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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME SULTRASOFT HC
CHEMICAL FAMILY Cationic 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 surfactants, water, co-solvent and fragrance.
CAS NUMBER None

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

  Irritating to eyes and skin

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
INGESTION Rinse out mouth and immediately seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT Wash off immediately with plenty of water.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR Detergents or surfactants can cause irreversible damage to stomach and intestine lining. Do not induce vomiting but pump stomach with the addition of preparation containing defoamer.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, foam, carbon dioxide.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Take up with absorbent (e.g. general purpose binder). Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Do not allow to get into waste water or waterways.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

  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 and clothing.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Clear liquid
COLOUR Yellow
ODOUR Fragrant
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE Boiling point >100°C
FLASH POINT >61°C
DENSITY 1.02 - 1.03
SOLUBILITY Miscible in water. Soluble in Perklone and R113.
pH VALUE 6/8
VISCOSITY Approx 260cps @ 20°C
IGNITION TEMPERATURE >200°C
EXPLOSION LIMITS Not determined.
VAPOUR PRESSURE Not determined.

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

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

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY Expected to possess a relative low degree of acute oral toxicity.
DERMAL COMPATIBILITY Expected to be a mild skin irritant.
MUCOUS MEMBRANE COMPATABILITY Irritating to eyes and mucous membrane.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY Do not allow product to enter soil or waterways. On storage or before discharging into drainage systems follow state-of-the-art technology.

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

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

  Hazard Symbol - Xi Irritant
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.
S26 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) CLASS 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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