Material Safety Data Sheets
1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Commercial Name: Bio-Life FabriCleanse
Name & Address of Supplier:
StarColour Labs, Unit 10, The Grip Industrial
Estate, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4XN
Tel. No. 0044 1223 897997
Packaging Company Name:
Bio-Life International Ltd
Unit 1, Bio-Life Building, Sutton Lane,
Brailes, Oxon OX15 5BB. UK
Emergency Phone: ++44 1608 686626
Information Phone: ++44 1608 686626
or ++44 7974000858, ++44 7976121815
Emergency EMAIL: sales@bio-life.co.uk
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Human
Handling precautions: Avoid ingestion, prolonged/repeated exposure to the skin and keep out of eyes.
May cause skin irritation if exposure is prolonged and/or repeated. May cause eye irritation.
Moderate toxicity if ingested.
Safety
Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50C.
Ecological
Not completely biodegradeable. Discharge of large quantities into the aquatic environment may kill
fish and other aquatic organisms.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
FABRICLEANSE™
INCI NAME
Eucalyptus globules leaf oil
Benzyl benzoate
C12-13 Pareth 3
%
25-35
20-30
10-20
CAS No
8000-48-4
120-51-4
66455-14-9
EINECS No
Na
204-402-9
Na
Classification*
Xn,R10, R65
T
Xi, N,
R41,R50
* For details, see Section 16
4. FIRST AID
Skin Exposure: In the event of exposure wash off with soap and water and remove contaminated
clothing and launder before re-use.
Eye Contact: Rinse with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately & show this
container or label.
Inhalation: In case of prolonged inhalation, remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get
medical aid immediately.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Do not expose allow prolonged exposure to temperatures in excess of 50 degrees centigrade .
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry powder or foam
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contained spilled liquid with sand or vermiculite and place in chemical waste container. Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers and streams.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Store between -5C and 40C out of direct sunlight. Keep away from sources of ignition and store in
well ventilated areas. Do not store close to strong oxidising agents.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Skin exposure: May cause skin irritation.
Eye contact: May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion: Moderate toxicity if ingested..
Dermal/inhalation: For prolonged exposure and bulk handling – wear safety glasses, impervious gloves
and protective clothing. Pack in a well ventilated area. Flammable if exposed to naked flame. Large
quantities released into surface waters may be harmful to wildlife.
9. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The finished product’s specifications (tests and limits) are:
pH:
Microbiology count:
Specific gravity:
5 to 5.5
<10
97.4 to 1.02
Appearance: Clear, pale yellow solution
Odor: Characteristic Eucalyptus & Ester
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY DATA
May react with strong oxidants. Flammable if exposed to naked flame. Stable at temperatures of up to
40C.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Harmful – can cause acute or chronic damage to health if ingested. May cause some irritation of the
mouth and upper digestive tract. May produce skin irritation after prolonged contact. May cause eye
irritation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do not release into surface waters.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Contained spilled liquid with sand or vermiculite and place in chemical waste container. Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers and streams. Empty containers may be landfilled at a licensed facility.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling material.
Other precautions: None
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Exempt from hazardous materials regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The surfactant complies with the biodegradeability criteria as laid down in Regulation (EC) No.
648/2004 on detergents. The Classification & labelling is according to EEC Directive 67/548EEC.
This product is not classed as dangerous under Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548EEC.
The SDS Sheets are prepared in accordance with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction) which became law on 1 June 2007.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Symbol Letters & Phrases used in Section 2.
Note: These may not apply to the preparation as supplied.
16.1 Risk Phrases
Xn
R10: Flammable
R65: Harmful:may cause lung damage if swallowed
T
Considered relatively non-toxic to humans but information on human health effects from ingestion is
limited. Animal studies indicate moderate toxicity from ingestion. Handle as a potential health hazard.
Oral (Single exposure):
Oral (Repeated exposure)
R39/28
R48/25
25-200 mg/kg bw
50 mg/kg bw
Xi: Irritant
N: Dangerous for the environment
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes
R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms
16.2 S-phrases
S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately & show this container or
label
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water & seek medical advice
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets
S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
This safety is accurate to the best of Nutec Ltd and Bio-Life International Ltd’s knowledge and is based
on information which they consider reliable. It is furnished without warranty.
Edition No. 4
Date of Issue:
May 2015