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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade name : ECO-MARINE
Description : Cleaning and emulsifying agent for hydrocarbon spills
Application : Disperses hydrocarbon spills on water
Supplier : Sunsorb™ Absorbents (Pty) Ltd
Tel. No. : +27 21 689 4907
Emergency No. : 073 1012166
Fax No. : +27 21 689 7148
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
| Substance name | EU number Cas number Concentration Risk Phrases | Hydrocarbon solvent
| 80- 90 %
| MEA
| 141-43-5 1 – 3 % R36/37/38 | Emulsifier
| 112-89-1 3 – 5 % | LAS
| 3 – 4 %
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL;
Skin
| None | | Eyes | Mildly irritant | Inhalation
| None | Ingestion
| Irritating, may cause diarrhea | Environment
| Because the product has a high COD, large quantities will deplete natural waters of oxygen which may lead to the starvation of aquatic life. All components are primary biodegradable |
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
Inhalation:
| No affect is expected
| Skin
| Wash with plenty of water
| Eyes
| With eye lids wide open, wash with copious amount of water
| Ingestion
| Drink plenty of water. If discomfort persists seek medical attention
| Note to Physician/Medicare:
| The product contains strong organic emulsifiers and hydrocarbon solvents that may upset the digestive system. Diarrhea and involuntary convulsions may occur |
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
Extinguishing media
| Water ,foam ,CO2
| Special fire-fighting procedure
| None
| Protection of fire fighters
| Wear conventional fire fighting PPE | Hazardous combustion products:
| None
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
| Notification procedures | No special notification required
| | Environmental precautions | Prevent concentrate from entering natural streams
| Method for cleaning up
| Small spills: Dilute with water and flush to drain
| Large spills
| Contain and return to original containers.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
| Handling | Handle in closed containers | Storage
| Keep away from flammable substances. No other special storage conditions required | Storage temperature
| Store between 5º C and 45º C
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION: Personal protection
Eyes
| Wear goggles | Hands
| Wear rubber gloves | Exposure limits
| None
| Engineering controls
| Provide eye wash station
| Ventilation/Respiratory protection
| None
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance
| Clear liquid
| Colour
| Amber
| pH
| N/A | Boiling point
| >120º C
| Flash point
| > 100º C
| Flammability
| Not flammable
| Auto-ignition temperature
| > 150º C
| Explosive properties
| Not explosive
| Density
| 0.77-0.85 kg/l
| Solubility in water
| Will emulsify with water
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Stability (thermal, light, etc.)
| Stable under normal working conditions
| Conditions to avoid
| Low storage temperatures
| Incompatibility
| Acids
| Hazardous decomposition products:
| None
| Hazardous polymerization
| None
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Toxicological data Irritation
| To eyes
| Sensitization
| Prolonged exposure to the concentrate may sensitize the skin
| Genotoxicity
| No adverse effect
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12. HEALTH EFFECTS: Respiratory
| None
| Skin
| Prolonged contact with the concentrate may sensitize the skin
| Eyes
| Irritating
| Ingestion
| Large quantities will cause diarrhea
| Special effects
| | Carcinogenic
| None
| Mutagenic
| None
| Reproduction
| None
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Ecotoxicological data:
The product is classified as primary biodegradable
COD >50 000 ppm
Bioaccumulation: No bioaccumulation is expected 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods Water from residues:
| Will contain the product and will be slightly alkaline
| Waste category:
| The unused product is not classified as hazardous waste
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Local regulations Annex A of SABS 0232-2:
| No classification
| I nternational regulation
| | UN number
| N/A | IATA/ICAO Class
| N/A
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
| Substance name/components: | Regulation
| Ecotoxicological data | MEA
| None
| No hazardous classification
| Emulsifier
| None | No hazardous classification | | LAS | None | No hazardous classification | Hydrocarbon solvent
| None | No hazardous classification |
ECO-MARINE
Symbols
Risk phrases
None
Safety phrases :
None
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
The information is to the best of our knowledge accurate at the date of revision. No information herein expressed will serve as any form of warranty. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of the product for any application. |
