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Clements Chemicals
SAFETY DATA SHEET
GLASSWASH RINSE AID
Revision Date: 06 Aug. 03
Date of Printing: 07 Mar. 16
MSDS Revision: 01
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Glasswash Rinseaid
Product Name:
Product NO:
Supplier:
A892, A893
William Clements (Chemicals) Ltd
The Old Transport Museum
Witham Street
BELFAST BT4 1HP
(028) 9073 8395
Telephone:
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name
Citric Acid Anhydrous
Isopropanol
3.
CAS No.
77-92-9
67-63-0
Contents (%)
<2
<10
Health (class)
Xi
F
Risk (R No.)
36
11, 36, 67
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Provided that this product is handled correctly, it is not classified as hazardous to humans.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Skin Contact:
Eye Contact:
Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases, or if recovery is not rapid or
complete, seek medical attention.
Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If patient is conscious, give water to
drink. If patient feels unwell seek medical attention.
Drench the skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
If large areas of the skin are damaged, or if irritation persists seek medical attention.
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures:
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:
6.
Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical, sand.
Wear full protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus.
In combustion may emit toxic fumes of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Do not discharge into drains or river. Contain the spillage using bunding. Bund or absorb the material
with sand or earth. If possible transfer liquid to a salvage tank, otherwise absorb material and transfer to
suitable containers for waste disposal.
Spill Cleanup Procedures:
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Usage Precautions:
Storage Precautions:
Avoid Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid direct contact with the substance. Avoid sources of
ignition. Do not breathe vapours.
Temperature Range:
Cool
Humidity Range:
Dry
Keep container tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limits:
Isopropanol:
400ppm (980 mg/m3), 8hr TWA;
500ppm (1225 mg/m3), STEL
Monitoring Method: as Propan-2-ol
Protective measures:
N/A
Nitrile or butyl rubber gloves.
Safety goggles
Overalls and boots
Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals.
Respirators:
Protective Gloves:
Eye Protection:
Other Protection:
Type: OES
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Blue liquid
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Materials to Avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Stable under normal conditions
Strong oxidising agents
None when used and handled as intended.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Warnings: Isopropranol- LD50: 5840 mg/kg oral-rat
>12800 mg/kg skin-rabbit
Causes eye irritation. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting resulting in dermatitis and secondary infections. Inhalation and
ingestion may produce general narcotic effects similar to drunkenness-central nervous system depression, drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation,
behavioural changes and hypotension.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Soluble in water
Isopropanol: LC50, Fathead minnow = 9600 mg/l; LC50, 24h, Daphnia > 10000 mg/l.
Not expected to bioaccumulate.
Mobility:
Aquatic Toxicity:
Bioaccumulative potential:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods:
Via an authorised waste disposal contractor to an approved waste disposal site, observing all
local and national regulations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Text of the R-phrases that are allocated to the ingredients listed in section 2 of this safety data sheet:
R36
R11
R67
Irritating to eyes
Highly Flammable
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
The information given in this safety data sheet is based on knowledge available at the time of completion and is intended to describe the product
only in terms of the health and safety requirements. It does not signify any warranty with regard to specific properties or specifications.