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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME SULTRABRIGHT
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 A blend of anionic & nonionic surfactants, water & co-solvents. wetting agents.
CAS NUMBER None

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

  Irritating to eyes and skin

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION Move the affected person away from contaminated area. Make the affected person rest. Give artificial respiration if necessary.
SKIN CONTACT Immediately rinse with plenty of water. Immediately remove contaminated clothing or footwear. If skin becomes inflamed, call a Doctor.
EYE CONTACT Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
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 Carbon dioxide, dry powder, water spray or polar resistant foam.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Combustible liquid, but does not catch fire easily.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Contain with sand, earth, or any suitable absorbent material. Transfer to a container for disposal. Subsequently wash the spill area with water.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Prevent entry into drains & water courses.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

  No special measures necessary.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear gloves, protective goggles & overalls. Avoid eye & skin contact.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Clear liquid
COLOUR Straw
ODOUR Alcoholic
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE Boiling point of water 100°C
FLASH POINT >61°C closed cup
DENSITY 1.04 - 1.05
SOLUBILITY Soluble in perchloroethylene
pH VALUE 6.5/7.5
VISCOSITY Not determined
IGNITION TEMPERATURE Not determined.
EXPLOSION LIMITS Not determined.
VAPOUR PRESSURE Not determined.

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION > 150°C
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS On combustion or on thermal decomposition, releases irritating fumes of carbon oxides, phophorus oxides, nitrogen oxides & sulphur oxides.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY Low oral toxicity
DERMAL COMPATIBILITY Irritating to eyes & skin. Material may be absorbed through skin. None of the substances used in this preparation are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY Expected to be substantially biodegradable.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

ADVICE ON DISPOSAL Via an authorised waste disposal contractor to an approved waste disposal site, observing all local & national regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UNITED NATIONS NUMBER Not classified
PACKAGING GROUP Not classified
IMDG PAGE NO. Not classified
MARINE POLLUTANT No
TREM CARD NUMBER None

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

  Symbol - Irritant (Xi)
RISK PHRASES R36/38: Irritating to eyes & skin.
SAFETY PHRASES S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water & seek medical advice.
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) Class 1 self classification.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Issue 16th October 1995
Page 4 updated 8th November 1995.
M.P.SULLIVAN, CHEMIST

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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