Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Material Safety Data Sheet 1 Product and company identification Product Name: Product Description: Manufacturer/Supplier: MICROBAC Telephone: Facsimile: Emergency specialist advice: Composition/information on ingredients Q.A.C. Detergent disinfectant Hychem (Pty) Ltd 58 Silverstone Crescent Kyalami Business Park Midrand P O Box 5742 Rivonia 2128 Chemical Preparation Chemical nature: Clear fluorescent yellow liquid Components contributing to the hazard: Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride Chemical or generic name of components: Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Impurities contributing to the hazard: known Classification and hazard labelling: 8 Concentration or concentration range: Component *Concentration range Major hazard R-phrases Didecyl Dimethyl Low Irritant R36, 37, 38 Ammonium Chloride UN 2920 *VHIGH > 60%, HIGH 30-60%, MED 10-29%, LOW 1-9%, VLOW < 1% 3 Hazards identification (Summary of most important hazards) Hazard category: Adverse human health effects: Environmental effects: Physical hazards: Chemical hazards: Classification of the chemical product: XI Irritant Severe irritant to eyes, skin and if ingested Not thoroughly investigated Handle open container with care Flammable in concentrated form At concentrations recommended for disinfectant purposes, no significant effects occur In case of Emergency please call: Page 1 of 5

2 PRODUCT NAME: MICROBAC Page 2 of 5 4 First aid measures Action to be avoided at all costs: Inhalation: Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Brief description of symptoms: Protection of first aiders: Notes to the physician: Do not induce vomiting Prolonged inhalation may cause drowsiness and inability to concentrate Wash with large quantities of water Keep eyes open and flush with clean water for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention Give large volumes of clean water or milk to drink. (Raw egg or gelatine if available) Obtain medical attention Irritating to eyes, skin, burning sensation in the mouth, throat and abdomen required Convulsions may be controlled by the cautious intravenous injection of a short acting barbiturate drug 5 Fire fighting measures Extinguishing media: Inappropriate extinguishing media: Specific hazards: Special equipment for protection: Non flammable in diluted form required 6 Accidental release measures Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Methods for cleaning up recovery: Neutralisation and disposal of: Wear protective clothing and equipment to prevent eye, skin contact and ingestion Do not allow product to enter soil and waterways Mechanically or liquid binding material i.e. sand No neutralisation required. Remove to waste disposal area 7 Handling and storage Handling Prevention of user exposure: Prevention of fire and explosion: Precautions for safe handling: Safe handling advice: Storage Storage conditions: Separation from incompatible products: Safe packaging material: Do not ingest, avoid eye and skin contact Observe the usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals. General purpose detergent Ensure container is not leaking and properly closed Keep container tightly closed in a dry secure area away from children Food stuff and oxidising agents Check containers regularly for leakage and possible distension. Material must be stored in accordance with local rules and legislation Page 2 of 5

3 PRODUCT NAME: MICROBAC Page 3 of 5 8 Exposure controls/personal protection Control parameters Limit values: Biological standards: Monitoring procedures: Personal protective equipment: Respiratory protection: Hand protection: Eye protection: Skin and body protection: Special precautions: Personal hygiene measures: To be monitored at the work place. Refer to UN and R-Phrase numbers Keep container closed when not in use. Refer to attached S-Phrases data The use of an approved N.I.O.S.H./M.S.H.A. respirator is advised Wear PVC gloves. Wear goggles or face shield Wear PVC apron Wash contaminated clothing before storage and re-use 9 Physical and chemical properties (all units in SI system) Physical state Form: Liquid Colour: Clear fluorescent yellow Odour: Antiseptic PH value: Boiling point/boiling range ºC 101ºC Change of physical state: Decomposition temperature: Flash point: Boils without flashing Autoignition temperature: Explosion properties: Vapour pressure: Vapour density: Density: Solubility: Soluble in water Octanol/water partition coefficient: Viscosity at 20ºC: 4.5 mpa.s Specific gravity at 20ºC: 1.02 % Volatile by volume: Other: 10 Stability and reactivity Stability: Possible hazardous reactions: Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: Hazardous decomposition: Product is stable tested Food stuff, oxidising agents and strong acids No decomposition if stored and used in accordance with provisions for use. Page 3 of 5

4 PRODUCT NAME: MICROBAC Page 4 of 5 11 Toxicological Information: LD 50test on animals available on certain raw materials in product Acute toxicity: Local effects: Sensitization: Chronic toxicity: Long term toxicity: Special effects: Results of data from scientific experiments and sources of information: No data Symptoms may arise if product is mishandled Can cause irritation of the eyes and skin Not known 12 Ecological information: Possible environmental effects: Behaviour and fate: Persistence/Biodegradability: Not thoroughly investigated Soluble in water. Avoid product spillage from entering waterways No evidence for biodegradability in water 13 Disposal considerations Disposal of chemical product (waste form residues): Disposal of contaminated packaging: According to local rules and legislation Recommended cleaning agent - water 14 Transport regulations Product is not regulated for any mode of transport 15 Regulatory information Regulations specifically applicable to the product: known EEC hazard classification risk phrases: R36, 37, 38 Safety phrases: S7; S13; S18; S24; S25; S26; S27; S28; S36 National legislation: Contact local authorities, refer to attached Risk and Safety Phrases Data Hazard and safety information: Take usual good care Page 4 of 5

5 PRODUCT NAME: MICROBAC Page 5 of 5 16 Additional information (e.g. special training or restrictions on the products use) Refer to Product Data Sheet This information is based on our current level of knowledge and relates to the product in the state in which it is delivered. It is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements and is not intended to guarantee any particular properties. Pepared by: G.E. Ewan MIC/07/08/01 Page 5 of 5