MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: Chemical Product & Company Identification Section 3: Composition/Information On Ingredients
Product Name Hazardous Ingredients CAS Number Proportion
Sodium alkylbenzene sulphonate
(anionic surfactant) < 10%
Dishwashing Alkanolamide
(non-ionic surfactant) < 10%
Sodium lauryl ether sulphate
(anionic surfactant) 9004-82-4 < 10%
Liquid Ethoxylated alcohol
(Non-ionic surfactant) < 10%
Fragrance < 10%
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 Trace
Other Names
All other ingredients are non-hazardous substances.
Northfork Product Codes:
NF DWLG-1 1L plastic bottle (12 per carton)
NF DWLG-5 5L plastic drum (3 per carton) Section 4: First Aid Measures
NF DWLG-15 15L plastic drum
Swallowed
Recommended Use
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Dishwashing liquid. Also suitable for all cleaning situations requiring a
Wash out mouth with water.
detergent.
First aid is not generally required. For advice, contact a Poisons
Supplier
Information Centre (phone Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0800 764 766)
or a doctor.
If vomiting occurs seek medical attention due to risk of breathing product
into the lungs.
Eye
Wash out immediately with water. If pain or irritation persists or recurs seek
medical attention.
Skin
Rinse with water. If pain or irritation develops and persists seek medical
attention.
Inhaled
Not considered a probable path of exposure.
If breathing is affected remove victim from contaminated area and seek
medical attention.
Northfork Chemicals (Australia) Pty Ltd
Notes To Physician
17 Waterloo Street Telephone: (02) 6284 4555
Treat symptomatically. Vomiting not induced because of risk of aspiration
PO Box 100 Facsimile: (02) 6284 4556
of product into lungs.
Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Consumer Information: 1800 084 555
Note: Contact numbers operate only between 8:00am and 5:00pm,
Monday to Friday.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Section 2: Hazards Identification
Water spray or fog, foam, dry chemical powder, BCF (where regulations
permit) and carbon dioxide.
Statement Of Hazardous Nature
NON-HAZARDOUS. Hazards From Combustion Products
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS This product is not combustible under normal conditions. However, it will
break down under fire conditions and the hydrocarbon element will burn.
This product has been assessed according to the:
Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances
鈼? of containers.
[NOHSC:1008(1994)]; and The packaging is not combustible under normal conditions. However, it will
鈼? Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and break down under fire conditions and the hydrocarbon element will burn.
Rail
Combustion products include combustible materials, toxic fumes of carbon
Appropriate risk assessments should still be conducted as required by monoxide (CO), poisonous fumes, corrosive fumes and acrid smoke.
State and Territory regulations to determine if the health and safety of Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
workers is adequately protected, regardless of the hazard or dangerous
goods classification of a chemical. Precautions For Fire Fighters & Special Protective Equipment
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Note that, as this product is neither hazardous substance nor a
dangerous good, the National Occupational Health & Safety Council Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
[NOHSC] does not require an MSDS to be issued for this product.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
Poisons Schedule
Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
No poison schedule allocated for this product.
Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
Risk
DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
No risk phrases allocated to this product.
Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
Safety If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
No safety phrases allocated to this product.
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Protective Clothing & Equipment Exposure Limits For Ingredients:
Fire fighters should wear boots, overalls, gloves and breathing apparatus. Sodium alkylbenzene sulphonate
ES-TWA No information available.
Hazchem Code
ES-STEL No information available.
No Hazchem code allocated (product is not a dangerous good). ES-Peak No information available.
Alkanolamide
ES-TWA No information available.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
ES-STEL No information available.
ES-Peak No information available.
Emergency Procedures
Clean up spills immediately. Restrict access to the area of spill until Sodium lauryl ether sulphate
completion of cleanup. Spill area will remain slippery until completion of ES-TWA No information available.
cleanup. ES-STEL No information available.
For spills involving the release of a significant amount of product (for ES-Peak No information available.
example: product released by the puncture or damage of containers
Ethoxylated alcohol
resulting in a spill of more than a few litres) spilled material should be
ES-TWA No information available.
stopped from spreading by containment using a barrier of sand or other
ES-STEL No information available.
inert material.
ES-Peak No information available.
Use a mop or cloth to absorb spilled material. Flush collected product to
sewer. Rinse spill area thoroughly with water. Fragrance
Materials used for containment may be discarded to tip or landfill. ES-TWA No information available.
ES-STEL No information available.
Copious amounts of foam may be generated during cleanup, especially
ES-Peak No information available.
during final rinse of spill area. Foam will collapse of its own accord.
Completion of cleanup of spill area will be indicated when rinse fails to
Formaldehyde
generate foam.
3
ES-TWA 2.5mg/m ; 2ppm
If large quantities of this material enter storm water or waterways contact 3
ES-STEL 1.2mg/m ; 1ppm
the Environmental Protection Authority.
ES-Peak No information available.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of
Exposure standard (ES-TWA) is the time weighted average airborne
this MSDS.
concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week
over an entire working life. According to current knowledge this
concentration should neither impair the health of, nor cause undue
Section 7: Handling & Storage discomfort to, nearly all workers.
The Short Term Exposure Limit (ES-STEL) is the average airborne
Hazards associated with using chemicals are greatly reduced when
concentration over a 15 minute period which should not be exceeded at
chemicals are handled in a responsible manner.
any time during a normal eight hour day.
Procedure For Handling Peak Limitation (ES-Peak), if quoted, is a ceiling concentration which
should not be exceeded over a measurement period which should be as
Chemicals鈥? packaging is generally secure and safe, and handlers do not
short as possible but not exceeding 15 minutes.
require special safety equipment to carry a chemical container containing
this product. These exposure standards are guides to be used in the control of
occupational health hazards. All atmospheric contamination should be kept
The product is usually dispensed directly into a sink or other tub and
to as low a level as is workable. These exposure standards should not be
diluted with water. When dispensing, ensure that the risk of splashing is
used as a fine dividing line between safe and dangerous concentrations of
minimised.
chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity.
When this product is supplied in bulk containers (5L and 15L drums) the
product may be transferred into smaller bottles. When such transfer Biological Limit Values
occurs, ensure risk of splashing product is minimised. 15L drums should be
No value available for this product or its ingredients.
tapped for dispensing product (the drums are drilled and bunged for this
purpose). Personal Protection
Lifting of bulk containers should be performed in accordance with the Eye/Face Protection: Not required under normal conditions of use.
National Standard for Manual Handling [NOHSC:1001(1990)]. Where a risk of splashing exists or when cleaning
up significant spills, wear chemical goggles or full
Suitable Container
face shield.
Store in original containers.
Skin Protection: Not required under normal conditions of use.
Where a risk of splashing exists or when cleaning
Storage Incompatibility
up significant spills, wear PVC or rubber gloves
No information available for this product.
on hands and suitable impervious protective
clothing. Safety boots with non-slip soles should
Storage Requirements
be worn for spill clean up.
Store product away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
Respiratory Protection: Not required under normal conditions of use.
Store product in original containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away
from direct sunlight. Keep containers securely sealed. Engineering Controls
Due to the attractive appearance of this product, store out of reach of Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions.
children who may be thirsty or who may mistake this product for a
children鈥檚 beverage such as cordial.
Section 9: Physical & Chemical Properties
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Appearance And Odour
Clear green viscous liquid with lemon fragrance.
National Exposure Standards
Physical Properties
ES-TWA No information available for this product.
ES-STEL No information available for this product. Molecular weight: Not available
ES-Peak No information available for this product. Boiling range(掳C): Not available
Melting range (掳C): Not available
Specific gravity (water=1): 1.01-1.02
Solubility in water (g/L): miscible
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Formaldehyde
Physical Properties (Continued)
pH (as supplied): 7.0-8.5 LD50 oral (rat): No information available
pH (1% solution): Not available
Vapour pressure (kPa): Not available
Volatile component (%vol): Not available
Section 12: Ecological Information
Evaporation rate: Not available
Flash point (掳C): > 65
Ecotoxicity
Lower explosive limit (%) Not available
Do not discharge into sewer or waterways.
Upper explosive limit (%) Not available
Autoignition temperature (掳C): Not available
Persistence And Degradability
Decomposition temperature (掳C): Not available
No information available for this product.
Mobility
Section 10: Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
No information available for this product.
Chemical Stability
Product is considered stable under normal conditions of storage, handling
Section 13: Disposal Information
and use.
Refer to Waste Management Authority. Dispose of material through a
Conditions To Avoid
licensed waste contractor.
None known.
Incompatible Materials
Section 14: Transportation Information
No information available for this product.
This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the ADG
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Code.
No information available for this product.
UN Number
Hazardous Reactions
No UN number allocated (product is not a dangerous good).
No information available for this product.
Proper Shipping Name
No proper shipping name allocated (product is not a dangerous good).
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Hazard Class
Details of Hazard Assessment are contained in Section 2 of this
No hazard class allocated (product is not a dangerous good).
MSDS.
Subsidiary Risk
Potential Health Effects 鈥? Acute
No subsidiary risk allocated (product is not a dangerous good).
Swallowed: This product is not harmful by ingestion when assessed
against criteria of Worksafe Australia. Hazchem Code
This product may still produce gastrointestinal tract No Hazchem code allocated (product is not a dangerous good).
discomfort that may produce nausea and vomiting.
Eye: This product is not an eye irritant when assessed against
criteria of Worksafe Australia. Section 15: Regulatory Information
Direct eye contact may still produce immediate discomfort
for the individual, with consequent reflex closure of the lid Poisons Schedule
and tearing, due to the presence of anionic surfactant.
No poison schedule allocated for tis product.
Foreign body type discomfort may persist for a short time.
Skin: This product is not a skin irritant when assessed against
criteria of Worksafe Australia.
Section 16: Other Information
Direct skin contact may still produce skin reactions for the
individual, due to the removal of natural oils from the skin Disclaimer
by anionic surfactants. The skin may appear red and may
The information given above is not necessarily exhaustive and further
become sore. Sensitive individuals may exhibit cracking,
technical information may be obtained upon request from the company鈥檚
scaling and blistering.
technical staff.
Inhaled: This product is not thought to produce adverse health
All advice and information given in this data sheet and by the company鈥檚
effects or irritation of the respiratory tract.
technical staff is compiled from the best information currently available to
the company; but the company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its
Potential Health Effects 鈥? Chronic
accuracy or for any results which may be obtained by customers. Any
Repeated skin contact with anionic surfactants has produced sensitisation
customer who relies upon any advice or information given in this data
dermatitis in predisposed individuals.
sheet by the company or by its technical staff does so entirely at his own
risk, and the company will not be liable for any loss or damage thereby
Summary Of Toxicity Data
suffered not withstanding any want of care on the part of the company or
Sodium alkylbenzene sulphonate
its staff in compiling or giving advice or information. In all cases the
LD50 oral (rat): >2000mg/kg customer should satisfy himself by preliminary tests that the goods are
suitable for the customer鈥檚 purpose.
Alkanolamide
This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of
LD50 oral (rat): 2700mg/kg
private study, research, review or criticism, as permitted under the
Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written
Sodium lauryl ether sulphate
permission from Northfork Chemicals (Australia) Pty Ltd.
LD50 oral (rat): 1600mg/kg
Irritation skin (rabbit): 25mg/24hr moderate
Issue Date: 29 July 2005
Ethoxylated alcohol Print Date: 12 September 2005
LD50 oral (rat): No information available
Fragrance
LD50 oral (rat): No information available
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