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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME PRESPOTTER EXCEL
CHEMICAL FAMILY LAUNDRY PRE SPOTTER STAIN REMOVER
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 solvents & surfactants in water
CAS NUMBER None
FURTHER INFORMATION -

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

  Irritating to eyes and skin.
This product is a strong defatter so protective gloves and glasses should be worn at all times.

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

INGREDIENT NAME CAS NO STD 8hr LT EXP 15min STD EXP
HEXYLENE GLYCOL 107-41-5 OES 25ppm (125mg/m3) 25ppm (125mg/m3)

  Wear eye protection at all times when handling product.
Wear gloves and overalls or apron.


9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Clear liquid
COLOUR Near water white
ODOUR Sweet
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE Freezes at 0°C. Boils at 100°C
FLASH POINT >61°C
DENSITY Approx 1.02
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water
pH VALUE 7 to 8
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 and sulphur

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY LD50 Rat oral >.2000mg/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.
ECOTOXICITY Aquatic Toxicity: may cause long term adverse effects in the Aquatic environment.
FURTHER INFORMATION Water endangering classification = 1to2 self classification.

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 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) 1 to 2 Self Classification

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Issue Date of issue October 1998
Revision to sections 8/9/10/12& 15 November 1998

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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