HEALTH & SAFETY SHEET
CLEANSWELL - COLOUR
1.
Identification of Substance or Preparation and the Supplier
Product Name:
Cleanswell - Colour
Company Name:
Anglowide Marketing
Countyground Works
Deanstones Lane
Queensbury
Bradford
BD13 2AT
2.
Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Components
(a)
(b)
Potassium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite
Chemical Formula
(a)
(b)
KOH
NaOCl
Concentration
(a)
(b)
<15%
<2%
3.
Telephone 01274 883668
Fax 01274 818980
Hazards Identification
Hazard Class NR – Un No
Corrosive to body tissue, causing burns and ulceration in prolonged contact.
Irritant and harmful as mist or spray
If ingested causes internal irritation and damage.
Reacts with acids.
Spillage will affect vegetation.
Lethal to aquatic life.
4.
First Aid Measures
Contact with eyes
Immediately flush eyes with directed stream of clean water for at least 15 minutes holding eyelids
apart to ensure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissue
GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Contact with skin
Immediately flush exposed skin with water and wash with soap and water. If clothing penetrated,
remove clothing. Flush exposed skin with water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion
If person is conscious, immediately administer large quantities of water.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Inhalation
Remove from exposure. Keep warm and at rest.
5.
Fire Fighting Methods
Non flammable. May generate toxic and explosive fumes in a fire therefore fire fighters should wear self contained breathing
apparatus and full body protective clothing. Select extinguishing medium appropriate to other materials in and/or to the
circumstances of the fire. Contact with certain metals liberates highly flammable hydrogen gas which may form an explosive
mixture with gas.
HEALTH & SAFETY SHEET
CLEANSWELL
6.
Accidental Release Measures
Wash away with large quantities of water.
7.
Handling & Storage
No special requirements
8.
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Respirator
Not applicable.
Ventilation
Not applicable
Eye Protection
Wear safety glasses or goggles.
Other measures
Wear cotton overalls, rubber boots, pvc/rubber gloves and rubber apron.
9.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Colour
Purple
Solids
7.0%
Density (at 20°C)
1.065
10.
Stability & Reactivity
Reacts with acids. Contact with ammonium salts liberates ammonia gas.
Reacts with halocarbons, nitro ethane, nitro propane and acid anhydrides.
Corrosive to aluminium, magnesium, zinc and tin.
Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.
Contact with aluminium, brass, tin and zinc will produce highly flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
11.
Toxicological Information
Liquid and mist causes severe irritation and corrosion to skin, eyes, respiratory and digestive tracts.
Corrosive to eyes and may cause corneal damage.
Corrosive to skin on prolonged contact causing ulceration and possibly dermatitis.
Unlikely to be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion may cause haematemesis, oesophageal and gastric perforation.
High exposure to aspired mists or vapours may lead to bronchitis, pneumonitis and obstructive pulmonary oedema.
12.
Ecological Information
Bio-accumulation
Does not bio accumulate.
Ecotoxicity
Toxic to fish LC50 189mg/Litre.
Biodegradability
Inorganic compounds.
13.
Disposal Controls
Dispose in an approved chemical disposal area. Do not flush down sewers in vast quantities.
Small and large spillages may be washed to drain but with large quantities of water.
14.
Transport Information
A. Conveyance:
Tremcard:
52/80G12
Emergency Action Card: 2R
Classification:
Irritant.
SI 1986/1951 Road traffic (Carriage of dangerous substances in packages etc) regulations.
B. Supply:
Safety Phrases
S2, 26, 27, 37/39
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
Wear suitable gloves.
Wear eye/face protection.
Risk phrases:
R34
Causes burns.
15.
Supply sign:
Irritant
Key words:
Irritant
Regulatory Information
Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous substances Regulations 1984 SI 1244 (as amended).
Dangerous Substances (Notification and Marketing of Sites) Regulations 1990 SI 304
Control of Pollution Act 1974
Environmental (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991
Environmental Protection Act 1990.
16.
None
Other Information