MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRINT DATE:15/02/16
Issue No.
1
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY
Commercial Product Name:
Description
Appearance:
Responsible Company:
BIO VX
Powder sanitiser.
White powder.
BioLink Limited, Unit 2, Becklands Park Industrial Estate,
Market Weighton, York. YO43 3HS
Information Phone Number:
(+44) 1430 876611
2. INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients :
Chemical
Potassium monoperoxysulphate
Sulphamic acid
Sodium dichloro isocyanurate dihydrate
Classification
C, R34, R22
Xi, R36/38, R52/53
Xn, N, R22, R31,
R36/37, R50/53
% Conc.
>10
<20
<10
CAS No
70693-62-8
5329-14-6
51580-86-0
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Physical & Chemical:
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Health:
Causes burns, harmful if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
Environmental:
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin Contact:
Inhalation:
Eye Contact:
Ingestion:
Wash contaminated skin with plenty of water.
Remove to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
Rinse eyes with plenty of clean water for at least ten minutes. Seek medical
advice if symptoms persist.
Rinse out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Protection against Fire and Explosions:
Suitable Fire Extinguishing Media:
Non Suitable Media:
Special Exposure Hazards:
Specific hazards during fire fighting:
Special protective equipment for
fire-fighters:
Further information:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Foam, CO2
high volume water jet.
Decomposition products released in a fire should be
considered as toxic if inhaled.
Flood small amounts of decomposing products with water
(add foaming agent to the water for better penetration).
Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective
suit.
Do not allow run-off from fire-fighting to enter drains
or water courses.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spilled product may be swept up into suitable containers for recovery or disposal. Avoid creating a dust.
Finally flush area with plenty of water.
Environmental considerations:
Do not allow material to enter drains or water courses. If this occurs,
inform the relevant water authority at once.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Use in a ventilated area. Avoid creating a dust. Keep containers tightly closed, cool and dry and out of
direct sunlight. Keep in original container at temperatures not exceeding 25ºC.
Do not store with highly flammable, flammable or combustible materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Recommended Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection:
Hand Protection:
Eye Protection:
Skin and Body:
Respirator with ABEK filter in case of concentrations above 5mg/m 3.
Impermeable gloves.
Tightly fitting safety goggles, face protection.
Protective suit. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Odour:
White powder.
Slight
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This preparation is stable under normal conditions of use. However, it is unstable in moist/wet conditions.
Keep containers tightly closed.
Conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Thermal decomposition:
Hazardous reactions:
Moisture, ignition sources and high ambient temperatures.
Incompatible with strong oxidising agents, strong bases and
reducing agents.
Possible build up of toxic and corrosive vapours.
Self Accelerating Decomposition (SADT) possible at high temperatures.
Observable decomposition at temperatures >60ºC (product in delivery
form).
General information:
Even small amounts of moisture or impurities can noticeably reduce SADT.
Stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Non available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the environment
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to the European Waste Catalogue
( EWC ) should be used. It is among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste codes specific
to industrial sectors and processes according to the EWC.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No.
Primary Hazard
Subsidiary Hazard:
Packing Group
3085
Oxidising Solid, Corrosive N.O.S.
(Potassium Monopersulphate, Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate)
Oxidising, Class 5.1
Corrosive, Class 8
II
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling :
O
C
N
Oxidising
Corrosive
Dangerous to the environment
Risk phrases :
R8
R22
R29
R34
R36/37
R51/53
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Harmful if swallowed.
Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
Causes burns.
Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the environment
.
Safety phrases :
S8
S24/25
S26
Keep container dry.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous
waste.
S36
S60
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained in this MSDS, as of the issue date, is believed to be true and correct. However,
the accuracy or completeness of this information and any recommendations or suggestions are made
without warranty or guarantee.
Since the conditions of use are beyond control of our company, it is the responsibility of the user to
determine the conditions of safe use of this preparation. The information in this sheet does not represent
analytical specifications, for which please refer to our Product Data Sheet.
Issue Date : 12/05/08
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