Sea Clean Industrial Degreaser MSDS

SEA-CHEM LTD SAFETY DATA SHEET Conforms to 2001/58/EC & ISO 11014-1 Product Code: SC2264 SDS Reference: SDS.2264.004 Version No.: 004 Revision Date: 05/08/2004 Issue Date: 05/08/2004 Page: 1 of 3 1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY Product Name Sea Clean Industrial Degreaser Product Code SC 2264 Product Uses Industrial Degreaser, Process Cleaner Supplier Sea-Chem Ltd Unit 18, Horton Court Hortonwood 50 Telford Shropshire TF1 7GY Telephone No. +44 (0)1952 677002 E Mail enquiries@sea-chem.co.uk Emergency Telephone No. +44 (0)7852 351083 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS General Description Preparation Chemical Nature Proprietary blend of seaweed and plant extracts and inorganic salts. Hazardous Ingredients * CAS Number % EC Number Symbol R Phrases * Occupational Exposure Limit (s), if available, are listed in section 8. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification Not classified as hazardous in accordance with EC Directive 1999/45/EC and amendments. Human Health Hazards Safety Hazards Environmental Hazards 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First Aid Measures Inhalation If symptoms occur, remove to fresh air. Skin Contact Rinse with water. Eye Contact Remove any contact lenses. Wash the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Seek medical advice if symptoms occur. Ingestion Rinse mouth with water; drink copious quantities of water if a large quantity has been ingested. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice if symptoms occur. Effects & Symptoms Inhalation No known effects. Skin Contact Repeated and/or prolonged use may cause dehydration of the skin. Eye Contact Concentrated solutions may cause some irritation. Ingestion Ingestion of small quantities will not normally cause any gastro-intestinal effects. Ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea and/or diarrhoea. Protection Of First-Aiders No special measures required Notes To Physician No special measures required General Information In case of accident, if symptoms persist or in the event of illness, seek medical advice immediately. If possible provide a copy of this safety data sheet to the medical adviser. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry powder extinguishers. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media None. Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards None. Fire Fighting Equipment Standard. Protection of Fire-fighters Standard. SEA-CHEM LTD SAFETY DATA SHEET Conforms to 2001/58/EC & ISO 11014-1 Product Code: SC2264 SDS Reference: SDS.2264.004 Version No.: 004 Revision Date: 05/08/2004 Issue Date: 05/08/2004 Page: 2 of 3 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Prevent skin and eye contact. Environmental Precautions Uncontaminated product should not cause harm to drains, sewers and natural watercourses. Clean-up Methods Small spillages of uncontaminated product may be washed away with water. Contaminated product should be contained, absorbed onto dry sand or similar material and placed in suitable containers for disposal. Other Hazards Spillages may create unusually slippery surfaces. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial practice, no special precautions required with product alone. Storage Store upright in original container away from thoroughfares to avoid accidental damage. Keep away from sources of heat or direct sunlight. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limit Values No exposure limits have been established for this product. Exposure Controls Engineering Measures No special measures required. Hygiene Measures Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes. The usual precautionary measures for general handling of chemicals should be adhered to. Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required. Hand Protection Impervious gloves recommended. Eye Protection Safety glasses recommended. Skin & Body Protection Protective overalls and shoes/boots recommended. Environmental Exposure Controls 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Liquid Colour Pale Yellow/Brown Odour Characteristic pH (concentrate) Typically 8.5 Freezing point/freezing range N/A. Boiling point/Boiling range > 100°C. Flash Point N/A. Flammability Limits N/A. Relative density(g/cm3) Typically 1.05 – 1.30 Autoflammable N/A. Solubility in water Complete 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Normally stable. Conditions to avoid Extremes of temperature. Materials to avoid Strong acids. Hazardous decomposition products Oxides of carbon and nitrogen. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Inhalation Not normally irritant. Skin contact Not normally irritant. Eye contact Concentrated solutions may cause some irritation. Ingestion Ingestion of small quantities will not normally cause any gastrointestinal symptoms. Ingestion of large quantities may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly diarrhoea. Sensitization No sensitising effect known. Acute Toxicity Non-known. Chronic Toxicity Non-known. Additional Toxicological Effects In our experience, when used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects. Information on hazardous ingredients: N/A 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity None. SEA-CHEM LTD SAFETY DATA SHEET Conforms to 2001/58/EC & ISO 11014-1 Product Code: SC2264 SDS Reference: SDS.2264.004 Version No.: 004 Revision Date: 05/08/2004 Issue Date: 05/08/2004 Page: 3 of 3 Mobility N/A. Persistence/degradability Biodegradability of surfactants and sequesterants exceeds OECD protocol. Bioaccumulation None. Information on Hazardous ingredients: N/A 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Dispose of surplus product and waste residues in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. Packaging Made from HDPE and should be disposed of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. Where possible uncontaminated packaging should be re-used or recycled. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION General Information This product is not classified as hazardous for transportation. International Transport Regulations UN number - Class Proper Shipping Name Packing Group ADR/RID Class ADR/RID Item No. IMDG Class Marine Pollutant MFAG No. Ems No. IATA Class National Transport Regulations United Kingdom No additional national transport regulations are known to the supplier. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Classification Classified in accordance with EU regulations 1999/45/EC & 67/548/EEC and amendments. Hazard Symbol None. Risk Phrases None. Safety Phrases None. 16. OTHER INFORMATION List of Relevant R-phrases Sources of Key Data EC directives 67/548/EEC and amendments, 1999/45/EC and amendments, 2001/58/EC. The Chemical (Hazards Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002. ISO 11014-1 Safety Data Sheet for Chemical Products – Part 1. Reason for Revision Change of Address Further Information Technical Data Sheet No. TDSSC2264 Vendor Notes The above information, including the health, safety and environmental information and recommended precautions, is considered to be accurate at the time of issue, however no warranty, guarantee or representation, whether express or implied is given in respect of its accuracy. The information may not be accurate for all individuals and/or situations and/or applications. It is the obligation and responsibility of users to evaluate this information and to use the product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Customers are reminded that there may be uses or applications for the product, which have the benefit of patent registration and you are therefore recommended in your own interest to take appropriate steps to avoid the infringement of such patents. Nothing herein may be construed as an authority or encouragement to use or apply the product in contravention of such rights. Sea-Chem Limited, its subsidiary and associate companies, shall not be responsible for any damage, injury or loss, consequential or otherwise, resulting from the use of the product or from failure to adhere to recommendations.