MSDS Revision No: 07
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date: 01/01/02
Product name 5 Litre Alma Bleach
Section 1 Identification of the substance / preparation and company
Date: 1st January 2002
Product Type Bleach
Physical Form Clear Viscous Liquid
Container Type 5 Litre HDPE, 28mm Wadded Cap
Company name Alma Hygiene Limited
Company address 280 Bannow Road
Cabra
Dublin 7
Ireland
Telephone (01) 836-3636
Fax (01) 838-9160
Section 2 Composition / information on ingredients
NAME RANGE PURPOSE
Sodium Hypochlorite 0-4.8% Bleaching, germ killing, Stain removal, cleaning, deodorising
CAS Number 7681-52-9
EINECS number 231-668-3
Section 3 Hazard Identification
General Slight Irritant
Hazard Symbol Not Applicable
Risk Phrases R36/38 鈥? Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases S2 鈥? Keep out of the reach of children
S24/25 鈥? Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S50 - Do not mix with any other chemicals.
Section 4 First-aid Measures
EYE: Flush gently with water for 10 mins. Obtain medical attention.
SKIN : Wash thoroughly with water.
INGESTION: Wash mouth with water. Drink plenty of milk or water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention
INHALATION: N/A
Equipment at work place Normal First aid equipment
Complies with EEC Commission Directive 2001/58/EC of 27.07.2001 defining and laying down the detailed arrangements for the system of specific information
relating to dangerous preparations in implementation of Article 14 of Directive 1999/45/EC and relating to dangerous substances in implementation of Article 27
of Directive 67/548/EEC (Safety data Sheets)
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MSDS Revision No: 07
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date: 01/01/02
Product name 5 Litre Alma Bleach
Section 5 Fire Fighting measures
Flammability Non-flammable
Suitable extinguishers N/A
Extinguishers not to be used N/A
Special protective equipment N/A
Explosive hazards N/A
Hazardous combustion products N/A
Section 6 Accidental release measures
Personal Protection Always wear protective gloves.
Spillage Clean-up Absorb with earth or sand. Transfer to suitable containers
Section 7 Handling and Storage
Handling Always wear protective gloves.
Storage Store in a cool dry area.
Section 8 Exposure Controls
Avoid contact with eyes and skin
Always wear protective gloves.
Section 9 Physical and chemical properties
Appearance Clear liquid Solubility in water Soluble
Colour Pale yellow pH 9.5 - 11.7
Odour Chlorine Viscosity at 20 C 20-25cps
Boiling point at 0C N/A Density at 20 C 1.082
Flash point at 0C N/A
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Stable
Complies with EEC Commission Directive 2001/58/EC of 27.07.2001 defining and laying down the detailed arrangements for the system of specific information
relating to dangerous preparations in implementation of Article 14 of Directive 1999/45/EC and relating to dangerous substances in implementation of Article 27
of Directive 67/548/EEC (Safety data Sheets)
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MSDS Revision No: 07
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date: 01/01/02
Biodegradability
Effect on effluent treatment Avoid washings entering surface waterways
Section 13 Disposal Information
Contents: Absorb with eart or sand . Dispose of according to local regulations
Empty Containers: Wash and rinse. Dispose of according to local regulations
Section 14 Transport Information
UN No. and Packaging Group.
Road Carriage:
Section 15 Regulatory Information
Risk Phrases: R36/38 鈥? Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases: S2 鈥? Keep out of the reach of children
S24/25 鈥? Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S50 - Do not mix with any other chemicals.
Section 16 Further Information
For further information please contact our Technical Department on ++ 353 1 868-3477
Complies with EEC Commission Directive 2001/58/EC of 27.07.2001 defining and laying down the detailed arrangements for the system of specific information
relating to dangerous preparations in implementation of Article 14 of Directive 1999/45/EC and relating to dangerous substances in implementation of Article 27
of Directive 67/548/EEC (Safety data Sheets)
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