Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Revision Date SDS revised : 30th August 1995 Supersedes SDS dated : 27th March 1992 Issue No.: 2/2723 1. Identification of the Substance / Preparation and Company of Origin Substance or preparation trade name : Interpet Pond Sludge Buster Reference No. / Product Code : 2723-1 x 8.5 gram sachet 2724-4 x 8.5 gram sachets (1 carton) Company / Source : Interpet Tel : 01306 881033 Vincent Lane Dorking Fax : 01306 885009 Surrey RH4 3YX Emergency telephone No. : As above 2. Composition / Information on ingredients Substance : No Name : N/A CAS No. : N/A EC Index No. : N/A EEC No. : N/A Preparation : Yes Risk and Safety Phrases : R 42/43 : May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. S 2 : Keep out of reach of children. S 22 : Do not breath dust. S 24 : Avoid contact with the skin. Page 1 of 5
3. Hazards Identification Most important hazards are : May be harmful if ingested in large quantities. May irritate eyes, skin and respiratory tract. 4. First Aid Measures Inhalation : Remove to fresh air and rest. Skin Contact : If irritation occurs, wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Eye Contact : Irrigate eye(s) with clean water thoroughly for at least 10 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical advice. 5. Fire Fighting Measures Suitable extinguishing media :. All Use extinguishing media suitable to surroundings. Unsuitable extinguishing media : None known Special exposure hazards in fire : May liberate irritant or toxic fumes on thermal decomposition. Required special protective equipment for fire fighters : General equipment. Page 2 of 5
6. Accidental Release Measures NB. Appropriate to quantity released. Personal precautions : Impervious gloves, overalls, suitable glasses/gloves. Environmental precautions : Try to contain any spillage.prevent entry into drains or water courses. Methods of cleaning : Scrape/sweep up material into suitable container for disposal. Wash down area with copious quantites of water. 7. Handling and Storage Handling : No special instructions. Storage : Cool, dry environment away from direct sun light. Avoid large temperature changes 8. Exposure Controls NB. Appropriate to quantity handled. Take measures to prevent : Exposure control limits, and source : Respiratory protection : Spillage. Eye/skin contact N/A Not necessary. Hand protection : Yes - A general, impervious glove. Skin protection : Not necessary. Eye protection : Yes - Suitable goggles/safety glasses Page 3 of 5
9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance : Light brown powder Flash point ( C) : N/A Odour : Aromatic Flammability : N/A ph (1% sol n): N/A Oxidising Properties : N/A Density : N/A Solubility (water and fat) : Insoluble in water. Boiling Point : N/A Other : 10. Stability and Reactivity Conditions to avoid : Materials to avoid : Hazardous decomposition products : Large changes in temperature and damp environments. None known None known. 11. Toxicological Information Description of toxicological properties, including any special health effects of constituents : Minimal hazard when used as directed. 12. Ecological Information Possible effects : Behaviour : Environmental fate : Not known No information available Biologically removed from the environment 13. Disposal Considerations Likely residues / waste product (if any) : No hazardous residues. Safe handling of any residues/waste product :Landfilled or burned in accordance with local regulations 14. Transportation Information Page 4 of 5
Special carriage precautions : Classification Data : None. Product not classified under current transport regulations 15. Regulatory Information Supply label information : Classified under current CHIP 2 (Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations as : Xi. Irritant - sensitising R 42/43 : May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. S 2 : Keep out of reach of children. S 22 : Do not breath dust. S 24 : Avoid contact with the skin. 16. Other Information Training Advice : Read accompanying information and use only according to manufacturers instructions. Recommended uses/restrictions : Freeze-dried bacterial culture for the breakdown and removal of sludge deposits in ponds.. Further information sources : Other : Note : The data contained in this Safety Data Sheet has been supplied as required by the Chemicals (Hazard Identification and Packaging) Regulations 1993, as amended, for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of industrial and commercial users, who are deemed capable of understanding and acting on the information provided. Please ensure that it is passed to the appropriate person(s) in your company, who are capable of acting on the information. This data sheet does not constitute a user's assessment of workplace risk as required by HSW act, COSHH, Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations, or other health and safety legislation. Page 5 of 5
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