1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND COMPANY LANCER 30 BD DE L'INDUSTRIE Z.I. DU PAHIN F-31170 TOURNEFEUILLE Tel. +33 (0)5 61 15 11 11 Fax. +33 (0)5 61 15 16 16 COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION APERLAN Poka-Yoke agent A Poison centre : Tel. +33 (0)5 61 49 33 33 TO BE USED: for disinfecting flexible endoscopes in washer disinfector in combinaison wiith Aperlan Poka-Yoke agent B. 2 - INFORMATION ON CONSTITUENTS Composition : Acetic acid péracétic acid hydrogen peroxyde Corrosive Oxidising R8 R34 3 - IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS Contact with combustibles material may cause fire Causes burns 4 - FIRST AID General Information : remove immediately any clothing soiled by the product. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) Contact with skin : immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice Contact with eyes : Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water Seek immediate medical advice After swallowing : Do not induce vomitting, call for medical help immediately. Inhalation : Supply to fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. Seek medical treatment 5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing agents Water spray Foam Fire-extinguishing powder For safety reasons unsuitables extinguishing agents : Carbon dioxide Reacts with strong alkali Water with full jet Special hazards, products of combustion, released gases: In case of fire, the following can be released: Oxygen Special protective equipment : Wear self-contained respiratory protective device Wear fully protective suit Acid resistant protective clothing Additional information : Cool endangered receptacles with water spray
6 - STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL DISPERSION INDIVIDUAL PRECAUTIONS : Respect the general safety requirements for the use of chemical products. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols. Ensure adequate ventilation Keep people at a distance and stay on the windward side. Keep away from ignition sources. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES : Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Measures for cleaning / collecting: Absorb liquid components with liquid-blinding material Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles Clean the affected area carefully, suitable cleaners are: Dilute with plenty water. Warm water and cleaning agent. Additional information: See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See section 13 for disposal information. 7 - PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE, USE AND HANDLING HANDLING : ensure good ventilation / exhaustion of the workplace. The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals Respect the general safety requirements for the use of chemical products See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment Avoid contact with eyes and skin Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols Open and handle receptacle with care STORAGE : Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Use polyolefine receptacles High density polyethylene (HDPE) Provide floor though without outlet Information about storage in one common storage facility: Do not store together with reducing agents, heavy-metal compounds, acids and alkalis Hypochlorites Aldehydes Further information about storage conditions : Protect from heat and direct sunlight Store in a cool place. Heat will increase pressure and may lead to the receptacle bursting Do not seal receptacles gas-tight Store only in the original receptacle Do not refill residue into storage receptacles Recommended storage temperature CAN BE USED DURING 2 months after perforation Use before end of: indicate on the container 5-30 C 8 - CONTROL OF EXPOSURE INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION Additional information about design of technical facilities Eyes wash facility and security showers nearby Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace CAS n Designation of material 7722-84-1 Hydrogen peroxide solution % OES Short term value 2.8 mg/m3 2 ppm Long term value 1.4 mg/m3 1 ppm
64-19-7 Acetic Acid.% OES Short term value 37 mg/m3 15 ppm Long term value 25 mg/m3 10 ppm ILV Personal protective equipment : GENERAL PROTECTIVE AND HYGIENIC MEASURES : Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols Avoid contact with eyes and skin Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working RESPIRATORY PROTECTION : Use suitable respiratory protective device when high concentrations are present PROTECTION OF HANDS : Acid resistant gloves PVC gloves Neoprene EYE PROTECTION : Tightly sealed goggles Face protection BODY PROTECTION : Acid resistant protective clothing Boots Neoprene 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state- Aspect (color) : Liquid. Clear, colourless solution in water Odour : Pungent caracteristic Density : (25 C) 1,12 g/cm3 PH : (20 C) < 1 Solubility: fully miscible Melting point/ Melting range: < -26 C Flash point: not applicable Boiling point/ boiling range: 100 C Pressure at boiling point: 1013 hpa Self-ignition temperature: not applicable Decomposition temperature: < 100 C Vapour pressure at : 20 C 21hPa 50 C 100hPa 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Thermal decomposition / condition to be avoided : Oxidizing substances To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat Stable approximately until 30 C DANGEROUS RÉACTIONS : Reacts with reducing agents Reacts with alkali and metals Aldehyde hypochlorites Dangerous decomposition products : Oxyge
11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE TOXICITY: Harmfull if swallowed LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification Peracetic acid ECETOC, Bush & Werner, 1974 2e Oral 314.8 mg/kg rabbit Acide acétique...% Oral 3310 mg/kg rat Primary irritant effect On the skin : strong caustic effect on skin and mucous menbranes On the eye : strong caustic effect Sensibilization On the skin : No 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxical effect : Aquatic toxicity By analogy Harmful to aquatic organisms Additional ecological information : General notes : Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system 13 - CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING ELINIMATION Product : Recommandation : Disposal must be made according to official regulations Uncleaned packaging : Recommandation : Disposal must be made according to official regulations 14 - INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSPORT RID/ADR IMDG Class 5.1 (OC1) 5.1 Oxidizing substances Label 5.1+8 5.1+8 Hazard code 58 UN Number 3149 3149 EMS F-H, S-Q Packing group II II 15 - STATUTORY INFORMATION LABELLING ACCORDING TO EU GUIDELINES SYMBOLE(S) : C-CORROSIVE O-OXIDIZING RISK PHASES: R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire R34 Causes burns SAFETY PHRASES : S3/7 Keep container tightly closed in a cool place
S14i Keep away from flammable organic substances S36/37/39 Wear protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) 16 OTHER INFORMATION To be used for disinfecting flexible endoscopes in washer disinfector in combinaison wiith Aperlan Poka-Yoke agent B. This information sheet completes the technical manual on utilization but does not replace it. The information contained in this sheet is based on the state of our knowledge regarding the product. This information is given in good faith. The user s attention is, furthermore, drawn to the possible risks involved when a product is used for other purposes than those for which it is designed. This information does not, in any circumstances, dispense with the need for users to know and apply all the provisions regulating their activities. The user shall have sole responsibility for the precautions related to the use this product is put to. The purpose of all the statutory provisions referred to is to help users to fulfil the obligations incumbent on them when using this hazardous product. This list must not be considered exhaustive and does not release the user from checking the stated requirements regarding the storage and handling of the product for which the user is only responsible.