOLUBILITY Emulsifiable in water
pH VALUE 3/5
VISCOSITY Approximately 60cps @ 15°C
IGNITION TEMPERATURE >150°C
EXPLOSION LIMITS Lower 2% volume Higher 12% volume (isopropanol)
VAPOUR PRESSURE Not determined

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION >150°C
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS None provided good industrial practices followed
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY LD50>5g/kg (rats oral) on 100% activity
DERMAL COMPATIBILITY The 100% active product is irritating to skin and eyes

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY Biodegradability measured by coupled unit test >90%
Fish toxicity LCO> 45000mg/L (brachydanio rerid 24 hrs).
Other ecological information. -

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

ADVICE ON DISPOSAL Remove the product mechanically or with an absorbent. Burn in an incinerator that has been approved by the government.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UNITED NATIONS NUMBER Not assigned
PACKAGING GROUP Non hazardous
IMDG PAGE NO. Non hazardous
MARINE POLLUTANT No
TREM CARD NUMBER None
FURTHER INFORMATION -

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

RISK PHRASES None required
SAFETY PHRASES None required
WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) 1 self classification.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Issue 10th January 1995

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

REVISION DATE 23rd November 1995. M.P.SULLIVAN, CHEMIST.

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