1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY | Trade name: | OILCAP PR-no.: 959044 | | Supplier: | SunsorbTM.
69, 3rd Avenue , Claremont .
South Africa
Phone: +21 6747277 | | Emergency information: | Elgon Buxton Phone: 0731012166 | 2. COMPOSITION/DATA ON CONTENTS Chemical characterization: | Description: | Sodium silicate in aqueous solution and additives. |
Dangerous components:
| CAS NO | Designation | % | Index | R-phrases | | 1344-09-8 | Sodium silicate | 20-30 | None | None | 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (The product is not classified - no symbol according to EC directives) | Health: | Some irritating, but no effects else. | | Fire: | Not applicable. | 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | Inhalation: | Not applicable. If in doubt remove to fresh air. In the unlikely event any symptoms persist seek medical attention. | | Skin contact: | Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. | | Eye contact: | Flush immediately with a plenty of water for at least 10 minutes. Remove contact lenses. If irrita¬tion persists seek medical attention. | | Ingestion: |
Drink a plenty of water or milk and seek medical advice immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into lungs. | | Burning: | Not applicable. | 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | Suitable extinguishing agents: | Not applicable. | For safety reasons unsuitable
extinguishing agents: | Not applicable. | Special hazards caused by the
material, its products of combustion
or resulting gasses: |
Not applicable. | | Special equipment: | None required. | 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | Person-related safety precautions: | Use alkali resistant gloves in cases of spillage. | | Measures for environmental protections: |
Not applicable, the product is developed for treatment of soil contamination with various kinds of organic or inorganic pollutants. Do not allow spillage (from larger quan¬tities - e.g.. store) to enter drains or water sources. | | Measures for cleaning/collecting: | sand and other porous materials can remove Accidental spillage in larger quantities. Can be stored in a contai¬ner. | 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE | Handling: | Avoid skin and eye contact. Eating and drinking should be pro¬hibited in workplaces. | | Storage: | Store in a cool, but non-freezing place. Keep drums or containers quite closed. | 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | Additional information about design of technical systems: | No special measures required. | | Additional information: | The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to general rules for handling chemicals. | Personal protective equipment | Breathing equipment: | Not required. | | Protection of hands: | Use safety gloves of alkali resistant materials e.g. rubber (neoprene or nitrile).
Ask the manufac¬turer. Wash your hands in pauses and at end of work. | | Eye protection: | Use goggles/face protection against splash of materials. | | Body protection: | Wear suitable protective clothing - alkali resistant. | 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | Form: | liquid | | Colour: | colourless | | Odour: | weak | | Boiling point: | 100°C | | Flash point: | not applicable | | Ignition. temp.: |
not applicable | Critical values for explosion: | | Lower: | not applicable | | Upper: | not applicable | | Vapour pressure at 20°C: | not applicable | | Density: | 1,2-1,3 g/m3 | | Solubility in water: | 100 % | | Solubility in other: | - | | pH: 11.3 – 11.7 (conc.) Viscosity: | not determined | 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | Conditions to avoid: | Not applicable | | Materials to avoid: | Avoid contact with any acid. | | Dangerous products of decomposition: | Not applicable | 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - Some irritation.
- Direct splashes to the eye may cause strong irritation.
- Possible irritation to the respiration system, if inhalation some aerosols.
- Direct contact may cause skin irritation.
- May cause strong irritation to mouth and throat, if swallowed.
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to our experience and the information provided to us. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - Oilcap is totally miscible with water and will progressively be diluted if allowed to enter drains or water courses
- The product does not contain substan¬ces that are harmful to the environment, fish and wildlife.
- None of the substances in the product are classified as harmful or dangerous according to any EC rules relating to harmful substances.
- The product will be mineralised by the carbon dioxide in the air and the soil and transformed to insoluble silicates or silicic acid.
- The product can be used for treatment of soil contami¬nated with various kinds of organic or inorganic pollutants with minimal impact on the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | Product: | Minor spillage of the product can be flushed out with plenty of water. Larger quantities can be removed by sand or other likely porous materials and can be stored in containers. Avoid contact with skin - use safety gloves. | | Disposal | - according to national regulations, if any. | | Remark: | the primary func¬tion of the product is cleaning of contaminated soil | | Uncleaned and empty packaging etc.: | Disposal (incl. remaining product) must be made according to official regulations. | 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Internal transport in the company: No regulations required External transport: | UN-no.: | Not applicable | | ADR/RID: | Not applicable | | Sea-IMDG: | Not applicable | 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | Designation according to EC guidelines: | No classification according to EC-directives 67/548/E¬WG or 88/379/EWG | | Contents: | Not relevant | | R-phrases: | None | | S-phrases: | None | | National regulations: | See section 8. Exposure controls. | | Classification according to VbF: | Not relevant | | Water hazard class: | Slight or no hazard to water - (self assessment) | 16. OTHER INFORMATION The information of this MSDS (COSHH) is based on the present state of our knowledge and on current EEC and national laws. The user's working conditions are beyond our knowledge and control. It is always the responsibility of the user to take all necessary steps in order to fulfil the demands laid down in the rules and legislation. The information in this MSDS (COSHH) is meant as a description of safety requirements of our product. It is not to be considered as guarantee of the product's properties. Manufactured under the certification of ISO 9002 in accordance with 14 000. |
