PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 :IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY TRADE NAME: WELL CLEANER COMPONENTS: Proprietary surfactants in an alcohol /glycol solvent system. APPLICATION: Hard surface cleaner/collector SUPPLIERS NAME AND ADDRESS : ROEMEX LIMITED BADENTOY CRESCENT, BADENTOY PARK PORTLETHEN, ABERDEEN, AB12 4YD EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: FAX: COMPILED BY: M Garden C.A.S. REG: - POSITION: Lab Supervisor C.N.S. CAT: SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS COMPONENT WEIGHT (%) HAZARD DATA R PHRASES Aliphatic alcohol Glycol ether Nonionic surfactant >70 <5 <25 36/ SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION INHALATION: Not considered to be a problem. Excessive inhalation of vapours may cause some irritation to the respiratory tract. EYE CONTACT: Will cause irritation. Risk of serious eye damage. SKIN CONTACT: Will cause irritation on prolonged contact. INGESTION: Low oral toxicity. HAZARD CATEGORY: Irritating to eyes and skin. Risk of serious eye damage.

2 SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION: Remove patient to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist. EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for minimum 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. SKIN CONTACT : Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. INGESTION: Give water to drink. Do not give fluids to patient if unconscious. Seek medical advice immediately. SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABILITY: Non-Flammable COMBUSTIBILITY: Combustible EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide and Water fog. Do not use water jet. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURE(S): Spray drums with water to keep cool.. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD(S): Oxides of carbon may be evolved. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact with eyes and skin.wear appropriate protective clothing. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent from entering drains and water courses. CLEAN UP METHOD: Absorb with inert material eg. Sand, sawdust and contain for disposal. Wash down with copious quantities of water. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Normal precautions for handling chemicals. TRANSPORT AND AND STORAGE TEMP C: Ambient. STATIC HAZARD: Keep containers closed and away from ignition sources. VENTILATION: Normal

3 SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMITS : COMPONENT STD LT EXP (8 hrs) ST EXP ((15 mins) - VENTILATION: Normal RESPIRATORY PROTECTION : None required under normal use conditions. Only required if high concentrations of vapour are present in confined areas. HAND PROTECTION : PVC/Rubber gloves. EYE PROTECTION : Chemical goggles. SKIN PROTECTION : Boots, coveralls. OTHER (STATE): Never eat, drink or smoke whilst handling chemicals. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: Clear yellow liquid MELTING POINT: < -10 C FLASH POINT: >75 C ODOUR: Characteristic 20 C: % NON VOLATILE RESIDUE W/W: 16-20% ph: 6-8 measured as a 2% aqueous solution. VAPOUR 20 C: N/D VAPOUR DENSITY (AIR=1): >1 BOILING POINT: >100 C AUTOIGNITION TEMP C: >200 C EXPLOSIVE LIMITS % UPPER: N/D LOWER: N/D SOLUBILITY WATER: Dispersible VISCOSITY 20 o C: ORGANIC SOLVENT: Soluble OXIDISING PROPERTIES: Non oxidising LOW P OW OTHER DATA:

4 SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY : Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Temperature extremes, sources of ignition INCOMPATIBILITIES (MATERIALS TO AVOID): strong oxidising agents. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon may be evolved. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon may be evolved. HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATIONS : Will not occur. SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION INHALATION: Irritant INGESTION: Low oral toxicity. SKIN: irritant EYES: irritant SENSITIZATION: Not a known sensitiser CARCINOGENICITY: Not a known carcinogen MUTAGENICITY: Not a known mutagen TERATONGENCITY: Not a known teratogen SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE TOXICITY: 48 Hr LC50 Acartia tonsa = 89.7 mg/l 10 Day LC50 Corophium volutator 252mg/kg dry sediment wt. GROWTH INHIBITION SPECIES : Skeletonema costatum CONCENTRATION: EC50 = 18.2 mg/l INTERFERENCE WITH BIOTREATMENT: Unlikely BIODEGRADABILITY: BODIS 28 days = 87.0% SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Bury or incinerate at an approved licensed site in accordance with local laws and legislation.

5 SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS: Non-hazardous LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE : ADR: Not restricted RID: Not restricted IMDG : Not restricted ICAO : Not restricted UN NO: Not required HAZCHEM: Not restricted SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION DANGEROUS PROPERTIES:CHEMICALS (HAZARD INFORMATION AND PACKAGING) REGULATIONS 1993 LABEL FOR SUPPLY : 36/38 41 R-PHRASE(S) Irritating to eyes and skin Risk of serious damage to eyes. 24/ /37/39 S-PHRASE(S) Avoid eye and skin contact. In case of eye contact wash immediately with plenty of water Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION ISSUE DATE: REPLACES ISSUE OF : The information contained in this product data sheet relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process. The information is to our best knowledge true and accurate but all data instructions, recommendations and/or suggestions are made without guarantee.