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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME PRESPOTTER P
CHEMICAL FAMILY Dry Cleaning Intensifier
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 anionic surfactants, refined mineral oil, water, co-solvents, emulsifiers, and wetting agents.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

RISK PHRASES None required
SAFETY PHRASES None required but suggest S24/25

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION Remove from exposure and keep warm. Seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT Wash off with water.
EYE CONTACT Irrigate with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
INGESTION If more than a few drops swallowed give patient water to drink.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand, foam or water spray.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Self contained breathing apparatus and full proctective clothing should be worn.

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

Advice on Protection against Fire and Explosion. Wear eye protection, gloves and protective clothing. Store in a cool, dry place away from foodstuffs.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

PERSONAL PROTECTION Observe normal standards of industrial hygiene for handling chemicals. Wear gloves, protective goggles.
Occupational Exposure LIMITS The threshold limit value for mineral oil mist is 5mg/m³ 8hr TWA.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Clear / hazy liquid
COLOUR Yellow
ODOUR Characteristic
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE Boiling point >100°C (water phase)
FLASH POINT 61° closed cup
DENSITY 0.980 @ 15°
SOLUBILITY Emulsifiable in water
pH VALUE 7/8
VISCOSITY at 20°C approx. 90cps
IGNITION TEMPERATURE >200°C

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION >150°c
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS Not determined
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Oxides of carbon, sulphur and nitrogen.

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 Expected to cause irritation to the nose, eyes and upper respiratory tract.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY Not determined.
Other ecological information. Expected to have a biodegradability > 90%.

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

  This product is not classified as dangerous. The classification for this product has been arrived at after using the result from conventional method modified, after taking into account the likely effects in man.
RISK PHRASES None
SAFETY PHRASES S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) 1 self classification.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Issue 11th July 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

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