Vulpex Liquid Soap
Health & Safety Data Sheet
1. MANUFACTURER: Picreator Enterprises Ltd Directors:
44 Park View Gardens J.D.Lawson,
Hendon London NW4 2PN M.M.Lawson
M.Burns
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2.COMPOSITION EC Symbols Risk Phrase
Methyl cyclohexanol Cas No: 583-59-5 <40% Xn-harmful 20
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 <3% C (corrosive) 35
Water & other components <100% None None
3.HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
May cause burns in contact with mucous membranes (eyes, throat, nose, respiratory system) and
skin. May be harmful if inhaled. Avoid naked flames and other ignition sources.
4.FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air. Keep patient calm. Obtain medical
advice.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with water.
Eye Contact: Wash immediately with clean water for at least 10 minutes. If irritation
persists obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting.
Symptomatic treatment. Obtain medical attention.
5.FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable media: Water spray or mist, foam, carbon dioxide or other dry agents.
Unsuitable media: None.
If dried out, will burn and may give off noxious fumes (e.g. carbon oxides). Prevent
release to water sources. Wear breathing apparatus and protective clothing
6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain any spilled material immediately with dry agent (e.g. sand, vermiculite, etc.) and
vacuum or shovel into labelled containers for disposal (See section 13). Prevent release
to clean water sources.
7.HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Ensure good local ventilation/extraction. Wear plastic/rubber
gloves to protect skin. Wash splashes as soon as possible. Use
lanolin-based handcream if required.
Storage conditions: Store in a cool dry place in the original containers. Keep sealed.
Avoid sources of ignition or naked flames.
8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation: Use in well ventilated area.
Hand protection: Avoid contact with skin 鈥? use disposable gloves
Eye protection: Avoid contact with eyes.
Skin protection: Wash with water.
9.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Liquid
Colour: Pale orange/red
Odour: Menthol-like
pH: 12.0 鈥? 14.0 (concentrate)
Flashpoint: 63掳C (methyl cyclohexanol)
Boiling point/range: >100掳C
Oxidising properties: Not determined
Vapour pressure: Not determined
Relative density: 1.02 approx.
Solubility: 100% soluble in water and dry-cleaning fluids
10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid: Avoid naked flames and other sources of ignition
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition
Products: Noxious fumes (e.g. carbon oxides) may be released if burned or
heated to decomposition.
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Chronic effects: No known long-term effects provided handling guidelines are
observed
Acute effects: Since this product is mildly corrosive it may damage delicate
mucous membranes (eyes, nose, throat etc.) and unprotected skin.
May be harmful by inhalation
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12.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This preparation is unlikely to be acutely toxic to aquatic organisms and is largely biodegradable
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13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Users should acquaint themselves with local regulations. European Hazard Code H8
(corrosive). Therefore waste is considered 鈥渉azardous鈥? if it contains at least 5% of
the concentrate.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper shipping name: Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Organic, N.O.S.
(Contains potassium hydroxide)
UN No. 3267
Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: III
ADR/RID: 56掳C HI/UN No: 80
EAC: 2X
IATA/DGR Limits: Passenger 鈥? 5 litres (1 litre in non-UN packages)
Cargo: - 60 litres
IMO/IMDG code: 8147-1
EmS: 8-15 MFAG: 760
UN Recommends: Limited quantity not requiring label 鈥? 1 litre
CEFIC Tremcard: 80G20
15.REGULATORY INFORMATION
Components listed as 鈥渄angerous鈥? in Annex 1to directive 67/548/EEC
Methyl cyclohexanol 603-010-00-9
Potassium hydroxide 019-002-00-8
Classified according to Directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC and their various amendments,
and labelled as follows:
VULPEX
(contains methyl cyclohexanol and potassium hydroxide EC Nos. 209-512-0 and 215-181-7)
Warning symbol Corrosive(C)
Warning words corrosive
Risk phrases: R34 鈥? causes burns, R20 鈥? harmful by inhalation
Safety phrases:
S26 In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with water and seek
medical advice
S38/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/ face protection
S45 In case of accident or illness seek medical advice immediately
16.OTHER INFORMATION
mg/m鲁
Occupational exposure levels 8h-TWA Short-term Reference
Methyl cyclohexanol 235 350(15minute) UK,OES
235 - Denmark
120 - Norway
Potassium hydroxide - 2 (15minute)
UK,OES
2 - Denmark, Finland
Norway, US ACGIH
Inventories: all components are listed in EINECS and TSCA
Intended Use: concentrated industrial cleaning fluid
The format of this Safety Data Sheet conforms to the requirements of EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Disclaimer: Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document to assess and summarise
the hazard properties of the product, the user must satisfy himself that the information contained herein permits safe
handling under local site conditions, since the supplier cannot foresee all conditions of use. The information in this
document is not intended to be a product specification.
January 2003
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