This Cleaner and De-Greaser Conforms to ISO 11014 -1 and the South African Occupational Health and Safety (Act 86 of 1993) It is the only one of our products that is not organic.
SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION:
Name:
Siteclean Cleaner and degreaser
Chemical Family:
Dichloromethane
UN No:
1593
Hazchem Code:
2B
Hazard rating:
High
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Name:
Methylene Chloride
EC Classification:
Hazardous substance
CAS No:
75-09-2
Hazardous
Volatile
SECTION 3. HAZARDOUS INDENTIFICATION:
Main Hazard:
Vapours could cause dizziness or suffocation Exposure in an enclosed area could be harmful Contact could irate or burn skin and eyes Fire could produce irritating or poisonous gasses Runoff from fire-control or dilution water could cause pollution.
Flammability:
Flammable
Chemical hazard:
Corrosive properties
Biological hazard:
High
Reproduction hazard:
High
Eye Effects:
Severe eye irritation, redness and swelling of the eyelids
Health Effects –skin:
Irritation and temporary whitening at contact areas Risk of burns
Health Effects – Ingestion
Severe irritation, risk of burns and perforation of the gastrointestinal track accompanied by shock.
Health Effects – Inhalation
Nose and throat irritation, risk of chemical pneumonitis
Carcinogenicity:
Not found
Mutagenicity:
Not Found
Neurotoxicity:
Not Found
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
Product in Eye:
Flush eyes as soon as possible with running water for 15 minutes, while keeping the eyelids wide open. In the case of difficulty of opening lids, administer analgesic eyewash. Consult with an ophthalmologist immediately in all cases.
Product on skin:
Remove contaminated shoes, socks, and clothing, under a shower if necessary: wash the affected skin with running water. Keep warm [blanket] provide clean clothing. Consult with a physician in all cases
Product Ingested:
Consult with a physician immediately in all cases Take to hospital If the subject is completely conscious-Rinse mouth and administer water,
Do Not Induce Vomiting
If the subject is unconscious –Classical resuscitation measures.
Product Inhaled:
Negligible not expected to require first aid measures. Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulties.
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
Extinguishing Media:
Dry Chemical Co2 OR hALON
Special Hazards:
Oxygen released on exothermic decomposition may support combustion in case of surrounding fire. Oxidizing agent may cause spontaneous ignition of combustible materials. Contact with flammables may cause fire or explosions Pressure burst may occur due to decomposition in confined spaces/containers
Protective Clothing:
Always wear protective PVC/rubber gloves and goggles
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Personal Precautions:
Ventilate area of spill
Environmental Precautions: There is no uniform EC regulation for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Handling:
Operate in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat sources Keep away from incompatible products Use only equipment and materials, which are compatible with the product Never return used product to storage container Ascertain that an adequate supply of water is available in the event of an accident Avoid Alkaline metals
Storage:
In a well ventilated, cool area Keep away from heat sources Keep away from incompatible products (see section 10) Keep away from combustible substances Keep in container fitted with safety valve or vent Keep in original packaging: Closed Regularly check the condition and temperatures of the containers
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Chemical Name
Dichloromethane TWA –OEL RL mg/m³ Short Term OEL RL, mg/m³
Recommended Limit
1.4mg /m³ 0.5 mg/m³
Additional Information
2.8mg / m³ 0.3mg /m³
Engineering Control Measures:
Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep air borne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Personal Protection:
If exposure limit exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible wear an approved respirator.
Personal Protection –Hand
Gloves: Rubber / Vinyl
Personal Protection – Eye
Goggles
Personal Protection – Skin
Overalls buttoned to neck and waist
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance:
Colourless, volatile Liquid w
Odour:
Penetrating ether like odour
Boiling Point:
40.1ºc
Melting Point:
Not Applicable
Flash point:
None
Flammability:
Non-Flammable
Auto flammability:
Non Flammable
Explosive Properties:
With flammable liquids and with certain chemicals
Oxidising Properties:
Non Corrosive at normal atmospheric temperatures
Vapour Pressure:
50.5kpa @ 22ºc
Density
1.2
Solubility:
Soluble
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Stability:
Stable under normal conditions of use
Conditions to avoid:
Heat / Sources of heat
Incompatible Materials;
Acids, Bases, Metals, Salt of Metals, Reducing agents, Organic materials, Flammable substances
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxygen
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Acute Toxicity
Not Available * Toxicity description from Department of Water Affairs and Forestry’s Minimum Requirement for the Handling classification and Disposal of Hazardous Waste, 2nd Edition, Pretoria, South Africa, 1998
Skin and Eye Contact:
None Found
Chronic Toxicity:
None Found
Carcinogenicity:
None Found
Mutgenicity:
None Found
Reproductive Hazards:
None Found
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Aquatic Toxicity –Fish
Not Available • Toxicity description from Department of Water Affairs And Forestry’s s for the Minimum Requirement for the Handling, Classification and Disposal of Hazardous Waste, 2nd Edition, Pretoria, South Africa, 1998
Biodegradability:
Slow
Mobility: Environmental Fate – Air
Significant volatility, condensation on contact with water droplets
Environmental Fate –Soil
Significant evaporation and adsorption
Environmental Fate – Water
High concentrations in water can result in utilisation oxygen and could impact on the aquatic
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Disposal Methods:
Dispose in accordance with local municipal authority or water authority. Large quantities: Incinerate or co-dispose to hazardous waste (HH or Hh) landfill.
Disposal of Packaging:
Empty containers should be triple rinsed with water: the rinsed water can be disposed to sewer. Drain container and discard to general waste.
UN Number:
1593
SABS 0228
Not Known
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
Tremcard Number:
Class 6.1
Hazard Label
6070.3
Subsidiary Risk
None
Packing Group
111
Hazard Label
Poison Group
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
SABS 0263
Indication of Danger
Hazardous Substance
Risk Phases:
Classed as 8. 34
Keep in Cool Place
Wear suitable protective skin and eye protection
Safety Phase
Keep locked up and out of reach of children
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION:L
Other Special Considerations: Not identified History:
Date of Printing: 20/05/2008 Date of Issue: 20/05/2008 Date of Previous Issue 18/05/2008
Validated by: E Buxton 19/05/2008
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