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Health & Safety > Wiltard
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY
| PRODUCT NAME |
WILTARD FLAME RETARDANT |
| CHEMICAL FAMILY |
Dry cleaning spotting agent
for blood, albumen and food stains. |
| COMPANY NAME |
COLE & WILSON LTD, NABBS LANE,
SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, W. YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AT |
| EMERGENCY TELEPHONE |
01484 842353 |
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION |
Guanidine phosphate
complex in water and alcohol. Contains 3% isopropanol. |
| CAS NUMBER |
None |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| INHALATION |
Move to fresh air.
Not expected to be hazardous by this route. |
| SKIN CONTACT |
Wash off with soap and water. |
| EYE CONTACT |
Rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice.s. |
| INGESTION |
No information available. Seek
medical advice. |
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA |
Water, carbon dioxide
and dry chemical. |
| SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS |
Wear self contained breathing
apparatus. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
The product itself does not
support combustion. |
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
| METHODS FOR CLEANING
UP |
Absorb bulk material
and place in suitable container for disposal. Flush remainder with
plenty of water. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS |
Do not flush into surface water
or sanitary sewer system. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| HANDLING |
Wear eye protection
and adequate protective clothing for the rest of the body. |
| STORAGE |
Use only in area
provided with good ventilation. Keep containers dry and tightly closed
to avoid escape of vapour & contamination. Keep away from extreme
temperatures. Store between 5°C and 30°C. |
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
| EYE PROTECTION |
Safety glasses. |
| Hand protection |
Protective gloves. |
| OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
for Isopropanol. |
400ppm (980mg/m³) 8 hour TWA.
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| HYGIENIC MEASURES |
When using, do not eat, drink,
or smoke. |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| APPEARANCE |
Clear liquid. |
| COLOUR |
Pale straw |
| ODOUR |
Alcoholic |
| CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE |
Freezes @ 0°C. Initially distills
@ 75°C. |
| FLASH POINT |
Typically 40°C closed cup. |
| DENSITY |
1.19 typical. |
| SOLUBILITY |
Partially soluble in water.
Disperses in perchloroethylene. |
| pH VALUE |
4.5 - 5.5. |
| VISCOSITY |
Not determined. |
| IGNITION TEMPERATURE |
Not determined. |
| EXPLOSION LIMITS |
Not determined. |
| VAPOUR PRESSURE |
Not determined. |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
| THERMAL DECOMPOSITION |
>150°C |
| HAZARDOUS REACTIONS |
Not known |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
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Oxides of nitrogen, phosphorus
pentoxide and oxides of carbon. |
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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No direct toxicological
testing has been carried out on this product. Results from a related
product (guanidine phosphate) are LD50 oral mouse >1150mg/kg. |
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| ECOTOXICITY |
Rich in nitrogen
and phosphorus which may find use as a fertilizer. Expected to be
highly degradable, but see section 13. |
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
| ADVICE ON DISPOSAL |
Phosphorus compounds
are included in the UK control of pollution (special waste) regulations
1980. Seek advice from the local waste authority. |
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
| UNITED NATIONS NUMBER |
Not classified |
| PACKAGING GROUP |
Not classified |
| IMDG PAGE NO. |
Not classified |
| MARINE POLLUTANT |
No |
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
| RISK PHRASES |
R- No labelling
required (no dangerous properties). |
| SAFETY PHRASES |
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. |
| WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) |
1/2 self classification. |
16. OTHER INFORMATION
| Date of Issue
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17th October 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
Health & Safety > Wiltard
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