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Health & Safety > Hydracol Detergent

SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME HYDRACOL DETERGENT
CHEMICAL FAMILY Low Foam Built Laundry Detergent
COMPANY NAME COLE & WILSON LTD, NABBS LANE, SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, W. YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AT
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 01484 842353

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION Blend of surfactants, metal soaps, sequestrant and glycol and wool protective colloids.
CAS NUMBER None
FURTHER INFORMATION -

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

  Irritating to eyes and skin

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION If spray is inhaled, provide fresh air, rest and warmth; seek medical advice if symptoms occur.
SKIN CONTACT In case of contact with skin, wash off immediately with water.
EYE CONTACT In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water, holding eyelids open for at least 10 minutes. Seek medical advice.
INGESTION If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water (if conscious) and seek medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Wear self contained breathing apparatus

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Take up with absorbent material, e.g. sand, sawdust.
Rinse away remainder with plenty of water.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Do not allow to get into waste water or waterways.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

  Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Store between 0°C to 20°C.
Do not store in metal containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear gloves, protective goggles.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Clear liquid
COLOUR Pale Yellow
ODOUR Mild
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE Freezes at -2°C. Boils at 100°C
FLASH POINT >61°C
DENSITY Approx 1.1
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water
pH VALUE 8/9
VISCOSITY Not determined
IGNITION TEMPERATURE Not determined
EXPLOSION LIMITS Not determined
VAPOUR PRESSURE Not determined

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION >150°C
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS May react with strong oxidants
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Oxides of carbon, sulphur and phosphorus and nitrogen

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY LD50 Rat oral >200mg/kg
DERMAL COMPATIBILITY May product significant skin irritation after prolonged contact
MUCOUS MEMBRANE COMPATABILITY May cause significant eye irritation.
Unlikely to be hazardous by inhalation unless present as an aerosol.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

  Do not release into surface waters.
This product is expected to comply with the minimum 80% biodegradability requirement of the EC Non-Ionics Directive 82/242.
The product is expected to be substantially removed in biological treatment processes.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

ADVICE ON DISPOSAL In accordance with local authority regulations e.g. special waste disposal or incinerate.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN NO Not classified
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

  Product is classified in accordance with CHIP 96
RISK PHRASES 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)  

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Issue 30th April 1997

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 > Hydracol Detergent