Altro Material Safety Data Sheet SAFETY ISSUE DATE
DATA
4 12/08/02
SHEET
Altroclean 44 Floor Cleaner
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME ALTROCLEAN 44 FLOOR CLEANER SUPPLIER ALTRO FLOORS
WORKS ROAD
PRODUCT TYPE/USE BIODEGRADEABLE WATER
LETCHWORTH
BASED DETERGENT
HERTS
EMERGENCY TEL Nos. 01462 480480 SG6 1NW
01462 489269
CONTACT PERSON TRACY DEVENISH
MANUFACTURER Please contact Altro for details. TEL: 01462 480480 FAX: 01462 480010
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS CAS NUMBER CONTENT HEALTH RISK
INGREDIENTS PHRASES
NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID 139-89-9 1-5% Xi 36
TRISODIUM SALT
SODIUM METASILICATE 6834-92-0 1-5% C 34
GLYCEROL 56-81-5 1-5%
ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE 68439-45-2 1-5% Xn 22, 36/38
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
INHALATION Inhalation of spray mist should be avoided.
SKIN CONTACT May cause irritation to sensitive skin.
EYE CONTACT Likely to cause stinging and irritation.
INGESTION May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION Move the affected person to fresh air at once. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. If adverse symptoms are
experienced following exposure to mist or spray, get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT Remove affected person from source of contamination. Wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water.
Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and wash as above. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
EYE CONTACT Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes and get medical
attention if irritation persists.
INGESTION Do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT
OR DRINK FLUIDS! Give water to drink and seek medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, fog or mist. Foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite, etc.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING This product is non-flammable.
PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE & Not applicable.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
HAZARDOUS Not applicable.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF Large spillages - mop up and dispose of safely. Any small spillages or residues may be washed away with water.
PRODUCT IS RELEASED
OR SPILT
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
USEAGE PRECAUTIONS Caution: Alkaline product. Avoid skin and eye contact.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Keep in cool, dry storage and closed containers. Do not store above 35潞C.
STORAGE CRITERIA Misc. non-hazardous material storage.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT CAS NUMBER STD LTEL STEL
NAME ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID 139-89-9
TRISODIUM SALT
SODIUM METASILICATE 6834-92-0
GLYCEROL 56-81-5 10 (AOM)
ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE 68439-45-2 AOM = as oil mist
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION Normal conditions should be adequate.
RESPIRATORS Face mask recommended if spray contact likely.
PROTECTION GLOVES Use PVC gloves.
EYE PROTECTION Splash proof goggles recommended.
OTHER PROTECTION Provide eyewash. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent possibility of skin contact.
HYGENIC WORK Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash if skin becomes
PRACTICES contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes wet or contaminated. Isolate contaminated clothing
and wash before reuse.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Clear slightly viscous liquid.
COLOUR Green.
ODOUR/TASTE Mild lemon.
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION Soluble in water.
pH Neat = about 13. Diluted 1% with water = about 10.2. Diluted 2% with water = about 10.9.
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.0
(g/ml) Temperature ( 潞C): 20
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY Stable.
MATERIALS TO AVOID Acids. Aluminium, Zinc, Tin, Copper, Nickel and their alloys.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION None.
PRODUCTS
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS SODIUM METASILICATE LD50 = 1153 mg/kg (oral/rat)
HEALTH WARNINGS Spray mist may be harmful on prolonged exposure. Swallowing concentrated cleaner may cause severe internal irritation.
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
BIO ACCUMULATION Very low potential for bioaccumulation.
DEGRADABILITY Biodegradable.
ACUTE FISH TOXICITY Not applicable.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS Product should be regarded as non-hazardous and should be disposed of in line with local regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE Classified as Non-hazardous for Transport.
ROAD TRANSPORT RAIL TRANSPORT SEA TRANSPORT AIR TRANSPORT
UN No. ROAD Not applicable. RID CLASS No N/a IMDG CLASS N/a ICAO CLASS N/a
ADR CLASS No. Not applicable. RID ITEM No. N/a IMDG PACK GROUP N/a AIR PACK GROUP N/a
ADR CLASS Not applicable. MARINE POLLUTANT No
ADR ITEM No. Not applicable.
HAZARD No. (ADR) Not applicable.
ADR LABEL No. Not applicable.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME Not applicable.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABEL FOR SUPPLY Classified as Non-hazardous for Supply.
RISK PHRASES Not applicable.
SAFETY PHRASES S-2 鈥? Keep out of reach of children.
S-24/25 鈥? Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S-26 鈥? In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S-28 鈥? After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap if necessary.
UK REGULATORY Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.
REFERENCES
EU DIRECTIVES Dangerous Preparations Directive 88/379.
GUIDANCE NOTES Occupational Exposure Limits EH40.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
INFORMATION SOURCES Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc. manufacturers.
Croner鈥檚: Dangerous Substances.
Croner鈥檚: Substances Hazardous to Health.
Croner鈥檚: Emergency First Aid Guide.