1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product name:
Alcohol Hand Rinse
Supplier:
Hygiene Stores
8 Castle Road
Kings Norton Business Centre
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B30 3HZ
Telephone:
Fax:
0121 4585598
0121 4584969
Product Description:
Quick acting, easy to use formulation. Residual bactericide gives
protection for up to 3 hours. The ideal hand steriliser for food
processing applications. Contains Triclosan for added protection.
2. COMPOSITION /INFORMATION AND INGREDIENTS.
An aqueous blend containing a bactericide, skin conditioning agent and polymer thickener carried in
isopropanol.
Hazardous Ingredients:
CAS No.
%w.w. (Range)
Nature of hazard.
2,4,4-trichloro-2-hydroxy
diphenyl ether
3380-34-5
0.1 - 1.0
IRRITANT. (R36/38).
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Isopropanol
67-63-0
60 - 90
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. (R11).
Occupational Exposure Standard (O.E.S.) set*.
* Refer to Section 8 for Exposure Levels.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONS.
Product is classed as HIGHLY FLAMMABLE under Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging)
Regulations.
Risk Phrases: 11: Highly Flammable.
Use common sense precautions when handling this product.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES.
Eyes:
Rinse immediately with large quantities of clean water. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
Ingestion:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give small sips of milk or water to drink and seek
immediate medical attention.
Inhalation:
Move patient to fresh air.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Product is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and irritating fumes may be given off in the event of a fire. Treat
fires with either dry chemical, foam or waterspray - do not use waterjet. Keep surrounding areas
cool by using waterspray.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.
Spillages need to be contained to prevent entering watercourse. Extinguish any naked flames,
sources of ignition. Absorb spillage in inert material e.g. dry sand/earth and transfer into fireproof
metal container(s) for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE.
1. Store away from children.
2. Use only according to directions.
3. Do not mix with other chemicals.
4. Always ensure cap is replaced and tightened after use.
5. Do not store in temperatures greater than 35C or less than 0C.
6. Keep away from sources of ignition during use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
1. Always maintain a good standard of occupational hygiene when handling chemicals.
Exposure levels according to EH40 list issued by HSE:Occupational Exposure Standard: Isopropanol:
L.T.E.L.
S.T.E.L.
8 hours
- 400ppm
15 minutes - 500ppm
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.
9.1. Appearance:
Clear/translucent blue liquid.
9.2. Odour:
Characteristic of Isopropanol.
9.3. pH:
Neutral.
9.4. Density (@20C):
0.875 kg/litre.
9.5. Flash Point:
Approximately 18C.
9.6 Solubility in water:
Miscible.
10. STABILTIY AND REACTIVITY
Product is stable under normal conditions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No significant health hazard when properly used for the application it was designed for.
Effects due to overexposure when:
In contact with eyes:
Severe irritation and redness
In contact with skin:
Product is designed to be skin friendly.
Ingested:
Sore mouth and throat, abdominal pain, diarrhoea.
Inhaled:
Irritation, sore throat, coughing.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Whilst this product could not be considered biodegradable, it would not normally be expected to
enter a water discharge system.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Dispose of according to local regulations.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, NOS (contains Isopropanol).
U.N. No.:
1993
IMDG Page No.: 3345
Hazard Class: 3,2
Packing Group: ll
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Product is classed as HIGHLY FLAMMABLE under CHIP Regulations.
Risk Phrases:
11 : Highly Flammable.
Safety Phrases:
2 : Keep out of reach of children.
7/9: Keep container tightly closed and in a well ventilated place.
16 : Keep away from sources of ignition - NO SMOKING.
46 : If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container label.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The flammability hazard should be stressed to the user to ensure elimination of sources of ignition.
The responsibility to ensure safe working conditions within the workplace remains with the user.
The health hazard and general information contained within this Material Safety Data Sheet are
given as a guide to the precautions required to maintain a safe work environment.
1659/16004 Revision 4 – March 2003
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