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1. Identification of the product and of the company
--------------------------------------------------Identification of the product:
Beer Pipe Cleaner
Chlorinated detergent sanitiser
Company/undertaking identification:
Ecolab Ltd
David Murray John Building
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 1NH
Telephone:
01793 511221
2. Composition/information on ingredients
----------------------------------------Declaration according to recommendation 89/542/EEC:
Less than 5 %: chlorine-based bleaching agents, phosphonates
Declaration of ingredients:
1 - 5 % Sodium hypochlorite
Symbol:
C
R-phrase: 31-34
EINECS:
231-668-3
5 – 10 % Sodium hydroxide
Symbol:
C
R-Phrases: R35
EINECS:
215-185-5
3. Hazards identification of the product
---------------------------------------R 31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
R 35: Causes severe burns
4. First aid measures
--------------------after inhalation:
Fresh air, consult doctor if complaint persist. In case of
unconsciousness bring patient into stable side position for
transport.
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after skin contact:
Rinse with running water and soap. Skin care. Remove
contaminated clothes.
after eye contact:
Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of running water
(for 10 minutes), put on a bandage with sterile gauze, see an
oculist.
after ingestion:
Rinse out mouth, drink 1-2 glasses of water.
Do not initiate vomiting; instantly call for medical help.
5. Fire-fighting measures
------------------------Suitable extinguishing media:
Non-combustible - danger of decomposition if exposed to heat.
suitable for all regular extinguishing materials
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:
none known
Special exposure hazards arising from the product itself,
from combustion products or from resulting gases:
Can be released in case of fire: chlorine gas.
Special protective equipment for firefighters:
Put on breathing apparatus.
6. Accidental release measures
-----------------------------Personal precautions:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Escaping product causes danger of slipping.
Environmental precautions:
The product may not be allowed to enter water without prior
treatment (biological waste treatment plant). Do not allow to
enter in surface / ground water. Do not allow to enter the
ground/soil.
Methods of cleaning up/of removing:
Remove with liquid-absorbing material (sand, peat, sawdust).
wash away residue with plenty of water; Dispose of contaminated
material as waste according to item 13.
7. Handling and storage
----------------------Handling:
Open and handle container with care. Ensure good
ventilation/suction at the workplace.
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Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from heat.
Do not keep together with acids in one container.
Do not store together with oxidants.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
-----------------------------------------Information on the system design:
Ensure good ventilation/suction.
Components with specific control parameters:
Sodium hydroxide OES (15 min.) 2mg/m3
Exposure at the working place can be excluded in normal
processing procedures.
Personal protection:
Wash hands before work breaks and after finishing work. keep
away from food, beverages and animal feed; Immediately remove
soiled or soaked clothing.
Respiratory protection: suitable breathing mask when there is
inadequate ventilation
Hand protection: Wear Category III (EN 374) chemical protective
gloves made of butyl rubber or nitrile rubber. Please
observe the glove manufacturer's instructions on
permeability and rupture times as well as the specific
workplace conditions.
Eye protection: goggles which can be tightly sealed
Skin protection:
suitable protective clothing
Safety shoes or closed footwear.
9. Physical and chemical properties
----------------------------------Physical state:
Colour:
Odour:
liquid
yellow
chlorine
pH:
(undiluted) (20'C) > 13
Flash point:
not applicable
Relative density:
(20'C) 1.18 g/cm3
Solubility:
Soluble in water (20 'C) unlimited
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10. Stability and reactivity
---------------------------Conditions to avoid:
No decomposition if used according to specifications
Materials to avoid:
Do not use together with other cleaning agents. Cleanings agents
containing hypochlorites release toxic gases which may damage
the respiratory system. Reacts with acids: heat generated and
chlorine released
Hazardous decomposition products:
In case of fire chlorine will be generated.
11. Toxicological information
----------------------------In case of appropriate application no adverse effects have been
reported up to now.
Skin contact:
The product causes corrosion on skin and mucous membranes.
Eye contact:
strong corrosive effect
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat
and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.
12. Ecological information
-------------------------Based on the components contained in the product and/or structurally
comparable substances the following ecological data are to be
expected:
Persistence and degradability:
not pertinent: inorganic product
The product contains active chlorine or active chlorine carriers,
respectively. Locally set limits in sewage have to be observed.
13. Disposal considerations
--------------------------Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements e.g.
delivery to designated station for disposal of chemical waste. Verify
that procedure complies with local regulations.
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14. Transport information
------------------------Transport over land ADR/RID:
Class: 8
PG: III
Classification Code: C5
1st numbering of tanks panel: 80
2nd numbering of tanks panel: 3266
Designation of goods:
UN 3266 Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
(contains Sodium hydroxide and Sodium hypochlorite)
Transport over sea IMDG:
Class: 8
UN-No.: 3266
PG: III
EmS:
F-A, S-B
Proper shipping name:
Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
(contains Sodium hydroxide and Sodium hypochlorite)
Transport by air ICAO/IATA:
Class: 8
UN/ID-No.: 1791
PG: III
Pkg-Instr. (passangerair.): 819
Pkg-Instr.(cargo air. only): 821
Proper shipping name:
Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
(contains Sodium hydroxide and Sodium hypochlorite)
15. Regulatory information
-------------------------Classification and labelling according to CHIP:
Symbols of danger:
C Corrosive
Ingredients:
Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hypochlorite solution
R-phrases:
R 31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
R 35: Causes severe burns
S-phrases:
S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice
S 28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of
water and soap
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)
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National prescriptions:
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Health and Safety at Work Act
16. Other information
--------------------The product is provided for the professional user.
This information is based on our current level of knowledge and
relates to the product in the state in which it is delivered. It is
intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety
requirements and is not intended to guarantee any particular
properties.
Full text of the R-phrases indicated by codes in this safety data
sheet. The product code/identification/designation is indicated in
Section 15.
R 31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R 34: Causes burns
R 35: Causes severe burns