Shockwave

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET                       OCT 2011                                        PAGE 1 OF 3

1. PRODUCT NAME:  Shock Wave                                                                                    PRODUCT CODE: S311

DESCRIPTION:  Cleaner for carpets/ upholstery

SUPPLIED BY     Solution Cornwall Ltd

                                Unit 10 D Cardrew Industrial Estate

                                Redruth

                                Cornwall TR15 1SS

                                Info@solution-uk.com

                                01209 204343

2.  HAZARDS  IDENTIFICATION

May cause irritation to eyes.  Does not present a significant hazard to the environment.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

3.  COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Contains

Chemical                                                   % Conc              Classification       Exposure               CAS              EINECS/EC

Sodium Carbonate                                15 – 30                   R36                                           497-19-8             207-838-8

Dipropylene glycol methyl ether            2 – 5                                               50ppm          34590-94-8           252-104-2

Alcohol ethoxylate                                  2 – 5                R22;41                                        68439-45-2

EDTA                                                      2 – 5                R22;38;41                                        64-02-8        EC200-573-9

Sodium metasilicate                                2 – 5                R34;37                                           6834-92-0            231-668-3

Enzyme mixture                                        <1                  R42

See section 16 for full text of R phrases.

4.  FIRST AID MEASURES

Exposure Route                  Symptom                                                                              Treatment

Inhalation                             Slight nose and throat irritation                                        Remove from exposure, rest and keep

                                                                                                                                                Warm.  In severe cases, or if recovery

                                                                                                                                                Is not rapid or complete seek medical

                                                                                                                                                attention.

Skin Contact                        Slight irritation                                                                      Drench the skin with plenty of water.

                                                                                                                                                Remove contaminated clothing and                                                                                                                                               wash before reuse.  If large areas of the                                                                                                                                         skin is damaged or if irritation persists                                                                                                                                            seek medical attention.

Eye Contact                        irritation, watering, reddening                                            Irrigate thoroughly with water for at

                                                                                                                                                Least 10 minutes.  Obtain medical

                                                                                                                                                Attention.

Ingestion                               Some irritation of mouth and throat.                              Wash out mouth with water.  Do not

                                                                                                                                induce vomiting.  If patient is                                                                                                                                                           conscious, give water to drink.  If                                                                                                                                                     patient feels unwell seek medical                                                                                                                                                     attention.

5.  FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishers:  Water.

Hazardous Combustion Products:  Decomposes evolving oxygen which may contribute to fire.

Special Equipment for Fire Fighting:  Self contained breathing apparatus.

6.  ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Safety Precautions:  Wear appropriate PPE – see section 8.

Environmental Precautions:  Avoid raising dust.  Inform authorities of significant discharge to drains and watercourses.

Clean up Procedure:  Collect the material and place in clean, dry, vented, labelled containers.  Isolate in a safe place and hold for waste disposal.  Clean the area with large quantities of water.

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7.  HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling          Ventilation:   Good general ventilation

Prohibited procedures & equipment:  Never return product to container.

Recommended procedures & equipment:  Use dedicated equipment.  Keep dry.

Storage              Temperature range:  <40oC

                            Humidity range:  Dry

Suitable storage media:  Stainless steel.  Polyethylene, PE coated paper, glass, passivated aluminium.

8.  EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits      10mg/m3, total; 4mg/m3, respirable: ( 8hr TWA )                 Type EH40 guidance

Dipropylene glycol methyl ether: WEL Long term exposure limit 50ppm (8hr TWA).

Exposure limits apply to inhalation.

Protective Measures

Hand:  PVC, neoprene or rubber gloves.

Eye:  Safety Glasses

Skin:  Overalls

Hygiene Measures:  Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals.

9.  PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Off- white crystalline powder                                                   

pH:  11.0 – 11.5 (1% solution)

Flammability:  Not flammable.

Solubility in water:  Completely soluble         

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:  Stable under normal conditions.

Known hazardous reactions:  Exothermic decomposition with incompatible materials and moisture.

Conditions to avoid: None

Materials to avoid:  Acids, alkalis,  reducing agents.

Hazardous decomposition product; N/A

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Irritating to eyes and mucous membranes.

Contains enzymes which may cause sensitization on repeated exposure in certain individuals.

12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental effects

Mobility:  Soluble in water.

Not regarded as dangerous for the environment.

13.  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Substance:  Via an authorised waste disposal contractor to an approved waste disposal site, observing all local and national regulations.

14.  TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not classified as hazardous for transport.

15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION

Supply label details             Ref. CHIP ‘3

Classified as Irritant R36/38.

R phrases:

R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.

S phrases:

S2: Keep out of reach of children.

S24/25: avoid contact with skin and eyes

S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

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16.OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained in this data sheet does not constitute an assessment of workplace risks.

This material is usually used for :  Stain removal, carpet cleaning.

This product contains:

Less than 5%: non ionic surfactants, EDTA, enzymes

More than 30%: phosphates.

The full text of the R phrases shown in section 3 appears below. These are the classifications of the ingredients, in their concentrated form, which contribute to the classification of the product itself.

R22: Harmful if swallowed.

R34: Corrosive, causes burns.

R36: Irritating to eyes.

R37: Irritating to respiratory system.

R38: Irritating to skin.

R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.

R42: May cause sensitization by inhalation.