MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Conforms to ISO 11014-1 and the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act 86 of 1993 Emergency Contact Number: 073 101 2166 Section1. Identification of the Substance | Name: | Oilaway H2O water based degreaser/cleaner – orange odour and colour. | | Chemical Family: | Essential oils, wetting agent, water. | | Hazchem: | Inert. | | Hazard rating: | SAPMA: HHR 4 | Section 2. Composition and Information on ingredients | Chemical Name: | Citrus Terpenes, Sodium laurylsulphate, water. | | CAS No: | 151-21-3 | | Non-hazardous: | OEL: 10mg/m cu (not greater than 5%) | Section 3. Hazardous Identification | Biological hazard: | None | | Carcinogenicity: | Not found | | Chemical hazard: | None | | Eye effects: | R36- irritating to eyes | | Flammability: | None | | Skin irritation: | R34- may cause sensation of the skin | | Ingestion: | Will have emetic effect | | Inhalation: | May cause irritation | | Mutagenicity: | Not found | | Neurotoxicity: | Not found | Section 4. First Aid Measures | Product in Eye: | Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. | | Product on skin: | In case of contact wash off with water | | Product Ingested: | The product will produce an emetic effect. | | Product Inhaled: | 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: | Not considered a fire hazard. | | Special Hazards: | Not considered an explosion hazard. | | Protective Clothing: | In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and an approved self-contained breathing apparatus | Section 6. Accidental Release Measures | Personal Precautions: | Ventilate area of spill | | Environmental Precautions: | Will not harm the environment | | Small and large spills: | Collect any spilt material and place in suitable container | Section 7. Handling and Storage Handling / Storage: Store in cool dry area. Protect containers from damage. Section 8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection Chemical Name | Recommended Limit | Additional Information | | TWA-OEL RL mg/m³ Short term OEL RL, mg/m³ | | Citrus Terpenes | Not Available | | Sodium Laurylsulphate | Not Available | | H2O | Not Available | | | 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 | | Personal Protection – Eyes: | Goggles | | Personal Protection – Skin: | Overalls buttoned to neck and waist. | Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties | Appearance: | Orange Liquid | | Odour: | Citrus- like fragrance | | pH: | 6.2 | | Boiling point: | 100°C | | Melting Point: | Not Applicable | | Flash point: | 85°C | | Flammability: | Low flammability | | Auto flammability: | None | | Explosive Properties: | None | | Oxidising Properties: | None | | Vapour Pressure: | None | | Density: | ~1g/cm³ | | Solubility: | Soluble | | Solubility Solvent: | Not known | | Solubility Coefficient: | Not Applicable | Section 10. Stability and Reactivity | Conditions to avoid: | Mixing with incompatible substances | | Incompatible Materials: | Strong oxidizing agents | | Hazardous Decomposition Products: | Not Applicable | Section 11. Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity Ingredient Name | LD50 | Route | Species | Description | Citrus Terpenes | Not available | | | | Sodium Laurylsulphate | 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 Ingredient Name | LD50 | Period | Species | Description | Citrus Terpenes | Not available | | | Expect low toxicity | Sodium Laurylsulphate | Not available | | | Expect low toxicity | *Toxicity description from Department of Water Affairs and Forestry for the Minimum requirements for the handling Classification and Disposal of Hazardous Waste, 2nd Edition, Pretoria, South Africa | Biodegradability: | All organic ingredients biodegrade aerobically and anaerobically | | Bioaccumulation: | Not expected to bio accumulate | | Mobility: | High in water due to water solubility of ingredients | | Environmental Fate – Air: | Not Known | | Environmental Fate – Soil: | Will be mobile in soil | | Environmental Fate – Water: | Will biodegrade in water. High concentrations in water can result in utilization of oxygen and could impact on the aquatic species | Section 13. Disposal Considerations | Disposal Methods: | Small quantities: Can normally be flushed to sewer with plenty of water: confirm 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: | Not regulated | | SABS 0228: | Not regulated | Sectional 14. Transport Information | Tremcard Number: | Not Applicable | Section 15. Regulatory Information SABS 0263 | Indication of danger | None | | Risk Phases | Harmful if swallowed | | Safety Phase | Keep out of reach of children | Section 16. Other Information | Other Special Considerations: | Not identified | History: | Date of Printing: | 17-04-2007 | | Date of Issue: | 17-04-2007 | | Date of Previous Issue: | None | | Validated by: | E.P.Buxton | Notice to reader: The information and recommendations presented in this data sheet are to the best of our knowledge and believe accurate and reliable, but do not constitute a warranty. None of our representatives or agents are authorized to give any guarantee or warranty or make any representation in addition or contrary to the above and we do not accept liability for claims of any kind for any loss, including, without limitation, consequential loss, injury or damage arising from the use of the information or recommendations, or of the products, which are subject matter thereof. The products are sold subject to our standard conditions of sale and tender, copies of which are available on request. |