MSDS Revision No: 07
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date: 01/01/02
Product name 5 Litre Alma Pine Gel Floor Cleaner
Section 1 Identification of the substance / preparation and company
Date: 1st January 2002
Product Type Floor Cleaner
Physical Form Stiff Gel
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
Risk Phrases
NAME RANGE CAS No's Classification
Non-ionic Surfactants 0-5% R36/38 Xi
1,8(9)-para-Menthadlene 0-3% 5989-27-5 R36/38 Xi
Propan-2-ol 0-3% 67-63-0
Section 3 Hazard Identification
General Irritating to eyes and skin.
Hazard Symbol Irritant
Health Effects - Eyes Contact with eyes can cause irritation.
Health Effects - Skin Repeated or prolonged contact may produce defatting of the
skin leading to irritation and dermatitis.
Health Effects - Ingestion Irritation of mouth, throat and digestive tract.
Health Effects - Inhalation Should not occur in normal use.
Risk Phrases R36/38 鈥? Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases S2 鈥? Keep out of reach of children.
S24/25 鈥? Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Section 4 First-aid Measures
EYE: Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 10
minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain medical attention if
soreness or redness persists.
SKIN : Wash skin with soap and water.
INGESTION: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain
medical attention.
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 Pine Gel Floor Cleaner
Section 5 Fire Fighting measures
Extinguishing Media Use water spray, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Do not use water jet.
Special Hazards of product In fire conditions this product will burn to give a complex
mixture of combustion and decomposition products. These
are irritating to the eyes and nasal passages.
Protective Equipment for fire- Wear self contained breathing apparatus.
fighting
Section 6 Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Environmental Precautions Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water
courses.
Spillage's Even a small spillage can present a slipping hazard. Contain
and absorb using earth, sand or other inert material. Small
spillage's may be flushed with large quantities of water.
Section 7 Handling and Storage
Handling Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Storage Protect from frost.
Section 8 Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Occupational Exposure Standards
1,8(9)-para-Menthadiene UK EH40: OES 100ppm (560mg/m3) 8h TWA.
UK EH40: OES 150ppm (840mg/m3) 15min TWA.
Propan-2-ol UK EH40: OES 400ppm (980mg/m3) 8h TWA.
UK EH40 OES 500ppm (1225mg/m3) 15min TWA.
Respiratory Protection Respiratory protection not normally required. Respiratory
protection if there is risk of breathing mists or vapours from
heated material.
Hand Protection PVC or rubber gloves.
Eye Protection Wear glasses or goggles if splashing is likely.
Body Protection Protective overalls.
Section 9 Physical and chemical properties
Physical State Stiff Opaque Gel Thermal Stability Stable @ 0&40C
Colour Amber pH 9.0-10
Odour Pine From 0.940 to 1.040
Specific Gravity@20C
Flash point at 0C 27
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 Pine Gel Floor Cleaner
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Stability The material is stable under normal conditions of use
Conditions to Avoid Protect from Frost.
Hazardous Decomposition Combustion will generate:Oxides of Carbon. Acrid smoke and
Products irritating fumes.
Section 11 Toxicological information
Eye May cause significant eye irritation
Skin Prolonged contact may cause some irritation
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed, causing some irritation of the mouth
and upper respiratory tract
Inhalation Slight irritation possible with prolonged exposure
Section 12 Ecological Information
Mobility The Product will dissolve slowly in water.
Persistence / degradability The Product is expected to be partially or slowly biodegradable.
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Product Disposal Dispose of via an authorised waste disposal contractor to an approved
waste disposal site, observing all national and local authority regulations
Section 14 Transport Information
UN Number 1993
Road/rail (ARD/RID) Class 3. - 31 degrees Celsius
Sea (IMO/IMDG) Class 3.3
Section 15 Regulatory Information
Labelling Information Irritant
R phrases R36/38 鈥? Irritating to eyes and skin.
S phrases S2 鈥? Keep out of reach of children.
S24/25 鈥? Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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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