NAME: BLUE OCEAN WASH     

DATA: 28.08.2014

1. PRODUCT INFORMATION

Trade Name: BLUE OCEAN WASH
Product Description: Water Based Degreaser

2. COMPOSITION

Glutamic acid, N, N-diaceticacid, Tetrasodium salt  – 51981-21-6 <1%
C6 Alkyl Glucoside – 54549-24-5 <2%
Propyltheptanol Ethoxylate – 102-71-6 <2%
Primary alkane Sufonate –  5324-84-5 <5%

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Health Effects – Skin: Mild irritant
Flammability: Non-flammable at use dilutions
Chemical Hazard: Avoid contact with acids and oxidizing materials
Reproduction Hazard: No data available
Health Effects – Ingestion: Mild irritant
Health Effects – Inhalation: Mild irritant
Carcinogenicity: None of the components are considered carcinogens
Mutagenicity: None of the components are considered mutagens
Neurotoxicity: None of the components are considered neurotoxins

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Product in eye: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
Product on skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with lots of water.
Product ingested: Rinse Mouth with Water. Seek medical attention
Product inhaled: Remove to fresh air. Consult Physician.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media: Use any type
Specials hazards: Avoid contact with acids and strong oxidizing agents
Protective clothing: For chemical resistant suit with self-contained breathing apparatus

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Wear full protective clothing
Environmental precautions: Do not release into natural waterways
Small spills: Flush away with water
Large spills: Contained with inert material

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Suitable material: Plastic drums
Handling/storage precautions: Store in a cool, dry place
 
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
 
Occupational exposure limits: MAC = 2 mg/m3
Engineering control measures: Adequate ventilation in phases of use
Personal protection – Respiratory: Work in places of adequate ventilation
Personal protection – Hands: Wear gloves
Personal protection – Eyes: Wear goggles or plastic face shield
Personal protection – Skin: Overall, plastic apron
Outer protection: Gum boots

9.  PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Clear liquid
Odour: Surfactant
pH: 10,9
Boiling Point: 100 °C
Melting Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability: Non – Flammable
Auto-flammability: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Not applicable
Oxidizing Properties: Not applicable
Vapour Pressure: No data available
Density: 1,01 kg/litre
Solubility – Water: Complete
Solubility – Solvent: Insoluble
Solubility – Coefficient: No data available
Neurotoxicity: Not neurotoxic
 
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
 
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions
Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products are known
 
 
11.  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
 
Inhalation: Inhalation of aerosols may cause irritation to mucous membranes
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours
Skin: May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the mucous membranes
Acute oral toxicity: LD50 rat Dose: > 2.000 mg/kg. The value is estimated from tests on similar products
 
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
 
Biodegradability: Product readily biodegradable. > 80%, OECD 301B test
Eco toxicity:
– Toxicity to Aquatic Life (based on aquatic toxicity of ingredients and tests performed)
– Acute LC50 Fish > 100 mg/L
– Acute LC50 Algae > 100 mg/L
– Acute LC50 Daphnia > 100 mg/L
– Data to support this assertion is held at the manufacturer
 
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
 
Product:
– Do not dispose of waste into sewer
– Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container
– Hazardous waste
 
Contaminated packaging:
– Empty remaining contents
– Dispose of unused product
– Do not re-use empty containers
 
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION (ACCORDING TO SABS 0228 E 0229)
 
ADG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations
 
15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION
 
Labeling according to NOHSC: 1008 Approved
Symbol(s):  Xi Irritant
S-phrase(s):
– S26 in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
– S39 Wear eye/face protection
– S60 The material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste

Notification status

REACH:
– Y (positive listing)
– This mixture contains only ingredients which have been subject to a pre-registration according to Regulation (EC) N.º 1907/2006 (REACH)
TSCA:
– All actives
– On TSCA Inventory

For explanataion of abbreviation see section 16

Other regulations:
– This product is to be considered as a preparation according to EU legislation
– This surficant complies with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in regulation (EC) N.º 648/2004 on detergents
– Data to support this assertion is held at the manufacturer
 
16. OTHER INFORMATION
 

Full text to abbreviations under section 3 and 15
Notification status explanation
REACH 1907/2006 (EU)
TSCA TSCA Inventory

17. PREPARED BY

 
Hannes Hattingh – 28 August 2014
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