ZHIVAS LTD
SAFETY DATA SHEET
In accordance with the requirements of the Regulation on the procedure and terms of classification, packaging and labeling of
existing and new chemical substances, preparations and products, Appendix No. 16 to Art. 41, Para 1 (SG, issue 5/2002)
Date of issue: May 10th, 2007
Issue: 01/2007
Supercedes issue: new
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Trade name of the preparation: “SEPTOQUAT”
1.2. Usage of the preparation:
- preparation for disinfection of surfaces at healthcare and medical establishments, veterinary premises, places and
establishments for production of and trade in foodstuffs
1.3. Name and address of the individual, placing the preparation on the market:
“ZHIVAS” LTD, 36 “Dondukov” Blvd., Sofia
1.4. Contact telephone number in case of emergency: telephone No: (+ 359 2) 981 78 23
Telephone No of the Multi-profile Hospital of Active Treatment and Emergency Medicine “N.I.Pirogov”: 915-44-11
2. Composition / information on ingredients
2.1. General properties of the chemical substances and their percentage content. Didecyl dimethyl ammonium
chloride 30%, quadrivalent ammonium salts, benzyl-С12-14- alkyldimethyl, chlorides 20%, propane-2-ole 12%,
perfume < 0.1%
2.2. Concentrations or limit values of substances’ concentrations – for preparations, classified as dangerous:
Ingredients
CAS No/
Concentrations,
Hazard symbol,
EINECS or
%
R – phrases
ELINCS
Didecyl dimethyl ammonium
7173-51-5/
30%
C, N, R 22, 34, 50
chloride
230-525-2
Quadrivalent ammonium salts,
85409-22-9/
20%
C,N, R 21/22, 34, 50
benzyl-С12-14- alkyldimethyl,
287-089-1
chlorides
Propane-2-ole
67-63-0/
12%
F, Xi, R 11, 36, 67
200-661-7
Limit values for some ingredients in the air of the working environment: see it. 8.1.
3. Hazards identification
Hazard symbol:
Corrosive
Dangerous for the environment
Harmful if swallowed
Causes burns
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
Main routes of exposure: respiratory, by skin and oral.
Potential health effects:
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In case of eye contact: causes reddening, delacrimation, severe pain, burn upon contact with the conjunctival sac.
In case of skin contact: causes burn.
In case of inhalation: in case of exposure to high concentrations irritation of the upper respiratory tract, cough, may
cause burns of the mucosa of the respiratory tract.
In case of swallowing: burn of the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract.
4. First aid measures
4.1. After inhalation: Take the injured person out in fresh out. In case he/she feels unwell or in case of occurrence
and development of intoxication symptoms seek medical advice immediately.
4.2. After skin contact: Immediately take off the contaminated working clothes. Wash the contaminated skin areas
thoroughly with soap and water. Wash the working clothes before using them again.
4.3. After eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of running water with eyelids wide open for 15 - 20 minutes.
Consult a physician – ophthalmologist.
4.4. After swallowing: Rinse the mouth with water. If the person is unconscious he must not be given liquids
through the mouth. Seek medical advice immediately.
4.5. Necessity of qualified medical help: in case of eye contact and in case of swallowing and presence of
symptoms or irritation seek medical advice. In case of swallowing – the treatment is symptomatic.
4.6. Special means for first aid at the work place: protective respiratory mask, eyes’ bath, a bottle of clean water
for washing the skin or the eyes.
5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Suitable extinguishing media: СО2, fire extinguishing powder.
Larger fires should be extinguished with alcohol-resistant foam.
5.2. Media unsuitable for fire extinguishing for security reasons: full water stream. It may be used for cooling
of containers.
5.3. Specific hazards, related to exposure to the preparation and resulting products of burning and gasses
liberated: in case of fire toxic gases may be formed: СО, СО2 and nitrogen oxides. In case of burning of the PE
package may be formed: СО, СО2, ethylene, methane, ethane, propane, propylene, cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons,
formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, butylenes, butane.
5.4. Special protection equipment for fire-fighters: suitable work clothes, self-contained breathing apparatus
with full protection of the face.
6. Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions: work clothes, latex gloves, protective goggles, providing of adequate overall or local
ventilation. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Remove sources of ignition.
6.2. Environmental protection measures:
In case of the occurrence of incident and/or spillage of the preparation, take measures for its localization and
limiting. The quantity of the preparation collected shall be temporarily stored in special tightly closed I accordingly
marked containers, after which to be submitted to persons, being holders of permission under the provisions of Art.
37 of the Wastes management law (promulg., SG, issue 86 of 2003). Take measures to not allow the pollution of
surface/underground waters, soil as well as release to the sewerage system.
6.3. Means of cleaning and take-up: Adsorb with inert materials (sand, shavings or soil). Wash using water and
detergent.
The collected quantity to be stored in special tightly closed and accordingly marked containers.
7. Handling and storage
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7.1. Handling: Follow the operating instructions as specified onto the label. Use it in well-ventilated premises. Avoid contact
with the eyes. After operation change the work clothing and take a shower. Immediately change the
contaminated work clothing with clean and dry one and wash it before using it again.
Do not spill the remainder of the preparation in the sewerage system, but use it according its intended use.
Do not allow disposal of the preparation into the sewerage system as well as of rinsing waters resultant from its
usage.
After usage collect the package in special, tightly closed and accordingly marked containers and store it temporarily
within the area of the company premises, after which submit it for disposal to persons, being holders of permission
under the provisions of Art. 37 of the Wastes management law /WML/.
In case of spilling of the preparation, store the quantity collected in special tightly closed and accordingly marked
containers and store it temporarily within the area of the company premises, after which submit it for disposal to
persons, being holders of permission under the provisions of the Wastes management law /WML/.
7.2. Storage: in well closed original package, in dry and well ventilated premises, away from foodstuffs, drinks and
under temperature not exceeding 50оС. Do not expose it to direct sunlight.
7.3. Specific use: for professional use only
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
8.1. Limits of exposure:
Limit values for the air in the work environment
Ingredients
CAS No/
EINECS
Propane-2-ole
67-63-0 /
200-661-7
Limit values for the air in the work environment
pursuant to
Regulation 13, SG, issue 8/2004
980.0 mg/m3 (8 hours)
1225.0 mg/m3 (15 min)
8.2. Control of exposure
8.2.1. Control in case of exposure under work environment: providing of general and local ventilation is
recommended in order to keep control over the limit values of the isopropyl alcohol in the air of the work place.
8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection: do not inhale the vapours. Provide adequate overall ventilation, use filter
breathing masks.
8.2.1.2. Hand protection: synthetic gloves.
8.2.1.3. Eye protection: protective goggles.
8.2.1.4. Skin and body protection: chemically-proof work clothing.
8.2.2. Control of the preparation’s impact over the environment: do not allow spilling in the sewerage system.
Avoid the pollution of soil, air, water sources and sewerage system.
9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1. General information
Appearance – liquid
Colour – pale yellow
Odor – specific
9.2. Some important information, related to the human health, safety and the environment
pH ( 1 % water solution)
рН of 1 % solution under 200 С – 7.6 ± 0.2
Fire point
No data available
Self-ignition temperature
No data available
Self-inflammation temperature
No data available
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Boiling point
Explosion properties
Oxidation properties
Relative density, 20оС
Stability when stored
Effect of light, temperature and humidity over the technical
characteristics of the preparation
Reactivity in relation to the material of the package
Foaming, possibility of wetting, dust formation
Physical and chemical compatibility with other biocidal
preparations, which it is used and applied together with
No data available
Not explosive
None
0.94 g/cm3
The preparation is stable when stored under normal
conditions, with temperature of 5-50оС
Do not expose it to direct sunlight, not to exceed
the temperature of 50оС
The formulation is in conformity with PENN
No data. The preparation is a liquid. It is not
foamy.
It is not used and applied together with other
biocidal preparations.
9.3. Other information - none
10. Stability and reactivity
10.1. Conditions to avoid: high temperatures exceeding 50оС, sources of heat and direct sunlight.
10.2. Substances to avoid: strong oxidizers and acids.
10.3. Hazardous products of decomposition: not expected upon compliance with the operating instructions.
11. Toxicological information
LD50 oral, white rats (evaluated) – < 2000 mg/kg body weight.
LD50 dermal, white rats (evaluated) – > 2000 mg/kg body weight.
Skin and eye irritating effect – causes burns.
Skin sensitization: contains citrine and 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen. May cause allergic reaction.
12. Ecological information
12.1. Eco-toxicity.
The biocidal preparation “Septoquat”, under the conventional method, is classified as “Dangerous for the
environment”. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Eco-toxicological data about the active substances:
a/quadrivalent ammonium salts, benzyl-С-12-14- alkyldimethyl, chlorides
Strong toxicity to fish.
LC50 (24 hours) for Lepomis macrochirus-0.580mg/l;
LC 50 (24 hours) for Oncorynchus mykiss-1.300 mg/l;
LC 50 (96 hours) for Oncorynchus mykiss-1.150 mg/l;
LC 50 (96 hours) for Oryzias latipes-3.900 mg/l;
Strong toxicity to Daphnia magna.
EC50 (24 hours) for Daphnia magna-0.230 mg/l;
EC50 (48 hours) for Daphnia magna-0.120 mg/l.
Inhibiting effect on the growth of algae.
EC50 (72 hours) for Scenedesmus pannonicus-0.120 mg/l;
EC50 (96 hours) for Scenedesmus pannonicus-0.140 mg/l;
EC50 (72 hours) for Chorella pyrenoidosa-0.090 mg/l;
EC50 (96 hours) for Chorella pyrenoidosa-0.010 mg/l.
Inhibiting effect on microbiological activity.
No data available.
b/didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride
Strong toxicity to fish:
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LC 50 (96 h) – 032 mg/ l Bluegill sunfish
LC 50 (96 h) - 2.00 mg/ l Rainbow trout
Strong toxicity to Daphnia magna:
ЕС50, Daphnia magna, 48 h,-0. 94 mg/ l;
Inhibiting effect on the growth of algae:
The algae is very sensitive as regards the cation surfactants /surface-active substances/.
ЕС50 is lower than 1 mg/ l;
NOEC – 0.010, time of exposure – 21 days, OECD 211.
Inhibiting effect on microbiological activity:
EbC50, 96 h, Selenastrum sp. – 0.026 mg/ l , OECD 201.
12.2. Mobility – the preparation is soluble in water. In case of falling into soil it is expected to reach to the subsoil
waters, and if spilled on soil – to penetrate deeply.
12.3. Stability and degradability – the cation surfactants are bio-degradable.
Biotical degradation – very good > 90%.
12.4. Potential for bioaccumulation – bioaccumulation is not expected.
12.5. Other undesired effects – no data available.
13. Disposal considerations
Wastes code pursuant to Regulation No 3 on the classification of wastes /SG, issue 44/2004:
In case of usage in the medical practice:
Biocidal preparation – Wastes code: 18 01 06* – chemical substances and preparations, consisting of or containing
dangerous substances
PE package, Wastes code: 15.01.10*- packages, containing residues of dangerous substances or soiled by dangerous
substances.
In case of usage in the veterinary practice:
Biocidal preparation – Wastes code: 18 02 05* – chemical substances and preparations, consisting of or containing
dangerous substances
PE package, Wastes code: 15.01.10*- packages, containing residues of dangerous substances or soiled by dangerous
substances.
Wastes and package disposal:
The wastes from the biocidal preparation in the form of residual quantities and packages must be collected in special
tightly closed and accordingly marked containers, to be stored temporarily, after which to be submitted for disposal to
persons, being holders of permission under the provisions of Art. 37 of the Wastes management law (promulg., SG,
issue 86 of 2003).
After usage wash the package up with plenty of water and collect the rinsing waters in special containers. Collect the
packages in special, tightly closed and accordingly marked containers and store them temporarily within the area of
the company premises, after which submit them for disposal to persons, being holders of permission under the
provisions of Art. 37 of the Wastes management law /WML/.
14. Transport information
It does not pose any hazard in case of road transport. Transport it in its original packages, in covered vehicles,
separately from foodstuffs and drinks.
15. Regulatory information
In accordance with the requirements of the Regulation on the classification, packaging and labeling of chemical substances
and preparations, Directive 67/548/EEC on the classification and labeling of dangerous chemical substances pursuant to 29th
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amendment, Directive 1999/45/EC on the preparations under the version of Directive 2001/60/EC, Directive on the Safety
Data Sheets (Directive 91/155/ EEC under the version of Directive 2001/58/EC), the preparation is classified into the
categories of hazard and requires risk (R-) phrases.
Symbols and marks for hazard
C
Corrosive
N
Dangerous for the environment
Risk (R-) phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Safety advices /S-phrases/:
S 2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheet.
S 62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Contains citrine and 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen. It may cause allergic reaction.
16. Other information
The information in the Safety Data Sheet is based on the current level of knowledge by the date of its preparing.
The user of the trade product must observe the requirements of the Law on protection from the harmful impact
of the chemical substances and preparations, the normative acts in the sphere of health and safety during
operation and protection of the environment.
Meaning of the R-phrases from it. 2:
R11 Highly flammable.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
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